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Albums you rated higher than global average

Album	You	Global	Diff
Cafe Bleu	5	2.87	+2.13
Kick Out The Jams (Live)	5	2.91	+2.09
Tical	5	2.94	+2.06
Heavy Weather	5	2.98	+2.02
Inspiration Information	5	3.27	+1.73
The Chronic	5	3.33	+1.67
Home Is Where The Music Is	5	3.36	+1.64
Blood Sugar Sex Magik	5	3.5	+1.5
Born In The U.S.A.	5	3.7	+1.3
Gold	4	2.84	+1.16

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Albums you rated lower than global average

Album	You	Global	Diff
Jagged Little Pill	1	3.72	-2.72
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying	1	2.98	-1.98
Pink Moon	2	3.65	-1.65
Songs Of Love And Hate	2	3.21	-1.21
The Real Thing	2	3.2	-1.2
The Sensual World	2	3.17	-1.17
Hejira	2	3.13	-1.13
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo	2	3.12	-1.12
Suede	2	3.1	-1.1

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Gorillaz

3/5

I liked this album, there were a few cuts I was unfamiliar with that I really enjoyed and will go back to. With that said, there was a lot of tracks I didn't like all that much that I felt dragged the project down. I'm thinking a strong 6/10.

Paul's Boutique

Beastie Boys

3/5

There were a lot of tracks I like off of this. Some really neat sounds and definitely need to revisit. At the same time, there were some kind annoying sections as well that I don't want to hear again. Could get very 'winy.' Certainly a classic. I thinking a light 6 personally.

At Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash

5/5

I loved this project. I had heard many cuts from it before, but never the whole thing from start to finish. I look forward to playing it again and again.

461 Ocean Boulevard

Eric Clapton

4/5

I really enjoyed this tape. A lot funkier than I had anticipated. A lot of soul and just easy listening all around. Will definitely return to it. 7.5/10.

The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths

4/5

I'm glad I got exposed to this. Definitely wish to return to it, but not in too much of a hurry. Reminded of the Talking Heads if they were worst at some points. Cool songs and a really solid project. I thinking a 7/10.

Pink Moon

Nick Drake

2/5

I thought this was very mediocre. The singing was not good, the lyrics felt uninspired, and the instrumentals sleepy and off-target. Reminded of a worst Nick Mulvey.

Sail Away

Randy Newman

2/5

This felt like B-sides from a Toy Story movie. There were some gems in here, but all I could think of was Monk and Pixar. A lot of tedious tracks as well. But some good ones. I'm thinking a light 4.

Songs Of Love And Hate

Leonard Cohen

2/5

I did not really enjoy this project. I guess I'm glad I listened to it and will maybe return to a song or two, but otherwise don't see quite how it made this list.

Quiet Life

Japan

3/5

This was a very interesting album. Reminded me a bit of the Talking Heads.. if they were worst. I'd definitely like to revisit this in the future.

Kick Out The Jams (Live)

MC5

5/5

This album totally rocked! Super impressed, one of the best punk albums—or live album I've ever heard. Had never heard of these guys but will dig into them more and for sure being replaying this. Really resonated with me upon first listening.

Boston

4/5

This album totally rocks! So many classics. Only one or two I didn't know, even though if you had asked me prior to this listen to name a Boston song, I couldn't. Really impressed with this.

Technique

New Order

3/5

I liked a lot of individual aspects of this album, but didn't love it one the whole. Songs felt repetitive and sleepy. It is also kinda erratic, with some songs being heavy, synth loaded bops and others more like singer song-writer post-punk alt.

Live At The Witch Trials

The Fall

3/5

This had some great moments on it but felt a bit tedious to listen to. You really have to be in the right mood for it, but it's some great punk. I can see a time a place for it but mostly I think it was important to hear once to better understand British post-punk.

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo

Devo

2/5

I did not enjoy this. It was laborious to listen to and maybe I just wasn't in the mood, but they just came off as so winey. Would not recommend.

The Real Thing

Faith No More

2/5

First track I liked was 'Falling to Pieces.' 'War Pigs' is obviously a classic. Overall did not enjoy this record. A bit rocky a bit punk, but I'm not even especially glad to have heard it. Will not be returning to this one.

Vincebus Eruptum

Blue Cheer

2/5

This is easily the lowest quality recording so far on this list. Can't say I'm enjoying it too much. Very raw? But I don't think it sounds good or that they're doing anything special.. No need to listen again.

Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul

Otis Redding

5/5

Awesome album of covers. Exactly what I was hoping to find with this program.

Chirping Crickets

Buddy Holly & The Crickets

4/5

Classic. Love this. Feels very old and is just really easy listening. Quite good.

Cafe Bleu

The Style Council

5/5

This was an unexpected treat! Really great. A lot of very different moods and vibes. Will for sure be returning to this in the near future.

Copper Blue

Sugar

2/5

I didn't care for this. Super receptive, annoying voices and uninspired writing. Boring and a waste of time. Also, I'm in a real bad mood and haven't even finished but sounds like Nickelback.

Tical

Method Man

5/5

This is dope! Finally some fucking hip-hop. This would appear to be Method Man's first album. The quality isn't great and some of the beats I find tedious and unappealing, but Method has such command with his distinct voice I could listen to him on just about anything.

Violator

Depeche Mode

3/5

I didn't like this as much as I thought I would. I'll give it another listen for sure but nothing really stuck out.

Heavy Weather

Weather Report

5/5

Wow! What a nice surplice. This was excellent. I see why they call the genre 'fusion.' Jazzy and funky and kinda perfect for early mornings. Will definitely return to this quite a bit.

Isn't Anything

My Bloody Valentine

2/5

I didn't really care for this. Don't really see what the appeal is. Guess I'm glad I heard it and there may be one or two okay songs but will most certainly not return to this project.

Born In The U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen

5/5

Classic.

(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)

Lynyrd Skynyrd

4/5

This was awesome. Both glad I heard it through and excited to listen to again in the future!

Hejira

Joni Mitchell

2/5

This wasn't it. Didn't really like any of the songs on this. Kinda repetitive and just didn't speak to me at all. Kinda boring frankly. Black Crow has some funk but I see no reason to return to this.

Jagged Little Pill

Alanis Morissette

1/5

No.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Elton John

4/5

This was fantastic. A lot of classics that were fun to revisit and some new songs like Jamaican Jerk that were fun to discover. Will definitely be returning to this.

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme

Simon & Garfunkel

4/5

Classic

Gold

Ryan Adams

4/5

This was a nice surprise. Never heard of the guy, but this was some easy listening rock.

The Sounds Of India

Ravi Shankar

4/5

This was unexpected and also pretty interesting. Definitely glad I heard it but not sure if I'll be returning to again any time soon.