Aug 24 2022
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Interesting lyrics and good band but just canβt stand his voice and harmonica playing
3
Aug 25 2022
Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
Great sounds, good songwriting. Great mixing and arrangements.
4
Aug 26 2022
Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
Really sick one. Cool songs and vibe. Dig the surfy guitars on skidmarks
4
Aug 29 2022
Rubber Soul
Beatles
How many Beatles albums are going to be on this list? This ones pretty good for a Beatles album
Their voices are really annoying (not as bad as Dylan)
Unpopular opinion-I do not like Norwegian wood
Ooh la las on track 3 are the same as school of rock song lol
In my life is a good song
Despite rating I prefer this to bob dylan
3
Aug 30 2022
Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
Really loved this album. I have no idea what theyβre singing about but the grooves and players are so sick and the arranging is great. The drums and guitar really remind me of early chess blues and junior kimbrough.
Al Hasidic terei - cool triple groove
Sekou oumarou- sweet guitars
Ai tchere bele- reaaally sick guitar grooves
5
Aug 31 2022
Homework
Daft Punk
I like daft punk, but not this album. I know itβs their first so itβs gotta make the list, but I think the later stuff (discovery and human after all) is more creative and interesting.
Iβm typically not excited by electronic/loop based music, but as far as that stuff goes they are probably the best.
Really found myself struggling to make it to the end of this one
I truly hate anything with a house music feel (Phoenix)
There are a couple quintessential daft punk moments (da funk)
1
Sep 01 2022
Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
I really hate the tones of this album, theres so much high pitched staticky awful noise. The guitars make me want to die. Iβm on track two and I want to pull out all my hair.
This whole style and vibe of music just doesnβt do it for me. So boring.
1
Sep 02 2022
Real Life
Magazine
I wouldnβt listen to this again, but they put a ton of effort into these arrangements and thereβs a lot of interesting stuff going on. There are some crazy synths and cool guitar moments, but the singing is a little underwhelming.
2
Sep 05 2022
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
What is there really to say? Some of the best riffs and grooves of all time
Track 1 the kick drum thing and guitar break and guitar scratch stuff at the end
Guitar noise on settle for nothing is awesome
Bullet in your head is so sick, Iβve been sleepin on that one
Know your enemy has such a cool guitar intro, Tom morello is the shit
Fistful of steel intro is one of the sickest things Iβve ever heard
5
Sep 06 2022
Low
David Bowie
Kind of feels like a soundtrack. Especially side 2
Art decade has some wild futuristic science-y sounds
Gated snare on new career sounds crazy
Havenβt read reviews yet but I bet this was negatively reviewed when it was released and positively reviewed in hindsight.
4
Sep 07 2022
Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
I dig the New York monologue at the top
This is gonna be a long one, itβs only track 2 and Iβm bored as hell
007? Lol
Maybe Iβm missing something but Iβm not sure how this one made the list
1
Sep 08 2022
New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
Really similar to the smiths, not bad I kinda liked it but had trouble staying interested
2
Sep 09 2022
Third/Sister Lovers
Big Star
I like the slow tempo and surfy guitars on big black car. Feels like heroine kinda.
Acoustic sounds nice on femme fatale
Cool bass playing on this tune also
I like the songwriting, arranging and instrument sounds on this album. Singing isnβt blowing me away but itβs not awful.
Strings are kinda cool
Nice sounding reverb on night time
Oboe?? Didnβt see that coming
I feel like this album is getting increasingly orchestral
Oh itβs rock n roll again (til the end of the day)
A couple of these songs arenβt available on Spotify
3
Sep 12 2022
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
Lol what a coincidence!! The queen is dead!
Decent album but the smiths just annoy the hell out of me for some reason. So overrated in my opinion.
Giving it a 2 cause there is definitely worse music on this list
2
Sep 13 2022
Revolver
Beatles
This is actually a pretty great album (besides yellow submarine) the songwriting is great
Listened on an original mono pressing and noticed a bunch of stuff that I havenβt noticed before on the remasters/digital versions. Taxman and I want to tell you are my favorites, both Harrisons. I guess heβs my fav
They sound good on the parlor music type McCartney songs, but it is tough listening to them play rock n roll because they are always just holding on for dear life with the feel/groove
4
Sep 14 2022
Guitar Town
Steve Earle
Some good time country songs but the 80βs digital country tones just arenβt the same as the old timey stuff
twangy guitars are happening but they sound so thin and lame compared to George Jones records
Little rock n roller is a truly horrible song. Sounds like something we would have to play at a wedding
Really not digging the twinkly 80βs piano on hillbilly highway
Any album with pedal steel is gonna get a decent rating at least.
But man everything sounds so bright and digital. I miss the warmth of old 60s country.
Surprised but I actually kinda like the synths sounding guitar on fearless heart
Really like the last track. Singing is great, mandolin is great
3
Sep 15 2022
Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
Really cool album, very interesting songwriting. Weird and emotional. Not sure if Iβll revisit this album or not but super well made album
4
Sep 16 2022
B-52's
The B-52's
Really weird interesting goofy fun album. Only songs I knew were rock lobster and love shack.
Dig the guitar tones and surfy vibe
His singing is kinda annoying but totally works for the songs
If it were only the gal singer I probably would listen to this more
3
Sep 19 2022
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
Cool album! I usually donβt like electronic/dance music much because the tones are too sterile and the songwriting is lazy, but I thought this album was really thoughtful and creative and the tones were nice and warm and sounded like the 70s. Cool synths and drum machines.
3
Sep 20 2022
The Bends
Radiohead
Wow, what a great album. Probably my fav radiohead album.
Feels a little more like rock n roll than their other stuff, but still uses dynamics well.
So many cool details and nuances in all these songs, down to every little guitar effect and layer
By far my fav album on this list so far
5
Sep 21 2022
Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
I really wish I could hear this in context, itβs hard not to listen with modern ears. In 1970 this was probably great but it just sounds so generic to me.
The keyboardist sounds very educated
Itβs hard not to compare any 70βs rock to zeppelin. Iβm sure Iβm gonna say that a hundred more times over the course of this activity. Child in time hits remind me of Achilles last stand. Really wild journey of a song. I love the insane ending. It sounds like they spliced the final hit.
Organs are sick, but the organ-heavy rock sounds so generic and dad-rock. ( granted they were probably some of the first to do it)
3
Sep 22 2022
Third
Portishead
Pretty cool and vibe you. Iβve only heard their live in NYC record and I remember liking that one.
Off the bat I thought i was gonna like it a lot but by the end I kind of lost interest
3.5
3
Sep 23 2022
Odelay
Beck
4.7
I love this album. So many great sounds and layers on here.
Chaos solo at end of where itβs at is so great
Love the steel in sissyneck
Great hi hat in readymade
Girl from ipanema at the end of readymade?? Lol π
Guitar Noise in high 5 so sick, and is that a cuica??
Classic 90s drum sound
Classic 90s vocal sound (cake, mike doughty)
4
Sep 26 2022
Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
good jazz album. Take five and blue rondo are classics.
I love Paul desmonds playing, they get into some cool grooves
3.5
4
Sep 27 2022
Raw Power
The Stooges
If this record was on at ethyls or rocka rolla, Iβd be into it. Great background music for a Brooklyn bar. I usually get bored by anything in this genre and this was maybe a little bit more interesting than some. I want to like punk more than I do. Just kinda sounds like mediocre rock n roll
2
Sep 28 2022
Brothers
The Black Keys
I was pretty bored by the end of this record
There are some nice tones and layering and production but ultimately the songwriting is not very interesting and if youβre writing riff-based songs I think you need stronger riffs
2.5
2
Sep 29 2022
Manassas
Stephen Stills
Not sure why this is on here. Thereβs nothing glaringly awful about this album but it just sounds like stock 70s music to me. I was pretty bored by the end of this one
2
Sep 30 2022
Sunshine Superman
Donovan
Really did not enjoy this one. 1.5 bc jimmy page is on track one, but Iβm not a fan of anything mickie most produced.
Almost every song is about King Arthur or something and they all sound like medieval folk songs.
Too much harpsichord for my taste
1
Oct 03 2022
Being There
Wilco
I love the way Wilco pairs noise with simple folky songwriting. I love Jeff tweedyβs voice and songwriting, this album is right up there with YHF for me.
5
Oct 04 2022
I Should Coco
Supergrass
I think this would be okay background bar music, but I didnβt really enjoy actively listening to it. Not super interesting or memorable but some semi-creative moments and nice guitar feedback. 2.5
2
Oct 05 2022
Duck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
Nothing memorable about this album to me. Also apparently the βsongwriterβ got sued for not giving credit to the actual songwriters and musicians. Lame.
2
Oct 06 2022
Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Amazing. Aretha is the best and everything she did with the muscle schoals boys is incredible. Every song is a classic.
On the bonus version of chain of fools the baritone guitar is so badass
5
Oct 07 2022
Siembra
Willie ColΓ³n & RubΓ©n Blades
Killer band!! Loved this one. the strings remind me of chic.
5
Oct 10 2022
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
Love this record! David Byrnes has such an interesting approach to songwriting and art, and Iβm a fan of the stuff he did with Brian Eno.
I like the afrobeat inspired vibe on this record, some really interesting guitar parts.
5
Oct 11 2022
Faith
George Michael
I was already going to give this a 1 because I hated it so much, but the last song really put it over the top. Both βI want your sexβ songs were so creepy.
1
Oct 12 2022
I Am a Bird Now
Antony and the Johnsons
I could never listen to this again. Really not digging the vibrato, especially in bird girl
1
Oct 13 2022
The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
Super generic super forgettable
2
Oct 14 2022
Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
Funny bird is a crazy journey. Delta sun bottleneck stomp sounds like bron-y-aur stomp.
2
Oct 17 2022
Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
Some ok moments but overall what a drag
2
Oct 18 2022
American Beauty
Grateful Dead
Some of these songs are super nostalgic for me, like friend of the devil and truckin. Brokedown palace is cool. I think they write some great songs but the performance is not exciting to me. The vocals are not good
3
Oct 19 2022
Hms Fable
Shack
No serious complaints but again not sure why this made the list. Not very excited by anything on this record
2
Oct 20 2022
The Beach Boys Today!
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are always such a good time. I love the Phil specter/wrecking crew vibe on this record, the vocals are incredible and the arrangements/instrumentation are so cool.
4
Oct 21 2022
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
Objectively I think this is a great album. Champagne supernova is a great song. I would never choose to put this album on but I think itβs really well done and some interesting songwriting.
3
Oct 24 2022
Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
This is the first music I have a conscious memory of hearing, and I listened to this record pretty much everyday between the ages of 3-10. I canβt even begin to describe how important this record is to me.
I could go on and on but this record is absolutely legendary and one of the most important things to ever happen to rock n roll. 10/5
5
Oct 25 2022
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Wasnβt super familiar with this whole album but there are some legendary songs on here. Her playing, singing and songwriting are top tier, she is truly unique and such an important part of American musical history.
5
Oct 26 2022
The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
I canβt stand music like this. The harmony and arrangements are so convoluted just for the sake of dick-swinging and maybe to mask the shitty songwriting. It tries to be βfunkyβ but without an ounce of soul or feeling. The vocals and lyrics are horrible. Every song was worse than the last. I hope I never have to hear this again.
1
Oct 27 2022
Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
Iβm a fan of Steve winwood, I listened to a lot of traffic and blind faith growing up. He has a great voice/feel and is a great player. There were some really good moments on this album. I enjoyed listening but it wasnβt super memorable for me and idk if Iβd listen again
3
Oct 28 2022
The Dreaming
Kate Bush
So weird and so interesting. I always appreciate records like this, itβs so wild and unpredictable and keeps you engaged the whole time. The songwriting/production and vocals are strange and unique. Not sure Iβll be listening to this again anytime soon but this was by far one of the most unique and intricate albums on this list so far.
4
Oct 31 2022
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
This album was cool, Iβve kind of slept on Elvis Costello. The bass playing is pretty sick on this
4
Nov 01 2022
Goo
Sonic Youth
Some cool guitar noise and thatβs about the only thing I enjoyed about this. The lack of syncopation (or any rhythm other than constant straight 8ths) was just killing me by the end of this record
My friend goo is is so stupid lol
1.7
2
Nov 02 2022
Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
The harmonies are incredible and the playing is great. Nothing wrong with this record at all but I think you kinda get the picture after the first song or two. These guys are great but if Iβm gonna listen to white guy harmonies I think Iβd prefer the everly brothers. 2-3 idk
2
Nov 03 2022
Let's Stay Together
Al Green
I love everything about this record. His voice is amazing, al Jacksonβs drumming is great, the horns are so tight and the organ is sweet. And the way itβs recorded is just so warm and beautiful. The only critique I could think of is that the lyrics maybe arenβt the most interesting but who cares!! This record vibes like no other
5
Nov 04 2022
The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
Kinda cool album but they kinda lost me. The singing/songwriting isnβt super interesting or memorable to me.
Love the drums on the first track, buggin, waiting for a Superman,
Vocals really remind me of Ryan Adams on spark that bled.
3
Nov 07 2022
Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
The king! This record sounds so good, it was recorded in RCA studio B in nashville, everything that comes out of that room sounds amazing. I love the reverb on the vocals and the minimalist arrangement on fever.
4.9 because I like the earlier Elvis best
5
Nov 08 2022
Urban Hymns
The Verve
Boring
2
Nov 09 2022
My Generation
The Who
I loved The Who when I was a kid so itβs tough to rate, but if Iβm gonna listen to British rock itβs gonna be Led Zeppelin or the stones. Some of these songs are nostalgic and cool. Not a big fan of the bo diddley cover.
3
Nov 10 2022
Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
Never heard this record and surprised itβs on this list considering the rest of her career/discography.
Iβve never been a huge fan of her voice, but I like some things sheβs done, like grievous angel and some of the other stuff with gram parsons. Some of her live stuff is kind of cool. Bruce Springsteen and his wife sing backup on track 4 of this record.
2.7? I wouldnβt listen again
2
Nov 11 2022
Faust IV
Faust
What a bizarre record. if they left out all the vocals I would give this a higher rating, but theyβre so weird and bad it ruins the droney noise vibe, which actually could be kind of cool. I honestly thought I was going to have a worse time listening to this than I did. There are some cool noises and I kind of liked the piano piece. 1.7
2
Nov 14 2022
The Score
Fugees
Fun album, but everything in this album is recycled. All the best moments IMO are either samples or covers (bob marley, Roberta flack etc.) some of the skits are funny and the hold em fold em sample in cowboys is hilarious.
3
Nov 15 2022
Risque
CHIC
So great, Nile and Bernard are legends and all the players are top notch. The strings are iconic. 4.5 cause I donβt love the ballads and I think there are better chic records
4
Nov 16 2022
Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
These songs all sounded like sloppy scratch demos to me, the playing is terrible and nobody took the time or effort to produce or write parts. All the guitar is just power chords and the drumming sucks and I donβt think the songwriting is interesting enough to cover that up
2
Nov 17 2022
Spiderland
Slint
This album was bizarre and cool, I like the loud guitar noise. The last songβs guitar parts are so unhinged. Washer and the last song are my favorite I think. I really enjoyed it but not sure if Iβll listen to it again. 3.5 I think?
4
Nov 18 2022
evermore
Taylor Swift
I know she is a good songwriter and this record is very masterfully done but I really wasnβt moved or excited by anything on this. Itβs hard for me to get excited about any music that sounds this polished.
3
Nov 21 2022
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
A classic. Breakdown is my fav TP song
4
Nov 22 2022
Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
One of my favs! Charlie byrds playing is really cool on this. Probably my fav of the 60βs American bossa crossover. A perfect record!
5
Nov 23 2022
All Mod Cons
The Jam
More stock British rock, not really into it
2
Nov 24 2022
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
What a cool record. It just got better and better. Fav song was leaving the table, I love the guitar in that one. Sounds like ry cooder. Huge fan of the string outro. I love when records have themes like that. 4.7
5
Nov 25 2022
Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
Accidentally wrote this review under GZA, so here is my GZA review:
I enjoyed the presentation of this album. I like how a lot of hip hop albums have these little interludes, it makes it feel truly like an album as opposed to a bunch of songs. That being said, itβs really hard for me to stay interested in songs when theyβre loop/sample based. I know itβs all about the lyrics but I just automatically check out when the production is like that. I will say that for a hip hill album the production was a little more interesting than average and some of the chopped grooves were kind of cool. But ultimately it all just feels like background music to me. 2.7
1
Nov 28 2022
Liquid Swords
GZA
I tried twice to get through this and failed. Maybe not the worst band Iβve ever heard but definitely in the running. 0/5
1
Nov 29 2022
Hejira
Joni Mitchell
I have a hard time rating this one. The playing and arrangements are so cool. I love all the guitars on this record and jacos playing is beautiful. I have a lot of respect for Joni but thereβs something about her voice that I never really got into. The spoken word kind of poetry singing doesnβt really do it for me.
3
Nov 30 2022
Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
I listened to the 80βs one first and it was okay, but I was a little bored by the end. The 60βs one I really liked! Some really cool songwriting and arrangements. I like the vibe of the whole album and I would definitely listen again
4
Dec 01 2022
The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell
I think I actually liked this one more than hejira. The songwriting I thought was a little more interesting, and I like that thereβs more singing and less of the spoken word stuff. Still not a huge fan of her lyricism. Apparently the jungle line is the first commercially released song with samples used.
3
Dec 02 2022
The KΓΆln Concert
Keith Jarrett
His playing is so incredible, this might be one of the best solo albums out there. To make a solo album this interesting and capturing is pretty impressive. His vocalizations are hilarious and I laughed out loud in a couple of spots. 4.5
4
Dec 05 2022
Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Wow I canβt believe how different his voice sounds from the other record. I like You Want it Darker better. The lyrics are somewhat interesting but I wasnβt really excited about anything else on this record.
2
Dec 06 2022
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
YEE HAW
5
Dec 07 2022
Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Really enjoyed listening to this. The lyrics are hilarious and I loved all the jazz samples. Not sure if Iβll listen again but really fun record
3
Dec 08 2022
Leftism
Leftfield
House music is a little torturous to me. In my personal level of hell there would be house music playing constantly. 1.4because itβs marginally more interesting than some house music Iβve heard, but thereβs no way Iβm gonna make it through two hours of this album
1
Dec 09 2022
Amnesiac
Radiohead
I donβt know this record as well as some of their others, but Iβll definitely be coming back to this one. Quintessential Radiohead, amazing songwriting and really interesting arrangements.
5
Dec 12 2022
Apocalypse 91β¦ The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
Fav song was by the time I get to Arizona, cool fuzzed out riff and choir sample. I donβt wanna be your n*** had a sort of cool guitar sample.
Some kind of cool production on this album but a lot of the songs sounded the same and it was kind of repetitive/forgettable. Probably wonβt listen again
3
Dec 13 2022
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
This is a great soundtrack for being on the subway. Iβm not sure I would listen to this again intentionally but Iβm glad it exists and I had a fun listening to it. Itβs so grimy and industrial sounding
3
Dec 14 2022
Hotel California
Eagles
Hotel California is a perfect song, knocked it out of the park with that one. I did not really enjoy the rest of the album. The ballads were just excruciating. All the singing/playing/production is top notch, perfectly done, but at times itβs a little too easy-listening for me.
2
Dec 15 2022
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
Truly a masterpiece. the production and arrangements are so great on this record. Lindsey buckingham is kind of a maniac but his songs have some cool percussion and weirdness. I definitely like the nix/mcvie songs better, theyβre so vibey and beautiful.
5
Dec 16 2022
Ten
Pearl Jam
This is like the espolon of rock. Itβs definitely better than the rail, but it still feels pretty generic a lot of the time. Some of the songs are iconic and interesting, but at the end of the day itβs kind of derivative and thereβs so much guitar rock Iβd rather listen to
3
Dec 19 2022
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
This is such a perfect 90s album. So many iconic songs. I love the classic 90s drums sound and all the guitar parts and tones.
The songwriting is so great and the arrangements are really interesting.
The tonal center changes in head over feet are so cool.
Favorite moment was guitar noise in right through you
4
Dec 20 2022
Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
Really weird and creative album. Not something Iβd listen to but interesting. Some of the more dramatic moments almost remind me of queen. Asylum is like queen meets Pink Floyd.
3
Dec 21 2022
Fred Neil
Fred Neil
I almost love this record. I love the tones and production. The reverb on the vocals sounds amazing and the guitars sound so good. The arrangements seem a little lacking but still achieves a cool vibe. Sometimes I love his voice and sometimes it really bothers at me. Everybodyβs talking is a great tune, I thought Harry Nilsson wrote it
3
Dec 22 2022
Pink Flag
Wire
This sounds like nothing. There is nothing remotely interesting about this record to me. Every song sounds the same. The only silver lining is that all the songs are like a minute long.
1
Dec 23 2022
Street Life
The Crusaders
Ten years ago I wouldβve loved this record, the players are top tier, grooves are tight and the production is fantastic. Itβs flawlessly executed but it feels very safe and generic; it never really feels like they are taking any chances or reaching for anything.
3
Dec 26 2022
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
Hard to rate a Christmas album but I used to really like this one. Really gotta separate art from artist here, but his arrangements and sound are pretty amazing.
3
Dec 27 2022
Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
Reading down a list of samples on this albums and itβs like all my favorite stuff. would rather listen to a playlist of their samples, Bc honestly their voices are so obnoxious it was hard to listen to an hour.
3
Dec 28 2022
Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
Boring, tired, uninspired. Nobody is playing like they want to be there. Really boring songs. Donβt think Iβm gonna make it all 93 minutes. 1.5
2
Dec 29 2022
3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
This is such a great record! All the grooves are so tight but they still feel raw. Drums and guitars sound awesome, love the fuzzed out Isley tone. A lot of great funk records have cheesy stupid ballads, but even the ballads are great on this one!
5
Dec 30 2022
Survivor
Destiny's Child
Some classic hits. Never heard the intro to bootylicious before. Honestly though all these songs sound exactly the same to me. Apart from the nostalgia I personally really donβt like this style/era of production. Everything sounds so squashed and sterile and digital. The percussion loops/samples are so robotic and the vocals are so processed thereβs just barely any human aspect to this music. I know Iβm not the target audience for this but Iβm just not interested or excited about anything in these recordings. 2.5
3
Jan 02 2023
GREY Area
Little Simz
Really enjoyed listening, super cool beats/samples, hooks and arrangements. Love the Yukimi feature on pressure.
4
Jan 03 2023
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
So cheesy, so ridiculous, so over the top. Pretty impressive amount of hits for a debut record. Needless to say pretty sick guitars.
4
Jan 04 2023
Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Some ok moments but very forgettable
2
Jan 05 2023
Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
Kind of repetitive but cool, I like the guitar vibe on a rap record. I think itβs actually Rick Rubin playing guitar on the title track. Raisin hell and you be illin are my favs. 3.7
4
Jan 06 2023
Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
Wow this is awesome! Never heard this before but 5 stars for the beautiful guitar voicings. Definitely coming back to this one.
5
Jan 09 2023
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
So much I could say. A perfect record. Every song is a masterpiece. This was one of the first records that made me want to play music.
5
Jan 10 2023
Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers
Sounds like the soundtrack for a 90s action movie. Kinda cool, kinda boring. 2.5
2
Jan 11 2023
The Wildest!
Louis Prima
So much fun to listen to. Louis prima is awesome and hilarious and the band is super swinging. Makes me want to get wine drunk and make pasta.
5
Jan 12 2023
Van Halen
Van Halen
Hell yeah. Iconic guitar record. Eddieβs shredding is obviously the highlight but heβs also an underrated rhythm player.
4
Jan 13 2023
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Iron Butterfly
Very organ heavy. The drums are cool on terminator. This was maybe really awesome in 1968. Ina gadda is a good riff. Idk. 3?
3
Jan 16 2023
Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
More interesting than I thought it would be. Still not very interesting.
2
Jan 17 2023
Moving Pictures
Rush
Wow I had a lot of fun listening to this. not sure if/when Iβll come back to it but so crazy. I never really got into rush; I usually donβt get too excited about super math-y music but this one is really cool. love all the noise. YYZ totally unhinged, I loved the shattering sound whatever that is. Limelight is a really cool tune too, guitar tone is awesome!! Itβs like Led Zeppelin if you replace all the magic with science and math. Every song is an epic journey
4
Jan 18 2023
NEU! 75
Neu!
I donβt think krautrock is for me. Maybe this album is important somehow but i found it incredibly boring
2
Jan 19 2023
All Directions
The Temptations
This is great! I think they took kind of a chance making this record, itβs way different and much darker than their other poppy motown hits and ballads.
5
Jan 20 2023
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
I LOVE this album. There is another really great BVSC record with this Cuban singer Ibrahim ferrar. Mambo Sinuendo is another great ry cooder album kind of in this vibe.
5
Jan 23 2023
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
His voice is so incredible and what a killer band. This wouldβve been such a fun show.
5
Jan 24 2023
Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
Just finished listening and I canβt recall a single melody, or really anything remotely interesting about this record. The drums and synth pads and sequencers are so relentlessly mind numbing.
2
Jan 25 2023
Sex Packets
Digital Underground
Didnβt finish it. it wasnβt that bad but i couldnβt do an hour of that
2
Jan 26 2023
Le Tigre
Le Tigre
The samples are kind of funny and weird, but thatβs the best thing I can say about it. Punk music is super boring to me. When the songwriting, performance, and production are all done at such a low level itβs really hard to find anything to be excited about
1
Jan 27 2023
Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
Iβm only rating the original release, not the 7 cover tracks at the end
I didnβt really get into it for the first half, but side B I really enjoyed!
Doctor boogie has a really sick groove
Randy newmanβs version of βhave you seen my babyβ is a trillion times better
Cool slapback vocals on evil hearted Ada, very elvis-y
cool slide blues and saloon piano on 32-20
Whiskey woman is fun, chorus reminds me of Neil young helpless
4
Jan 30 2023
The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
I didnβt really enjoy this music, but i think itβs a thoughtfully made record. Interesting compositions and orchestration, and I like the intro and outro. Not really into the vocals. Favorite song was another pearl, Really cool drums and guitar and a nice groove.
3
Jan 31 2023
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Really cool concept record. Great songwriting and storytelling, I love how he references earlier lyrics later in the record. I love the whole outlaw country sound and movement, I like Waylonβs records a lot more but this one is great.
4
Feb 01 2023
Butterfly
Mariah Carey
Really great, such an amazing voice, great band and top tier songwriting. Feels like a gospel album at times. It felt a little long and repetitive by the end but great stuff
3
Feb 02 2023
Like A Prayer
Madonna
Really tough to rate.
Started off hot with like a prayer, and I love the prince contribution. βPromise to tryβ was pretty torturous, then dear Jessie was pretty awful too, although the ending was kind of cool. and the ballad after that was miserable. But then keep it together was sick! Spanish eyes was weird but points for castanets. Last song was pure prince. Emotional rollercoaster here but I guess 3? I kind of think the bad outweighed the good on this album for me though
3
Feb 03 2023
Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
Not really a fan of punk music but at least there is some decent guitar playing on this one. I think itβs way too derivative to be included in this list. Itβs a bummer when you hear 5 seconds of a record and immediately know what the rest of it is going to sound like, but thatβs most punk records I guess.
2
Feb 06 2023
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Had a great time listening to this, I havenβt listened to this whole record probably since high school. I like show your bones more, the production and writing is a little more exciting but this is a cool trashy garage rock album. I like the guitar noise in no no no, sounds like a hawk or something. Objectively idk how good this is but itβs nostalgic to me. 3.5? 4?
4
Feb 07 2023
The Cars
The Cars
I love this record! So many iconic songs on here. Great songwriting and production. Side B is full of great guitar solos. Not a big fan of βIβm in touch with your worldβ but the rest are great.
5
Feb 08 2023
Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
1001 Leonard cohen albums. I like you want it darker better, this one was okay. Favorite song was famous blue raincoat. I like how he brings back the triplet guitar thing like a theme. Good lyrics I guess? Idk this record didnβt do much to me.
3
Feb 09 2023
The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Stevie wonder song had me cracking up. Bass playing is killer! Jesus song was kinda funny too but idk if it was supposed to be. Had a great time listening but dunno if Iβll listen again
4
Feb 10 2023
Alien Lanes
Guided By Voices
Iβm getting pretty irritated with how many objectively horrible albums are on this list. art is subjective and listeners have different palates but come on, this is just objectively terrible. The playing is trash, the songwriting is trash and the mixing makes it almost impossible to listen to. Thereβs nothing redeeming about this to me. 0/5
1
Feb 13 2023
S&M
Metallica
I loved this! I honestly enjoyed this way more than any Metallica studio album Iβve heard. The orchestral versions work so well, the whole thing is like an intense soundtrack. This would have been so great to see live, Iβm sure thereβs a video of it and Iβm definitely going to watch it.
5
Feb 14 2023
Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
Sometimes I think itβs annoying how steely Dan has to have everything in every song, thereβs like congas and triangles, quartal licks, a trillion different chords and rhythmic hits and vocal harmonies and organs and Rhodes and piano and xylophone and vibraphone and wah pedals and slides. Itβs just so much and even though the playing is great it just always sounds a little stale and uninspired to me.
The playing is obviously flawless but I never really feel anything when I hear steely Dan
Trashy guitar tone in Boston rag is cool
There are better steely Dan records
2
Feb 15 2023
american dream
LCD Soundsystem
First track was kinda cool, I like the retro synth vibes but ultimately I will forget that I listened to this
3
Feb 16 2023
Moby Grape
Moby Grape
Kinda generic, itβs like all 60βs bands rolled into one. Reminds me of the Beatles at times, the who, the dead and the singer sort of reminds my of joe cocker in a couple moments. Not terrible but some of the guitar playing and drumming was a little annoying
2
Feb 17 2023
Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Exile on Main Street-stones
Ziggy stardust-Bowie
Pink moon-nick drake
Iβm still in love with you- al green
Harvest- Neil young
Eat a peach-allman bros
Young gifted and black-Aretha
All these albums came out the same year as this, why on earth is this on the list??
1
Feb 20 2023
2112
Rush
I like the concept and it was fun listening to once, but I wasnβt really excited about the music and probably wouldnβt listen again. This would be a great musical
3
Feb 21 2023
Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
Why are there two of these on the list?
Is this one better than the other one?
Maybe, who cares? 1.1
1
Feb 22 2023
The Age Of The Understatement
The Last Shadow Puppets
This has to be the dude from arctic monkeys. The orchestral vibe is kind of cool and interesting. βMy mistakesβ totally sounds like a bond song. One of the better modern British bands on the list. noise ending on I donβt like you anymore was kind of cool. Kind of an interesting record but didnβt really blow my mind and probably wouldnβt listen to it again.
3
Feb 23 2023
Reign In Blood
Slayer
This is so crazy lol. I enjoyed listening to this, idk if I will again, but hell yeah Iβm glad this is exists
3
Feb 24 2023
Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
Ughhhh
Bonus decimals for trying to make it interesting with the orchestra.
1.3
1
Feb 27 2023
Young Americans
David Bowie
Amazing record, such a great listen from top to bottom. Cool writing, cool vibe, great players. Bowie has some really cool records but this might be my fav. Fame one of the coolest Bowie songs
5
Feb 28 2023
Pyromania
Def Leppard
Idk bands like Def Leppard are kind of lame IMO, like the songs all suck and itβs just shreddy guitars and screamy vocals and cheap thrills that record companies were churning out to fill the void of Led Zeppelin. It all kind of sounds the same to me.
I like moody clean guitars in photograph and there was some fun shredding throughout
Crazy that the guitarist was fired and replaced in the middle of making this record.
I like enormous 80βs drums but this drum sound was not really doing it for me.
2
Mar 01 2023
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
So sick. mannish boy is so iconic and this is such a perfect blues record. James cottons harmonica is killer. I love the drum sound throughout. Somehow they feel wonky but super groovy at the same time.
5
Mar 02 2023
World Clique
Deee-Lite
This is was pretty fun. Cool sounds and cool grooves, I thought I was going to like it less so was pleasantly surprised
3
Mar 03 2023
Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
I think I would have enjoyed this way more when I was 14 smoking weed for the first time. I found it a little boring but there are some interesting moments and kind of cool sampling. Decent background music I guess but wasnβt really moved by it.
3
Mar 06 2023
New York Dolls
New York Dolls
Love the sleazy trashy vibe. According to the band, this record did a good job of capturing their live sound, but I kind of feel like it doesnβt translate super well. This is a band you have to see in a basement venue where the floor smells like beer
3
Mar 07 2023
Screamadelica
Primal Scream
There are some ok moments but honestly whatβs the point? This sounds like hotel lobby music
2
Mar 08 2023
All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
Idk. I used to kind of like u2 and was looking forward to listening to this one. Kinda disappointed. They are so cheesy and thatβs gotta be the worst song ever written about New York. They do have some decent songs but theyβre not on this album. Iβm sure weβll get at least one more u2 album on this list.
2
Mar 09 2023
Synchronicity
The Police
Really well made album. Every breath you take is honestly such a good song. Mother is one of the most unhinged songs Iβve ever heard. So weird
3
Mar 10 2023
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
This was cool, I enjoyed listening to it. Probably wonβt listen again but fun songs!
3
Mar 13 2023
Beautiful Freak
Eels
Kinda cool. I like some of the weirdness of it. Kind of beck-ish. The monster song was in Shrek. I like the weird solo in that song
3
Mar 14 2023
Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
This is great. 4.5
His voice is awesome and I love the slap back in some songs. I never really got into CCR albums, kind of always thought all their songs sounded the same (and I still kind of do) but it is really sick!
Night time is the right time, ray charles is a million times better.
Dig the double vocals and triplet thing in sinister purpose
5
Mar 15 2023
Nothing's Shocking
Jane's Addiction
Pretty solid rock record but I didnβt feel like there was anything super unique about it. Thereβs so much great rock out there I probably wouldnβt revisit this one. Dave Navarro has some cool moments.
3
Mar 16 2023
Lazer Guided Melodies
Spiritualized
3 in the context of this project, 1 in the context of all music.
It was interesting and well thought out, I just kind of found myself waiting for it to be over
2
Mar 17 2023
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
This is incredible. So cool that they played one of the inmatesβ songs. Such a great band, Johnny and June are awesome. Sounds amazing for being recorded in a prison.
5
Mar 20 2023
A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
Such a masterpiece. Hard to know what to say about this one. All the quartal harmony on this makes it feel enormous.
This would be so much better in mono or on speakers, the stereo hard-panning in headphones is really annoying.
5
Mar 21 2023
Fun House
The Stooges
This was ok, I get why itβs on the list but didnβt really enjoy listening to it
2
Mar 22 2023
Horses
Patti Smith
Lyrics and songwriting are so great. I love Patti smith as a writer and artist, sheβs so cool and so creative. I enjoyed listening to the album but wasnβt really moved by much of the music. Iβm usually not super into punk or folk and I feel like this is simultaneously both of those things
3
Mar 23 2023
Want Two
Rufus Wainwright
What an incredible opening for an album.
Peach trees is amazing, so many cool layers. The piano is so cool, and the beachy slide guitars.
The songwriting and harmony on this record are incredible. So haunting and beautiful.
5
Mar 24 2023
Guero
Beck
This was pretty cool, some really cool sounds and 90βs drums. reminds me of soul coughing/mike doughty with some of the rap stuff. 3.5-4
4
Mar 27 2023
...And Justice For All
Metallica
Canβt believe weβve had two Metallica records and they werenβt kill βem all or master of puppets. This was fun, some really cool riffs and grooves. Guitars sound amazing and huge throughout. love the solo on the title track and eye of the beholder. One is such a great song. Tempo changes were cool.
I wish the drums were also huge sounding. one thing that kills me about metal is the sample replaced drums, even though I donβt think Metallica did that much, they still kind of have that sound with the paper-y little kick drum. I dig Metallica but I feel like it all kinda sounds the same. Its cool to see how they kind of paved the way for newer metal and hardcore bands, and by comparison Metallica is pretty soft and palatable and even pretty at times.
4
Mar 28 2023
The Yes Album
Yes
Wow what a ride.
This is tough to rate objectively because itβs so ahead of itβs time. This mustβve been insane to hear in 1971.
Itβs so jam packed, in the first like 20 seconds there are synths, organ, les paul style country guitar, rock guitar, jazz guitar etc.
Beginning sounds like Mario kart to me. I hate the bass tone in most of track one.
The end of track one made me lol.
The acoustic in the clap is really well done and the guitar tones are pretty good throughout. They really added every style of guitar to this record π
The trem-bass is cool and weird in starship trooper, But I donβt love that itβs panned to the left.
I like the rawness of some of the guitar tones.
This one is really testing my rubric, I feel like this objectively gets a 5 for arrangement and execution, but I donβt think I could listen to this again.
3
Mar 29 2023
Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
Everybody was so obsessed with this album when it came out and I just never really understood it. Thereβs nothing to dislike, itβs a very palatable record but I just think itβs so boring. I feel like it gets praised for its production, but I find it so underwhelming despite having every single engineer in LA and being recorded at EastWest. The credits list is absolutely stacked too, Andre 3000 and John Mayer on guitar, Charlie hunter, lalah Hathaway, Pharrell. But idk everything just sounds so flat and thin to me, and I donβt find his voice interesting at all.
Guitars sound horrible on this record somehow. all the synths/keys all sound like midi even though Iβm sure theyβre not.
I guess this is a three, but the disparity between how this sounds and how this should sound based on the credits is staggering
3
Mar 30 2023
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Loved this. I donβt think Iβve ever listened to the record straight down. Ibrahim ferrar is awesome on Latin Simone. His record with buena vista social club is great. Really sick and interesting beats. 19-2000 was a blast from the past, hadnβt heard that song in forever. Apparently the Clint Eastwood beat is just a stock preset from the Omni chord π
4
Mar 31 2023
Rocks
Aerosmith
I never really liked aerosmith. They are like walmart-brand Led Zeppelin. I donβt think the songwriting is interesting or creative, I think they just ride off the electric bluesy guitar, which I also donβt really love the tone of.
On paper they are so similar to led zep but it just does not work for me. It really sounds so stale and uninspired to me. It sounds like they needed to make a record and struggled to come up with any material.
The rhythm section is a huge part of that too. None of the individual elements of this record really stand out to me.
Rats in the cellar rivals U2 for worst song about New York.
2
Apr 03 2023
Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
So good. It mustβve been so fun to be in this band, their groove is amazing and he is such a great singer and performer. Every song is a blast
5
Apr 04 2023
Songs From A Room
Leonard Cohen
Hahahah another one!
Really interesting and intentional use of sounds and textures.
the tap dancing and fuzz guitar on a bunch of lonesome heroes.
the french voices and the harmonica on the partisan. Similar triplet guitar parts to his other record.
Organ on seems so long.
Lots of jaw harp throughout
I like his voice more later on in his career.
I really enjoyed this and was going to give it a 4 but but by the end I was pretty irritated by all the jaw harp. It wouldβve been an ok texture on one song but it got pretty out of hand lol.
3
Apr 05 2023
School's Out
Alice Cooper
1972
2
Apr 06 2023
Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
Anything sheβs done is a 5, one of my favorite voices of all time.
To be honest I donβt really love these records with the full orchestral arrangements and strings. I always prefer small group stuff in general but I think it sounds especially cheesy in a jazz setting. That said I totally understand the desire for her to make a record like this in her career, there are so many great raw jam session and small group recordings of her, itβs cool that she wanted to do something different.
5
Apr 07 2023
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
Really great songwriting and I love all the slide guitar. The doubled acoustic rhythm guitar is a really cool effect too. Maybe my favorite post-Beatles record
4
Apr 10 2023
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Good rock n roll. Badlands is a good song. This isnβt my favorite Bruce record but itβs still good. Clarence Clemons is great even if he does only have one lick π
3
Apr 11 2023
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
Idk how to rate this. His lyrics are so smart but his songs are so dumb lol. Slim shady is great, the sound effects and commentary on the music industry are some of my favorite things about Eminem. Some of the violent/offensive stuff is super off-putting, and I know thatβs the whole point but I donβt want to hear songs about beating women especially coming from Dr Dre! And the one about fucking his mom is so disgusting.
3
Apr 12 2023
L.A. Woman
The Doors
Wow this sucks.. the doors have like this romanticized aura of cool psychedelic vibey-ness but then you listen and theyβre actually just a shitty band. Especially when they try to play the blues. Their feel is not groovy or soulful at all and maybe Iβm missing something but Jim morrison is not that great. I feel like for every box they check thereβs another band that does it better.
2
Apr 13 2023
Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
I liked this one a lot! The production is so cool, I loved the beat on whatβs golden. Iβll def listen to this again
4
Apr 14 2023
Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
This is hard to rate. Objectively this is a ten. The songwriting is incredible and I love how unique their sound is. The whole thing sounds like a musical. Heβs probably the best rock vocalist of all time and all the vocal arranging is crazy. Brian may has such great tones (and really going for the Hendrix thing in Brighton rock) but the rhythm section is not really interesting or special in any way and when thatβs the case I just have a hard time getting super excited. Idk how to rate it bc they are amazing but I probably wonβt ever listen to this again.
4
Apr 17 2023
Ragged Glory
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Never been a huge Neil young fan. Heβs got some good songs, I like Harvest. Maybe this deserves a 3 but his singing brings it down to a 2 for me.
2
Apr 18 2023
There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
Sly is cool but thereβs so much funk/soul from this era that I like better. Itβs got a sloppy garage band sound to it which is kind of cool at times but I do wish it had better production value. I love raw recordings and imperfections but I think you need a higher caliber band to pull it off, it sort of falls flat for me. The writing isnβt really impressive which is fine if you have a great band, but this ainβt it. There are some sly songs that I do really like but this album just wasnt super exciting to me.
3
Apr 19 2023
Dance Mania
Tito Puente
Hell yeah so great, this has gotta be the tightest band in the world. I love the arrangements and I love the warmth on all of the horns, such an amazing sounding record.
5
Apr 20 2023
Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
Candidate and I remember nothing are possibly the worst vocal performances in recorded history. Day of the lords reminds me of Alvinβs sludgefest. I hated this record. 1.1
1
Apr 21 2023
Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
I didnβt enjoy this in any way
1
Apr 24 2023
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
I enjoyed this but it was way too long, I think a distilled version of this album would be a 4. Roses is one of my fav outkast songs
3
Apr 25 2023
Stankonia
OutKast
Love this album. Gasoline dreams is great. I really liked both of these albums but 3.5 hours of outkast is too much
4
Apr 26 2023
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Pretty insane. This was definitely the most interesting record weβve had in a while. I wouldnβt necessarily come back to this record but itβs so well done I feel like it deserves a high score. The conception, arrangements and production are top tier and the band and singer all sound great.
4
Apr 27 2023
Honky Tonk Masquerade
Joe Ely
What a terrible sounding record. The tones are so awful on this, I couldnβt stand it. The drum sound made me want to die. And there arenβt even any exciting solos or good pedal steel playing. Maybe this wasnβt the worst thing weβve listened to but I had such a hard time finishing this one.
1
Apr 28 2023
The Last Broadcast
Doves
Not terrible but pointless and boring
2
May 01 2023
The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
I hate this. Sitting by the riverside is like a nightmare circus. Phenomenal cat and all my friends are some of the worst things Iβve ever heard. How can someone make a song like that. Steam powered trains sounds like a rip off of smokestack lightning. I hate when these square British bands play blues, itβs so cringe.
1
May 02 2023
Bandwagonesque
Teenage Fanclub
Pretty bad, did not enjoy this at all. 1.3
1
May 03 2023
Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Pointless and boring but I liked it more than the doves. The songs donβt really go anywhere and the vocals are so weak. The vibe is ok at times but I feel like the vocals and songwriting really bring the whole thing down.
2
May 04 2023
The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
The Incredible String Band
I was absolutely miserable listening to this. Apparently itβs pretty much universally praised as an amazing record but I hated every second of it. They went pretty crazy with instrumentation. Whoever made this list loves jaw harp.
1
May 05 2023
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
Objectively a perfect record. A day in the life is such a great song. One of the most important and influential records of all time but giving it a 4 cause I donβt really like some of the weird goofy stuff like Mr kite.
4
May 08 2023
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
really enjoyed this, all the instruments sound great. I love the rhythm guitar parts. The out of tune piano is trippy in invasion. Give me is even crazier with the tuning.
4
May 09 2023
Parallel Lines
Blondie
Some fun and catchy songs. Heart of glass is great and pretty baby was cool. 3.5
3
May 10 2023
Blue
Joni Mitchell
I never really got that into joni but this album is definitely a masterpiece. Iβve never really heard anything that sounds like it, the writing and the playing are both in a league of their own.
5
May 11 2023
Melody A.M.
RΓΆyksopp
Itβs like AI generated music
2
May 12 2023
Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
Really average sounding record. The way people talk about this, I really thought there was going to be something interesting but not really at all. Also plain shame is weird and creepy but I guess itβs about him turning down underage sex?
2
May 15 2023
Rain Dogs
Tom Waits
This was so much fun to listen to. Definitely coming back to this. The harmony is so wild, unhinged at times. I like fun street girl, big black Mariah, jockey full bourbon and tango a lot.
5
May 16 2023
Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
I like this album a lot, Atlantic City is a great song and I like state trooper too. It feels a lot like a concept album I even though I donβt think itβs intended as one. I like how raw it is compared with some of his higher production cheesier stuff. Iβd love to hear the full band recordings from the vault.
4
May 17 2023
At Budokan
Cheap Trick
I felt nothing listening to this.
2
May 18 2023
Meat Puppets II
Meat Puppets
One of my least favorites so far. Really bad.
1
May 19 2023
The Chronic
Dr. Dre
Wow the entire album is about guns and dicks. Lyrically pretty boring. Some of the beats are cool but thatβs only because itβs all lifted from parliament records. I hope George Clinton made a lot of money from all the g funk records.
3
May 22 2023
Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
Not a fan. I donβt know why but Iβve always really hated the song white rabbits. Good players and really great production, the reverb sounds especially great. All 60βs RCA records sound great though. Didnβt enjoy it otherwise.
2
May 23 2023
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Loved this. The arrangements are cool and the band sounds fantastic. Really great sounding record. Rhythm section is killer.
5
May 24 2023
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Really leaning into the cheesy 80βs production with the sax and drums. Dancing in the dark is cool.
3
May 25 2023
Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Idk, I wouldnβt listen again but it captures a very specific vibe. 2.5?
3
May 26 2023
Beach Samba
Astrud Gilberto
Love this, love her, but they shouldβve picked a different record. The one before this with Walter wanderly is probably my fav. Shadow of your smile is good too. But my foolish heart is a masterpiece and this record is stacked with some pretty heavy hitters. Parade I really hated but the rest is pretty good. By the standards of this project this album is like 20/5, but honestly I donβt even think this is one of her better records. 4.8
5
May 29 2023
Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
Ok I love Radiohead and I have enjoyed all of their albums but I feel like they are over-represented on this list. Itβs a little crazy to include that many albums from any artist. I never listened to this one before and it is cool and vibey just like all their other records.
4
May 30 2023
Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
I hope we get band of gypsies bc that is Hendrix at his finest IMO. Everything Hendrix is a 10 for me, his music has influenced me probably more than anything else. Itβs the first music I have a conscious memory of hearing and Iβve listened to it so many times over the course of my life. Crosstown traffic was always one of my favs growing up.
5
May 31 2023
Infected
The The
I really really hate the vocals. Love the gated snare, esp on out of the blue, slow train to dawn and mercy beat.
Twilight of a champion is so bizarre
My bar is set so low now, Iβm like so excited when something has a mildly interesting arrangement.
2
Jun 01 2023
In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
Idk how to rate this. This is like not even in my top 10 miles records, but itβs obviously infinitely better than most of the garbage on this list.
3
Jun 02 2023
Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
I donβt like this band
These kind of strokes-esque songs with the relentlessly shitty guitars get old really fast for me
The singer has a unique voice but i always found it a little obnoxious
Only tune I recognized was taper Jean girl but I didnβt realize that was them.
Milk was maybe the most interesting song
I was very psyched for this album to be over
2
Jun 05 2023
Kid A
Radiohead
Another great Radiohead record
5
Jun 06 2023
1984
Van Halen
Man this just rips. Panama is so sick, I love those little guitar squeals. EVHβs rhythm playing is so nasty too. I learned on wiki that Michael McDonald co-wrote one of the songs?? Lol
5
Jun 07 2023
Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
Really dug this! So dramatic. Heβs got an awesome voice and the songwriting is really cool.
5
Jun 08 2023
Aja
Steely Dan
I have so much cognitive dissonance when it comes to steely Dan. On the one hand the harmony/arrangement/musicianship/production is all top tier, but itβs just devoid of anything emotional or raw. Thereβs nothing soulful or dark about it and so I just really feel nothing when I listen to it.
3
Jun 09 2023
Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
Didnβt enjoy this. Some of the songs I really hated. nothing can stop us was okay.
1.5
2
Jun 12 2023
Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
wasnβt really familiar with this album beyond reggae woman (such a great song)
Cool instrumentation, this has got to be the only record with a pedal steel and a cuica.
Brilliant songwriting/harmony as always
Cool changes on they wonβt go and I love the panned vocal interludes
Havenβt done nothing is classic stevie
So is the harmonica solo on please donβt go (that song is a real bop)
5
Jun 13 2023
Thriller
Michael Jackson
Not much to say. Itβs the best selling record of All time and an objectively perfect record. Itβs the reason music videos exist and arguably the most influential record of all time as far as the industry is concerned. Everything about it is top tier, writing, arranging, performance, production etc.
5
Jun 15 2023
Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
Totally boring and forgettable. What on earth could make this worthy of the 1001??
2
Jun 16 2023
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Really cool and interesting record. Such a great songwriter. Another record with cuica!
4
Jun 19 2023
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
Pretty forgettable. Thom yorke duet was the best part. 2.5
3
Jun 20 2023
Tidal
Fiona Apple
I love her. I love when music can manage to find a balance between being weird and being catchy/listenable and she is a master of that.
5
Jun 21 2023
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
Really cool, I never dug into their music too much but cool band. The heavy songs really rip and the ballads are pretty. probably didnβt need to be a double album, I think they couldβve cut half the songs and I still wouldβve liked it the same. They get some really cool guitar tones. I love the range of their sound too, so different from song to song.
4
Jun 23 2023
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
Really dug this and definitely going to revisit. Such masterful writing and arranging. I love jazz records like this that somehow manage to feel groovy and chaotic at the same time.
5
Jun 26 2023
The White Album
Beatles
Mannnn this deserves a 5 for dear prudence, blackbird while my guitar gently weeps among, Julia⦠such amazing tunes, but the bad songs are SO bad.
Sometimes I feel guilty for not really liking the Beatles and then I hear a song like piggies or wild honey pie and Iβm like no way fuck this band. Giving it a 4 but if I could omit a few songs it would be a 5
4
Jun 27 2023
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Killer, I especially love the drumming in traveling man and the pedal steel intro to she never met a man.
5
Jun 28 2023
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
So glad this is on the list! One of the most epic concerts ever and would be one of my first stops if I had a Time Machine. The solo to diminuendo and crescendo in blue is iconic and one of the best blues solos of all time!
5
Jun 29 2023
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
Tough to rate. not really my style of music typically but I think he is objectively an incredible songwriter. Cool sounding voice, the guitars and overall sound of the record are really great which is always a big deal for me. I love the bass tone on wild world.
His music has a special place in my heart bc my guitar teacher really liked him and taught me some of his songs when I was a kid. Trouble is my fav song of his.
4
Jun 30 2023
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Iβm no huge fan of hers but I liked this more than I was expecting to. There are a couple light little fun time bops on the record but mostly I find her pretty underwhelming, especially her singing. The giddy up John Wayne lyrics in high horse had me eye rolling a bit. Nothing that I overtly hate about it but I do feel like sheβs one of the more overrated artists of our time.
3
Jul 03 2023
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Thought this was gonna be a 5. The singing and songwriting is incredible but I really canβt stand the way the guitars sound(and really most of the instruments) it is a really great record that just kind of ruined it for me
4
Jul 04 2023
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Take me to the river was the only song I recognized, super cool song and album. His singing is kinda hilarious at times but I am a huge fan of David Byrne. 4? 5?
5
Jul 05 2023
The Infotainment Scan
The Fall
Absolutely not
1
Jul 13 2023
Casanova
The Divine Comedy
Uniquely terrible. Each song was worse than the last. Completely unhinged in the worst possible way.
In&out is truly one of the worst things Iβve ever heard. I think I would rather listen to kollaps
1
Jul 14 2023
Remedy
Basement Jaxx
Absolutely not
1
Jul 17 2023
The Next Day
David Bowie
Wow so many great albums and theyβre all different. Never heard of this one but so good. So many cool layers and textures masterfully woven together. It never feels too busy and always serves the song.
5
Jul 18 2023
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Honestly a really well done record with interesting harmony and cool tones.
But just a real drag to listen to
2
Jul 19 2023
Kollaps
EinstΓΌrzende Neubauten
Havenβt given out a 1 in a while but this was well deserved. literally just recordings of heavy machinery and people screaming in German π hilariously bad but thereβs no way I could make it through the whole thing without out losing my mind.
1
Jul 20 2023
The Visitors
ABBA
Wow. What a journey. Never listened to ABBA much before but this is a definite masterpiece. The songwriting, harmony, layering, everything is just perfect. What a ride
5
Jul 21 2023
Triangle
The Beau Brummels
Not for me.
Actually a good sounding recording
Magic hollow made me want to puke
2
Jul 24 2023
Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Pretty cool, not sure Iβd listen again but I enjoyed it and never wouldβve checked it out otherwise. I liked a lot of the tones and production. The fretless bass is pretty trippy. Sheβs a weirdo and I like that.
4
Jul 25 2023
Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Instrumentally this is a 5 but Kiedis almost brought this down to a 3 for me. The grooves and songwriting are so sick, such dope feels on these songs and the instruments sound great. Really unique sound. This is the only album of theirs that I really like.
But Jesus Christ the vocals are so fucking annoying!!! He might be my least favorite lead βsingerβ of all time. Breaking the girl is the worst.
4
Jul 26 2023
Murder Ballads
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Tough to rate, I actually love the arrangements and concept and vibe. Some of the songs were cool, very dark and fucked up. I really liked the duet and the storytelling.
But the vocals were so awful it kind of ruined the album for me. Such a shame bc it couldβve been a really cool album with a better singer. Someone like colter wall I think couldβve made this an amazing album.
Idk 2.5?
3
Jul 27 2023
Scum
Napalm Death
I actually really enjoyed listening to this by the end. Made me laugh out loud at moments. Probably wouldnβt listen again. when I listen to super heavy music, I like the production and performance to be a little better. Drums sounded real shitty. But the guitars were kind of cool.
3
Jul 28 2023
Djam Leelii
Baaba Maal
Unsure how to rate this, but I liked it better than the last few 3βs so giving it a 4
Obviously I have no idea what theyβre saying, but the recording sounds really great. The drone-y repetitive grooves make it kind of meditative. Ko wone mayo is really cool and sounds a little different from the rest.
The vocals (and instruments) sound a little more Carnatic than some other west African music Iβve heard.
4
Jul 31 2023
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Classic great sounding rock album. Pretty generic, I feel like if youβve heard one youβve heard them all. Still fun to listen to
4
Aug 01 2023
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Thatβs what we like to hear!!
5
Aug 02 2023
Dub Housing
Pere Ubu
Very unhinged
1
Aug 03 2023
Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
Pretty cool! French rap always sounds cool to me and the beats were cool.
4
Aug 04 2023
Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
Horrible. Iβd rather listen to kollaps.
1
Aug 07 2023
Either Or
Elliott Smith
Love this record and havenβt listened in a long time. The songwriting is really beautiful and heβs got such a unique sound with the double tracked vocals and thin whispery voice.
5
Aug 08 2023
Grace
Jeff Buckley
Such a well done album, really great writing and production. kept me interested the whole time.
5
Aug 09 2023
The Blueprint
JAY Z
Really enjoyed it. I like the samples in girls.
5
Aug 10 2023
Soul Mining
The The
Maybe this doesnβt deserve a 1 but I didnβt like a single thing about it. Bored out of my mind by track two
1
Aug 11 2023
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
Some iconic songs on here but not my fav stones record. A perfect 4
4
Aug 14 2023
Be
Common
I used to really love this album. I like commons records more than I like him, his rapping isnβt really my favorite but he always surrounds himself with good people. I love the corner, the drum best is great
4
Aug 15 2023
Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Such a vibe. There are others I like more but enjoyed it
5
Aug 16 2023
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
I didnβt think I was gonna like this but I enjoyed most of it and didnβt get bored or annoyed lol. The samples and vibes are really cool.
4
Aug 25 2023
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
Yeah pretty cool and good idk
3
Aug 28 2023
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
Steely Dan just doesnβt do it for me. This one was ok, I like reelin in the years.
3
Aug 29 2023
Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Great band.
4
Aug 30 2023
KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
Made me lol a couple times and some cool moments but mostly boring
3
Aug 31 2023
Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
This might be the worst album of all time
1
Sep 01 2023
Moondance
Van Morrison
Really enjoyed this album, Iβve been sleeping on van Morrison but heβs got some really cool and great sounding records
4
Sep 04 2023
So
Peter Gabriel
Really enjoyed this record. I love the production and vibe, sledgehammer is such a bop.
5
Sep 07 2023
Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
Objectively pretty good record but it got pretty boring. Head over heels was my fav.
3
Sep 08 2023
m b v
My Bloody Valentine
Loved this!! Really dig the sludgy fuzzed out vibe, fav song was who sees you. Def gonna keep this on rotation and check out more of their stuff
5
Sep 11 2023
The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
Iβm sure this album is somehow important in the right context, but I really didnβt enjoy it. 1.5
2
Sep 12 2023
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
They are a really good band (besides kiedis) but idk it just doesnβt do much for me. It gets a little boring/annoying at times. So much better than a lot of stuff on this list
3
Sep 13 2023
Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis is sick. His voice is so cool and his records have such a unique sound with the strings and horns. Pusher man and Freddieβs dead are iconic.
5
Sep 14 2023
The Stooges
The Stooges
It had its moments but I didnβt really enjoy it
2
Sep 15 2023
A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
Yeah ok
3
Sep 18 2023
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
This didnβt really say anything interesting to me.
3
Sep 19 2023
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Iconic album with so many great songs.
5
Sep 21 2023
xx
The xx
There is a little nostalgia factor but this is pretty bad. Singing is bad, songs are not that interesting. Itβs kinda like 2012βs version of the chainsmokers
3
Sep 22 2023
In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
Really classic and perfect recordings of these tunes. Interesting backstory on this record too.
5
Sep 25 2023
Cross
Justice
Good record for a late night drive. I typically donβt like electronic music at all but I actually really dug this. It was weird and groovy and the arrangements were interesting, it never felt too repetitive like this kind of music usually is.
4
Sep 26 2023
Hot Fuss
The Killers
The killers are a good band and this is a good record
4
Sep 27 2023
Suede
Suede
I enjoyed this but probably wouldnβt listen again. Mostly pretty good songs and I like the glammy vibe. The singer annoyed me at times but it fit the vibe of the album. The production was pretty good, kept me listening the whole time, but I think if it were a touch bigger I wouldβve liked this more.
3
Sep 28 2023
Tarkus
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
This was really something. Really wild stuff, but not really for me. Not a huge fan of the medieval organ sounding parts. Definitely a lot of work went into this and can appreciate that but I canβt imagine Iβll listen to this again
2
Sep 29 2023
Elastica
Elastica
Very boring and forgettable
2
Oct 02 2023
The Band
The Band
There are other albums of theirs I like more but rag, Dixie, and cripple creek are all great classics. I like the last waltz version of Dixie a lot more.
4
Oct 03 2023
A Night At The Opera
Queen
truly a masterpiece, and what a wild rollercoaster it is to listen to it. I was pretty much in awe the whole album of how you could write/create something like this. Fully deserving of a 5 but giving a 4 bc as amazing as they are, queen just isnβt really my thing.
4
Oct 04 2023
G. Love And Special Sauce
G. Love & Special Sauce
Really like the bands playing on this, kind of a cool sloppy blues feel. The vocals Iβm not super crazy about. Enjoyed listening but probably wonβt go back
3
Oct 05 2023
Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Did not enjoy. There is the one famous song on there which I guess is why they made the list.
2
Oct 06 2023
Rapture
Anita Baker
Kind of cool, interesting voice but a lot of it felt pretty generic to me. Rapture song was kind of groovy. A lot of it felt like gospel. Ultimately not worth the effort of listening on YouTube.
3
Oct 09 2023
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Really cool. Everything he does is interesting and cool.
5
Oct 10 2023
Abraxas
Santana
This is pretty sick. Never been a huge Santana guy but heβs got some really cool records. Great band and really cool percussion.
4
Oct 11 2023
Maxinquaye
Tricky
Kinda cool, idk 2.5?
3
Oct 12 2023
Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
Cool songs and production. Enjoyed it but probably wouldnβt listen to it all again. Sort of was ready by the end but there are some great moments on this
4
Oct 13 2023
Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Kind of lame
2
Oct 16 2023
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
Could probably write a book about this record. Rock n roll at its finest. When the levee breaks is one of the greatest moments in recorded history, especially the drums. So many iconic riffs and songs in this record. Iβve listened to these songs so many times, but I canβt imagine what it feels like to hear this record for the first time. Still gives me chills
5
Oct 17 2023
Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Another absolute classic. There is a lot I could say about this record too, Gil Evans arrangements are so genius on this, and itβs such a beautiful reaction to what what was going on in jazz at the time.
5
Oct 18 2023
American Pie
Don McLean
American pie and Vincent are good, but the other songs kind of just sound like those, especially everybody loves me. Idk itβs definitely pretty good but just doesnβt really do it for me. Reminds me of James Taylor and jimmy buffet, kinda βold white guy on a boatβ vibes
2
Oct 25 2023
Third
Soft Machine
No. The third βsongβ where they we red e singing really brought this down to a one for me. Maybe a 1.5 up until that point
1
Oct 27 2023
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
Hard to rate. I thought it was cool and unique and a little bit edgier and more raw than Beatles records. Iβve never really been a fan of John Lennons lyrics or him in general but whatever. 3.5?
3
Oct 30 2023
Live At The Regal
B.B. King
What a legend. My dad loves BB so I heard this a ton growing up and itβs super nostalgic. Killer band killer playing killer singing. Wouldβve loved to have seen this show.
5
Oct 31 2023
Bad
Michael Jackson
Pretty much perfect just like all his records. Off the wall is my fav but theyβre all iconic. Dirty Diana, smooth criminal and man in the mirror are all so good.
5
Nov 01 2023
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
I forgot about this record and probably wouldnβt have revisited it, but really enjoyed listening to it!
4
Nov 02 2023
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
I thought I liked this album more, some pretty good pedal steel moments I guess. You ainβt goin nowhere is a classic. Gram parsons voice always has kind of bothered me
3
Nov 03 2023
Out of Step
Minor Threat
This was cool and I feel like itβs influential but wasnβt really life changing for me
3
Nov 06 2023
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
This album is so important to me and I think really shaped the way I listen to music. The balance between folky Melodies/songwriting and avant- grade/noise is just perfect throughout this record.
The songwriting and layering are so unique and amazing on every song.
5
Nov 07 2023
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
Kinda groovy at times but also pretty boring. Probably a 2 in real life but a 3 for this project
3
Nov 08 2023
Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
I thought I was going to love this, but actually found it kind of boring. Her dad Joao was an absolute legend. Maybe the electronic textures over the bossa was a new/interesting sound but it kind of felt like poolside background music to me. Nothing super memorable. 2.5/3?
3
Nov 09 2023
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
Always hated this band and this album. Canβt quite bring myself to give it a one but thoroughly disliked every second of it
2
Nov 10 2023
90
808 State
I hate this. We were overdue for something like this though, theyβve been kind to us lately.
1
Nov 13 2023
Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
I wouldnβt listen to this often but it is really cool and I like these TH/Brian eno records
4
Nov 14 2023
Mothership Connection
Parliament
This record is fantastic
5
Nov 15 2023
Trafalgar
Bee Gees
I was super high when I listened to this and for a moment I thought I liked it. But thereβs too many weird songs with the weird singer lol.
2
Nov 16 2023
Heaux Tales
Jazmine Sullivan
I thought this was one of the most boring records on here so far. Too much spoken word and itβs not even funny or interesting like parliament. And then the actual songs are super basic and generic sounding. I just didnβt find anything interesting about this.
2
Nov 17 2023
Headquarters
The Monkees
More trash from the 60βs. I bet it was super uncool to like this band.
1
Nov 20 2023
War
U2
Theyβve got a couple good songs here and there but everything besides the hits is pretty bad and not much fun to listen to. Idk 2.7?
3
Nov 21 2023
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
This is probably good if you like bob dylan but I donβt. Everyone should stop listening to bob dylan and listen to John prine instead.
2
Nov 22 2023
Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
really didnβt like this as much as I thought I would. This feels weird to say but the guitar sounds terrible, especially the tone on sympathy for the devil which is such an iconic solo. Stray cat blues is pretty gross lyrically.
3
Nov 23 2023
Your Arsenal
Morrissey
Fun to listen to and actuallly some really great moments instrumentally. His voice still kinda irritates me too much for me to fully enjoy the album but I think with a different singer would be a 4
3
Nov 24 2023
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Loved this one. Such a well done album that feels great and swings the whole time. Definitely will listen again
5
Nov 27 2023
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Hated this so much. This kind of music is not enjoyable to me in any way
1
Nov 28 2023
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
Nope
1
Nov 29 2023
Kala
M.I.A.
I thought this was boring as hell. Paper planes is ok but the rest of this album didnβt do it for me. Honestly maybe deserves a 1 but after fat boy slim and the avalanches I guess my bar is low
2
Nov 30 2023
High Violet
The National
Really nice. Love this band and this album. I like boxer and alligator more than this one. I like runaway. 4.5
5
Dec 01 2023
Machine Head
Deep Purple
Itβs just so generic.. thereβs more than enough great 70βs rock, we donβt need deep purple on this list.
2
Dec 04 2023
At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
Surprised to see this on here! Shes such a great vocalist and these are great tunes. Kind of hard to hear the band but sounds pretty good for a 50βs live record. Funny how they mention sheβs reading lyrics in the beginning and then she forgets all the words π
5
Dec 05 2023
The ArchAndroid
Janelle MonΓ‘e
This record is incredible, it encompasses so many genres and influences but somehow all works and never feels cluttered or forced. Total masterpiece from start to finish and so exciting to listen to.
5
Dec 06 2023
Fishscale
Ghostface Killah
I enjoyed this
4
Dec 07 2023
Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Love this record! This was one of my faves in high school/college but havenβt listened in a while. Its grant and cohesive all the way through. All the grooves and sounds are so cool, love the guitar playing. All the songs are really great and the instrumentals are really cool too. Sharon Jones does a great cover of inspiration information
5
Dec 08 2023
Junkyard
The Birthday Party
Like 1.4, it couldβve been worse but not by much
1
Dec 11 2023
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
This is maybe a 3 but it felt like a chore to get through. Really unoriginal and uninspired derivative blues rock.
2
Dec 12 2023
Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
Really great all the way through. Such good songwriting
5
Dec 13 2023
KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
Kinda cool retro vibes and sounds. I didnβt really find this super unique or original but kind of a nice background vibes record. Probably a 3 in real life but 3.5-4 in this context. Kind of forgettable and probably wonβt come back to it.
4
Dec 14 2023
Make Yourself
Incubus
This album really sounds like the year it came out lol. I never really got into incubus but the songs are really cool, theyβre catchy/poppy while still being kind of proggy and interesting. The heavy parts and dynamics are great, really cool guitar parts on a lot of the songs. Idk 4.5?
5
Dec 15 2023
After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
Finally got around to it lol. This was tough cause I love his songwriting but itβs just really hard for me to get past his voice sometimes. Birds is pretty. The rock moments are cool like when you dance. Idk 3.5-4
4
Dec 18 2023
Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
Pretty cool and unique sounding rock record. Today is great and I love the guitars on mayonnaise.
4
Jan 01 2024
25
Adele
This is a pretty perfect album. Great voice and really good songs
5
Jan 02 2024
At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
Iconic and amazing. Everything about this is great
5
Jan 03 2024
Purple Rain
Prince
Iconic album, what is there to say. I would die 4 u is such a bop. Prince forever. I hope we get some more of him.
5
Jan 04 2024
Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
Difficult to rate. Not sure Iβll ever listen again but I appreciate how weird and dark it got. I like his singing and the production.
4
Jan 05 2024
Kilimanjaro
The Teardrop Explodes
Not a chance Iβm gonna remember listening to this. Brave boys I really hated though.
2
Feb 02 2024
Funeral
Arcade Fire
Objectively a pretty decent album, Iβve just never really liked this style/phase of music and I hope it doesnβt ever regain popularity. For me it lives in that world of stomp clap Mumford and lumineers and it just doesnβt work for me. But it is a decently made album. The drums in track one feel distractingly terrible to me but they didnβt bother me on the rest of the record
2
Feb 05 2024
London Calling
The Clash
2.5 - wouldβve been a 3.5 if it werenβt a double album. An hour of this was too much for me. Is this punk? There were a few songs I liked alright but itβs all just kind of silly and stupid sounding to me. It is better sounding m than some other similar stuff weβve had.
3
Feb 06 2024
Disintegration
The Cure
There were a few good songs in here but it kind of dragged on a bit. It is a whole unique vibe which is cool, but I was definitely ready for it to be over
3
Feb 07 2024
Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
Didnβt make it through this whole thing. I donβt like the singing or songwriting and the music is nothing special either.
1
Feb 08 2024
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
This is original and innovative and everything but i just didnβt really enjoy listening to it. I like Brian eno and I do like some of their later collaborations but this one just isnβt it for me. Although there are some kind of cool guitar moments and textures. Itβs good for what it is but itβs not for me. 2.5?
3
Feb 09 2024
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
One of the best records of all time.
5
Feb 12 2024
Pretenders
Pretenders
This didnβt really do much for me, kind of weird how it shifted styles halfway through the record. All of a sudden there are chorusy guitars and reggae/police vibes. Doesnβt really make for a cohesive record, although that is when I feel like it started to get more interesting. 2.5
3
Feb 13 2024
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
I like Dave Grohl and this album has a wild story but for some reason I could never really get into the foo fighters, it always feels kind of uninspired and boring and just not very cool.
3
Feb 14 2024
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
Idk how to rate this. I guess I like the intention and context of this record but I could never listen to it again.
2
Feb 15 2024
Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
I like CCR, his voice is cool and their records sound sick. 4.5
5
Feb 16 2024
Porcupine
Echo And The Bunnymen
Pretty sick of these ones
2
Feb 19 2024
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
The feel is kinda all over the place, sometimes itβs cool sometimes I donβt like it. The feel on the second tune is huge. Overall pretty sick
4
Feb 20 2024
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Boring and generic
2
Feb 21 2024
Fromohio
fIREHOSE
Sounds like a demo. Not sure why this is on the list, maybe itβs influential in some way but I didnβt find it very interesting. The guitar playing was ok but all the sounds were pretty bad and the mixing is terrible/nonexistent. Also didnβt like the vocals. 1.5
2
Feb 22 2024
Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
Pretty fun! Lots of gratuitous guitar playing. I like that it was 20 min, probably woulda knocked it down to a 3 if it were a full length but this was a fun short listen.
4
Feb 23 2024
Dog Man Star
Suede
A point for weirdness, definitely was a ride but that kind of singing kind of annoys me.
2
Feb 26 2024
The College Dropout
Kanye West
Really enjoyed this! Definitely gonna be coming back to this one. Never let me down was one of my favs.
5
Feb 27 2024
Rio
Duran Duran
Liked this one a lot more than I thought I would. Was expecting some more generic rock and this is sort of that but more interesting than I expected. Probably wonβt listen to it again but it was worth a listen
4
Feb 28 2024
Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
A perfect three. I feel totally neutral about this
3
Feb 29 2024
Logical Progression
LTJ Bukem
What is the point of this
1
Mar 01 2024
Midnight Ride
Paul Revere & The Raiders
Really didnβt enjoy this. Theres always tomorrow might be the worst guitar solo of all time. There were tolerable moments but I hated most of it. 1.4
1
Mar 04 2024
The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
This is so lame
1
Mar 05 2024
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
What a masterpiece! This album is pretty much perfect in every way, the songwriting is incredible and the arrangements are genius. God only knows is a perfect song.
5
Mar 06 2024
The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
Kinda fun, kinda psychedelic. Some cool noise. Nothing super mind blowing or memorable, maybe 2.5
3
Mar 07 2024
White Light / White Heat
The Velvet Underground
This sounds like shit! a masterclass on how to make a terrible sounding record. The recording section on wiki is kind of a funny read. Is this βthe roomβ of albums??
1
Mar 14 2024
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
This really brought me back, loved this album in high school but was really nice listening with fresh ears. Total masterpiece and stands out among other indie folk records of that era. Somehow it feels really minimal while still being pretty orchestral. The last song feels very Philip glass inspired.
5
Mar 15 2024
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Pretty boring, not terrible, 2.4
2
Mar 18 2024
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
Love some of the b sides on this, the acoustic vibe and direction of this album is cool, not my fav of led zep but still iconic.
5
Mar 19 2024
Different Class
Pulp
Weird, intense and creepy. One point for really leaning into it but once is enough for me.
2
Mar 20 2024
Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
I hated this, his soapbox rambling is super annoying. Charlie hunters playing on here is sick but everything else I found really obnoxious
1
Mar 21 2024
Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
One of my all time favorite jazz records and all time fav musicians. His playing is so unique and beautiful. Scott lafaro is totally shredding the whole time. Jade visions is awesome. Some of the best trio playing ever
5
Mar 22 2024
Warehouse: Songs And Stories
HΓΌsker DΓΌ
Didnβt really do it for me although you can definitely hear the influence on bands like nirvana Green Day and some other mpls bands like the hold steady. Idk 2.6
3
Mar 25 2024
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
So sick, love the raw energy and sound of this album. The rhythm playing is cool, esp on heartbreaker, I really love the subtle variations and tone on the chunky rhythm part
5
Mar 26 2024
She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
Wasnβt expecting to love this one so much but itβs just banger after banger, sheβs sick and the synths and guitars sound sick. Love the when you were mine cover.
5
Mar 27 2024
Autobahn
Kraftwerk
I know this is a historically important album but it was a little brutal getting thru this.
2
Mar 28 2024
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Idk I always feel like Iβm missing something with Elvis Costello. Itβs like good on paper but doesnβt really stand out or leave an impression. Doesnβt feel really unique or interesting to me most of the time
3
Mar 29 2024
1999
Prince
Not my fav prince album but totally iconic and pretty groundbreaking when it came out I think. Little red corvette slaps
5
Apr 01 2024
Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
Some of this I didnβt find too interesting but giving it a five because son of a preacher man is an ultimate bop and windmills of your mind is a total masterpiece. The bass player really goes off in the last 10 seconds of preacher man.
5
Apr 02 2024
Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
I wanted to like this but it kind of fell flat for me. I like the weird moments and JWs take on the blues. The guitars sounds and the overall sound of the record is pretty cool. The tambourine groove on doorbell and denial were my fav parts. Megs voice is a bummer.
3
Apr 03 2024
Step In The Arena
Gang Starr
Kinda liked it but was hard to stay interested
3
Apr 04 2024
One World
John Martyn
Really cool record, weird and interesting textures. I really like his voice, super unique. Not sure Iβll come back to it but definitely was interested the whole time
4
Apr 05 2024
Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
I didnβt enjoy anything about this
2
Apr 08 2024
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
This is really good but REM has never really done it for me. Donβt love the singing. So much better than most of the stuff weβve been getting lol. 3.5
4
Apr 09 2024
One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
Pretty great funkadelic record. Maybe 4.5 but the ads ruined it a bit. Fav part weβre the songs with the chromatic riff/motif
4
Apr 10 2024
Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
I hate this type of music
1
Apr 11 2024
Metal Box
Public Image Ltd.
Truly one of the worst records Iβve ever heard.
1
Apr 12 2024
John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic
I listened to this a lot as a kid, really cool songs and love Steve winwood. Empty pages is prob my fav, really love that keys solo. The concept of John barley corn is pretty weird and funny.
4
Apr 15 2024
Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
I waited too long to rate this one I remember liking it kind of but nothing stood out as super memorable 3-4
3
Apr 16 2024
1989
Taylor Swift
This is like a 4.6 for me. I wish you would is my fav. Style and stay are also bops. I think this could be a perfect album if shake it off werenβt on it. I think that song is stupid and kind of out of place on an otherwise great album.
4
Apr 17 2024
Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
Not bad but nothing super interesting about it. Songwriting is pretty underwhelming. You can tell itβs all pro players but feels pretty uninspired and not an ounce of edge or darkness.
3
Apr 18 2024
The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
Itβs weird and funny and interesting but itβs just so unpleasant musically. Octopus was the only song I knew.
2
Apr 19 2024
All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
Wow never really listened to slipknot but really rippin riffs, this was really fun to listen to after some of the others on this list.
5
Apr 22 2024
Frank
Amy Winehouse
What an absolute treat, her voice is so amazing and these songs are incredible
5
Apr 24 2024
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
Really theater-y. Technically a lot better than some stuff on this list but too theater-y for me. Itβs like queen but not as good
3
Apr 25 2024
Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
Cool sounding record but didnβt really find any of the songs too interesting or memorable
3
Apr 26 2024
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I canβt think of anything to say about this
3
Apr 29 2024
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
Objectively probably a 5 but kinda not my thing
4
Apr 30 2024
Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Wasnβt familiar with this record but love it. His vocals are so unique and interesting and such a great songwriter.
5
May 01 2024
Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
Such a great record! One of my favs. The drums sound killer, love the groove at the end of honky tonk heroes. This is peak waylon imo
5
May 02 2024
Morrison Hotel
The Doors
The organ tones are a little too circus-y for me. The blues stuff is ok but thereβs not much room in my heart for white guy blues beyond zep and stones
3
May 03 2024
Live / Dead
Grateful Dead
I like st Stephen and there were some ok moments but mostly this is just bad. Grateful Dead has some great songs but the jams on this arenβt even that good. If I want to hear jamming Iβd rather listen to good musicians do it. Vocals are pretty bad
2
May 06 2024
21
Adele
Her voice is legendary I canβt believe she sounded like this at 21
5
May 07 2024
The Joshua Tree
U2
Wasnβt really expecting to like this, not a huge u2 fan, but the first 3-4 songs are certified bangers. Kinda fell off for me after that but considering the rest of the stuff on the list I think this gets a 4
4
May 08 2024
Electric
The Cult
Pretty boring and forgettable, not sure why itβs on the list but one point for technically being music I guess
2
May 09 2024
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
So many legendary songs! Love the sloshy hi hats on long as I can see the light.
Runnin thru the jungle came on as I was cruising through Times Square at night which was pretty vibey.
I like the remake take of travelling band, super raw.
5
May 10 2024
The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
She is the goat, these are legendary songs and the arrangements are cool
5
May 13 2024
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Boring
2
May 14 2024
Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
Thought I was gonna like this but I really didnβt. North American scum was maybe the one I disliked the least
2
May 15 2024
Scott 2
Scott Walker
Idk how to rate this lol, itβs so bizarre and dramatic. I wouldnβt say I enjoyed the music but it was so refreshing to listen to something interesting from this list lol
4
May 23 2024
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
I remember liking this a lot, but kinda fell flat for me this time, itβs basically a chic record. Singing isnβt outstanding and pretty dynamically flat. Top tier session players tho.
4
May 24 2024
Nighthawks At The Diner
Tom Waits
Kinda cool and vibey but kinda boring
3
May 27 2024
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
I love ray Charles
5
May 28 2024
BEYONCΓ
BeyoncΓ©
I found it really hard to stay interested. Iβve never liked the sound of her records, it feels flat and lifeless to me. The guitar noises on blow were the only mildly interesting thing to me. Hot take but I think sheβs one of the most overrated artists of all time. And I think the featured artists on this record are overrated too (drake and frank)
3
May 29 2024
En-Tact
The Shamen
I hated this
1
May 30 2024
Ingenue
k.d. lang
Really well done but I just didnβt find it interesting in any way
3
May 31 2024
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
It was ok but pretty forgettable. Not sure why itβs on the list. Solid 3.5
4
Jun 03 2024
Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
Maybe this is important somehow but I did not enjoy it
2
Jun 04 2024
All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
Solid 4, some of the beats were really cool and the arrangements were interesting enough to keep me listening
4
Jun 05 2024
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Are the stones mid??
This project has made me realize I donβt like the stones as much as I thought
Under my thumb is cool but I prefer the live version from still life
Really hated lady Jane
I think they are actually a pretty bad band that managed to make a few great sounding records
3
Jun 06 2024
OK
Talvin Singh
So stupid
1
Jun 07 2024
Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
It was fine Bob doesnβt really do it for me
3
Jun 10 2024
SΓ£o Paulo Confessions
Suba
This is hotel lobby music, why is this on the list?
2
Jun 11 2024
Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
Solid 3. Decent southern rock but pretty forgettable and boring. Hard to handle is so much worse than the Otis version. Talks to angels is the best song prob
3
Jun 24 2024
This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
So good
5
Jun 25 2024
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
Super fun listen, the beats and samples were really cool
4
Jun 26 2024
New Forms
Roni Size
Why
1
Jun 27 2024
Talk Talk Talk
The Psychedelic Furs
This sucks
1
Jun 28 2024
Gold
Ryan Adams
I was obsessed with this album in 8th grade. I know weβre not supposed to like him anymore but he is such a great songwriter and I love a lot of his records. Rosalie come and go was on so many of my mix cds
5
Jul 01 2024
The Man Who
Travis
This is like the most generic thing ever
2
Jul 02 2024
A Seat at the Table
Solange
Kinda like a BeyoncΓ© record but way cooler and more interesting. Totally stacked credits on this!
4
Jul 03 2024
Nixon
Lambchop
Really really hate his falsetto. 1.3
1
Jul 04 2024
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
This was cool I liked the noise and instrumental sections more than I liked the actual songs I think. Overall pretty cool vibe but lost interest a little by the end. 3.5-4
4
Jul 05 2024
Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
I really loved this, amazing how much of a vibe they can create with just guitar and vocals.
5
Jul 08 2024
Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
So funky so dope. They are such a sick band Too young to die has a real stevie vibe.
5
Jul 11 2024
Night Life
Ray Price
Total classic, sittin and thinkin is such a great song, I like the Charlie rich version better. Such an iconic record tho and the playing is top tier.
5
Jul 12 2024
Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Absolutely excruciating. time has never moved slower
1
Jul 15 2024
Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
Maybe this doesnβt deserve a 1 but I really did not have fun trudging through this
1
Jul 16 2024
Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
I guess this was influential but it influenced a lot of bands that I also donβt like
2
Jul 17 2024
You're Living All Over Me
Dinosaur Jr.
Kinda thought I would like this but I didnβt
2
Jul 18 2024
Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
Thought I was gonna hate this but kinda good. I wouldnβt really listen to this in real life but the bar is so low right now and this was a well made album of actual songs.
3
Jul 19 2024
Fuzzy Logic
Super Furry Animals
Wouldnβt listen to this again but it was interesting enough. I donβt like the guitar tones or the overall sound but they kinda won me over with some of the noise stuff. Bad behavior was my favorite, I like the poppy harmonies
3
Jul 22 2024
Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
Really weird and cool. Not something I could listen to every day or maybe even again at all but enjoyed listening
4
Jul 23 2024
Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Some classic prince. Love strange relationship, I could never take the place of ur man, and slow love
5
Jul 24 2024
Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Didnβt like this vibe
2
Jul 25 2024
Movies
Holger Czukay
Sounds like youβre 15 and stoned for the first time messing around in your friends basement.
2
Jul 26 2024
Our Aim Is To Satisfy
Red Snapper
At first it just seemed generic and forgettable but the repetition became torturous. Should not be on this list
1
Jul 31 2024
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Really Interesting and well made record but not something Iβd listen to again probably
4
Aug 01 2024
Abbey Road
Beatles
I know itβs the Beatles and itβs definitely a 5 for this project but it just doesnβt do it for me. There are a few great tracks with great arrangements but overall it just never really speaks to me, the silly goofy side of the Beatles has always been so cringe for me and thereβs just no edge or grit to any of it
4
Aug 02 2024
The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
Forgettable
2
Aug 05 2024
Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
Pretty cool record, found myself losing interest periodically but kinda liked it. 3.5
4
Aug 06 2024
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
Exile is the only one that should be on this list. Maybe some girls too.
2
Aug 07 2024
Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
Wtf am I listening to lol.
Weirdly I liked this more than some of the βreal musicβ on this list. 1.5
2
Aug 08 2024
Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
Cool songs I liked this one
4
Aug 09 2024
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
One of the most overrated bands out there in my opinion. I really canβt stand his voice.
2
Aug 12 2024
Vento De Maio
Elis Regina
I really dug this and saved it to listen to again later. Arrangements were super interesting.
5
Aug 13 2024
Ray Of Light
Madonna
This was pretty dumb and nothing really memorable at all for me.
2
Aug 14 2024
Chelsea Girl
Nico
I actually thought this was kind of interesting, cool rrangementa and instrumentation. The guitar was cool with the strings. Like the pizz on wrap your troubles. She has an interesting voice but I donβt think I like it. Idk what to rate it.
3
Aug 15 2024
Da Capo
Love
I really hated this! Each song is uniquely terrible. The singing/songwriting is some of the worst Iβve ever heard. The guitar/harmonica extended jam on revelation is a truly miserable musical experience
1
Aug 16 2024
Black Monk Time
The Monks
I donβt care
2
Aug 19 2024
Space Ritual
Hawkwind
So boring and so long. The only interesting parts were the weird spoken word parts and those did not make me like it more
1
Aug 20 2024
Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
This album is so great. Tears dry is such a banger. No skips on this album, she is one of the best singers of our generation if not the best. Total legend
5
Aug 29 2024
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
Love this record. The long form songs are kind of unique and work so well with this vibe.
5
Aug 30 2024
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
Objectively so great but just really not my kinda thing. Great harmonies great production great all around but not really moving for me
4
Sep 02 2024
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Love this album! Turn your lights down low is one of my favorite Bob Marley tunes.
5
Sep 03 2024
The White Room
The KLF
Mid
2
Sep 04 2024
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Such a great record, immaculate vibes, great playing, great singing. If I die tonight is amazing.
5
Sep 05 2024
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
I like all the souls records lately. Otis is such a legend and so many classics in here. 10/5
5
Sep 06 2024
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
Ok pretty sick almost a 5
4
Sep 09 2024
Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Not terrible, the tones and sounds were kind of cool it was so boring though and felt like such a chore to get through.
2
Sep 10 2024
The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Super forgettable and kind of a drag to get through
2
Sep 11 2024
Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
Pretty good and all the rod Stewart hits but got a little boring by the end
3
Sep 12 2024
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Didnβt find this interesting or enjoyable
2
Sep 13 2024
Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
Im only recently getting to the point where i can enjoy neil young's songwriting. He is a great writer but itβs always been so hard for me to get past his voice and delivery. This album wasnβt enjoyable for me
2
Sep 16 2024
The Only Ones
The Only Ones
Kind of fun sleazy rock vibe but not super memorable and lost interest halfway through
3
Sep 17 2024
Black Metal
Venom
Sounds like shit
2
Sep 18 2024
Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
None of these are essential listening. Sort of dig the percussion sounds on lovinβ me more
2
Sep 19 2024
Apple Venus Volume 1
XTC
Not cohesive at all each song was so wildly different. Great production value and some cool ideas but wouldnβt listen again
3
Sep 20 2024
Roger the Engineer
The Yardbirds
This album was probably released mono and should've stayed that way. The lead vocals being panned hard right was very distracting and honestly probably the only thing i will remember about this album. The yardbirds are important because of their legacy and mark on rock n roll but as a standalone group i don't find it very interesting or enjoyable
2
Sep 23 2024
Close To The Edge
Yes
Super unique and inventive songwriting. Every song is such a wild journey. Such an interesting listen and breath of fresh air from the usual stuff on this list
4
Sep 24 2024
...The Dandy Warhols Come Down
The Dandy Warhols
I kinda liked it but got kinda tiresome at the end. Minnesoter was my favorite. Maybe 3.7
4
Sep 25 2024
Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
I had an ok time listening to this. Never really got the appeal of elvis costello - always felt a little like someone cosplaying rock n roll to me. But there were some kind of cool moments and vibes. Really didnt like his singing on battered old bird
3
Sep 26 2024
Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
Liked some of the songs like bonny and when love breaks down. Some of the lyrics/songwriting i wasnt feeling as much. Overall more interesting and enjoyable than most on this list
4
Sep 27 2024
Devil Without A Cause
Kid Rock
Wasnt expecting to like this as much as i did but i enjoyed it the whole way through. Grooves were cool and kinda rage-esque. Where u at groove was sick. The lyrics were outrageous and hilarious.
5
Sep 30 2024
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
So over the top and fun to listen to. Pretty outrageous vocals and riffs. Sick bass playing too.
4
Oct 01 2024
Henry's Dream
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Struggled to make it through this one i did not enjoy myself
2
Oct 02 2024
Searching For The Young Soul Rebels
Dexys Midnight Runners
Ok but pretty forgettable. Singer reminds me of the clash. 2.5 maybe. I just listened to nick cave and i liked this better
3
Oct 03 2024
There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
Such an amazing voice and his records all have such a unique sound and killer vibe
5
Oct 04 2024
The Doors
The Doors
Was gonna give this a 3 until whiskey bar. Some of the songs are kinda iconic like light my fire and break on through. The organ sound is very characteristic and recognizable but i think it sounds terrible and one of the things i hate most about this band. I dont like when they try to play blues.
2
Oct 07 2024
Rid Of Me
PJ Harvey
I really dug this. Loved the raw energy and some of the heavier moments. Not quite a 5 but id definitely listen to at least the first half again
4
Oct 08 2024
Eliminator
ZZ Top
ZZ top is so uninspired. There is nothing remotely creative or original about this band and i dont understand why there is one, not to mention two albums on this list
2
Oct 09 2024
Tapestry
Carole King
So many great songs on here and such a good front to back record. Songwriting and arrangements and instrumentation is all so well done
5
Oct 10 2024
John Prine
John Prine
Love John Prine and love this record. His songwriting is so witty and funny and poignant. He has so many great records but there are some true gems on this one
5
Oct 11 2024
The Grand Tour
George Jones
George Jones is a legend but I didnβt love this album. Heβs got some bangers but none of them are on this one.
3
Oct 29 2024
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Man everything is kinda perfect about this album, but it still just feels a little stale to me. But the grooves, guitar playing, tones of all the instruments and production is all flawless. It has a little JJ cale energy at times. I feel bad giving it a 3 because i liked it so much more than ZZ top, but it still just didnt really move or excite me
3
Oct 30 2024
Cupid & Psyche 85
Scritti Politti
80βs vibes. Interesting changes at times but felt kind of stock and theres a lot of other 80βs music id rather listen to if im in this kinda mood
3
Oct 31 2024
Teen Dream
Beach House
Really well made album, cool textures and vibe. Really specific sound of 2010 indie. Really well done but not super exciting for me personally because of the narrow dynamic range.
4
Nov 01 2024
Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Didnt like the songs didnt like the sibger. Didnt really like any of it but not the worst thing on this list
2
Nov 11 2024
Heroes to Zeros
The Beta Band
I didnt find anything interesting about this. Zoned out a lot and forgot i was listening. Not that theres anything bad about this, but this album seems so inconsequential and uninteresting i dont know why it would be featured on this list
2
Nov 15 2024
Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
Kinda nice listen but kinda meh. I like cheesy surf beach boys, and i love pet sounds. But this one i dont think needs to be featured
3
Nov 18 2024
Dirty
Sonic Youth
Noise is kinda cool but everything else about this is pretty underwhelming. The songs arent good and neither is the singing. The vibe is sort of cool
3
Nov 19 2024
Duck Stab/Buster & Glen
The Residents
I dont even know what to say about this. Absolutely unhinged. Maybe it does deserve a spot on the list because of how insane it is
1
Nov 20 2024
Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
Found this immensely boring
2
Nov 21 2024
Destroyer
KISS
Pretty hilarious at times but also not that good.
3
Nov 22 2024
The Libertines
The Libertines
Omg shut up. Ive rarely been this annoyed by a singer. And wow didnt know it was possible to sound so bad on a harmonica.
1
Nov 25 2024
461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
Instruments all sound great but the songs are mid. I didnβt like any of the originals very much but the covers were ok. I kind of like the laid back vibe he goes for, JJ cale-esque but nowhere near as vibey. Side B really sucks and brings this down to a 2.5 for me
3
Nov 26 2024
Dookie
Green Day
Not something i listen to regularly but iconic pop punk album and super popular when i was first starting to play in bands.
5
Nov 27 2024
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
Really cant go wrong. Jobim is one of the greatest composers and sinatra singing his songs is just beautiful
5
Nov 28 2024
Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
Never heard this before but just immaculate vibes. Great singing and playing
5
Nov 29 2024
Deloused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta
Super interesting songs and arrangements. The energy is crazy and singer has a cool voice. Never checked them out before but definitely into it and would listen again. Pretty intense and frantic but i never lost interest
5
Dec 02 2024
Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
Love this album, this has been one of my favs since high school. So original and so vibey. Love her voice and the writing and arrangements are so cool. Such a good listen all the way through
5
Dec 03 2024
Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
1
Dec 04 2024
Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
This isnt really my kind of music, but as far as this type of music goes this was one of the more palatable ones. Didnt annoy me as quickly as most of these do
2
Apr 28 2025
Phrenology
The Roots
Liked this a lot more than i thought i would. Some of the grooves are pretty sick. Love the production and drum sounds. Definitely more interesting/experimental than i expected.
4
Apr 29 2025
C'est Chic
CHIC
Love nile and bernard, grooves are sick and the love the strings/orchestration on i want your love.
Tbh vocals are kinda mid and some of the songs feel a little unfinished but sick vibes
5
Apr 30 2025
Entertainment
Gang Of Four
I dig the energy and attitude but this record kinda fell flat for me. I will probably forget about this one
3
May 06 2025
Eagles
Eagles
I thought i was going to like this a little more than i did. Eagles are so aggressively bland its kind of hard to listen to at times. Not even a shred of real emotion or edge. Take it easy is an alright tune but otherwise very unmemorable. 2? 3?
3
May 07 2025
Illmatic
Nas
Such a great album. One of the best hip hop albums and such an iconic new york album. Some unforgettable beats
5
May 08 2025
The World is a Ghetto
War
Loved this one, wasnt expecting to like it so much. Such a vibe and percussion and production sounds great. Also i love the george benson cover of world is a ghetto
5
May 09 2025
Violator
Depeche Mode
Wasnt expecting to really like this one but loved it. Some parts are amazing and some parts are meh but overall a really cool record and such a vibe
5
May 12 2025
Here, My Dear
Marvin Gaye
All marvin is great but i wasnt as excited about this as some of his others. I got more excited as it became funkier, the contour told the story in a cool way. 5 compared to most of this list but not my fav marvin
4
May 13 2025
Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
Really enjoyed this one, was not expecting to but i was into it the whole way. Had some cool textures and vibes. Reminded me of 90βs skate videos. 4.5
4
May 14 2025
Closer
Joy Division
Musically maybe a 2 but these might be the worst vocals ive ever heard
1
Jun 05 2025
Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Mudhoney
Pretty lame
1
Jun 06 2025
The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
Bad songwriting, bad singing, bad playing, boring songs
1
Jun 09 2025
Post Orgasmic Chill
Skunk Anansie
Kind of a vibe, some cool riffs. Some songs reminded me of 90s bond movies. Arrangements and delivery were cool, not sure it was memorable enough to come back to but a fun listen
4
Jun 10 2025
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
Great concept album, great storytelling, great songs. Love the hidden track. Maybe my fav hip hop album
5
Jun 11 2025
Arular
M.I.A.
Really enjoyed this! Bingo was my fav. Got a little old by the end but cool vibes throughout
4
Jun 17 2025
No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
MotΓΆrhead
Hell yeah sick vibes makes me wanna drink at duffs.
5
Jun 19 2025
Fear and Whiskey
Mekons
Truly awful. Every song was worse than the last. I think these may be my least favorite vocals ive ever heard
1
Jun 20 2025
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Theyre sick. I dont really know this record but super cool to hear their earlier stuff. Way more raw sounding in the best way. They have such a distinctive sound.
5