I found this to be a very pleasant listen. The production was excellent. I felt that the focus was a bit too much on making the production sound really cool and, because of that, the production did not end up mixing well with their overall style. Just my own opinion, it may work for some other people. I really did enjoy it and look forward to listening again. 3/5

This is one of my favorite albums of all time. Fantastic inclusion. Better than any Who album on the original list because it’s their most fully realized project. I would say that it's only real competition is Tommy, but I prefer this. Production is incredible. I'm listening to it on vinyl (how pretentious!) and the John Entwistle's bass is coming through clear as day. Thank goodness too, because he's going off on this one. Keith Moon is perfection as always. Crazy lad. Pete’s writing is at it’s peak. Story is not the craziest, it’s fairly simple, but it presents a universal feeling about the struggle of belonging and what to believe in that everyone can relate to. Roger Daltrey’s vocals are cutting, precise, emotional, aggressive at some points, and soft when they need to be. I love this album a lot. So much range. Every song is a treasure. Fantastic. 5/5

How do you make a live album sound this good? Some producers from the original list need to know. Maybe it's just that electronica is the best genre to play live. I don’t know. This was just about as good as a live album can get. Goodie. 4/5

This album has one of my favorite songs, a number of other bops, and the rest are still good at their worst. Hayley’s iconic vocals paired with the boys’ quick drum fills and snappy guitar riffs are always a fun time. Possibly their best record. I always enjoy listening. 4/5

While my instant reaction to live albums puts me in a state of fight or flight, I will say that this is one of the better ones. Pink Floyd has always been one of the better bands to see live. My main complaint with live albums, specifically for this list, is that it feels like cheating. The artist gets to choose their very best songs to include on the album. That can lead to the album feeling a tad disorganized, as it has tracks from multiple albums and, presumably, different eras of the artists life. This album just goes balls to the fucking wall with that idea and says, “Yeah, we’ll just put it all in”. The ENTIRETY of Dark Side? Sure, why not? So my main concern with live albums is put to rest on this occasion, however there is always the downside that the sound quality isn’t as good as the studio recording, but I’ll say this is certainly one of the better audio performances in terms of live outings. Not perfect, the crowd is a bit too prevalent. The instrumentation is great. The vocals are not as good as the original recording. Sorry, they just ain’t. Otherwise, all very nice. It’s a live album so I don’t mind the two and a half hour long runtime. Wish Roger were here. 3/5

I enjoyed this. It was fun and original. Not particularly thrilled by any of it, but it was fresh. Good stuff. 4/5

This is good, but not as urgent as his debut album. I'm not sure what the story is behind him releasing a second album, but it seems like it was sorta just to release another album. I don't necessarily see a problem with that, except that it shows in the finished project. I suppose, though, only when compared to his first album do I notice any detracting qualities. Everything else makes for a great album. It is just a tad more boring, though, and Bon doesn't have a voice that is all too exciting to begin with. I did enjoy it, however. Lovely to listen to this morning on my drive to work. 4/5

Sounds like what I imagine Tool sounds like mixed with hair metal. An interesting combo that I don’t think I’m into. They seem a little late to the game. Instrumentation shouldn’t be stealing the show. Lyrics are fine, but the way this guy sings them makes me tune out. Also, there are five songs on here that are over seven minutes long. Fuck that shit. They didn’t need to be that long. It’s a fine album, but not for me. 3/5

This be the fuckin ‘go to’ album for folks who want to sound real damn cool when asked about what kind of music they like. I really like this album, I do enjoy it, but it ain’t the best thing music ever shat out. I mostly struggle with the lack of a central theme. The songwriting is consistent throughout and even the lyrics have the same endearingly nonsensical tone the whole way through, but I can’t really tell what’s driving this record. The mix of common and strange instruments is done beautifully. Vocals stand out as unique, though not annoying, at least, not after listening once through. Very good stuff. 4/5

I come downstairs into the guest bedroom to make the bed. It’s a nice day and the windows are open. I’ve listened to the first song on this album already and paused halfway through the second. As I enter I say to my phone “Hey Siri, play” and that’s when I hear a noise outside the window. It’s my neighbor, Frank (or is it Fred?). He thinks I was saying something to him. I immediately flop on the bed, hopefully out of sight. I think I’m all clear, but that’s when I remember my previous instruction to Siri. She obeys my request and resumes playing “This Is Your Life”. Full blast, as that was where I had left the volume. Surely Fred heard the song start before I hastily grabbed up my phone to stop it from going further. I realized Frenk probably thinks that I’ve paused it because I’m embarrassed to be heard listening, so I resume playing but at a volume low enough where I don’t think Frad could discern what it is. I slip onto the floor into something akin to the fetal position and listen to the next two songs on the ground before I get up (during “Dare You to Move” ironically). Fredank is gone, along with my dignity. I make the bed. I listen to the rest of the album. What is a switchfoot, anyways? 3/5

I believe, and always have, that Cake is one of those artists that stand apart from others with a sound that is impossible to imitate. This (arguably) being their best album, I don’t mind the inclusion. They’re good in small doses. This is the first time I’ve listened to one of their albums start to finish. The non-hits are so much more interesting than I would have thought. Of course they are. Why wouldn’t they be interesting. The horns are used masterfully. Just a downright delightful album. 4/5

I enjoyed this album. Great riffs, punching drums, iconic vocals. The lyrics are memorable. Melodies are original. Not the most range, but a good bit. Very nice. 4/5

I’ve listened to this before and remember liking it so much I wanted to listen again someday. Here I am now, this is a good inclusion. Instrumentation is great, especially the guitar melodies and the production on the drums. Vocals are where this project is held back the most. They aren’t bad, but they sound like every other brit in an indie band at the time. If the album were any longer, his singing would have started to get on my nerves. As a whole, it was very enjoyable. 4/5

There are some albums that are great because of how innovating they are. They're experimental and change the direction of the genre. That's nice, but then there's another type of album that exists so comfortably inside the genre that it's just a delight to listen to. Like, "Yeah, this is some fuckin reggae right here". It is. It is some fuckin reggae. It isn't changing the world, but it's a solid album. Strong foundation. They knew what they were doing and weren't trying to do anything more than have fun. I respect that. 4/5

To whoever picked this album, I respect the choice, but ‘None Shall Pass’ is a better album. I remember listening to Aesop the first time. Immediately shot to my top ten hip hop artists. I enjoy the production and beats. The lyrics can be are refined, almost to a fault and the flow is alright, but paired with the monotonous tone of his voice, becomes dull. Otherwise, I love his work. Great stuff, Kirby. 4/5

For the user entries, I try to be more understanding of the choices. These albums, as opposed to the regular list, have been selected by users who have completed the list, that is to say, people who really enjoy music. So, these albums have an extra layer of meaning to me, as they are some of the favorites of some people. Therefore, I want to respect the opinions and choices and style that fellow listeners have. That being said, this album is a firm. 1/5

I listened to their latest album earlier this year. Got a lot of great reviews. I heard it, I understood the importance, I got why people enjoyed it, but I did not like it. I feel the same for this album of theirs. Once again, I respect the whole of it, but it just isn’t my thing. I wish I could enjoy this. Glad that so many do. 4/5

I’ll admit that it was a little difficult for me to stay invested or the whole album. Each song was good, but the lack of range got to me. I enjoyed it, though. Good lyrics, singing, production, instrumentation. Nice pick. 4/5

Didn’t make the biggest impact on me, but I enjoyed listening. I especially enjoy “Emmylou”. Just a fun and carefree album. A joy to listen to. 4/5

Sounded a little messy. I’m not sure if the intention was for something a little dirty, but the mixing on the opening track made it so difficult to understand the vocals. I remember there being long solos that were pretty cool, the lyrics were thoughtful, and the instrumentation slaps. The vocals aren’t the most unique out there, but they do the job. Production and mixing is mainly where my critiques lie. That and the whole album feels a little stale. Otherwise, enjoyed it very much. 3/5

Production is very nice, but whoever mixed this made the instrumentation, which is very good, way too loud so it drowns out the vocals. Lyrics are great when they can be heard and understood. The overall vibes are strong, but the nitty gritty is rough. ¿Comprende? 4/5

I thought it was alright, not my cup of tea. I was enjoying that last song, but then it had a hidden track. Can't do that. Can't do it. 3/5

This was nice. Felt like they were doing their own thing. I enjoyed the melodies, though it seemed the best ones faded with the second half of the album. I’ll enjoy re listening. 4/5

Well this was interesting. A couple of thoughts right off the bat; sounded a lot like Arctic Monkeys and came out two years after they started, a lot of hatred towards young women, and the final song is a banger. The whole album is actually kind of bangin. Great melodies and instrumentation throughout. Production was good. Vocals were eerily similar to that of Alex Turners, but not necessarily derivative. The writing and song structure could lead to the derivative comments, though. The discontent with the girls in these songs is odd. It isn’t played for laughs, so we’re supposed to seriously accept that all of the women in this country are floozies. There isn’t a bit of self awareness until the final song when the singer admits that he’s not open for a lasting relationship, which makes it the best track on the record. Otherwise, very enjoyable, just don’t read into the lyrics too deep. 3/5

He's improved from the previous album, which was an improvement from his debut. The production is both better and more experimental. His vocals sound less like John Lennon. I'm not sure that I like it better than 'Lonerism', but it's a damn close race. He has still yet to effectively establish range on this record. Not quite the idea that if you've heard one, you've heard them all, but more that it becomes predictable. A delight start to finish. Well done, there Kev! 4/5

Obnoxiously long and pretentiously self indulgent. Disturbed wants to be Tool, yet fails and creates mediocre music (at best) and still manages to entertain more than this. I don’t mean to go so hard, but I don’t like Maynard. 2/5

I really enjoyed the second song and the second to last, but Depeche Mode was never my scene. This album doesn’t bother me as much as Violator, but it won’t be going in my library (except for those two aforementioned songs). Good album, though. Well done. 3/5

Honestly very middle of the road. Nothing was bad, nothing was great. It was all, mostly, good. Flow, samples, lyrics, production. Nothing to really write home about. A little dated by 2003 standards and the skits were a bit much, but otherwise, just a solid album. 3/5

This album has one of my favorite songs, a number of other bops, and the rest are still good at their worst. Hayley’s iconic vocals paired with the boys’ quick drum fills and snappy guitar riffs are always a fun time. Possibly their best record. I always enjoy listening. 4/5

I enjoyed the shitty production. It fit perfect. I’m not calling the album shitty, I really enjoyed it. Wasn’t as much range as I was hoping for, but the lyrics, songwriting, and the overall energy were great. Top stuff. 4/5

This album fucks! Production is immaculate. These guys don’t sound like anyone else and it’s always very refreshing. If anything, they sound too much like themselves, which I would say is their biggest crutch. Their success in sounding different from any other band leads them to relax into their own sound and not risk evolving. That’s not entirely true for every album, but the three albums of theirs I’ve listened to all sounded fairly similar. All very enjoyable, but they certainly have a formula. I like the formula, though. 4/5

I really wish that he explored some of these songs further. 17 songs over 34 minutes averages to two minutes a song. I believe Jeff can provide us with some more thoughtful songwriting if he held himself down and made an epic. Seven minute long Jeff Rosenstock song would slap so fucking hard. Anyway, that’s my only complaint. I otherwise, really really like this album. Great energy, lyrics, production, etc. Solid time. 4/5

While my instant reaction to live albums puts me in a state of fight or flight, I will say that this is one of the better ones. Pink Floyd has always been one of the better bands to see live. My main complaint with live albums, specifically for this list, is that it feels like cheating. The artist gets to choose their very best songs to include on the album. That can lead to the album feeling a tad disorganized, as it has tracks from multiple albums and, presumably, different eras of the artists life. This album just goes balls to the fucking wall with that idea and says, “Yeah, we’ll just put it all in”. The ENTIRETY of Dark Side? Sure, why not? So my main concern with live albums is put to rest on this occasion, however there is always the downside that the sound quality isn’t as good as the studio recording, but I’ll say this is certainly one of the better audio performances in terms of live outings. Not perfect, the crowd is a bit too prevalent. The instrumentation is great. The vocals are not as good as the original recording. Sorry, they just ain’t. Otherwise, all very nice. It’s a live album so I don’t mind the two and a half hour long runtime. Wish Roger were here. 3/5

How do you make a live album sound this good? Some producers from the original list need to know. Maybe it's just that electronica is the best genre to play live. I don’t know. This was just about as good as a live album can get. Goodie. 4/5

This is one of my favorite albums of all time. Fantastic inclusion. Better than any Who album on the original list because it’s their most fully realized project. I would say that it's only real competition is Tommy, but I prefer this. Production is incredible. I'm listening to it on vinyl (how pretentious!) and the John Entwistle's bass is coming through clear as day. Thank goodness too, because he's going off on this one. Keith Moon is perfection as always. Crazy lad. Pete’s writing is at it’s peak. Story is not the craziest, it’s fairly simple, but it presents a universal feeling about the struggle of belonging and what to believe in that everyone can relate to. Roger Daltrey’s vocals are cutting, precise, emotional, aggressive at some points, and soft when they need to be. I love this album a lot. So much range. Every song is a treasure. Fantastic. 5/5

A beautifully cynical look at American life or just the world in general. I like the lyrics, instrumentation, production, and songwriting. I wish there was more range, though the album never became dull. If you can really listen in on what they’re saying, it makes the album a lot more enjoyable. 4/5

This album is so cool. Absolutely banger. Really listen to the lyrics so you don’t miss out on the sick plot that happens, or read a summary as you listen. Just make sure you know what’s going on because it’s bonkers start to finish and I love it all. I love the writing, lyrics, production, instrumentation, energy, range, and all the choices that went into making this. I love the ghostly “oohs” on both versions of “The Wanting Comes In Waves”. I wish this was more well known and could be adapted for theater or something of the like. I look forward to listening again. I hesitate to give this a five only because it’s my first time hearing any of these songs, let alone the album as a whole, but maybe one day I’ll feel comfortable giving it a five out of five. For now, I will just enjoy it immensely. 4/5

Funky shit, Donny! Mr. Gambino has submitted this project after two previous rap albums. While this is a shitty hip-hop album, it’s actually very enjoyable if you think of it like a George Clinton type record. Childish has a number of hits, and some otherwise very supportive deep tracks. I’m not a phan of three songs. “Riot” ends too quick. “California” sucks and should have been omitted entirely. Like, seriously? We needed another song about that state. Also, shout out my boi D.C. Young Fly. “The Night Me and Your Mama Met” is an instrumental that didn’t feel completely out of place, but certainly could have used something more. Everything else was stellar. 4/5

The is album was neither funny, nor in a foreign language. I do wish it was a little more interesting. It drifts into the background really well. The lyrics were interesting in both good and bad ways. Instrumentation was there. Not great, not terrible. Vocals weren’t unique or notable, but fine. Songwriting was uninspiring, yet inoffensive. This is an album and that is a fact. I wonder if AI could churn out something this forgettable. 3/5

Range certainly wasn’t an issue with this one. At least, lack of range wasn’t. There may be too much going on here to be a cohesive album. What does Lemmy Kilmister style vocals have to do with sweet soft ballads? Perhaps I need to listen again to get it. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the album. All the songs were great. “Fucked Jam” is a masterpiece. Best song ever written. I think the second half is better. Just my own personal opinion. Love it. 4/5

I loved the drums and the songwriting was epic, but there was little else to keep me engaged. Vocals, production, and lyrics weren't bad, but they certainly weren't very exciting. It's an interesting album and I liked all the songs, there was just something missing. 3/5

Oh what a lovely album. I’m thinking of playing this at my wedding someday, as long as my wife to be approves, but, with beauty like this, who could say no. The vocals are angelic, so soulful. The songwriting is next to none. “Eatin' up the wallpaper, crawlin' the walls Sick on the ceiling, dead in the head”. Such poetry. I fear man may never create anything this good ever again. What a blessing to live in a world where Scraping Foetus of the Wall has created ‘Nail’! An instant classic!!! I didn’t fuckin enjoy it. 2/5

I found this to be a very pleasant listen. The production was excellent. I felt that the focus was a bit too much on making the production sound really cool and, because of that, the production did not end up mixing well with their overall style. Just my own opinion, it may work for some other people. I really did enjoy it and look forward to listening again. 3/5

I’ve always wanted to listen to a Rita Ora album. It was a wonderful way to start off my Saturday morning. Great vocals, songwriting, lyrics, production, etc. It was all very good. I’m surprised she isn’t talked about more. Good stuff! 4/5

Honestly not thrilled by this live performance. Was putting me to sleep. The instrumentation and vocals and production were just not there. Everybody was half there. Love Bruce and these songs, but this isn’t a great showing of them. Another example, to me, of live albums being poor. 2/5

This just felt a little strange to me. Going around and playing with blues legends is fine and all, but the main artist doesn’t really make an impression. It’s sort of just a compilation of blues musicians playing some of their best songs live. I enjoyed it. I think it’s an odd pick. 3/5

Holy shit, those Elvis comparisons were not exaggerated. If someone told me this was his alter ego with even a semi-convincing argument, I’d have no trouble believing them. The album is fine, but it doesn’t “transcend the genre” as Graham is quoted as saying. He would have needed to release the album a good number of years prior to do that. Instrumentation is fine. Production is sloppy. I didn’t not enjoy it, I just don’t think it’s technically great. I enjoyed the songs, they were fun, however, this is not a masterpiece or anything of that nature. 3/5

This may be one of the most experimental pop-punk bands to ever exist. It’s hard for albums in that genre to try something different while staying pop-punk instead of becoming a different genre altogether. Blink-182 is a very talented group of blokes who knew how to write an album. Numerous hits and mostly bops. This is their best album and I’m glad that it was added to the list. “Don’t waste your time on me / You’re already the voice inside my yed!” 4/5

This is all over the place in the best way possible. You never know what the fuck is coming next. Ranging from genre to genre to genre so effortlessly. I know a guy who swears that Tally Hall is the best band to ever exist. I don’t doubt for a second that he believes that with his whole heart. They’re certainly very unique. The songwriting is great, if a little scattered, but the production, instrumentation, and lyrics are all fairly solid. I enjoy them. 4/5

Björk is so talented!!!!! 2/5

These guys are phun. A little late to the game, though. This sounds like it was made in the early 2000s. No shade or nothing, at least, not too much. I enjoyed it, but there isn’t quite enough to have it feel original or unique. 3/5

This album is so much more influential than I would think, being that I’ve never even heard of them. Affecting decisions about Led Zeppelin and Darth Vader. Crazy. I love the instrumentation. Spot on perfection without getting too tight. Vocals weren’t anything special, but they got the job done. Maybe I just have a soft spot for this type of rock, but I really enjoyed it. 4/5

I’d have given this a perfect score if the singer sounded a bit less like Elvis Costello. The songwriting was fantastic. Instrumentation and production were both spot on and worked effortlessly together. Lyrics were thoughtful. I really liked this. I’ll enjoy listening again. 4/5

This is pretty sweet. There are a couple tweaks I’d have suggested here and there, but ultimately a solid and very enjoyable album. The production isn’t the best. Maybe they’re going for a rougher quality, which can work very well, and indeed would have complemented their sound nicely on this album, but it ends up sounding a tad unfinished. A little muddled if I do say. While the songwriting is pretty unique and strong, there are a few parts where I wish some more thought had been given. Some songs stop short where it would be clearly beneficial to extend and some do the opposite. Those are my only tweaks and they’re fairly minor to my overall experience. The vocals are iconic, the instrumentation too. Lyrics are just de-lovely. Stellar album cover. Great stuff. 4/5