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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
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5 | 2.16 | +2.84 |
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Spy Vs. Spy: The Music Of Ornette Coleman
John Zorn
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5 | 2.22 | +2.78 |
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Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
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5 | 2.28 | +2.72 |
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Now I Got Worry
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
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5 | 2.52 | +2.48 |
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Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
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5 | 2.7 | +2.3 |
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Atomizer
Big Black
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5 | 2.72 | +2.28 |
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Group Sex
Circle Jerks
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5 | 2.74 | +2.26 |
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Damaged
Black Flag
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5 | 2.87 | +2.13 |
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D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
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4 | 1.88 | +2.12 |
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Kollaps
Einstürzende Neubauten
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4 | 1.9 | +2.1 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
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1 | 4.36 | -3.36 |
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
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1 | 4.02 | -3.02 |
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Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
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1 | 3.87 | -2.87 |
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Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
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1 | 3.83 | -2.83 |
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Harvest
Neil Young
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1 | 3.82 | -2.82 |
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Metallica
Metallica
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1 | 3.79 | -2.79 |
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
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1 | 3.77 | -2.77 |
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
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1 | 3.73 | -2.73 |
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
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1 | 3.72 | -2.72 |
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Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
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1 | 3.72 | -2.72 |
Artists
Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Nirvana | 3 | 5 |
| Public Enemy | 3 | 4.67 |
| Beastie Boys | 3 | 4.67 |
| Funkadelic | 2 | 5 |
| Pavement | 2 | 5 |
| The White Stripes | 2 | 5 |
| Prince | 3 | 4.33 |
| Simon & Garfunkel | 3 | 4.33 |
| My Bloody Valentine | 3 | 4.33 |
| Sonic Youth | 5 | 4 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Metallica | 4 | 1 |
| Bob Dylan | 5 | 1.2 |
| The Rolling Stones | 6 | 1.33 |
| Kanye West | 3 | 1 |
| Bruce Springsteen | 5 | 1.6 |
| Steely Dan | 4 | 1.5 |
| The Smiths | 3 | 1.33 |
| Rufus Wainwright | 2 | 1 |
| Kate Bush | 2 | 1 |
| Morrissey | 2 | 1 |
| Joni Mitchell | 2 | 1 |
| Everything But The Girl | 2 | 1 |
| The xx | 2 | 1 |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | 2 | 1 |
| U2 | 4 | 1.75 |
| Leonard Cohen | 3 | 1.67 |
| Massive Attack | 2 | 1.5 |
| Pet Shop Boys | 2 | 1.5 |
| Robert Wyatt | 2 | 1.5 |
| Love | 2 | 1.5 |
| Hole | 2 | 1.5 |
| Amy Winehouse | 2 | 1.5 |
| The Verve | 2 | 1.5 |
| Cocteau Twins | 2 | 1.5 |
| Neil Young | 3 | 2 |
| Led Zeppelin | 4 | 2.25 |
| The Kinks | 4 | 2.25 |
Controversial
| Artist | Ratings |
|---|---|
| Super Furry Animals | 4, 1 |
| The Specials | 2, 5 |
| Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | 1, 1, 3, 4, 4 |
| Tom Waits | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
5-Star Albums (52)
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Everything But The Girl
1/5
This was, without a doubt, the worst album on here so far. I'd rather listen to the Smiths.
21 likes
John Cale
3/5
This was fine. I didn't hate it. Didn't love it. Largely forgettable.
14 likes
Ozomatli
2/5
Didn't hate this, but it felt like every song was the same, and didn't ever end.
6 likes
Björk
5/5
Easily one of my top 50 albums. The quirkiness and uniqueness of Björk has always set them apart from other artists. Been a fan of this album from the very first listen.
5 likes
Everything But The Girl
1/5
Well, you've managed to surprise me once again with how terrible this band is. I had almost forgotten. I have no idea how they managed to get on this list, let alone twice. I feel like we're all being punk'd. Please, for the love of god, do not let them be on here a third time.
4 likes
1-Star Albums (131)
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Caetano Veloso
2/5
Overall pretty bland. I did like the attempts at Billie Jean, but I wouldn't listen again.
Eurythmics
3/5
I've always enjoyed the hit song on this album, but had never listened beyond that. Was a little slow and underwhelming. There was one song that I did enjoy, Jennifer, that reminded me a lot of Daniel by Bat for Lashes.
Björk
5/5
Easily one of my top 50 albums. The quirkiness and uniqueness of Björk has always set them apart from other artists. Been a fan of this album from the very first listen.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
2/5
Not really a fan of this. The songs all felt the same. The only song that I had heard prior to this was on the Crow soundtrack, which I did enjoy.
Minor Threat
4/5
Great classic punk album.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
Wasn't a fan of this until the very last 30 seconds of the very last song. He really went all out there.
Massive Attack
2/5
Not bad as background music, but not really my thing.
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Not terrible. Would maybe listen again.
Arcade Fire
2/5
Not terrible, but if this were on the radio, I'd probably change the channel.
The Avalanches
4/5
I had never heard of this band, but I really enjoyed it. I liked how the musical themes carried from track to track, and told a musical story.
Super Furry Animals
4/5
Definitely an album I already had in my library, and reminds me of the mid 90s. Always a good listen.
Can
3/5
Decent, but probably wouldn't listen again.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
4/5
Such an influential artist.
Kraftwerk
4/5
Super fun. Never listened before, but would definitely listen again. I had heard a cover version of The Model by Big Black that I've been listening to for years.
Abdullah Ibrahim
2/5
Kinda disappointed that this wasn't available in Apple Music and that I had to listen to it in YouTube Music. LOL. Overall decent background music, but didn't seem like anything special.
Wilco
1/5
Not a fan at all. This is the first album that I almost stopped listening to.
The Smiths
2/5
Not my thing.
Pink Floyd
4/5
This was an album that I had always wanted to listen to. I enjoyed it, but wouldn't seek out a return listen.
Tito Puente
3/5
Fun background music. Made me dance a little in my chair, so rating a little higher for the extra energy.
David Bowie
2/5
Not bad, but wasn't really into it.
ZZ Top
3/5
Never been a fan of ZZ Top, but I did find myself tapping my feet to this. It was fun, but I wouldn't actively seek it out.
Koffi Olomide
2/5
A little repetitive, but was decent background music.
Led Zeppelin
1/5
Not a fan of Zeppelin, never have been. I really wanted to turn this off.
Germs
4/5
Classic punk rock at its finest.
Animal Collective
2/5
I had never listened to this band before, but after reading the description of the album, I was very excited. However, it did not live up to the hype, and felt that it just went on and on.
Frank Sinatra
2/5
Decent, but not my favorite.
Fun Lovin' Criminals
2/5
At first I was kinda digging this, then it felt like it had been playing for hours, then I got back into it. Decent as background music, but I wouldn't listen again on purpose.
Gotan Project
2/5
I don't think that I would ever purposefully listen to this one again, unless it was playing while I was walking through TJ Maxx.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Excellent album.
Beth Orton
1/5
Totally not my thing and probably the least listenable album so far. Might have to go back and revise my Zeppelin rating for this one.
The Who
2/5
I've always been a fair-weather Who fan, but have never listened to this album. I wasn't really that into it.
Michael Jackson
3/5
Good album, but not the best MJ album. So many tracks that I would skip if I had this playing outside of this list.
Radiohead
1/5
Not a fan. I really feel bad for this guy because he seems really upset about everything.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3/5
Definitely enjoyed this one. Never listened all the way through a CCR album before, but found myself tapping my toe more than once.
PJ Harvey
3/5
Not my favorite PJ Harvey album.
Prince
4/5
I couldn't give Prince less than 4 stars for anything that he ever did.
The Rolling Stones
1/5
I didn't like this one. Not a fan of the Stones, but this was definitely not my thing.
Röyksopp
2/5
This one had some highs and lows. At times I really enjoyed it, but at others I wished it would would just stop.
k.d. lang
1/5
Not a fan of this at all.
Deep Purple
2/5
Not bad. I found myself tapping my toe a time or two. The first part of the first song was great, and that gets an extra star.
Deee-Lite
1/5
This was way worse than I remember it being.
Bad Brains
2/5
I really want to like Bad Brains, but I cannot get into them.
The Stone Roses
2/5
Not terrible and I was really getting into the first song, then it went off the rails and downhill from there.
Prince
5/5
So many great tracks, and I was dancing in my seat the entire time. Perfection.
The Rolling Stones
1/5
Didn't like the last Stones album, and this felt the same.
Stevie Wonder
2/5
At first I was excited, then realized how boring this was. Until the final act, then I was dancing in my seat and singing along.
The Strokes
2/5
Not terrible. Felt like generic indie radio music though.
The Monkees
2/5
Decent, but not great.
Kraftwerk
3/5
Kraftwerk is kinda growing on me.
Rufus Wainwright
1/5
Very boring.
New Order
3/5
Never heard this before, but didn't hate it. Really felt the Cure in this one and for that, I'm rating it higher.
Roni Size
1/5
This wasn't terrible, but every song felt like the last.
Teenage Fanclub
5/5
Been a member of the fanclub for decades.
The Stooges
4/5
Enjoyed this one.
Pet Shop Boys
2/5
Never really listened to this band before, but didn't hate it.
Public Enemy
4/5
Definitely enjoyed this one.
UB40
1/5
Didn't really like this. It felt too yacht rock for me.
Burning Spear
2/5
This was fun, but not my fav.
Richard Thompson
2/5
Never heard of this band before. Felt a little generic 70s rock.
Deerhunter
1/5
Never listened to this one either, but was really bored.
Jeff Buckley
1/5
What a slog to get through. Wake me up when this album ends.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
1/5
Another snoozer.
Talking Heads
2/5
Not really a fan of this, but it was definitely better than the last few, so that gives it an extra star.
The Byrds
2/5
Meh. Not super into classic rock.
Roxy Music
3/5
Surprisingly enjoyable.
Beach House
2/5
Meh.
Dusty Springfield
3/5
I'm a fan of Dusty, but wasn't really feeling this album.
The Jam
3/5
Wasn't really expecting to like this, but was pleasantly surprised.
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
Was super excited at first, but then it felt like it dragged on.
Eels
2/5
Even though I knew several of the songs on this album, I wasn't a fan.
Incubus
2/5
Not the worst thing I've heard on here.
Ravi Shankar
3/5
This was a weird one. When the music was playing it was great, but when they were just talking, not so much.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
2/5
Not terrible.
The Magnetic Fields
2/5
This album felt like it would never end. The only redeeming quality was that each song felt different and it faded into the background.
Sonic Youth
4/5
Sonic Youth will always hold a special place in my heart.
Janis Joplin
2/5
Never been a big fan, but also never actively hated her music.
The Modern Lovers
2/5
Didn't hate it, but it's not very memorable.
Norah Jones
3/5
Enjoyed this one.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3/5
Never hated this band, and found myself tapping my foot and singing along several times.
Queen
2/5
Honestly have never heard any of the songs on this album. Probably why I didn't enjoy it as much had it been some more classic bangers. However, I didn't hate it.
Laibach
1/5
At first I was excited by this, but then quickly found it unlistenable. I really like noisey music, but this didn't really click.
The Rolling Stones
1/5
Not a fan of this band.
Stevie Wonder
2/5
At first I was super excited for this, but after the first song, it fell off the rails for me.
Brian Eno
3/5
Surprisingly not bad. Faded into the background, which I think was the purpose.
Pulp
3/5
I found myself enjoying this more than I thought I would. But, their version of Common People pales in comparison to the brilliance that is the William Shatner / Ben Folds version.
GZA
4/5
Yes. This was the best album on here in a looong time.
Jean-Michel Jarre
4/5
Enjoyed this way more than I expected.
Mott The Hoople
2/5
Didn't hate this one.
Meat Loaf
4/5
Enjoyed this more than I would have enjoyed the sequel album. Eddie forever!
Serge Gainsbourg
1/5
Did not like this one at all.
The The
1/5
Did not care for this one. First of all, how do you even say this band's name? There are so many different combinations of The The that can be used.
Various Artists
4/5
A timely Christmas gift from the 1001 random album generator. I'm a sucker for any Christmas music.
Tom Waits
2/5
Didn't hate this, but didn't really like it.
Tina Turner
1/5
Really did not like her Al Green cover.
Malcolm McLaren
3/5
Enjoyed this one.
John Lennon
2/5
Never been a big Beatles fan, but this wasn't terrible.
The Stooges
3/5
Oh Iggy. A little slow, but enjoyable.
Bruce Springsteen
1/5
Not a fan of this at all.
The Stooges
3/5
Oh Iggy. A little slow.
Eagles
1/5
Enjoyed the title track, but after that.... zzzzz
Steely Dan
1/5
I'm really sorry Ryan, but I just couldn't get into this.
Kate Bush
1/5
Wow, so not a fan of this.
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Simon & Garfunkel hold a special place in my heart. One of my favorite songs of all time is on this album, Cecilia.
Bon Jovi
3/5
This was way better than I thought it would be.
Ramones
5/5
Yes! If only this album had Rock N Roll Radio, it would be perfection.
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
I really thought that I would like this more than I did.
Fairport Convention
1/5
Not into this at all, but it did blend into the background and wasn't impossible to get through.
Hookworms
1/5
Not a fan of this.
The Flaming Lips
5/5
Yes, now this is great.
Japan
1/5
Meh. Felt like it just kept going and going.
Cee Lo Green
3/5
Not bad. Found myself bopping to this one.
3/5
Never been a big Beatles fan, but also never hated them. Enjoyed their LSD journey.
Traffic
2/5
Never heard of this before, but didn't hate it. I was glad when it was over though.
Morrissey
1/5
At first I thought that this might be the album that finally clicked with me and Morrissey. It started out with some bangers that didn't feel like typical Morrissey. If this album ended after 2/3 of the way through, I would have given this at least 3 stars. But, in typical Morrissey fashion, he ruined it with his crooning in the final stretch. Alas, this is why I don't like his music.
Crowded House
1/5
Meh. Not a fan.
The Isley Brothers
2/5
Enjoyed this one.
Leonard Cohen
1/5
Meh, not a fan.
Sepultura
3/5
I enjoyed this one. I've never actively listened to this band before, but might consider it now.
Public Enemy
5/5
A classic, and still just as timely.
Duran Duran
2/5
Meh. Definitely some classics, and I probably wouldn't change the radio station if one of these played, but I would also never seek them out.
Robert Wyatt
1/5
Didn't think this album would ever end.
Common
3/5
Enjoyed this one. Never listened to Common before, but several of the additional artists I was a fan of prior.
The Flying Burrito Brothers
2/5
Meh.
Lenny Kravitz
2/5
It's ok, I guess.
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
3/5
Found myself dancing a little in my seat to this. Fun.
Afrika Bambaataa
3/5
Enjoyed this one.
Franz Ferdinand
3/5
Never listened to the entire album, and didn't hate it.
The Prodigy
3/5
Never listened to this before, but was aware of the band. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Enjoyed this one a little.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
Meh, if this hadn't followed another one of this band, it might have gotten a higher rating, but it wasn't as good.
Metallica
1/5
Not a fan of Metallica, and definitely not a fan of a 2+ hour Metallica album.
Talking Heads
3/5
Had the song Psycho Killer in my head all weekend, so I'm going to give this one a little higher rating.
Garbage
2/5
Well, if the artist doesn't sum this up enough, then the album title does. LOL. This actually wasn't terrible, but it did feel like all the songs were the same.
Faith No More
4/5
Yes, finally something that I like!
The Cure
4/5
Two good albums in a row, what's happening here.
Funkadelic
5/5
Really enjoyed this.
Incredible Bongo Band
3/5
Enjoyed listening to this with my son. He's in band and plays percussion, so he really enjoyed hearing all the sounds and telling me what they were.
Elton John
2/5
Not terrible, but every song sounded the same.
1/5
Meh.
Bob Dylan
1/5
Not a fan of Dylan.
Tricky
2/5
Didn't hate this.
Funkadelic
5/5
YES! When the other Funkadelic album came up, I saw that this existed. I listened to it right away. I knew Maggot Brain from the Mike Watt album Ball-Hog or Tugboat - J Mascis shreds this into oblivion. After reading about how the song came about, I can feel it. Absolutely loved this.
Le Tigre
1/5
Not really my thing. Didn't hate it, but didn't like it.
The War On Drugs
2/5
Not really a fan, but didn't hate it.
Lightning Bolt
5/5
What can I say, I'm a sucker for noise. Loved this.
Alanis Morissette
1/5
Despite having listened to many of these songs many many times, I just really don't like her music.
The Dictators
3/5
Enjoyed this one.
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
2/5
My initial thought is this feels like a demo recording that this guy just hit record and then got really wasted and just made incoherent noises and random babbling for an hour. Then, I read more about the album, and it really happened this way. So, while I hated it, I'm giving more stars for being able to nail how this album happened.
Manic Street Preachers
1/5
Meh.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
2/5
Didn't hate this as much as I thought I might.
Big Black
5/5
Been a fan of Big Black for years. Never really considered them proto-industrial, but I'm buying it. Personally, Songs about F___ing is my go-to Big Black album.
Miles Davis
4/5
Definitely the right album to play at the right time.
Lou Reed
1/5
Did not like this one at all.
Queen
3/5
Not bad.
Mekons
1/5
Being a big fan of the Melvins, searching for their music in countless record stores, I've come across the Mekons on more than one occasion. I was always curious what they sounded like, but never really had the motivation to give them a listen. Now that I've heard them, I feel like I haven't been missing out on anything.
The Only Ones
1/5
I could have gone the rest of my life without listening to this and never felt like I was missing anything.
Motörhead
4/5
RIP Lemmy. High energy classic.
Pulp
2/5
Meh. Didn't feel like anything special, but I didn't hate it.
MC Solaar
2/5
This was kinda fun. Nothing earth-shattering.
Donald Fagen
1/5
Not a fan of this. It almost felt like it was some sort of spoof album of an entire genre.
Joni Mitchell
1/5
Not a fan. Two terrible albums in a row. I'm almost afraid to find out what today's album will be.
The Prodigy
3/5
Never been a big fan, but never actively hated listening to them. Reminds me of high school.
Black Sabbath
4/5
One of my favorite Black Sabbath albums.
Throwing Muses
1/5
Apple music didn't have this one, so I had to search for it. Finally found a compiled album on YouTube. Definitely not worth that much effort.
The Who
2/5
I've always like the Who, but this album did not really resonate with me at the time I listened to it.
Holger Czukay
2/5
Not terrible, but forgettable.
System Of A Down
4/5
Great album.
Alice Cooper
2/5
Always like the band, but didn't really enjoy this album.
Ice Cube
3/5
Enjoyed this, but really love his Everythang's Corrupt album.
David Bowie
3/5
Maybe not Bowie at my favorite point in his career, but not terrible either.
Finley Quaye
2/5
When the first notes hit, I was super excited. Felt very reggae-ska. As it went on though, I became less and less into it.
The Cars
3/5
Really enjoyed the first half of the album. Second half, not so much. Also didn't realize how many songs I knew but didn't know they were by this band.
Death In Vegas
1/5
I could have gone the rest of my life without listening to this and been totally fine. Not very memorable.
Elvis Costello
2/5
Never hated Elvis Costello, but also never really liked him a lot.
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Always enjoyed Simon & Garfunkel.
David Bowie
2/5
Meh. Never been a big Bowie fan, but also never actively hated his music. This kinda all felt the same.
Talking Heads
2/5
Meh. Not really my thing. Fortunately it kinda faded into the background, so it wasn't unbearable.
Ali Farka Touré
4/5
Enjoyed this. Been a fan of his music for a while, and this felt very much the same as what I was already familiar with.
U2
1/5
Not a fan of U2. However, this faded into the background and I felt like I was walking through the mall mid-00s. It also felt like it would never end.
Miles Davis
3/5
This wasn't bad. It melded well with the ambiance of my day.
Pixies
3/5
Never been a big fan, but also never actively hated the Pixies. I knew a lot of these songs and found it bearable.
Björk
3/5
I really like Björk, but this album wasn't resonating.
The Zombies
2/5
Not a big fan of this. It was decent, and I wouldn't turn it off if it came on the radio, but I would turn it down.
Milton Nascimento
2/5
This was decent background music.
Gil Scott-Heron
3/5
Wow. It's wild how many of the issues brought forth during H2O Gate Blues still hold true in today's political climate. Not only are they still a thing, they've gotten worse.
Buzzcocks
3/5
I enjoyed this one.
Blood, Sweat & Tears
2/5
Meh. Not really into this, but also didn't actively hate it.
Electric Light Orchestra
3/5
I enjoyed this. Was fun and didn't feel a lot like most classic rock albums.
Skepta
2/5
This was fun, but forgettable.
Sade
3/5
Not really a fan of this, but I knew 80% of the songs. Must have been playing on the radio during my tenure as a maintenance man at TJ Maxx circa late 90s.
Slint
3/5
I recently learned about this band, and was surprised that my son was a fan of their music. It was a way slower pace than I wanted out of them.
Fats Domino
4/5
Loved it. Been a fan of Fats for a long time.
Screaming Trees
3/5
This wasn't terrible, but it was forgettable.
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
This was good background music to get my day started to.
Underworld
3/5
This was enjoyable, but felt very repetitive.
The Beach Boys
3/5
Feels like summer.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1/5
Not a fan at all.
Steely Dan
2/5
Wasn't terrible, but also kinda meh.
Beastie Boys
5/5
A classic.
Little Richard
4/5
Great album to get the day off to a good start with.
Richard Hawley
2/5
This wasn't terrible, but largely forgettable.
Anita Baker
2/5
This was fine. Felt like something I would hear at a JCPenney in like the late 90s.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Not the worst Rolling Stones album out there. Enjoyed that it felt more bluegrassy.
King Crimson
4/5
Been a fan of King Crimson for decades. Really like the noise aspect of this album.
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Not a fan of Lou Reed, but something about the raw nature of this really resonated with me.
Booker T. & The MG's
4/5
Didn't realize how many of these songs I knew.
Orbital
3/5
Reminded me of the mid-90s and the short-lived obsession with techno music.
Ozomatli
2/5
Didn't hate this, but it felt like every song was the same, and didn't ever end.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
This was a fun one to hear on a hot late spring day.
Kelela
2/5
Not really my type of music, but was listenable.
Tori Amos
1/5
Wow this was hard to get through.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1/5
I'm so tired of Nick Cave in this list. Fingers-crossed this is the last album I need to endure.
Maxwell
1/5
The very beginning of this, before he started singing was good. It was all down hill from there.
The Undertones
4/5
This was a fun one.
Billie Holiday
3/5
This was enjoyable.
Sleater-Kinney
3/5
I've always wanted to listen to this band, but never could bring myself to actually do it. I wasn't blown away, but I also didn't hate it. If I had heard this maybe 30 years ago, I might have been more into it.
Neil Young
1/5
Never been a fan of Neil Young. Didn't care for this.
The La's
3/5
Didn't hate this album. There she goes is probably in every movie set in the 1990s, and feels like it belongs.
Led Zeppelin
2/5
Not a fan of Zeppelin, but this was tolerable.
The Rolling Stones
1/5
Getting a little tired of The Rolling Stones in this list. Not a fan.
Killing Joke
3/5
Enjoyed this one.
Joan Armatrading
2/5
Didn't hate this one, but also largely forgettable.
10cc
3/5
This was a fun album.
R.E.M.
2/5
Favorite track is Man on the Moon - other than that one - felt all the same.
Marianne Faithfull
3/5
Didn't hate this, but didn't really care for it either.
Travis
3/5
I had never heard of this band before. Wasn't my favorite, but I probably wouldn't turn it off if it came on the radio.
David Bowie
3/5
About half of this album was great. The other half felt like they were studio demos that really weren't fully realized.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
1/5
Found this to be really boring. Relax is definitely the best track.
The Shamen
1/5
Didn't care for this much. The entire album felt like the same song playing over and over again. Quite the slog to get through.
Snoop Dogg
3/5
I appreciate this album for launching Snoop's career, but some of the skits are absolutely terrible.
Michael Jackson
5/5
Amazing album.
Jane's Addiction
4/5
Enjoyed this one.
Todd Rundgren
3/5
This was a band/guy that I'd always wanted to listen to since I was familiar with them, but hadn't ever listened. Was listenable, but nothing Earth-shattering.
Bruce Springsteen
1/5
Meh. Never understood the appeal of Springsteen.
Sugar
3/5
Good easy-listening rock album.
Ash
2/5
Didn't hate this, but I forget what it even sounded like after two days, so that probably says it all.
Beatles
4/5
I enjoyed this one more than I expected to. Revolution 9 was by far my favorite song.
Peter Tosh
3/5
This was a fun way to get the day started and kept me bopping my head throughout.
Prefab Sprout
2/5
Never heard of this band before. I could have gone the rest of my life without ever hearing this and not felt like I missed anything. It wasn't terrible, just meh.
Kate Bush
1/5
Meh. Almost fell asleep listening to this.
The Cardigans
3/5
Didn't hate this. It really felt like the early to mid 90s.
Sebadoh
4/5
Enjoyed this one.
Black Sabbath
3/5
Enjoyed this one.
The Go-Go's
4/5
Enjoyed this. Very upbeat.
The Band
1/5
This was without a doubt one of the hardest albums to get through so far. There's something about it that was making me irrationally angry.
XTC
2/5
Not bad, but not really great.
Stephen Stills
1/5
Meh. Felt like every song sounded exactly the same, which made this a slog to get through.
Joy Division
2/5
Never understood the hype.
Paul Simon
3/5
The music video for You can call me Al is so great.
Magazine
4/5
This was a fun one. Never heard any of the songs before, but they felt like they weren't unknown.
Arcade Fire
3/5
Never listened to this band before, and didn't hate it.
Wu-Tang Clan
4/5
Enjoyed this classic album.
Elastica
3/5
Felt familiar but also unfamiliar. Also not terrible.
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Classic crooning at its best.
The Beach Boys
4/5
Not what I'd expect from a Beach Boys album, but enjoyed the departure.
The Smiths
1/5
Enough of The Smiths already.
Big Brother & The Holding Company
1/5
This was terrible. I don't see the appeal of Janis Joplin.
Oasis
3/5
I've never listened to anything by them beyond their radio hits, and surprisingly I didn't hate this.
Miles Davis
3/5
Enjoyed this one.
Q-Tip
3/5
This was a good start-your-day album.
Mercury Rev
4/5
So far, this is probably the first album by a band I had never listened to that I would listen to again. Really enjoyed the sound.
Femi Kuti
3/5
I enjoyed how different this was from most of the recent albums in this list. It was a welcomed departure.
Everything But The Girl
1/5
This was, without a doubt, the worst album on here so far. I'd rather listen to the Smiths.
Kings of Leon
3/5
I have relatives that live in Talihina and my mom always tells be about this band, but I'd never listened to them before. Was a little surprised by this one.
The Killers
3/5
Several great radio hits on this one that bring me back to mid 2000s.
The Doors
3/5
Not terrible. At least half of it was enjoyable.
The Roots
4/5
Never listened to The Roots before, but definitely enjoyed this.
Beastie Boys
4/5
This is still my least favorite Beastie album.
Skunk Anansie
2/5
Not a fan of this band. At one point in my life I might have been, but not now.
Fred Neil
2/5
Wasn't too fond of this, but also didn't hate it.
Sheryl Crow
2/5
Surprised by how many of these I knew. Still not a fan, but surprised.
The Smiths
1/5
The only positive thing about this album is that it means that we're almost over listening to Morrisey.
The Doors
2/5
Not a bid Doors fan, but also found this listenable.
Beatles
3/5
Not my favorite Beatles album, but then again, I don't have a favorite. Just meh.
Talking Heads
3/5
Surprisingly, I didn't hate this, and it actually ended before I wanted it to. Would give this band another listen.
Elvis Presley
3/5
Not my favorite Elvis album, but it's Elvis.
Drive-By Truckers
2/5
I've heard of this band before, but had never listened. Not surprisingly, they sound exactly like a band called "Drive-By Truckers" should sound. Not a big fan, but also didn't hate it.
Slipknot
4/5
Never listened to this band, but feel like I should have been all along.
The Electric Prunes
3/5
This was unexpectedly enjoyable. It definitely felt like the 70s, but also didn't feel repetitive.
Beck
3/5
Not my favorite Beck album, but fun and nostalgic.
3/5
Didn't hate this, but didn't love it either. I could have gone my entire life without listening to this album and not feel like I missed anything.
Depeche Mode
1/5
Not really my style - felt a lot like The Smiths.
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
Kinda enjoyed this. Plus, hearing the original version of "The Killing Moon" after knowing and loving the Ghost version was a big plus.
Spiritualized
2/5
I had never heard of this before, and at first I was intrigued. As it went on though, it just felt like it would never end.
Brian Eno
3/5
Enjoyed this one.
Neil Young
3/5
Not really a Neil Young fan, but this wasn't terrible.
KISS
3/5
Great classic KISS. Prior to ever listening to them, seeing their outfits and their album artwork, I was expecting one thing from them, and then I heard them and was totally at a loss.
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
Fun classic hip-hop album.
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
Not really a fan, but also didn't hate this.
T. Rex
3/5
This was fun.
3/5
Had heard the Poison Arrow song before and enjoyed it, and liked that the album felt cohesive.
Thundercat
1/5
I've never listened to this before, but after reading the wiki, was pretty excited. I was really disappointed with the actual music.
Method Man
3/5
I really wanted to like this more that I did.
Stereo MC's
1/5
Could have done without listening to this album. Pretty terrible.
Pet Shop Boys
1/5
Found this to be a pretty depressing album.
Elliott Smith
4/5
Hadn't listened to this band before, but actually kinda enjoyed it. Felt some Gene Ween vibes on several songs.
Ian Dury
3/5
This album was a slow roll. I wasn't too into it at first, but it got progressively better.
Love
2/5
Largely forgettable. But listenable.
Beck
4/5
Quite the slow and steady album, and such a sea change from Midnite Vultures (my favorite Beck album)
ZZ Top
3/5
This was fine. Didn't hate it and didn't really like it. It was just there.
Einstürzende Neubauten
4/5
I've known about this band for a while thanks to Henry Rollins' tattoo, but had never really given them a listen. I really enjoyed the industrial chaos sound.
OutKast
3/5
Enjoyed most of this album. Not sure that I've ever listened the entire way through before, but there were some big hits and some misses.
U2
1/5
Never been a fan of U2, and this didn't change my mind in the slightest.
Steely Dan
2/5
Meh. Just glad that my coworker Ryan is no longer doing this music challenge. I was explicitly told that if I rated Steely Dan poorly that we'd have words. Well, Ryan, I'm rating it poorly. But, I'll give it an extra star just for you.
The National
1/5
Did not like this one. After reading the wiki and comparing them to Morrissey, I couldn't unhear it.
Taylor Swift
3/5
This was the first time that I've listened to more than a soundbite of Taylor Swift (other than Shake it off) - and found it enjoyable. Reminded me of Bat for Lashes with the vocal range and somber tone of most songs on the album.
Van Halen
3/5
Enjoyed this more than I expected I would. Not bad.
John Lennon
2/5
This wasn't terrible, but largely forgettable.
The Doors
3/5
As far as the Doors go, this one was pretty good. Really like the organ work on it.
The Police
2/5
Not really a fan, but didn't hate this. The entire album felt like it was all the same song.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Enjoyed this.
Primal Scream
3/5
Not at all what I expected this band to sound like and was surprised that I didn't hate it.
Nitin Sawhney
2/5
This was just OK.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Never really been a fan of Zeppelin, but this was listenable.
The Youngbloods
2/5
This felt like the most generic classic rock album I've ever heard. Largely forgettable, but not terrible. It kinda melted into the background and got overlooked.
Arctic Monkeys
2/5
Didn't hate this, but also would never listen to this again.
The Byrds
2/5
A little more country than I expected, but still pretty meh.
Foo Fighters
3/5
Never listened to much beyond the radio hits. This was fine, but not great.
The Black Crowes
3/5
I remember when this first came out and it felt like it had been around since the 70s. Enjoyed the radio hits, but don't think that I'd ever choose to listen to this album again.
Hanoi Rocks
3/5
This was fine. I didn't hate it, but also didn't really love it.
Van Halen
4/5
Enjoyed this way more than I expected. It was overly chaotic and just sounded like they had a really fun time recording it. Would maybe go back and listen again.
Goldfrapp
3/5
This was enjoyable.
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
Enjoyed this one. The chaos of Soft as Snow is fun.
Gene Clark
2/5
This was just ok.
Robert Wyatt
2/5
This was fine, but kinda boring.
Metallica
1/5
I was a fan of Metallica for about 2 months as a middle school student. After that, they just don't resonate with me. Every song on this album sounded and felt just like every other song on this album.
Super Furry Animals
1/5
This was soooo boring.
Supertramp
2/5
This wasn't terrible, but it was largely forgettable. I listened to this yesterday and can't recall at all what it sounded like. I remember not hating it, but that's it.
Iron Maiden
3/5
I always liked the album artwork more than the band. From the looks of them, I think that they should be heavier, but you can't judge an album form it's cover I guess. Did enjoy Phantom of the Opera.
Rahul Dev Burman
2/5
Derek & The Dominos
2/5
Didn't hate this, but it felt like it went on forever, and all the songs sounded the same.
The xx
1/5
This was pretty terrible and makes me reconsider whether whomever put this list together really understands good music or not. I could have gone my entire life without listening to this and would have been just fine. However, it still isn't as bad as Everything But the Girl.
Björk
4/5
This album had so many surprising moments of chaos. Loved it.
The Libertines
2/5
This was not really that good.
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
Not sure that I've listened to this start to finish in more than 20 years. Lots of high marks.
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Left my wallet in El Segundo - what an unusual song but such a vibe.
Big Star
1/5
This wasn't that good.
Wild Beasts
2/5
I didn't hate this, but I wouldn't have chosen to listen to it, and I really don't understand how it's on this list.
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
I liked this. I always feel like an outsider when I listen to Kendrick. His music speaks about his experiences and I can't understand because I have all the white privilege in the world. King Kunta was my favorite track.
The Associates
2/5
This wasn't the worst album on here (I'm looking at you Everything But The Girl) - but it felt like a generic 80's album. Nothing special.
Deep Purple
3/5
Enjoyed this.
The Kinks
3/5
This was fine, but forgettable.
5/5
Rama lama fa fa fa!
This was fairly forgettable but not terrible.
Harry Nilsson
4/5
A few gems on this one that I never knew the origins of... I'm looking at you Coconut. Of course, the Fred Schneider version is my favorite. Also Without You... still can't figure out what band covered it, but enjoyed it.
Santana
3/5
This was pretty good. Oye Como Va got me moving in my seat.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
1/5
There's something about this band that just turns my stomach. I never understood the hype or the fanbase. Although, I'd rather listen to this than Everything but the girl...
Sigur Rós
3/5
I wanted to like this more than I did. I didn't hate it though.
Radiohead
2/5
Overall it felt very one-note. All the songs felt like they were exactly the same, causing this to seem like it went on forever.
Bill Evans Trio
4/5
This was good. Set a nice ambiance as I was listening and working.
R.E.M.
3/5
Not a big fan of R.E.M., but this was listenable.
Paul McCartney
3/5
Didn't hate this, and it didn't feel like it went on forever.
The Damned
4/5
Enjoyed this one.
4/5
This was fun, although I don't know if they could get away with a song called "Mongoloid" in today's political climate.
Guns N' Roses
3/5
As far as this type of music goes, this wasn't bad.
Dr. John
2/5
Didn't really care for this. Felt unenthusiastic.
Sonic Youth
4/5
Enjoyed this one.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
2/5
Didn't really like this - but now I know where Cinnamon Girl came from. Although, I do prefer the Matthew Sweet cover.
The Beta Band
3/5
Never heard of this band before, but enjoyed this album. Felt familiar.
Venom
3/5
This was enjoyable.
Dagmar Krause
1/5
This was not really great. Sometimes I wonder if we're being tested by some AI to see if we're going to just listen to whatever they decide to give us and say is good. I'm looking at you Everything but The Girl.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Never been a fan, but also I didn't hate this as much as I thought I would.
Peter Gabriel
3/5
Not really my kind of music, but wasn't terrible.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Really good to just chill and listen to this.
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
3/5
I really wanted to like this more than I did. I didn't hate it, I just didn't love it.
John Cale
3/5
This was fine. I didn't hate it. Didn't love it. Largely forgettable.
4/5
This felt familiar, and I was surprised that I hadn't heard this band before. Enjoyed it.
Bob Dylan
1/5
It's people like Bob Dylan who lead me to believe that people with very little talent can succeed in life. Not a fan.
Bob Dylan
1/5
As if having two Bob Dylan albums on this list were bad enough, to put them back-to-back is sadistic. However, this album wasn't as terrible as the last one. I think that he might have had time to take lessons and
improve his overall musical quality. Still better than Everything but the Girl.
Fever Ray
4/5
Never listened to this band before, but had seen the Riff Raff inspired album artwork and was curious. Enjoyed this one.
The Incredible String Band
3/5
This was fine, but nothing special.
Soft Machine
3/5
This was pretty decent background music.
Muddy Waters
4/5
Enjoyed this. Really like the guitar sound that he used in this and would love to see someone play like this IRL.
LTJ Bukem
3/5
This was fine as background music.
Erykah Badu
2/5
About halfway through this album I was enjoying it, but by the end, I was ready for it to be over. It felt very repetitive.
Ghostface Killah
4/5
Enjoyed this one.
Manu Chao
3/5
This was fun, and was a great way to start the week. Felt myself moving in my chair.
Cat Stevens
3/5
Not the worst album on here, but definitely not the best. I found that I was able to get through it without getting irrationally angry.
Talk Talk
3/5
Not really a fan of this, but didn't actively hate it.
Everything But The Girl
1/5
Well, you've managed to surprise me once again with how terrible this band is. I had almost forgotten. I have no idea how they managed to get on this list, let alone twice. I feel like we're all being punk'd. Please, for the love of god, do not let them be on here a third time.
Grizzly Bear
3/5
Honestly, I have no recollection of ever having listened to this, even though I know that I did on Friday. Apparently it wasn't that memorable, either in a good or bad way.
Sonic Youth
4/5
Always enjoy a good Sonic Youth album. Also, just found out that Kim Gordon is 70 years old. That makes me feel so old.
Ray Charles
4/5
Enjoyed this. Also, the Making Believe song - had no idea that the Social Distortion version was a cover. Really like that song.
808 State
3/5
This was fine and was decent as background music.
Dr. Octagon
5/5
Such an influential album with so many great tracks. Earth People, 3000, Blue Flowers, and my fav halfsharkalligatorhalfman.
M.I.A.
4/5
Really liked this. Been a fan of hers for a while and enjoyed the beats.
New York Dolls
4/5
Always enjoy a Dolls album. There have been some good albums back to back in this list, so my guess is that the next one will be Everything but the Girl.
Julian Cope
3/5
Getting some Phish vibes on this one, especially Soldier Blue. This felt all over the place as far as style was concerned. Some songs missed the mark for me, but others were pretty good.
Coldcut
3/5
Fun album that felt all over the place. Enjoyed the samples and scratches.
Talvin Singh
3/5
This was fine, but nothing special. It faded into the background.
TV On The Radio
3/5
Dancing Choose was pretty good, but the rest of the album was just fine.
Goldie
2/5
This wasn't terrible, but it all felt the same.
Billy Bragg
2/5
This was fine, but I wasn't super into it.
Linkin Park
3/5
Enjoyed this. I have a few of their albums in my library, but not this one. I don't think that I'd actively seek it out again.
The Chemical Brothers
3/5
Didn't hate this, and found it quite enjoyable as background music to get my day started.
Tom Tom Club
3/5
Recognized Genius of Love from the X-Ecutioners. Really enjoy their versions, but this wasn't bad.
Never been a fan of U2, but this was tolerable.
Massive Attack
1/5
For a band called Massive Attack, I didn't expect such a snooze-fest. This was really really bad. I was almost longing for Everything but the Girl - it was that terrible... almost. I just can't get over how bad this was.
The Darkness
5/5
Love this album. I remember first seeing the music video for "Thing Called Love" and being so intrigued and weirded out at the same time.
Pixies
3/5
After listening to the first few songs, I was really enjoying this album... then gigantic came on and I remembered why I never got into this band. Still going to give them a three star review because the first part of the album was great.
The 13th Floor Elevators
3/5
This was fun, but felt a little repetitive.
Ryan Adams
3/5
Kept waiting for "I do it for you" to play, but realized the next day that this wasn't Bryan, but instead the knockoff Ryan. It wasn't terrible though.
Blur
4/5
This album feels like the late 90s. I had a neighbor in the dorms that would play Song #2 on repeat for hours. Fun times. I do like "I'm just a killer for your love"
1/5
How is this guy so popular? I just don't get it. I'm really considering abandoning this list project.
Green Day
5/5
Such a statement album. I was always a bigger fan of Dookie, but over the years, this one has grown on me.
Nina Simone
3/5
This was fine. No complaints, but nothing Earth shattering.
Nirvana
5/5
Not the best Nirvana album, but still solid.
Pavement
5/5
We've had a few great albums in a row, I can't wait to see what's next. Hopefully no more Massive Attack or Everything but the Girl.
William Orbit
2/5
This wasn't terrible, but I really wanted it to end. Every song felt the same as the last and makes me wonder why these artists get added to this list in the first place.
Bonnie Raitt
1/5
Meh, not a fan.
Def Leppard
1/5
Didn't care for this.
Eminem
2/5
Didn't really care for this. I didn't hate it, but there was something about it that just didn't click.
Suede
3/5
This was fine, but wasn't great.
Hüsker Dü
4/5
Not my favorite Hüsker Dü album, or Bob Mould fronted band, but enjoyed this nevertheless.
Kraftwerk
3/5
This was ok, but felt very one-note.
Heaven 17
4/5
Enjoyed this one. The Dead Milkmen covered the Fascist Groove Thang and the original is just as good.
The Chemical Brothers
3/5
This was fine as background music, but nothing special.
Ice Cube
4/5
Enjoyed this. Not my favorite Ice Cube album, but great nevertheless.
4/5
Always enjoy PJ Harvey.
Don McLean
3/5
Why did every song sound like American Pie? Did he even try to make anything else? Also, the Me First and the Gimme Gimmes cover of Vincent is better than the original.
The Saints
3/5
Enjoyed this more than I expected.
Bauhaus
2/5
Largely forgettable, but not terrible. Felt like I was listening to some rando band's homemade demo tape they made on a casio tapedeck.
David Bowie
3/5
Not my favorite Bowie album, but not bad.
Aerosmith
3/5
Don't think that I've ever heard any of these songs before. They weren't terrible, but they weren't great.
Pink Floyd
4/5
Never listened to this album all the way through, but enjoyed it.
Frank Black
4/5
I've always liked Frank Black, and enjoyed this album.
Ella Fitzgerald
3/5
This was fine, but so so so long. At least it wasn't 3.5 hours of Everything but the Girl or Massive Attack.
The Coral
3/5
This was fine, but nothing great.
Brian Eno
3/5
This was fine, and better than the Airport ambiance album.
Little Simz
3/5
I enjoyed this. Reminded me a little of M.I.A. but not as fun.
Paul Revere & The Raiders
3/5
This was fine, but nothing special.
Stan Getz
3/5
This was fine, but didn't feel original.
The Waterboys
1/5
This was fine until "Has Anybody Here Seen Hank?" where they channeled one of the worst sounds - Bob Dylan.
Pantera
2/5
Never been a fan of this band. Don't really like the singer's voice.
The The
3/5
This was fine, but largely forgettable. Was ok as background music.
Girls Against Boys
4/5
Actually enjoyed this. I've never listened before to this band, and it wasn't at all what I expected.
AC/DC
3/5
This wasn't bad.
Can
4/5
This was pretty wild and unexpected. The songs sounded like they were reversed giving this an other-worldly sound.
AC/DC
3/5
This wasn't terrible. I've never been a fan of AC/DC, but enjoyed it enough.
Pixies
4/5
Liked this one more than the other Pixies albums on here - mainly because Kim Deal didn't do too many vocals.
Mj Cole
1/5
This sounds like the terribly generic music that plays in a suburban dental office. Not a fan. I was thinking about how bad this was and was comparing it to Massive Attack - but unlike Massive Attack, this didn't have a band name like Massive Attack that was pretending to be something that it wasn't. The name of this band felt more suited to the horrible music they were making.
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
Not my favorite My Bloody Valentine album, but enjoyed it.
Supergrass
4/5
Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would.
Genesis
3/5
Liked this way more than I expected. Not at all like the songs that I've heard by this band before.
The Specials
2/5
I wanted to like this way more than I did.
Slade
3/5
This was ok.
The Icarus Line
3/5
This started out way better than it ended.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
This was fine, but other than Come on Eileen, was meh.
The Fall
2/5
Not really that great.
Nirvana
5/5
Such a classic album.
Hole
1/5
Not a fan of Hole.
Judas Priest
3/5
I've listened to Breaking the Law before, but hadn't listened to really anything else by Judas Priest. It was ok, but nothing that I'd actively seek out again.
Sepultura
3/5
This wasn't bad. I hadn't listened to them before, but probably wouldn't again.
Django Django
2/5
I've already forgotten all about this album after less than 24 hours. That probably speaks volumes.
Bee Gees
3/5
Not at all what I expected from the Bee Gees. This was fine, but I'm more of a disco Bee Gees fan.
Miriam Makeba
3/5
This was ok. The first note that she hit was fire.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
2/5
This wasn't as terrible as I was expecting.
Pink Floyd
3/5
This was fine.
Yes
3/5
This was ok, but didn't feel like anything special.
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
Didn't really care for this.
De La Soul
3/5
I enjoyed this. Not my favorite.
Os Mutantes
4/5
Enjoyed this psychedelic way to start the day.
Beatles
3/5
This was fine, but definitely not my favorite Beatles album.
The Flaming Lips
4/5
Enjoyed this. Not my favorite album of theirs, but still good.
Simple Minds
3/5
This was ok. I didn't hate it, and it worked well as background music.
Michael Jackson
4/5
Enjoyed this earlier MJ album. Fun to hear the disco roots on some of these songs.
Pere Ubu
4/5
Enjoyed this one. Such a unique sounding voice.
Stephen Stills
3/5
Not really my jam, but I didn't hate this.
Bruce Springsteen
1/5
I have no idea why "the boss" gets so many albums on this list. He's pretty terrible... but not as bad as Bob Dylan or Everything But the Girl or Massive Attack. I just don't get the appeal.
Chicago
5/5
OK - Free Form Guitar - ROCKS! I wasn't so sure about this album at first, but this track saved the entire album.
Sam Cooke
4/5
Enjoyed this one.
Marilyn Manson
4/5
Despite his recent problems, I still liked this album. It's sometimes hard to separate the person from the music, but he's thrived in controversy from the beginning.
The Streets
1/5
This was really bad. I wanted to like it at first, but then I really wanted to turn it off after the first song or two. Ultimately I decided that if I could get through Massive Attack that I could get through this. Wouldn't recommend.
Scissor Sisters
3/5
This was fine and not really what I expected from the band name.
Wire
4/5
Had never heard this band before, but feel like it's one that I would listen to again.
Eagles
3/5
Never been a big fan, but this wasn't terrible.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
This was fine, but didn't have any standout tracks.
Radiohead
3/5
Not really a fan, but didn't hate this.
a-ha
3/5
Of course Take On Me was great. Enjoyed The Sun Always Shines on T.V.. Other than that, it was ok.
4/5
This was fun, and I'll probably listen to more of this band. I only knew of them from They Might Be Giants song XTC vs Adam Ant.
John Coltrane
4/5
This was good. I listened at the end of the day and it was a great way to unwind.
King Crimson
4/5
Enjoyed this one. Not my favorite King Crimson album, but still great.
The Clash
4/5
No "big" hits, but still a great album.
Carole King
3/5
Surprised by how many of these songs I knew. Didn't hate this, but would never actively listen to it again.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
3/5
This was fine.
Aimee Mann
1/5
This felt like it would never end... in a bad way. Not a fan.
Tortoise
3/5
I think that I enjoyed this at the time (yesterday) but 24 hours later, I have no recollection of what it even sounded like. That probably says it all.
Traffic
3/5
This was ok, but nothing that I'd ever actively listen to again.
Public Enemy
5/5
Enjoyed this.
The Triffids
1/5
Didn't care for this at all.
Beastie Boys
5/5
After Licensed to Ill, this is my second favorite Beastie album.
Sonic Youth
4/5
Enjoyed this. Not my favorite Sonic Youth album, but still good. Honestly surprised how many of their albums are on this list.
Jazmine Sullivan
3/5
This was interesting. Didn't hate it, but wasn't a fan.
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
Enjoyed this. I've never really gotten too deep into Kendrick Lamar's music. I feel like it's not made for me, so I have a hard time relating to it. I do enjoy listening to it, but sometimes feel like I shouldn't be.
Slayer
5/5
Easily my second favorite Slayer album. So pumped to see Kerry King next month - early setlists show him playing Raining Blood - and I can't wait.
Rufus Wainwright
1/5
Every song sounded exactly the same. Not a fan.
Alice Cooper
3/5
Enjoyed this.
Lauryn Hill
3/5
This wasn't terrible, but I really don't understand how this was number 1 on the Apple all time best album list?
5/5
Really love John Zorn's chaotic music.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
Didn't really care for this. Probably should have liked the "talking" singing since I like William Shatner's stuff, but this guy didn't impress.
The Jam
3/5
This was decent. I didn't find myself looking to see how much time was left because I was hating it, so that's a plus.
Rush
2/5
If the singer never sung, this would have been great. Not a fan of his voice at all.
Sister Sledge
3/5
This was not what I expected from a band called Sister Sledge. I didn't dislike the music, but wanted something way heavier.
Moby Grape
3/5
Kinda meh.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Enjoyed this one. Good way to start the week.
R.E.M.
3/5
This was ok, but nothing great. I did like the radio hit "Radio Free Europe".
MGMT
3/5
Even though this felt like something that would play on an alternative rock radio station, I didn't hate it.
John Martyn
2/5
This guy sounded like he was either really wasted or really old. Either way, I had no idea what he was saying. Wouldn't listen again, but also didn't completely hate it.
Meat Puppets
5/5
Great album.
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
Not my jam, but I didn't find myself constantly looking to see when it would be over. Just a few times.
Tom Waits
1/5
This was pretty terrible.
Scott Walker
4/5
Had never listened to his solo stuff before. It was fine. I prefer his collab with Sunn O))) way more.
Kanye West
1/5
If this guy wasn't a terrible person, this would have been a good album. I just can't support him.
Motörhead
5/5
RIP Lemmy.
B.B. King
3/5
This was ok. Never been a big fan of B.B. King.
Tears For Fears
3/5
Not really a fan, but surprised at how many of these songs I knew.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Not really my jam, but didn't hate it. It felt really long though - probably because every song sounded the same.
3/5
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the name of the band, and I knew the song Lowrider - this was fine, but felt like it took forever to get through.
TV On The Radio
1/5
This was really terrible.
Joni Mitchell
1/5
Not really a fan of this.
Korn
1/5
Never really liked this band, but had never really listened to them. Now at least I understand why I don't like them.
Cypress Hill
5/5
Great album.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
This guy is a little whiny, but tolerable at times.
Bobby Womack
4/5
Pretty decent way to start the day without getting too hyped up or worked up.
Al Green
5/5
Enjoyed this one.
Sisters Of Mercy
3/5
Not as bad as I was expecting.
The KLF
1/5
Could have gone the rest of my life never having listened to this and been completely fine. Another album that I'm not sure why it's on this list.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Never listened to this band before, but it wasn't terrible. Wouldn't actively seek them out again though.
Kanye West
1/5
Enjoyed the song Monster, but still have a hard time getting past who this guy is.
Drive Like Jehu
4/5
Way better than I expected. Might listen to them again.
Fugees
3/5
Not as bad as I was expecting.
The Beau Brummels
1/5
As soon as Apple Music compared the lead singer of this band to Dylan, I knew it was going to be terrible. It sure was disappointing.
Supergrass
2/5
Meh. Not really into this.
Ryan Adams
3/5
Not really a fan of this, but didn't actively hate it. Felt like I was in the car with my mom.
Dead Kennedys
5/5
Loved this. So many classic punk songs on one album.
Soft Cell
2/5
Tainted love was great, the rest was... weird. Sex dwarf? for real?
Common
4/5
This was better than I expected. Found it didn't feel like it took forever to get through.
Saint Etienne
3/5
Didn't hate this, but also found it kinda boring.
Muddy Waters
3/5
Enjoyed this one.
Sarah Vaughan
3/5
This wasn't my favorite, but wasn't bad.
Living Colour
3/5
I always thought this was a hip hop band. :shrug: Didn't expect a rock sound. Didn't hate it either.
Fatboy Slim
4/5
Great album, been a fan for years.
White Denim
2/5
This was fine, but nothing that I'd ever want to listen to again.
Sonic Youth
4/5
So many Sonic Youth albums in this list. I never realized their impact, but have always enjoyed their music.
The Crusaders
3/5
Felt like the first song would never end. Overall, this wasn't terrible.
Stereolab
3/5
Not at all what I expected this to be. Felt like it was from the 70s, but also felt repetitive.
The Psychedelic Furs
3/5
I've listened to the radio hits before, but never this full album. The guy's voice was a little off for me, but I didn't hate this.
Scott Walker
3/5
How Scott Walker got two albums on this list is beyond me, but good for him.
Brian Eno
3/5
This was ok, but nothing that I'd ever want to actively listen to again.
Joy Division
4/5
This was fine. Never really got the appeal of this band, but felt like it could grow on me. Some of the tracks had a similar sound to the Cure, which I liked.
Paul Weller
3/5
This was fine, but nothing that I'd ever want to listen to again.
Baaba Maal
4/5
I found that the task that I was completing while listening to this album could not have been better. This uplifted my spirits.
Michael Kiwanuka
2/5
This was ok. Didn't really like it though.
Solomon Burke
3/5
Enjoyed this one, but wouldn't seek it out again.
Shuggie Otis
3/5
This was ok, but I didn't love it.
The Human League
4/5
I kinda liked this. I kept hearing thematic elements from the "Don't you want me" song throughout the album.
Arcade Fire
3/5
I really thought that I was going to hate this, but it wasn't bad. It felt long though.
Elbow
3/5
I didn't hate this.
The Allman Brothers Band
3/5
Not really what I thought this band sounded like. It was definitely better than what I had imagined, but nothing that I'd go back to.
Pentangle
3/5
This was ok. Not really a fan of folk music.
Syd Barrett
1/5
This was terrible. It almost felt like this guy was tricking everyone into believing that since he came from a famous band that he could do whatever he wanted and they'd eat it up.
Astrud Gilberto
3/5
This wasn't terrible.
Ice T
4/5
Nice classic album. Loved the story about Body Count.
Cornershop
3/5
Surprised that I recognized the radio hit Brimful of Asha. This album certainly felt like it belongs to the late 90s. Wouldn't listen to the full album ever again, but enjoyed the nostalgia.
The Lemonheads
5/5
Love the Lemonheads. Saw them perform this album in full. Show was terrible because Evan Dando was completely wasted. Would not recommend them live.
The White Stripes
5/5
They should never have opened this album with Seven Nation Army. It's such a banger and they had no chance of ever matching the vibe.
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
2/5
I could hear some different sounds in this, like Beck, but overall didn't really care for it. Most songs sounded the same.
Slipknot
3/5
There were what seemed to be two different singers on this album. I liked one and hated the other.
Bee Gees
3/5
Not really a fan of this era of the Bee Gees.
Aerosmith
3/5
Never been a big fan of Aerosmith, but this wasn't terrible.
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
I had previously heard of this band but had never listened to them before. I didn't hate it. But, I had also gone to a High on Fire show the night before and probably ruptured my eardrums. Why couldn't Everything But the Girl have been up next?
Paul Simon
4/5
Enjoyed this. I like the Simon and Garfunkel super group better, but there are some great hits on this album.
The Notorious B.I.G.
3/5
This wasn't terrible, but I got a little tired of all the talking.
Elvis Presley
4/5
Always appreciate a good Elvis album. A lot of his music all sounds the same, but I have a soft spot in my heart for him.
Jimmy Smith
4/5
I enjoyed listening to this. Also found one of his Christmas albums, and added that to my own list of music to listen to.
Roxy Music
3/5
I feel like Scott Walker should have been in this band. It wasn't really what I expected, and I didn't hate it.
Frank Zappa
3/5
This was fine, but not sure why this was on this list.
Country Joe & The Fish
2/5
I know that I listened to this, but it completely escapes my mind what I even thought about it. Must not have been memorable.
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
Enjoyed this one.
Beck
5/5
I liked this, but it's not my favorite Beck album.
The Thrills
3/5
This was fine, but nothing that I'd want to listen to again.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Enjoyed this one.
Weather Report
2/5
Didn't care for this at all. Felt like I was walking around J.C. Penney in the late 90s.
John Lee Hooker
3/5
I like John Lee Hooker, but I didn't really like this album. I prefer him without other artists that dilute his power.
Megadeth
3/5
I wish that they sounded like their cover artwork implies they sound. A lot of metal bands have killer artwork, but the music just doesn't stack up. Talking to you Judas Priest and Iron Maiden.
Baaba Maal
3/5
This was fine, but felt a little generic.
Queens of the Stone Age
4/5
I liked this, but it's not my favorite Queens album.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
3/5
I am familiar with the G.B.H. version of the Last of the Teenage Idols, but didn't know the original. This was fun.
The Hives
4/5
One of very few radio bands that I enjoy listening to. Really like how mumbly the lyrics get in several of the songs. It's like he's trying really hard to say them and just makes up new words.
Rocket From The Crypt
3/5
This was better than I thought it would be. I wouldn't listen to it again, though.
Kanye West
1/5
I just can't get behind this guy.
Dennis Wilson
3/5
This was fine, but I wouldn't listen to it again.
N.E.R.D
3/5
At one point, I think that I liked this album, but on a re-listen, I'm not so sure. Not a big fan of Pharrell's voice.
The Auteurs
3/5
I didn't hate this one, but would never want to listen to it again.
Van Morrison
2/5
Every. Song. Sounds. The Same. I felt like there was one track that was on repeat.
Raekwon
3/5
This was ok.
Hot Chip
1/5
Didn't really like this at all.
Sabu
3/5
This was fine, but I didn't really care for it. Felt a little generic.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
This wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
Throbbing Gristle
4/5
Not sure how this album made it onto this list, but it was a surprise (in a good way).
Ananda Shankar
3/5
This was fine. Didn't really seem that original though.
Ride
3/5
I had never heard of this band before. There were some hits and misses on this album, and it felt like it just kept going on and on.
The Offspring
5/5
This album was one of the first punk albums I owned and I still enjoy it to this day.
Missy Elliott
3/5
This wasn't terrible, but it wasn't anything I'd listen to again.
Soul II Soul
2/5
I did not care for this one. Felt like I was in a Macy's.
Dizzee Rascal
4/5
I enjoyed parts of this. Their rap style reminded me of Danny Brown and recommended this album to a friend that links his music.
Amy Winehouse
1/5
Never listened to her music before, and the only real exposure I had to her music is the Richard Cheese cover of Back to Rehab. I like his version much better. I find it hard to relate to a junkie that just needs drugs to survive... albeit not for long.
Basement Jaxx
1/5
This was terrible. I felt like I was stuck in Abercrombie or Forever 21.
Jamiroquai
3/5
I enjoyed this. Not as much as other Jamiroquai albums though.
Grateful Dead
1/5
This may be an unpopular opinion, but this band is terrible. I felt like I was going to fall asleep listening to the slow crawl of "jamming" - I'd prefer to jam my finger in a door.
Tom Waits
3/5
This wasn't terrible.
Herbie Hancock
3/5
This was fine, but felt like a really slow way to start the day.
Brian Eno
2/5
Overall, didn't like this. It wasn't until the last few seconds of the last song that I found it enjoyable.
Aretha Franklin
3/5
This was fine. Not my favorite.
Mudhoney
5/5
Love me some Mudhoney.
The Pogues
3/5
Felt like I was on a pirate ship listening to very laid back shanties. Not terrible though, but would have liked a little more spirit.
Van Morrison
3/5
Not really a big fan of live albums, and this wasn't any different.
Goldfrapp
3/5
Prefer later Goldfrapp to this one. It was fine, but nothing special.
The Kinks
3/5
Definitely felt the Beatles vibe on this one. It was decent.
Public Image Ltd.
3/5
This was fun.
1/5
Never really listened to this album before, but knew the hits. This album feels like it's made for people that want other people to think that they listen to hardcore music without actually listening to hardcore music. Not a fan of the music or these type of people.
Manic Street Preachers
3/5
Never listened to this band before. Having read more about the lead singer's disappearance and the subject matter for the songs, it's pretty depressing.
Iggy Pop
3/5
This was ok, but not my favorite version of Iggy Pop.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
I feel like I liked this band more in the past. It may just be that I didn't really care for this album.
The Dandy Warhols
4/5
I like the Dandy Warhols, but this is not one of my favorite albums of theirs.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
Enjoyed this one. Karen O has such an interesting voice.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
I have to say that Nick Cave is growing on me.
Aerosmith
1/5
Not really a fan of Aerosmith. This album felt one note and boring.
Peter Frampton
1/5
This was incredibly boring.
D'Angelo
3/5
Overall, I didn't really care for this. However, track 5 - Shit, Damn, M**********r was wildly unexpected.
Deep Purple
2/5
This was fine, but largely forgettable.
Bad Company
1/5
What a terribly boring album.
CHIC
2/5
This album felt like it took a lifetime to get through. It was fine, but I wouldn't listen to it ever again.
Cheap Trick
2/5
I like Cheap Trick, but I've never really gotten into live albums. I like live shows, but the sound quality always seems to suffer.
The Verve
2/5
This wasn't terrible, but it was incredibly boring.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
I enjoyed this, but all of the songs felt the same.
Tim Buckley
1/5
Not really a fan of this style of music. Felt like I was at a second-rate renaissance festival.
Hugh Masekela
3/5
My wife walked in while I was listening to this and asked if I was watching a 70's cop show. This album definitely had that vibe.
The Pharcyde
3/5
This was fun, but not really my style.
Klaxons
3/5
Never heard of this band before. I didn't hate it.
SAULT
3/5
Enjoyed this. It felt very appropriate given this was the first day of Black History Month.
Janelle Monáe
3/5
This isn't my style of music, but I didn't hate it.
Cream
3/5
I didn't hate this, but it didn't feel very memorable.
TLC
3/5
I had previously listened to the radio hits on this, but it's been a really long time. It was fun to hear Andre 3k on this.
Barry Adamson
4/5
Enjoyed this one quite a bit. Very different from a lot of the albums on here.
Cyndi Lauper
4/5
Enjoyed this. I was surprised at the Prince cover, having just listened to the TLC album where they also covered him.
The Pretty Things
3/5
This felt familiar, even though I had never heard of this band before.
Radiohead
3/5
This was not as bad as I expected it to be... at least the first track. It seemed to go downhill from there.
The Young Rascals
3/5
I knew quite a few of these songs. Felt like summer.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Enjoyed this. Sabbath with Ozzy is the best Sabbath.
Tim Buckley
3/5
This was fine. I didn't hate it, but it wasn't my jam.
The Residents
4/5
This was very unexpected, but a lot of fun.
The Sabres Of Paradise
3/5
This was fine, but I have no idea why this is on this list. It didn't seem like it was anything special.
Frank Ocean
3/5
The crack rock song was pretty funny. However, Pyramids was pretty terrible. Overall I wasn't really into this.
Morrissey
1/5
I still don't understand how Morrissey is on this list so often. What a terrible way to end the week.
Jethro Tull
3/5
I don't know that I've ever listened to this band/person before. I liked it enough to not want it to end immediately.
CHVRCHES
2/5
Had never listened to this band before, but had seen their name. Not really my jam, and if it were on the radio, I'd likely change stations.
Billy Joel
4/5
Love Billy Joel. Lots of energy for a guy just banging on the keys.
The Afghan Whigs
5/5
Love this. Been a fan of this album since it came out.
Suicide
3/5
This was fine. Nothing that I'd want to listen to again though.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Enjoyed this album.
The Who
4/5
Thi album has a lot of classics. Behind blue eyes is definitely my favorite track.
Megadeth
4/5
Never really been a fan of this band, and enjoyed this more than I thought I would.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
4/5
Enjoyed this album.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
4/5
Always appreciate the weirdness of Captain Beefheart.
Rod Stewart
3/5
Never really been a fan of Rod Stewart, but this wasn't terrible.
Fugazi
5/5
1 2 3 Repeater! Great album.
The Fall
4/5
Never heard of this band before, but it felt like something that I'd like. I might give it a second shot.
Terence Trent D'Arby
1/5
I have heard some of these songs on the radio, but didn't really care for them then, and definitely didn't care about them now.
David Bowie
4/5
There's a LOT of Bowie on this list. I like his music, but maybe give someone else a chance to be on here? Should there be a limit of one album per artist?
Queen
3/5
Some hits on this one.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
5/5
YES! Just saw Jon Spencer a few weeks ago and he was amazing. Love him, love his music.
Sparks
4/5
Discovered this band a little while ago, and really like their energy.
Mike Ladd
3/5
Enjoyed this. I probably wouldn't seek it out again though.
Brian Wilson
3/5
Enjoyed this. Felt like summer.
Elton John
4/5
So many classics. Enjoyed this.
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
This was fine. Never been a big fan of his music, but definitely appreciate his talent on the guitar.
Cocteau Twins
1/5
This was incredibly boring.
The Rolling Stones
1/5
I'm so tired of the Stones. Why do they get so many albums here? Enough already. Give someone else a chance.
The Replacements
3/5
This wasn't bad.
James Taylor
3/5
I'm not a big fan of this style of music, but it was fine.
Duke Ellington
4/5
Enjoyed this.
3/5
Meh. Nothing special here.
The Temptations
4/5
This was fun and had me bouncing a little in my chair.
Dirty Projectors
4/5
Enjoyed this album. The way their voices balance each other is quite amazing.
Digital Underground
3/5
This was ok. Never really been a fan of this band.
The Pogues
4/5
Not at all what I expected. Felt like a cross between The Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly. Would like to listen to more by The Pogues.
Beyoncé
1/5
Didn't really care for this.
Aphex Twin
2/5
Never really listened to this band before, and this was not really what I expected them to sound like. Very boring.
Ms. Dynamite
1/5
This is another album that I have no idea why it's in this list. Felt very generic.
Jacques Brel
3/5
This was fun. Felt like I was in a small cafe in Europe.
The Verve
1/5
This was incredibly boring.
Pretenders
3/5
This was fine. Not my favorite.
Metallica
1/5
When I was in middle school and this album first came out, I vividly recall dancing away to Enter Sandman at the school dances. While I enjoyed them back then, I find them incredibly annoying now.
Elvis Presley
4/5
I've always enjoyed Elvis.
Steely Dan
1/5
Not really a fan and was really glad when this was over.
Anthrax
2/5
Meh. I like some of the instrumentals here, but not a fan overall.
Lupe Fiasco
3/5
This was enjoyable, but wasn't the best.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
1/5
Meh. Not really a fan of this band.
Soundgarden
4/5
Never been a huge fan of Soundgarden, but I can appreciate their music. Feel like they deserve a higher rating.
The Specials
5/5
It's a message to you, Rudy! Love this.
Steve Earle
1/5
This was pretty boring.
Jeff Beck
1/5
Kinda boring.
Rod Stewart
2/5
Meh. Not my jam.
Boston
4/5
I'm generally not a fan of classic rock, but this album rocks.
JAY Z
4/5
Enjoyed this way more than I expected. I've never listened to his music before, but would give it another go.
Small Faces
3/5
The last song got really weird. Overall not terrible, but largely forgettable.
Moby
5/5
This album starts on such an energetic high note and slowly fades to blissful ambiance. Loved it.
Metallica
1/5
Not really a fan of Metallica. This album felt very one note.
Doves
1/5
So boring.
The Cure
4/5
Not my favorite Cure album, but enjoyed it.
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Great album.
Aretha Franklin
3/5
This was enjoyable.
The B-52's
4/5
Enjoyed the absurdity of the B-52's. Rock Lobster!
Air
2/5
This was so unmemorable that I doubted whether I actually listened to it or not. I don't remember actively hating it either though, so that deserves at least another star, right?
Neil Young
2/5
Meh, not my jam, but not terrible. I did find myself wanting it to be over though.
George Harrison
3/5
If this album were half as long I would have liked it more. It felt very one note and dragged on a bit.
The Cure
4/5
Enjoyed this. Hanging Garden is one of my all-time favorites.
The Beach Boys
4/5
Do You Wanna Dance! What a banger. I never knew the Ramones version, but this was just as good.
Elliott Smith
2/5
Not really a fan of this, but didn't actively hate it.
Elis Regina
3/5
This was a good way to start the day.
Shivkumar Sharma
4/5
This was fun. I like getting more variety in this list, and this felt very different.
David Holmes
4/5
I really liked his work on the Ocean's Eleven soundtrack, and this felt very much the same.
New Order
3/5
This wasn't terrible. Probably wouldn't seek it out again though.
Prince
4/5
Delirious is one of my all time favorite Prince songs. This album starts out on such a high note, that the ending feels less than spectacular.
Tom Waits
4/5
This was better than I expected it to be. A little gravelly.
Badly Drawn Boy
2/5
This was fine, but I wouldn't listen to it again.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
4/5
Always enjoyed the absurdity of Captain Beefheart.
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
3/5
This felt familiar and generic at the same time.
Genesis
4/5
Not at all what I expected this to sound like. Gave very heavy Emerson, Lake, & Palmer vibes. Enjoyed it.
Beatles
3/5
This was fine, but a lot of the songs felt the same. Also, why did they do Yellow Submarine on this and then do another full album?
Fleet Foxes
1/5
This was pretty bad, and I couldn't wait for it to end.
Björk
4/5
Not my favorite Björk album, but definitely not bad.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
I find myself liking Elvis Costello more and more each time I listen to him. There didn't seem to be any catchy tunes in this album, but overall I enjoyed it.
CHIC
4/5
This was fun and felt like a really great start to the summer.
1/5
I found this to be incredibly boring.
Otis Redding
4/5
This was such a surprise at how many of these songs were covered by later bands. I had no idea.
Suede
2/5
This was fine. Nothing that I'd want to listen to again though.
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
2/5
This was a weird mix. Not sure that I liked all of it, but maybe the beginning and the end.
Rage Against The Machine
5/5
I'm always down to Rage Against the Machine!
Tangerine Dream
4/5
Listening to this while digging out of emails after an extended vacation was perfect.
Fela Kuti
3/5
This was fun with some great beats.
Devendra Banhart
1/5
Not really a fan of this. It felt like it slowed down everything around me.
Elvis Costello
4/5
The more I listen to Elvis Costello, the more I like his music.
Liz Phair
3/5
This was not as bad as I was expecting it to be.
Justice
4/5
Enjoyed this. It felt a lot like Daft Punk and I might give it another listen.
Rush
2/5
Meh. Never really liked Geddy's voice. I find it grating.
The Byrds
4/5
Enjoyed this one.
Keith Jarrett
4/5
I really enjoyed this. I felt like it helped me remain calm and slowed me down - in a good way.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
3/5
I liked the authentic sound of this.
Spacemen 3
4/5
This was really good. I had listened to this band before, but forgot how much I like this style of music.
Eminem
3/5
A lot of the lyrics are problematic in today's society, but overall I didn't dislike this.
Run-D.M.C.
5/5
Heck yeah! This was great.
Ray Charles
3/5
This wasn't bad.
David Gray
2/5
This was largely forgettable.
Bebel Gilberto
3/5
This was a fun album. I found myself bouncing around in my seat as I listened to it.
PJ Harvey
4/5
Love PJ Harvey - this isn't my favorite album though. Her range and raw sound is so fascinating.
Beatles
4/5
Never really been a big Beatles fan, but I found this enjoyable. I really like the diversity of their sound from the different albums that have been on this list.
Television
3/5
This was fine, but forgettable.
Iggy Pop
4/5
This album felt like it could have been released this year. Timeless classic.
Peter Gabriel
3/5
Didn't think that I'd like this, but it was fairly pleasant.
Beatles
4/5
Enjoying the Beatles more and more each time they show up on this list.
The Fall
2/5
This was fine. The Apple Music version of this album was the 2 disc expanded version that was like 2x as long. Not sure that I wanted that commitment to an album.
The Go-Betweens
2/5
Late 90's alternative is very hit-or-miss. This was definitely a miss.
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
I don't think that I've ever heard of this album, let alone any of the songs. I enjoyed it.
N.W.A.
5/5
Excellent album and such a trendsetter.
3/5
This was fun, but I don't agree that this is rock alternative?
Peter Gabriel
2/5
I didn't hate this, but I also didn't really like it.
Leftfield
3/5
I enjoyed this one.
The Kinks
2/5
Meh. I didn't hate this, but was glad when it was over.
Pink Floyd
4/5
Interstellar Overdrive rocks!
Amy Winehouse
2/5
Didn't really care for this.
Thin Lizzy
3/5
Not really a fan of live albums. I feel like you lose the production quality and don't always have the context from being there.
5/5
This is such a timeless classic. Loved it.
Songhoy Blues
3/5
This was pretty good, and felt like a classic blues album.
Hole
2/5
I don't think that I've ever listened to this album before, despite knowing their first album fairly well. Not really a fan, but found it listenable.
James Brown
3/5
Not really a fan of live albums, but this was enjoyable. It felt like it would have been better to be there in the audience.
Les Rythmes Digitales
4/5
I had never heard of this band before, but this was a lot of fun.
Jungle Brothers
4/5
This was fun. I liked hearing some of the samples that were either from this or from other bands pulling in these sounds.
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
Enjoyed this. A lot of the times, I like the music more than voices, so this was great.
Portishead
1/5
Meh. I had heard of this band before, but had never listened to them. This is about what I was expecting. Very meh.
The White Stripes
5/5
Such a moment in time. Sometimes an album comes out that brings back such nostalgia... and this is it.
Jorge Ben Jor
3/5
I tend to enjoy world music and this was no exception.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
A classic. I really like his sound.
Giant Sand
2/5
Never heard of this band before today. This felt very generic.
The Clash
4/5
I really enjoy early punk and seeing the evolution of the sound.
Orange Juice
3/5
This felt familiar but also completely unknown. It wasn't terrible. A little generic. Ah, Edwyn Collins - that makes sense now.
Napalm Death
4/5
This was pretty aggressive for the late 80s. Enjoyed it.
The Blue Nile
3/5
Honestly, it's been 3 days since I listened to this and I can't recall any of it. Must not have been that memorable.
fIREHOSE
4/5
Came about this band through Mike Watt's solo stuff. Great album that feels like high school.
Radiohead
3/5
Not really what I was expecting with this album. Very avant-garde jazz sounds. Treefingers was the highlight of the album.
Machito
3/5
Found myself dancing a little in my seat to this one.
The Gun Club
4/5
The cover of this album didn't match what I expected this to sound like. Overall, I enjoyed this and would like to listen to more of the band.
Happy Mondays
2/5
This felt generic and a little boring.
SZA
4/5
I found this to be way more enjoyable than I first thought it would be.
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
4/5
This was good. There were several songs that weren't in Apple Music, likely due to lyrics around Palestine?
Fishbone
4/5
Always liked Fishbone. Reminds me of my early teens.
Alice In Chains
3/5
I've never really listened to this band much, but I didn't hate this. It's adjacent to a lot of bands that I really love, but it didn't click as much.
Khaled
3/5
I always enjoy hearing more world music. This was fun.
Scritti Politti
1/5
This was pretty terrible with no redeemable qualities at all.
Cocteau Twins
2/5
Meh. Not really into this.
4/5
Always enjoyed X. This was fun.
Gorillaz
4/5
I had only heard clips of the Clint Eastwood song before but had never really gave them a good listen. I love Del and will likely come back to this one.
Todd Rundgren
4/5
I enjoyed this. I feel like the more I listen to him the more I like it.
Sinead O'Connor
1/5
I do like Nothing Compares to You, but the rest of the album I could do without. Very meh.
The Black Keys
3/5
I like the Black Keys, but the more I listen to them the less I like them. Not sure what's happening?
Nirvana
5/5
This album never gets old.
Mike Oldfield
4/5
This was a pretty weird album. It felt all over the place, but not in a bad way.
The xx
1/5
This was one of those "how did this make this list" albums. Not really impressed with it at all.
Carpenters
4/5
This was a nice break from the recent albums on this list.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Enjoyed this slice of Americana.
Nightmares On Wax
1/5
I had never heard this before and am fine never listening to it again. It droned on and on and on.
Air
2/5
This was fine, but felt like it would never end.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
1/5
Never got into this band, and would never want to listen to this again.
Love
1/5
This was incredibly boring.
Neu!
3/5
This wasn't terrible, but still meh.
The Birthday Party
5/5
I really enjoyed this. It felt timeless. It wasn't until about halfway through that I realized it was Nick Cave.
Blue Cheer
3/5
Enjoyed the non-radio songs as much as the well known radio hits.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
The more I listen to Nick Cave the more I like him. This was great.
Yes
3/5
This felt like the 70s.
Roxy Music
3/5
This was fine.
The Young Gods
4/5
This was pretty good. I liked the heavier sounding songs the most.
Pavement
5/5
"I'm just a boy with a new haircut" - love Pavement.
Flamin' Groovies
3/5
This was fine but felt like generic classic rock.
Shack
2/5
Meh. Didn't really care for this.
The Soft Boys
4/5
I enjoyed this one, especially "I Wanna Destroy You"
Stan Getz
4/5
This was fun and had me bouncing a little in my seat,
2/5
Never really liked this band, but didn't hate this.
Gang Of Four
4/5
I'd never listened to this band before, but it felt familiar and adjacent to a lot of music that I like.
My Bloody Valentine
5/5
Shoegaze at its best. Loved this.
Black Flag
5/5
We're gonna have a TV party TONIGHT!
The Vines
4/5
This feels like the early 2000s. Enjoyed it.
3/5
While I'm certainly not a fan of Oasis, their music brings me back to a time when I actively hated their music. In retrospect, it's not terrible.
PJ Harvey
4/5
Not my favorite PJ Harvey album, but still great.
Nas
4/5
Never listened to Nas before, but I really enjoyed it.
Dinosaur Jr.
5/5
J Mascis shreds so hard all the time. Love this.
Donovan
3/5
This felt familiar, but I never knew the artist. Enjoyed it.
Billy Bragg
3/5
Enjoyed this more than I expected.
Circle Jerks
5/5
So many great songs on this album.
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
This was fine, but didn't feel like anything special.
Arrested Development
4/5
This album takes me back in time. I remember going to an amusement park and they had a matador style ride where they played Mr Wendal on a loop. It was such a great time.
Kid Rock
1/5
How did this make it onto this list? This guy has zero talent.
Jeru The Damaja
4/5
I had never heard of this band before, but enjoyed it.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Enjoyed this.
Gram Parsons
3/5
This felt very country - enjoyed Brass Buttons.
4/5
Enjoyed this more than I expected. Felt some Tool vibes in here.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
Not my favorite ELP, but fun.
The Velvet Underground
4/5
Venus in Furs - definitely enjoyed the Melvins version more. Overall, not a bad album.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
This was fine. Not really a big fan of this genre of music.
The Teardrop Explodes
2/5
Meh.
Bob Dylan
2/5
While it pains me to give Bob Dylan anything but one star, this felt like he had a little more talent than his usual mess.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
I liked the longer songs and the experimental vibe of this.
Dire Straits
3/5
This was fine.
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
Where was Come on Eileen? That's the only song that I knew about and was pretty disappointed with this album.
Paul Simon
3/5
I've always like Paul Simon, but this was pretty meh.
The Zutons
4/5
I'd never heard of this band before, but they felt very familiar.
The Last Shadow Puppets
2/5
Didn't hate this, but very forgettable.
Miles Davis
4/5
I enjoyed this. It was a good way to get some solid work done while it was playing.
Jefferson Airplane
3/5
This was fun.
American Music Club
3/5
This felt familiar and enjoyable.
Madness
4/5
This is the second album in a row that wasn't on Apple music. Not sure what's going on here. Overall, a great album.