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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
5 3.33 +1.67
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
5 3.39 +1.61
The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
5 3.4 +1.6
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
5 3.45 +1.55
Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
4 2.51 +1.49
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
5 3.53 +1.47
Superunknown
Soundgarden
5 3.65 +1.35
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5 3.68 +1.32
Violator
Depeche Mode
5 3.7 +1.3
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
5 3.73 +1.27

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
1 3.75 -2.75
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
1 3.6 -2.6
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
1 3.49 -2.49
Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
1 3.46 -2.46
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
1 3.33 -2.33
Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
1 3.3 -2.3
Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
1 3.29 -2.29
1989
Taylor Swift
1 3.26 -2.26
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
2 4.24 -2.24
Dry
PJ Harvey
1 3.24 -2.24

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Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz

Lenny’s got one good song and it’s not on this album

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu

This is too noisy and weird even for me

1989 by Taylor Swift

There is no world where you can convince me this album needs to be on this list

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All Ratings (511)

Marquee Moon by Television
Sep 07 2022

Got a rolling stones vibe

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Sep 12 2022

2.5 would be more accurate, just average for me

Closer by Joy Division
Sep 16 2022

Depeche Mode vibes

New York Dolls by New York Dolls
Sep 17 2022

Never heard of them before, but they’re basically a poor man’s version of “if the rolling stones went down the punk path”

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Oct 04 2022

Decades is the reason I bumped it up to a 4, otherwise would be a 3 for me

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
Oct 05 2022

Country music is a no no for me

Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals
Oct 07 2022

Sounds very generic to me

Vespertine by Björk
Oct 08 2022

Don’t think I would listen to this album again, as unique as it is

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Oct 10 2022

Bongos - check

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Oct 11 2022
...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Oct 12 2022

This album was very popular growing up, sure, but even back then I wasn’t a fan of it

Ctrl by SZA
Oct 13 2022

Very meh r&b

Bad Company by Bad Company
Oct 15 2022

Average hard rock band. Not a bad album, but nothing special

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Oct 16 2022

Randy Newman is overrated imho. He has a few good songs that make him stand out, but other than that it’s nothing special

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Oct 18 2022

Great album, Disarm is one of my favorite songs

Arrival by ABBA
Oct 19 2022

Objectively probably a 3, but nostalgia hits like a mfer

Low by David Bowie
Oct 20 2022

David Bowie, a man ahead of his time

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Oct 21 2022

Pretty decent album to have on in the car when while you’re driving around town

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Oct 22 2022

Some very enjoyable indie rock

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Oct 23 2022

Can see why it’s on the list, just nothing special for me

Oct 27 2022

Not as bad as I thought it would be, but still don’t see myself going back to it in the future

Modern Kosmology by Jane Weaver
Oct 29 2022

First time I was introduced to Jane Weaver, started so-so but “Did you see butterflies?” was meh but picked it up with “Modern Kosmology”

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys
Nov 01 2022

Never was a big fan of The Beach Boys, and it doesn’t help that this isn’t one of their better albums

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
Nov 02 2022

Weird vibes of funk-jazz-soul music? Just not for me

Violator by Depeche Mode
Nov 03 2022

This is not an objective review as I really like Depeche Mode

Graceland by Paul Simon
Nov 04 2022

I know this is a well regarded album but for me it just feels so ordinary

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Nov 05 2022

I like Black Sabbath but I don’t consider this their best album

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino
Nov 08 2022

Good music for when you’re wandering around the Mojave

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Nov 09 2022

I am sorry but I just can’t deal with country music

xx by The xx
Nov 10 2022

Atmospheric indie pop with a nice vibe to it

All Directions by The Temptations
Nov 12 2022

Groovy, “light” music, but would like it to be more upbeat, would rate 2.5 if I could

Nov 13 2022

Very chill pop rock, might work well as background music

Central Reservation by Beth Orton
Nov 14 2022

Very “meh” album for me, nothing memorable about it

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Nov 16 2022

Nothing special about it, but not too bad, another album that I would rate 2.5 if I could

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Nov 17 2022

This kind of soul/funk music is more to my liking than other of it’s genre

Drunk by Thundercat
Nov 18 2022

I just could not engage with this album

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Nov 21 2022

Some good songs mixed in with some not so good ones

Pretenders by Pretenders
Nov 22 2022

Some pretty good upbeat new wave music

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Nov 23 2022

Never heard of this band/album before and nothing about it feels memorable or distinctive

Homework by Daft Punk
Nov 24 2022

Not their best work, but still good by Daft Punk standards.

Black Metal by Venom
Nov 25 2022

I am very picky when it comes to metal, and this doesn’t do it for me

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Nov 26 2022

They have better stuff, which is why it only seems right to rate this a 4 and keep the 5 for their best work

Haunted Dancehall by The Sabres Of Paradise
Nov 27 2022

I like electronic music but this wasn’t it

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Nov 28 2022

Very atmospheric music, great voice, bumped it up to a 4 because of “You Want It Darker”

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Nov 29 2022

Some pretty average R&B imo, 2.5 would be more accurate

Destroyer by KISS
Dec 03 2022

Pretty good album, but I feel like KISS gets overrated a lot

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Dec 04 2022

Feels generic, cheesy lyrics, nothing memorable about this album

Make Yourself by Incubus
Dec 05 2022

They have better stuff but this album isn’t too bad either

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Dec 06 2022

Kind of repetitive, but also kind of different, unfortunately it stands out in a not so good way

Dec 07 2022

Decent music and lyrics even now, but back then it was something else, nostalgia bumps it up one point

For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music
Dec 08 2022

Pretty good, decent music that I didn’t mind listening too, will I come back to it? Hard to say

Rocks by Aerosmith
Dec 10 2022

Good, enjoyable album with lots of replayability potential

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan
Dec 11 2022

I only really knew “Cars” before this, the album is kind of more of the same, which is not necessarily a bad thing

Dec 13 2022

Good singer, nice use of the instruments but the fact that it’s live detracts a bit from the score for me

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Dec 14 2022

There’s no “You Want It Darker” to bump it up this time, still would rate 2.5 if I could

Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits
Dec 15 2022

I spent half the album waiting for it to actually start, it never does, so I just gave up

Berlin by Lou Reed
Dec 16 2022

This is a really hit or miss album, unfortunately it’s a miss for me

The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Dec 17 2022

The Boatman's Call is a solid album that showcases Cave's songwriting and vocal skills. While it may not be as accessible or upbeat as some of his other work, it is a powerful and poignant exploration of love and loss that fans of his music will appreciate.

Live At Leeds by The Who
Dec 18 2022

This is a 2 because it’s live, I am sorry but imho there shouldn’t be any live albums on here

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Dec 19 2022

This album just doesn’t seem to have the same energy or creativity as it leads you on to think at times with some of it’s songs, which are rather the exception to on otherwise just “loud” album

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
Dec 20 2022

Alice Copper did not age very well truth being told, and yet I still found some enjoyment in this album.

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Dec 21 2022

Objectively speaking, this period of the 80s wasn’t the best time for hard rock, and bon jovi proves that. That being said, I do get a bit of enjoyment out of listening to him, so the 3/5 is just personal preference

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Dec 22 2022

Gets repetitive too quickly

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Dec 23 2022

Feel about conflicted about the rating, another one of those where I wish for a 2.5, but since I did get some enjoyment out of it, I’ll bump it up to a 3

Vauxhall And I by Morrissey
Dec 26 2022

The album features a mix of upbeat and introspective tracks, and while some may not hit as hard as others, there are still a couple of standout moments.

All Mod Cons by The Jam
Dec 29 2022

Fun stuff, did not expect it to be this enjoyable

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Dec 30 2022

This is what “swamp” rock is all about

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Jan 05 2023

The Passenger is such a ridiculously good song

Heavy Weather by Weather Report
Jan 06 2023

Not really a fan of these jazzy albums, and they seem quite popular

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Jan 07 2023

This still holds up all this time later. Not as good as Back in Black though

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Jan 08 2023

Did not age well

90 by 808 State
Jan 09 2023

Too much mediocre “electronica” here :(

Moon Safari by Air
Jan 10 2023

Whoever said Air is a better version of Daft Punk has been of their meds. They’re not terrible, but in no way should they be compared to Daft Punk just because they have “electronica” vibes

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jan 12 2023

I feel like I should like this album more, but I guess it’s just not my thing

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Jan 14 2023

This always felt experimental by them

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Jan 15 2023

Not his best work, still some very good tracks on here, would give it a 3.5/5 if I could

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Jan 16 2023

Would this album have been as popular if it weren’t written by a member of The Beatles?

Jan 18 2023

I have a similar relationship with Muse that I have with Red Hot Chili Peppers, I like them, but I haven’t listened to them often, although that might be the reason for me liking them, the lack of oversaturation that a lot of people seem to be using as a reason for why these bands suck

Jan 19 2023

Very weird to see this on here as it’s not even a soundtrack, it’s a movie score with a lot of awkward, silent pauses

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Jan 20 2023

Pretty average album, bumped it up to 3 for nostalgic reasons truth be told

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
Jan 21 2023

Did not expect to rate it this high coming into it, but it really is a beautiful album that I enjoyed listening to

I See A Darkness by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Jan 22 2023

This album tricks you into thinking it might be decent with the first song, don’t be fooled.

The Clash by The Clash
Jan 23 2023

I am not a fan of punk rock, but The Clash hits different

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
Jan 24 2023

Just your average new wave-punk-rock album really

S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things
Jan 25 2023

Very meh and slow

Smokers Delight by Nightmares On Wax
Jan 26 2023

Nice, chill background music, perfect for a smokers lounge

I’m a Lonesome Fugitive by Merle Haggard
Jan 27 2023

As many albums and artists I try, country still remains a “no” for me

Melodrama by Lorde
Jan 28 2023

Having never listened to this album, this was exactly what I was expecting when I read “pop album with Kate Bush influence”

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Jan 29 2023

Never thought I’d rate something other than country music a 1

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Jan 30 2023

I am not a big Black Sabbath fan but they have some really great albums that I keep going back to, this being one of them

Who's Next by The Who
Jan 31 2023

Would objectively give it a 4, but the timeless classics “Baba O’Riley” and “Behind Blue Eyes” made me realize that I have to bump this up to a 5

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Feb 02 2023

Some good blues right here, removing 1 point because of the “lives” which shouldn’t be on an album imo

Since I Left You by The Avalanches
Feb 03 2023

This is what electronic music is all about. I got a lot of enjoyment out of this album, standout track - Frontier Psychiatrist

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Feb 04 2023

Great album from a legendary band, always a joy to listen to their music

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Feb 05 2023

I know a lot of people enjoy his music, but it’s just not for me

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Feb 06 2023

I don’t normally enjoy this kind of music, but Bobby just hits different for some reason

Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan
Feb 07 2023

Not going to lie, the album is really boring at times, then again, great album for listening in a bar somewhere while enjoying a glass of whiskey

Reign In Blood by Slayer
Feb 08 2023

Slayer metal is too metal for me

Music From The Penguin Cafe by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Feb 09 2023

This album is not what I expected, which was some chill cafe music, instead this feels like something you would listen when the world ends

Crazysexycool by TLC
Feb 10 2023

Did not age well unfortunately, feels bland by today’s standards

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Feb 11 2023

Old and not gold. Sounds like your typical 50-60s american music that you will not care about unless you were born in the US

Mothership Connection by Parliament
Feb 12 2023

Funky soul music, quite the combination now that I think about it. Did I like it? Not really

Abbey Road by Beatles
Feb 13 2023

Without a doubt a great and memorable album. I am not much of a Beatles fan though, which is why I give it 4/5

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Feb 17 2023

Not much of a jazz fan so I guess I can’t appreciate the genius of Ray Charles

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Feb 18 2023

I don’t know if they’re the first ones that blended rap with rock, I’m assuming they’re not, but they’re the ones that stand out for me

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Feb 19 2023

Honestly the Ace of Spades was the only Motorhead song I knew before this album, can’t exactly say I missed much. It’s not bad, just average for me, and with all average albums I have to decide between 2 or 3.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Feb 20 2023

“Groovy” I guess, really wish for a 2.5 score

No Other by Gene Clark
Feb 21 2023

I feel like this album tries to do too much and therefore has no identity. You have country music at the beginning, then some rock, and then a mix between the two with some pop on top?

I Against I by Bad Brains
Feb 23 2023

Even for punk rock this feels like a mess

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
Feb 25 2023

Some pretty decent chill rock, enjoyable to listen to on a road trip

Gold by Ryan Adams
Feb 26 2023

Ugh

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Feb 27 2023

High energy and has a good vibe to it, also feels like it has more “order” to it than your typical punk rock album

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Mar 05 2023

Always felt like Kate Bush was too overrated, still think that. That being said, this isn’t a bad album, just nog as great imo as others make it out to be

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr
Mar 06 2023

Smooth rhymes, smooth rhythm, this has aged rather well

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
Mar 07 2023

A bit too much of everything, unfortunately succeeded only at being rather average. I liked “Darkness Darkness”, but it being at the beginning makes you expect something that you don’t get from the rest of the album

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Mar 09 2023

So you’ve got “Heads will roll” here that I feel like everyone knows, and is pretty decent. As for the rest of the album, just your usual loud punk rock that I’m not really a fan of

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Mar 10 2023

Art rock, opera rock, not sure what correctly to call it, but it’s definitely a great album

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Mar 11 2023

Had 0 expectations, thought it’s yet another band I’ve never heard of with yet another average album. Completely wrong of course. Great album. 4/5

Soul Mining by The The
Mar 12 2023

Fun, synthy, 80’s new wave music

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Mar 13 2023

This is a band I enjoy and occasionally listen to, so it’s an easy 4/5 for me

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Mar 14 2023

Is this another artist that people get nostalgic about hence he’s rated highly?

New Forms by Roni Size
Mar 19 2023

Was not expecting to come across DnB here. Anyway, not really a fan

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Mar 20 2023

I am not a fan of blues apparently, at least not of Muddy Waters

Mar 21 2023

Bland, repetitive, uninteresting, unappealing, I could go on

Mar 22 2023

Not a big U2 fan, but I did enjoy listening to this album

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Mar 23 2023

Blondie's "Parallel Lines" is a classic rock/pop album that shares similarities with other music of the era. While influential, some tracks lack energy, and the sound hasn't aged well.

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Mar 24 2023

I don’t get why it’s labeled as “rock”, maybe seeing that made me have different expectations of it, instead just left me feeling slightly confused

Blur by Blur
Mar 25 2023

Yup, this is the album that has that one Blur song that everyone knows. It’s also got a bunch of other good songs though. Would rate it 3.5 if I could, because it’s definitely better than other albums I rated a 3/5 (not reaching a 4 though)

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley
Mar 27 2023

Expected it to be more rock than folk, it’s not

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Apr 06 2023

I mean… it’s alright…

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Apr 07 2023

Was going to rate it a 1 initially, but it actually, surprisingly, gets a bit better as you keep listening to it

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Apr 08 2023

I am actually surprised this album has such high ratings… everyone has a different ear for music I guess

Headquarters by The Monkees
Apr 09 2023

There’s nothing special here, just another typical album that you’d hear in the 60s

You're Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr.
Apr 10 2023

Yet another noisy album with nothing else to show for itself other than being loud

High Violet by The National
Apr 18 2023

It’s very “backgroundish”, wouldn’t mind listening to it again, but I doubt I’ll seek it out

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Apr 20 2023

Upbeat, dancey, shades of Depeche Mode? Overall pretty enjoyable, just nothing to blow you away

Apr 21 2023

Better than other country albums I’ve come across here so this one gets bumped up to a 2, not the usual 1

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Apr 22 2023

Feels like some generic punk rock band from the lower end of the spectrum

Maxinquaye by Tricky
Apr 27 2023

Some pretty decent dark and dreamy trip hop

Apr 29 2023

Never heard of Hole before, and I don’t particularly like grunge but this album was actually pretty decent

Electric Music For The Mind And Body by Country Joe & The Fish
Apr 30 2023

It’s kinda hard to judge, on the one hand, kinda meh, on the other, it’s a raw, blue-ish rock album from 67. I bet it sounded sick when it came out then

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
May 01 2023

The late 60s, early 70s have such a unique sound to them you can pick them out very easily, and Jefferson Airplane is one of the reasons for that

Teen Dream by Beach House
May 09 2023

Well this is an odd one, very dreamy to say the least

May 10 2023

The hype when it came out was ridiculous, listening to it now… it’s good… just feels kinda repetitive a bit

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
May 11 2023

Another one of those “you had to be there” albums

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix
May 12 2023

A few tracks here and there are fine for me, but a whole album is too much

My Generation by The Who
May 13 2023

A better version of the beatles? And I don’t even rate the beatles that high

Purple Rain by Prince
May 31 2023

This album showcases his immense talent and innovation. While it contains some standout tracks and unforgettable moments, the overall experience falls short in certain areas.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Jun 01 2023

This is everything that rock and roll was about in the 70s

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Jun 02 2023

Feels underwhelming when compared to their other stuff

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Jun 11 2023

Not exactly “Let it Bleed” levels of greatness but still very good. Gets bumped up to a 4 thanks to a certain song

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Jun 12 2023

Background music to enjoy a drink more than anything really

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Jun 13 2023

Has a very soul-ish feel to it, whether that makes it good or bad you decide

Solid Air by John Martyn
Jun 14 2023

Too folk-ish for my liking

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Jun 15 2023

Has a few good jams worth listening too, all in all not too bad

OK by Talvin Singh
Jun 20 2023

I really tried, but I just couldn’t get into it

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Jun 21 2023

Firstly, jazz is not exactly my cup of tea, and even then, this is a live session which I am also not a fan of

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Jun 22 2023

Kate Bush has to be one of the most overrated artists ever, she has maybe 2 good songs?

Jun 23 2023

An interesting mix of styles but falls flat in the middle, yet I bump it up to a 3 instead of going down to a 2

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Jun 24 2023

It doesn’t get any better than this

Young Americans by David Bowie
Jun 25 2023

This album grew on me the further it went

The Sun Rises In The East by Jeru The Damaja
Jun 27 2023

I’ll be honest, never heard of Jeru before this, maybe if I did I’d rate the album higher, but judging it by today’s standards it sounds very “regular”

Jun 29 2023

For a debut album it’s not that bad, but of course you can’t help but compare it to their best album, and in that regard it comes up lacking

Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
Jul 01 2023

I actually bumped it up to a 4, subjectively, because of the two iconic songs on this album that are actually very good

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
Jul 08 2023

Very neutral, enjoyable background music. Works great while you’re doing something else

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Jul 09 2023

It might actually be better than my 2, but it’s a live session, and that always muddies my listening experience

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Jul 10 2023

This is probably their weakest (if not the weakest) album. That being said, a weak album for Iron Maiden is still out of reach for a lot of bands trying to copy them

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Jul 11 2023

Can’t believe this album has more than 30 years now. Just as good as the day it came out.

Phrenology by The Roots
Jul 12 2023

Feels generic, but has some standout tracks, making it an above average album for me

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jul 14 2023

Just a worse version of The Cure

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Jul 15 2023

Electronic music pioneers delivering mind-blowing beats and fearless experimentation. An easy 5/5

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jul 16 2023

Food for thought, is this the inspiration behind pop punk?

Medúlla by Björk
Jul 17 2023

The problem with Bjork’s music for me is that it gets old very fast, you listen to a few songs and then it feels like it’s the same with minor differences

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Jul 18 2023

Not exactly something I would listen to normally, but it did catch me by surprise in a good way. Pretty upbeat and groovy, although a bit too much on the pop side. Missing a bit for a 4/5, but it’s a solid 3.5/5 (that I wish I could rate)

Planet Rock: The Album by Afrika Bambaataa
Jul 19 2023

It’s pretty bad unfortunately, this is a really hard one to recommend

Kenza by Khaled
Jul 20 2023

I’m all for getting out of your comfort zone and listening to something you normally wouldn’t but… not this

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Jul 21 2023

Too weird even for me

Jul 22 2023

I get why it’s on the list and objectively it has to be, but subjectively… has there ever been a band as overhyped as the beatles?

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Jul 24 2023

Too many weird random noises

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Jul 25 2023

One or two instrumental songs is ok for me, but a whole album is way too much. That being said, I can’t believe how many recognizable tracks are on here.

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Jul 26 2023

Psychedelic background music… although it’s got some stand out moments that makes it passable

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Jul 27 2023

If only Immigrant Song was last, would be a great way to end the album, rather than raise your expectations from the start and fall short the rest of the way

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Jul 28 2023

“We Are Young” is alright… but apart from that… meh

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Jul 29 2023

Very laid-back indie rock (?), although the sameness of the vocals and guitar can get a bit repetitive, I don’t particularly mind it though

Forever Changes by Love
Jul 30 2023

Nothing stands out here, nothing is memorable, listened to it once and I doubt I’ll come back to it again

Electric Warrior by T. Rex
Aug 01 2023

Listening to this as a teenager back in the 70s you probably thought it was the shit, but by today’s standards, nothing particularly great about this album

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney
Aug 02 2023

You’ve got “Broken Skin” and “Nostalgia” which are pretty decent, and there’s also “Pilgrim” which is actually good. Everything else though? Really, really bad, the difference is so big it’s impressive really

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Aug 09 2023

Mostly good songs even if a bit on the melodic and slow side, but I guess that was the intention all along

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Aug 11 2023

Everyone knows (you might not know the name, but you’ve heard it for sure) Cherry-coloured Funk for a reason, it’s that good. As for the rest of the album, after setting the bar that high right from the start… it’s alright I guess

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Aug 12 2023

It’s a good album that goes well even today, my only gripe with it is that it gets too slow at times

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Aug 13 2023

You either like it or you don’t. With Depeche Mode there’s no in-between

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
Aug 19 2023

Very average sounding late 70s / early 80s music, but gets bumped up to a 3 because it’s Paul Simon

Aug 20 2023

If you didn’t like this one, don’t give up on Aphex Twin, he actually has better stuff. I don’t like this album particularly much myself

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Aug 21 2023

Really good start, then it might lose you a bit, but ends on a high note Money For Nothing and Brothers In Arms are usually the songs I listen to once in a while

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Aug 22 2023

Your basic 90’s pop music

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Aug 23 2023

I was never a fan of Amy simply because I’m not a fan of this type of music

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Aug 25 2023

This is a weird one from them, not necessarily bad, just… unexpected

1999 by Prince
Aug 26 2023

Some ups and downs, but overall pretty good, which is expected from Prince

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Aug 27 2023

Never expected an unknown language to influence how much I enjoy an album

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Aug 28 2023

People here complaining that it’s too repetitive… and they’re right

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Aug 29 2023

Starts like rock (3/5), sure enough, but quickly transitions to folk rock which is not something I particularly enjoy

New Boots And Panties by Ian Dury
Aug 30 2023

Could not, for the life of me, figure out a reason as to why this album should be on the list

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Aug 31 2023

Even back then I wasn’t a fan of Dre, although I can see his work as being important and an influence on later artists

Life's Too Good by The Sugarcubes
Sep 01 2023

“Mom, can you buy me a B52 record?” “But we have B52 at home” B52 at home:

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Sep 02 2023

Good start but falls off quickly for me. And I do like Bowie and he has been influential, 100%, but this album just isn’t it

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Sep 04 2023

Controversial opinion warning - overrated album from an overrated artist

Murmur by R.E.M.
Sep 05 2023

The pioneers of indie rock. Am not necessarily a fan of theirs but their influence on the genre cannot be ignored

Smile by Brian Wilson
Sep 06 2023

I know people love Brian Wilson but I just don’t get it, and I did try

Back In Black by AC/DC
Sep 07 2023

Such a great album, good tracks from start to finish, it’s hard for me to find something to criticize, might even be my favorite album from AC/DC

Nixon by Lambchop
Sep 08 2023

Very monotonous and “slow”. I guess it can make for some decent background music

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Sep 13 2023

This was like taking a trip back to memory lane, the good kind of trip

American Idiot by Green Day
Sep 14 2023

I am not a big fan of punk rock but Green Day are the exception + boulevard of broken dreams is so iconic that I feel like everyone knows it (for good reason)

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Sep 15 2023

Some simple yet enjoyable country rock

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Sep 17 2023

Such a good album, especially considering it’s their debut album.

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Sep 25 2023

I’m reading through the reviews, the praise but I just don’t get it, and I tried, didn’t give up on it at once even if I wanted to do. I just don’t get any of it

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem
Sep 26 2023

This album is not actually that good, an average 2.5 feels fair to me but I’ll bump it up to a 3 because… well, nostalgia

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
Sep 27 2023

This is just not my kind of music. Feels very monotonous and boring, nothing to hold me one for the ride

McCartney by Paul McCartney
Sep 28 2023

This does not actually feel like a full fledged album, more like something you’d put together quickly so you could work on it later

Live! by Fela Kuti
Sep 29 2023

Just not my type of music

Be by Common
Oct 01 2023

Didn’t have a lot of expectations coming in, but this album is actually pretty good, some good lyrics and doesn’t have that monotonous feel to it that a lot of similar albums suffer from

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Oct 03 2023

Music, like any other form of art, is subjective, so it’s perfectly fine for you to be in the same boat as me and not like this album

Sea Change by Beck
Oct 04 2023

Not a bad album just not a lot going on to keep you there

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Oct 05 2023

Yeah sure, it’s different, but I don’t like this kind of different and don’t plan on revisiting it

The White Album by Beatles
Oct 07 2023

Not saying they’re bad, but imo The Beatles has to be one of the most overrated bands out there and this album just showcases that, it has maybe 2 good songs and the rest is just filler content

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Oct 08 2023

Is it a bad album? No, of course not. Does listening to 2 songs feel like you’ve heard everything the album has to offer? It kinda does.

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
Oct 09 2023

Doesn’t really feel any different than any other rock/folk singer-songwriter artists

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Oct 10 2023

You’ve certainly got some bangers here, like “Time After Time” and “She Bop” but my problem with her is that after 2-3 songs I start finding her voice irritating

Revolver by Beatles
Oct 11 2023

I guess at this point I should expect all of their albums to show up on this list

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Oct 14 2023

I don’t particularly know where to put this one, sometimes boring, other times quite interesting, I guess straight down the middle would be fair, but I can’t go 2.5 unfortunately

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Oct 15 2023

To say this is weird is not saying a lot… quite the experience, I’ll put it that way

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne
Oct 16 2023

Decent album, heavy on the pop side. Do I think everyone needs to listen to this before they die? Not really

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Oct 17 2023

Folk music just isn’t my jam apparently

Feast of Wire by Calexico
Oct 18 2023

Apparently mariachi-rock is a thing, guess you do learn something new every day

Django Django by Django Django
Oct 23 2023

I was wondering if they’ll show up here, while not particularly influential or inventive, it’s just good energy and vibes all around. Stand out songs for me are Hail Bop and Wor

1984 by Van Halen
Oct 24 2023

Solid album from a solid band, I still don’t agree that it’s considered “metal” though

I See You by The xx
Oct 25 2023

Somehow slow and one dimensional, but at the same time it’s not actually bad and is somewhat enjoyable at times

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé
Oct 26 2023

This album being on this list has to be some elaborate joke that I can’t get

Teenager Of The Year by Frank Black
Oct 27 2023

A divisive album with inconsistent song quality and an experimental sound. It may appeal to die-hard fans but falls flat for me

Djam Leelii by Baaba Maal
Nov 02 2023

Other than being “different” I cannot understand why this album is here

Atomizer by Big Black
Nov 03 2023

For some reason this album isn’t available for me on spotify so I had to listen to it on youtube, was the extra hassle worth it? No, it was not

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Nov 04 2023

This is an album from a band that I enjoy and come back to at times, so going into it I knew I was going to decide between a 4 or 5. While it certainly has quite a few bangers, and a couple of really good songs, it also has, unfortunately, some filler songs. It’s also a bit weird to see Gorillaz labeled as “rock”

Nov 05 2023

It was ok back then, but it did not age well. It also feels longer than it has to be

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Nov 14 2023

So many classic songs on this one, it’s also one of those rare instances where it’s aged gracefully

Le Tigre by Le Tigre
Nov 15 2023

Fun punk rock that exceeded my low expectations. It’s a 2.5 for me as I’m not a punk rock fan

A Northern Soul by The Verve
Nov 16 2023

I actually like the Verve, but this isn’t particularly good work, sure you have some decent songs, but the majority of them just kind of blend together and feel a bit dull

Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
Nov 17 2023

It has one of those voices that you either like or it annoys you, unfortunately it’s the latter for me

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young
Nov 20 2023

Didn’t hate it, didn’t like it either though

Illmatic by Nas
Nov 21 2023

I understand that it’s a significant piece in hip hop history but it just doesn’t resonate with me

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Nov 24 2023

Bumped it up to a 3 thanks to Breakdown and American Girl. Otherwise it feels very meh

Low-Life by New Order
Dec 02 2023

Did not expect to enjoy this one so much, worth a listen if you’re a fan of synth-pop

The College Dropout by Kanye West
Dec 03 2023

Kanye always felt overrated for me, sure he’s got a few good songs, even has a good album, but this isn’t it. That being said, it’s not horrible, plenty of worse stuff on this list

The Renaissance by Q-Tip
Dec 04 2023

Pleasantly surprised by it, a nice touch of electronic sprinkled into it

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Dec 05 2023

This rating is not indicative of how much I enjoy Johnny, I just don’t think live performances have a place on this list

Superunknown by Soundgarden
Dec 08 2023

A real gem from the grunge era that hits you with deep emotion and raw energy.

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Dec 09 2023

I really wanted to like this more because I consider The Smiths to be pretty decent, but it just didn't click for me. The tunes felt a bit repetitive and lacked the unique spark I usually find in their music. It's not bad, just not as exciting as I hoped.

Hysteria by Def Leppard
Dec 10 2023

If someone doesn’t understand what pop hair-metal is, this is the album to listen to, still fun though

Black Monk Time by The Monks
Dec 11 2023

Not going to lie, this album left me confused

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Dec 12 2023

My biggest gripe with it is that it feels too repetitive. It gets bumped up to a 3 thanks to “Thinking Of You” and “We Are Family”

What's That Noise? by Coldcut
Dec 17 2023

Funky, upbeat house music. Made me want to explore more of Coldcut

#1 Record by Big Star
Dec 18 2023

Starts strong but quickly starts spiraling downwards, a shame really

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Dec 19 2023

Good tunes on one side, pretty meh on the other, not an easy album to rate. That being said, I have to bump it up to a 3 because it is actually a pretty good album

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Dec 22 2023

While I can appreciate that he does good music, I never was much of a Bob Dylan fan, that being said, I still feel a bit guilty rating this album (which might actually be his last best album) this low

London Calling by The Clash
Dec 23 2023

A good example of actually enjoyable punk rock, coming from a person that does not enjoy this type of music typically

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Dec 24 2023

Yes, this is the album that has that one song about a fast automobile

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash
Dec 25 2023

I do not like country music at all, it’s an easy 1/5 for me, but Johnny is an exception. What isn’t an exception are live sets, I honestly don’t think they have a place here.

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Dec 26 2023

My definition of a perfectly average singer making average music, I don’t get why he shows up so often on this list

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Jan 07 2024

Enjoyable rock album mixed in with some jazzy vibes

Microshift by Hookworms
Jan 08 2024

Shades of LCD Soundsystem, that being said, I’m hoping there will be some of their stuff on this list

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Jan 09 2024

“Where is my mind?” is a banger as anyone who has seen Fight Club would say, and I guess it’s kinda true. Other than that, just disjointed noise really

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
Jan 11 2024

Starts off ok, the gets progressively worse track by track

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jan 20 2024

There’s too much Costello on this list

Boston by Boston
Jan 21 2024

A very solid album all around

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Jan 23 2024

Blues rock that bikers enjoy, then again, I also find it enjoyable, maybe I should buy a bike 🤔

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Jan 24 2024

I don’t doubt that Nina is great and all, but she just doesn’t do it for me

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Feb 08 2024

Three songs in, still waiting for it to pick up, so far it just feels like an intro

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Feb 09 2024

Not a fan of his really, that being said, there are a couple of decent songs on this album

1989 by Taylor Swift
Feb 10 2024

There is no world where you can convince me this album needs to be on this list

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Feb 18 2024

Loud, fun, just overall a good fucking album

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Feb 20 2024

Fun album, just feels drawn out

Now I Got Worry by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Feb 22 2024

What the hell is that intro

Penthouse And Pavement by Heaven 17
Feb 26 2024

Did not expect this synthpop/new wave album to be as enjoyable as it is. Give it a chance if you’re a fan of the genre

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Feb 27 2024

Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
Feb 28 2024

So this is what hipsters like to listen to

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel
Feb 29 2024

I’ll say it again, I don’t think lives should be on here, they slightly ruin the experience for me

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
Mar 08 2024

Lenny’s got one good song and it’s not on this album

Stardust by Willie Nelson
Mar 09 2024

He has a good voice but this just isn’t my type of music

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Mar 20 2024

Did not expect to see funky hip-hop on this list

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Mar 22 2024

I usually find Reggae boring and this isn’t really an exception, I bumped it up to a 3 thanks to So Much Things to Say and The Heathen, some standout songs

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Mar 23 2024

Not a fan of Soul music, so me enjoying this album genuinely took me by surprise

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Mar 24 2024

This album's pretty cool – it's got some good vocals and a couple of songs that stand out. It's not mind-blowing or anything, but definitely better than some stuff on this list

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Mar 29 2024

Biggie was, without a doubt, incredibly skillful as an artist, that being said, this is the type of album where you take out the standout songs and put them in your own playlist and ignore the rest

Metallica by Metallica
Mar 30 2024

While not in the conversation for “best metallica album”, this is still a very good album with quite a few iconic songs.

Let It Be by The Replacements
Mar 31 2024

Loud just for the sake of being loud

Roots by Sepultura
Apr 01 2024

Can’t handle the bloody roots :(

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Apr 02 2024

This album delivers engaging, lengthy tracks in a laid-back style, avoiding monotony. It's an immersive, pleasant listen, that I would come back to in the future.

Broken English by Marianne Faithfull
Apr 04 2024

The singing is pretty annoying and all the songs just blend into one boring sound. It's really hard to tell them apart or get into it.

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
Apr 05 2024

Something you’d hear while being on hold

Aja by Steely Dan
Apr 06 2024

Did I just listen to a hotel’s lobby music?

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers
Apr 07 2024

Although I am a fan of the dust brothers, I have to say this album did not age particularly good and it relies heavily on songs like Block Rockin’ Beats and Setting Sun to make it an above average listen

Apr 09 2024

This album is really cool if you’re into their raw, grunge vibe. It's all stripped back, letting you really feel the music. I usually prefer studio stuff, so it loses a point for being live, but I completely understand why it has to be this way.

The Colour Of Spring by Talk Talk
Apr 10 2024

Unsure why it’s on this list, just another mediocre album really

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
Apr 11 2024

Decent music, but the lyrics are plain awful

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Apr 12 2024

Was not sure what to expect going in, and still not sure what I got coming out of it

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Apr 13 2024

I know everyone likes Miles Davis but man I just couldn’t go through with it, I’m giving it a 2 as opposed to 1 because there is something there, it just fails to reach me

The Predator by Ice Cube
Apr 15 2024

Doesn’t feel that interesting tbh, just some meh hip-hop that was considered revolutionary when it came out because of the message it was trying to get across

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Apr 16 2024

More psychedelic than rock

The Undertones by The Undertones
Apr 17 2024

We really need to be able to go .5 on the ratings, because this is a perfect 2.5, just bang on average

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer
Apr 18 2024

Put this album on in the background, turn the volume down a bit, and chill with your favorite drink and some friends. It's perfect for hanging out and chatting.

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Apr 21 2024

This one completely misses me, it’s not bad, but why is it considered a top hip-hop album?

Garbage by Garbage
Apr 22 2024

Unfortunately, Garbage, for me, equals that one rain song. They do have solid stuff besides that, which is why I’m bumping it up to a 3, it’s just not really for me

Rio by Duran Duran
Apr 23 2024

I’m happy Duran is on this list, some very enjoyable 80s new wave music.

Blackstar by David Bowie
Apr 24 2024

I rate Bowie very highly but this album being labeled as a perfect 5/5 just doesn’t make sense, you’re diminishing his other, better albums this way in my opinion. That being said, Lazarus is a really, really good song.

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
Apr 25 2024

I throw on Radiohead every once in a while because it’s a band I enjoy, but, to be completely honest, this is not an album that I usually put on

Fragile by Yes
Apr 27 2024

Very boring and slow

Apr 28 2024

There’s something here, don’t know exactly what, but definitely something, maybe I need to come back to it later?

Joan Baez by Joan Baez
Apr 29 2024

5 seconds was enough for me to make up my mind about it, but I decided to give it another 20 seconds, that being said, can I have my 20 seconds back now?

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel
Apr 30 2024

I guess my problem with Simon & Garfunkel in general is that I find their music very passive and soft, just straight up boring I guess. All of this is very subjective of course.

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
May 01 2024

Yet another forgettable album that I will not be coming back to

With The Beatles by Beatles
May 02 2024

Can’t help but think that if this album were from any other album then it wouldn’t be on this list

May 03 2024

Never thought I’d find an album too “progressive”, but hey, if you are a fan of the genre, you’re going to love this album.

C'est Chic by CHIC
May 04 2024

Nothing speaks more 80s than this upbeat, funky album. It’s actually fair to say that this is typical 80s funky soul, luckily, I enjoy typical 80s funky music

Heroes to Zeros by The Beta Band
May 05 2024

Forgettable, bland music, like a lot of the albums on this list now that I think about it

Bossanova by Pixies
May 06 2024

Very indicative of who the Pixies are - fun, upbeat, indie rock

Hotel California by Eagles
May 10 2024

It’s honestly just boring country rock, although, title song is so good it drags it up to a 3

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
May 11 2024

Coming into this I was sure it was getting a perfect score but listening to it again, I realize just how good the title song is, makes the whole album feel slightly better than it actually is. Still a banging album though.

Guero by Beck
May 12 2024

Shades of early Gorillaz, not that it’s a bad thing

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
May 14 2024

Not great but not too horrible either, had a few tunes I enjoyed, the rest is pretty forgettable

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
May 17 2024

Too “shoegaze” for my liking

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
May 18 2024

Very indicative of what kind of music was popular back then, which is not a bad thing.

Truth by Jeff Beck
May 19 2024

Torn between a 2 and a 3 as there is something there, just can’t put my finger on it

Queen II by Queen
May 21 2024

Probably one of their more forgettable albums, but it’s Queen so you still get an above average listening experience

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
May 24 2024

Couldn’t get into it

Synchronicity by The Police
May 25 2024

Decent album but The Police just feels so overrated that you go into it with higher expectations.

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
May 26 2024

For someone who enjoys indie rock, this album completely misses me, I was hoping to at least get one good track but no such luck

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp
May 27 2024

I’ve always had a soft spot for Röyksopp, probably because I listened to a lot of electronic music back in high-school. This album brings a wave of nostalgia, but even setting that aside, it’s a thoroughly enjoyable dance record that’s definitely worth your time.

Doolittle by Pixies
May 30 2024

Not a big fan of Pixies but the influence they had on later bands (Radiohead, Nirvana) that I’m a fan of cannot be ignored

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
May 31 2024

Starts pretty decent but quickly falls short of what you thought it would deliver

Jun 01 2024

Some decent, early 90s poprock? britrock? Not exactly sure where it falls tbh

Histoire De Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg
Jun 02 2024

Musically not that bad of an album, but it just doesn’t interest me

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Jun 03 2024

This album perfectly captures the tense and suffocating vibe that matches the band’s experiences. The music, with its odd time signatures, heavy reverb guitar, and layered vocals, creates a relentless and intense atmosphere. Stand out song is obviously Rooster but don’t sleep on Would and Angry Chair

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
Jun 04 2024

Even for electronic music this feels too repetitive

Under Construction by Missy Elliott
Jun 05 2024

First time I hear about Missy, can’t say I missed too much

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Jun 06 2024

Incredibly generic, boring pop. Easily skippable

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Jun 07 2024

80s brit pop that sounds the same as any other 80s brit pop

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
Jun 10 2024

The vocals are too “shrieky” for my taste

Pyromania by Def Leppard
Jun 12 2024

Music, like art in general, is of course subjective, and people will have different opinions when it comes to it. That being said, people trashing this album know fuck all about music

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Jun 13 2024

It did not start well and was considering dropping it, but it actually grows on you the more you listen to it. Stand out songs are obviously Take Me Out and This Fire

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
Jun 14 2024

Might be good but man that voice is annoying

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Jun 16 2024

At this point I shouldn’t be surprised that there are so many of their albums on this list. The first track on this album really gives an indication of what’s waiting for you, that being said, can’t believe how some people try to argue that it’s some genius lyrics that others fail to understand, I guess I can’t just comprehend the complexity of “beep beep”

Nowhere by Ride
Jun 18 2024

Typical 90s noise-rock music

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Jun 19 2024

Did I just listen to rock-piano?

Kid A by Radiohead
Jun 20 2024

I don’t particularly like their experimental album, still some a good album though

Winter In America by Gil Scott-Heron
Jun 21 2024

Decent music and vocals just not my vibe

Slayed? by Slade
Jun 22 2024

I really thought walking into this that it would be some AC/DC wannabe band but they’re actually pretty good even if somewhat similar. There’s also a pinch of glam-rock here that I did not expect to enjoy

Dust by Screaming Trees
Jun 23 2024

Never heard of them so didn’t expect too much, maybe that’s why I thought it was actually a pretty good album?

Is This It by The Strokes
Jun 24 2024

I mean, it’s the Strokes, what else can I say? If you’re a fan of indie rock then it’s hard to make a case for why this album shouldn’t be at least a 4/5

Whatever by Aimee Mann
Jun 26 2024

Most generic 90s pop-rock ever

Tank Battles by Dagmar Krause
Jun 27 2024

Feel free to skip this, you’re not missing out on much

Trafalgar by Bee Gees
Jun 28 2024

Come back to the Bee Gees later, they’re still finding their groove in 71

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Jun 29 2024

Underwhelming

Entertainment by Gang Of Four
Jun 30 2024

Never heard of them before this, not exactly sure how I feel about this album to be completely honest, but one thing’s for sure, it definitely packs a punch

Ten by Pearl Jam
Jul 12 2024

From start to finish, it’s amazing, with a heavy, gritty sound that no one else can copy. The guitar riffs are killer, the drums are pounding, and Eddie’s vocals are incredible. Even after all these years, this album still rocks just as hard. Easy 5/5

Celebrity Skin by Hole
Jul 13 2024

**Review:** This album starts strong but quickly becomes underwhelming and generic. Despite a few highlights, it lacks originality and feels forgettable. Not as good as some of their other stuff.

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Jul 15 2024

This album mixes punk energy with modern twists, but it didn’t quite click for me. Tracks like “Neon Nights” have a spark, yet the experimental pieces felt off. This type of music just isn’t up my alley

Abraxas by Santana
Jul 16 2024

This album kicks ass on paper, but it just didn't click for me this time. Carlos shreds, the latin grooves are tight, but I wasn't feeling it. Maybe I needed a few drinks beforehand? It's a classic for a reason, I guess. I'll give it another shot when I'm in the right headspace.

Jul 21 2024

Generic country/folk music from the 60s-70s that blends in with other albums of its era

Will The Circle Be Unbroken by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Jul 22 2024

I swear all country/folk music from this time period sounds the same

Opus Dei by Laibach
Jul 24 2024

I wish I liked this more, I really do, but there’s just no variety here. As good as the first song is, you can’t just have more of the same for the rest of the album.

Jul 29 2024

This sounds like your generic hip hop album from the 90s, I was hoping for at least one stand-out song from this 18 track album but there were none

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Jul 30 2024

My only problem with this album is that it feels as though it’s all over the place, mostly because it’s trying too much. That being said, it does deserve a place on this list and it’s influence cannot on later, more “iconic” bands cannot be disputed

The Libertines by The Libertines
Jul 31 2024

Feels like yet another indie album from the 2000s

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth
Aug 01 2024

Just loud noises for the sake of being loud

Suede by Suede
Aug 02 2024

Generic britpop from the 90s

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Aug 09 2024

The music might seem repetitive, almost blending together, but I actually found that to be part of its charm. Sinatra’s smooth vocals and the laid-back melodies create a surprisingly relaxing vibe, perfect for unwinding.

Da Capo by Love
Aug 10 2024

This album is pretty obnoxious, and I don’t mean it in a good way, only reason it’s not a 1 is because there’s something there right at the beginning, something resembling actual decent music, but it just falls off so quickly you’re left disappointed

System Of A Down by System Of A Down
Aug 11 2024

I was never much of a metal fun, and by much I mean I never enjoy listening to this genre, but soad manage to somehow stand out and are one of the bands I’m willing to make an exception for

Aug 12 2024

While not necessarily bad, it does feel very repetitive, like one long song repetitive. I didn’t hate it, found it enjoyable actually, I just doubt that it’s something I’ll be returning to on purpose

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Aug 13 2024

Some raw, post punk music here reminiscent of Joy Division, all in all not too shabby

Youth And Young Manhood by Kings of Leon
Aug 16 2024

I feel like this is a band I should like more but unfortunately it’s yet another band that has a few good songs and that’s about it

Aug 18 2024

“Oh noes, this album is filled of misogyny and violence, how can anyone like this” If this is your criteria for rating music, I’m afraid of what kind of music we’d have if it were up to you. That being said, lyrics are doing the heavy lifting here, everything else is kind of meh by todays standards, a 3.5/5 is probably more accurate

Pump by Aerosmith
Aug 19 2024

Fuck all the haters

Dry by PJ Harvey
Aug 20 2024

Damn this was rough. Tried to vibe with the raw energy, but it just hurt my ears. Harvey's voice? More screechy than edgy. The bare-bones sound felt half-baked. Hard pass for me

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead
Aug 21 2024

I actually like the Grateful Dead but this isn’t what I would recommend to someone listening for the first time

Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
Aug 22 2024

I rated their previous album (youth and young manhood) a 2 and called it mediocre and this is actually slightly better so it should be a 2.5, but we don’t have .5 here so I need to decide if it gets bumped up to a 3 🤔

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Aug 23 2024

Feel free to tell me how I know nothing about music, but I thought this album was incredibly boring. The backing tracks feel uninspiring, and the songwriting is nothing special. Only good thing about this album are her very good vocals.

Harvest by Neil Young
Aug 24 2024

This is not my type of music, I find it too stale, that being said, Neil still finds a way to elevate this stale music, not a lot as to make me want to come back to it, but just enough to make it an above average listening experience

Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu
Aug 26 2024

Fine, I’ll say it, this is too raw and “punk” for me

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Aug 27 2024

This album is basically two parts, and it starts out pretty good, with a solid 3, focusing more on psychedelic rock if you will, and in the second part it descends to mediocre country music which is a 1 for me. With all of that said, the final score makes perfect sense if you ask me.

Brown Sugar by D'Angelo
Aug 28 2024

This is quintessential 90s R&B, sure to delight fans of the genre. The smooth vocals and soulful melodies are undeniably skillful. That being said, it's not something you’d usually find in my playlist.

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Aug 29 2024

This album caught me by surprise as I’m not much of a Bob Dylan fan, so I was expecting to listen to yet another overrated album, but no, this was actually an enjoyable 50 mins that is definitely worthy of this list

Horses by Patti Smith
Sep 01 2024

I’m sorry but I just don’t get what all the hype is about

Disintegration by The Cure
Sep 02 2024

The Cure really delivered with this album, one might even make the argument that it’s their best one. It’s a slow burn, but in a good way, it’s also got this vibe to it that is difficult to put into words, but it makes the album stand out. Wasn’t expecting to like it this much, solid 4/5

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Sep 03 2024

Yet another forgettable album

16 Lovers Lane by The Go-Betweens
Sep 04 2024

Just a worse version of The Smiths

Face to Face by The Kinks
Sep 08 2024

Another britrock band with a good album but no standout tracks. You might even think you’re listening to the beatles if you’re not paying attention

Sep 09 2024

Maybe I should give Wilco more of a chance? I expected mediocrity but actually got a “good but not great” album

Dookie by Green Day
Sep 10 2024

I mean it’s Green Day, for good or bad, they’re so iconic that you immediately know what to expect, the rest is up to you to decide how much you enjoy them

So Much For The City by The Thrills
Sep 11 2024

I was promised thrills and there were none, not cool

Rip It Up by Orange Juice
Sep 15 2024

Bland and repetitive, I see no reason to come back to them

Mask by Bauhaus
Sep 16 2024

First time I hear about these guys, and this is supposedly goth music? I always thought goth music is supposed to be some depressing stuff but this is actually pretty fun

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
Sep 17 2024

Mind you even if the genre says it’s jazz, it’s actually different from your traditional jazz that you’d expect, it’s some kind of weird experimental jazz that I did not vibe with at all

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Sep 18 2024

Ok-ish, dull music that sounds very similar to other bands

Duck Rock by Malcolm McLaren
Sep 19 2024

The concept of hip hop mixed with world is very interesting, too bad the execution is lacking

Nov 04 2024

I just realized that I only listen to Bob Dylan when I’m interested in a certain song, it’s never “I just feel like listening to some Bob Dylan so I’ll put something of his on shuffle” It’s basically a quick in-and-out

Nov 05 2024

I’m not that big of a Smiths fan but you can’t in all honesty say that this is shit. This might be my favorite album from them and I’ll probably come back to it in the future, which is more than I can say about some other albums on this list

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Nov 06 2024

So happy to see this album on the list and for Michael to get the props he deserves

OK Computer by Radiohead
Nov 23 2024

Not my favorite Radiohead album but it’s still up there, I’d probably give it a 4.5 if I could, but deciding between a 4 and 5, it has to be a 5

Ray Of Light by Madonna
Nov 24 2024

I am not a fan of Madonna but I certainly get why this albums is on the list, it’s iconic, good production, her voice “fits” the overall tone of the album. If I were to complain about something it’s probably the length, 1h6m feels too much

Stankonia by OutKast
Nov 26 2024

This is the type of album I stick around on this website for

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
Nov 27 2024

This is objectively good music, it’s just not something I particularly care about

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu
Dec 01 2024

This is too noisy and weird even for me

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club
Dec 02 2024

You have maybe 2 good songs doing all the heavy lifting and hoping it’s enough to call this a good album, it’s not

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Dec 04 2024

Experimental indie pop that left me unsure if I actually enjoyed it or not, 2.5/5

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
Dec 05 2024

Not something that will blow you away, might even call it boring at times, but a solid album all around

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Dec 28 2024

Did not expect to enjoy this one, pleasantly surprised

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Dec 29 2024

No business being on this list

War by U2
Dec 30 2024

A bit repetitive but pretty decent overall

Dummy by Portishead
Dec 31 2024

Did not expect to enjoy it this much

Fromohio by fIREHOSE
Jan 24 2025

Never heard of them before this, and I probably won’t hear of them in the future again

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
Jan 25 2025

I don’t think live albums have a place on such a list

The Hour Of Bewilderbeast by Badly Drawn Boy
Jan 26 2025

I see nothing memorable or special about this album to warrant it’s place on this list

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
Jan 27 2025

Interesting bits and pieces here and there but in general not a fan

Ingenue by k.d. lang
Aug 12 2025

I’m sure some people vibe to this and find this kind of music appealing, but I am not one of those people.

Aug 13 2025

Man what an album (technically a double), it’s probably closer to 4/5 but it’s got some bangers that I couldn’t bring myself to not give it a perfect 5

The Cars by The Cars
Aug 14 2025

Just straight up fun

Locust Abortion Technician by Butthole Surfers
Aug 15 2025

Even if I get what this album is going for, I still can’t get aboard so that’s on me

Perfectionist

Only 4% of albums received 5 stars. Average rating: 2.54.

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