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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colour Of Spring | 5 | 3.07 | +1.93 |
| Music For The Jilted Generation | 5 | 3.07 | +1.93 |
| Close To The Edge | 5 | 3.19 | +1.81 |
| The Real Thing | 5 | 3.2 | +1.8 |
| Bitches Brew | 5 | 3.3 | +1.7 |
| The Yes Album | 5 | 3.31 | +1.69 |
| Live And Dangerous | 5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
| The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady | 5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
| The Downward Spiral | 5 | 3.35 | +1.65 |
| The Fat Of The Land | 5 | 3.41 | +1.59 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Foxes | 1 | 3.43 | -2.43 |
| The College Dropout | 1 | 3.31 | -2.31 |
| Highly Evolved | 1 | 3.03 | -2.03 |
| Elephant | 2 | 3.86 | -1.86 |
| Gold | 1 | 2.84 | -1.84 |
| White Light | 1 | 2.84 | -1.84 |
| Rejoicing In The Hands | 1 | 2.82 | -1.82 |
| LP1 | 1 | 2.8 | -1.8 |
| Let's Stay Together | 2 | 3.76 | -1.76 |
| Nixon | 1 | 2.75 | -1.75 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Davis | 3 | 5 |
| Yes | 3 | 4.67 |
| The Prodigy | 2 | 5 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Gene Clark | 2 | 1.5 |
| David Bowie | 3 | 2 |
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Joni Mitchell
3/5
I sense the talent but it's just on the verge of tipping me over into really liking it
2 likes
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Very good, I enjoyed the atmostphere it set and some good music on there
1 likes
1-Star Albums (10)
All Ratings
The Verve
2/5
Alright, the songs I know are good but not sure about the rest
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Lively record, no boring moments. I would give it another listen
The Smiths
4/5
It's The Smiths
Crosby, Stills & Nash
2/5
Some nice moments but overall not my kind of music. Slow moments that didn't do much for me
David Bowie
2/5
Didn't really do much for me. Some of Bowie's stuff I like, but this didn't hit that spot
Yes
5/5
All time classic, prog rock close to its peak
The White Stripes
2/5
Didn't do much for me. Some very energetic moments but overall felt very much the same
Amy Winehouse
5/5
Very unique sound and voice, lots to pick up on upon repeat listens, classic album
The Stone Roses
5/5
I knew the popular songs well but the rest of the album was very solid, it will be entering my rotation
The Avalanches
4/5
Wasn't familiar with the album, really enjoyed it, would give it another listen, set a lovely atmosphere
The La's
2/5
Alright, might give a few of the songs another whirl but nothing really standout
The Streets
4/5
Very good album, nice story being told, will listen again
The Mars Volta
4/5
Excellent band, unique sound and excellent album.
The Kinks
3/5
Lovely bit of songwriting, sets a cheery mood
Talk Talk
5/5
Very interesting album, I'll be listening to it again
Duran Duran
3/5
Good, decent songs, but not really my thing
Eels
4/5
Very interesting album, very easy to listen to, needs another listen because some of it blended into the background for me, which isn't necessarily a bad thing
Television
4/5
Wasn't familiar with most of the album, some interesting bits and would be worth another listen
Daft Punk
3/5
Some very interesting bits, some very repetitive bits
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
Not at all what I was expecting, I liked more of it than I thought I would. Not something I'd play regularly but still interesting
David Bowie
2/5
Faded into the background a bit, not much interest in it
Eagles
2/5
Very good, very easy to listen to, not really something I like too much of though
Bob Dylan
2/5
Good, typical Dylan but not something I'm into much
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Wasn't familiar with it, it wasn't bad, something I could listen to in the background
Muddy Waters
3/5
Interesting, not something I'd have on all day but I enjoyed a good bit of it
The Louvin Brothers
1/5
Not something I enjoy
FKA twigs
1/5
Some interesting music but the lyrics weren't up to much
Eminem
2/5
Good but I'm not mad about it
David Bowie
2/5
Didn't find it that interesting
Haircut 100
3/5
Good album, some unique sounds
Blur
3/5
Good album, would have to give it another listen for the songs I'm not as familiar with
Roxy Music
3/5
Liked this one, will give it another listen at some point, different
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
Liked this one, will give it another listen at some point, different
Unique and interesting
Elton John
3/5
Good album, not my favourite of Elton's songs though
George Jones
2/5
Basic country, not the worst
GZA
2/5
Didn't really catch my attention
Prince
4/5
Awful production but the songs are classics, fantastic songwriting
The Pharcyde
3/5
Interesting, some good catchy bits, might need to listen again to pick up on the story
Radiohead
3/5
Impressive, nothing that really caught my attention for long though. Will listen again
Ryan Adams
1/5
Not really my thing, gave it a chance but nothing hooked me
Paul Weller
2/5
Alright for some background listening, very good but not really my thing
The Divine Comedy
2/5
Easy-listening but not something I like much
Public Enemy
3/5
Not my favourite of theirs but overall it's very solid
Air
2/5
Interesting, good as background music, not something I'd be much into
The War On Drugs
2/5
Started well but didn't really go anywhere I enjoyed
k.d. lang
2/5
Something I could listen to in the background, nice to hear but I wouldn't go looking for it.
Gene Clark
1/5
Not really what I like. Sounds good but not doing anything for me.
Judas Priest
2/5
Decent, not a band that ever clicked with me although I like some related bands
Steely Dan
3/5
Better than I expected, would definitely give it another listen and check out some of their other stuff
Beck
2/5
Different from what I expected from Beck, good but I'd prefer other work of his
Jane Weaver
3/5
Interesting, would like to check out more of her stuff
John Grant
2/5
I'd enjoy it if I was into that kind of music
Radiohead
4/5
Great album the whole way through
Dr. Dre
2/5
Decent, I didn't like all of it but there are definitely some enjoyable bits
Manic Street Preachers
3/5
Worth another listen, accomplished rock
The The
3/5
Interesting, would be open to listening to more from The The
Dead Kennedys
4/5
Very good, very unique, I enjoyed it
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Very good, doesn't quite hit the spot for me though
a-ha
3/5
Unique, would give it another listen
The Soft Boys
3/5
Better than I expected, bit contrived in places but overall a nice listen
The Saints
3/5
New to me, very good, would give it another listen
Supertramp
3/5
Catchy, knew some of the songs, others were similar so it was enjoyable
The White Stripes
2/5
Middle of the road for me
The Cardigans
3/5
Clean, a bit catchy, I liked it
The The
2/5
Political, alright, wouldn't be mad for it
The Prodigy
5/5
Great album, unique sound
Jungle Brothers
2/5
Bit of fun, not really my kind of thing though
OutKast
2/5
Good but I didn't enjoy it that much
Miles Davis
5/5
Brilliant, some amazing moments in it where it goes crazy but always feels controlled
Lambchop
1/5
Felt fairly bland
Simon & Garfunkel
2/5
Some of it I enjoyed, not really something I liked overall though
Kanye West
1/5
Heard it a few months ago, it was ok in parts, tried listening again but I couldn't get through it
Aphex Twin
4/5
Very nice, not as energetic as the Aphex Twin stuff I know but very listenable background music
Shuggie Otis
3/5
Some very nice parts, unique
Carpenters
4/5
Very good, really enjoyed it
Aerosmith
3/5
Nice, very easy to listen to and some catchy bits
The Prodigy
5/5
Incredible energy, proper banger
Manu Chao
3/5
Different and enjoyable
The Go-Betweens
3/5
Very enjoyable, I would listen again
Fiona Apple
4/5
I really enjoyed it, not the sort of thing I often like but this was good
Blur
3/5
Decent, kept me engaged
Buzzcocks
2/5
Alright, could probably do with another listen but didn't really hook me
Hookworms
2/5
Interesting but didn't fully hook me
10cc
2/5
Might be worth another listen, offensiveless stuff
The Black Crowes
3/5
Fun, very good without crossing the line into great
Michael Kiwanuka
3/5
Different, there were definitely some bits I really enjoyed. Would check out some of his other stuff
Circle Jerks
4/5
I really enjoyed this one
Jethro Tull
4/5
Very lively, very interesting, some great tunes
Elvis Costello
3/5
Better than I expected, a lot of it sounded a bit samey but enjoyable all the same
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Decent, could probably do with another listen
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Very good, unique, interested to hear more
Missy Elliott
2/5
I can see why people like it but not really for me
Tangerine Dream
2/5
Interesting, didn't really hook me but decent
Korn
3/5
Very good, unique but dated in some parts
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Different, I'd give it another listen, love the contrast between some of the singing and the bass
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Decent, few bits that hooked me although overall not really something I like too much
Bob Dylan
4/5
I enjoyed it, there were some very good moments and tunes in it
Mudhoney
4/5
Shocked that I had missed this, right up my street, really liked it and will be listening to more of them
Gorillaz
2/5
Some interesting bits but most of it didn't do much for me
Faith No More
5/5
Very good, really enjoyed it, very unique and catchy
ZZ Top
4/5
Upbeat, enjoyable, catchy
Nina Simone
3/5
Didn't enjoy all of it but there was some very nice stuff there
Parliament
3/5
Something that will put you in a good mood
Massive Attack
3/5
Good but blended into the background a bit
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
Good, a lot of talent here
Pulp
3/5
Better than I expected, worth another play some time
Leonard Cohen
4/5
Very good, better than I was expecting, hadn't heard this album before. Could see me rating it higher given a few more listens
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
3/5
Very good, clean and crisp
Dire Straits
4/5
Very good, some great songs on it
The Cure
4/5
Lovely album, really captures a mood and some catchy songs
Fairport Convention
3/5
Kind of interesting, didn't quite hit the mark for me but decent
Iggy Pop
2/5
Alright, couple of good songs but not really something I liked
Blood, Sweat & Tears
2/5
Some good moments but overall not something I'd be looking to listen to again
Arcade Fire
2/5
Some decent moments but overall not my thing
Alice In Chains
5/5
Fantastic album, I love the energy, the riffs and the overall feel and sound of it
Jefferson Airplane
3/5
Some very good moments in it, just not enough of them
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Decent, just not something I'd be mad about
Fairport Convention
2/5
Unoffensive, not remarkable
Pink Floyd
5/5
Very good
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3/5
Alright, not their best but decent
Green Day
4/5
Good, lots of catchy moments, nice feel about the album
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
2/5
Didn't really hook me at all
Ian Dury
3/5
Different and interesting, I enjoyed it
The Who
4/5
Some very good songs
Suede
2/5
Ok, didn't do much for me
Solomon Burke
3/5
Decent, some good songs
Talvin Singh
3/5
Different, some good bits
The Flying Burrito Brothers
2/5
Some interesting bits but didn't do much for me overall
Miles Davis
5/5
Fantastic, I could listen to it all day. So many interesting bits.
The Killers
3/5
Good, probably heard all the songs before but not the full album, good but felt overly familiar
The Notorious B.I.G.
3/5
Some interesting parts, lyrics didn't do much for me
Koffi Olomide
2/5
Interesting and different, didn't really hook me though
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Decent, some good stuff
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Good, some parts very good
Deep Purple
4/5
Excellent, great energy and some very catchy parts
The B-52's
4/5
Very good, some very catchy parts and unique
Johnny Cash
4/5
Very good, unique and some great parts
B.B. King
2/5
Good but didn't really stand out
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Great album, great voice and emotion
Wu-Tang Clan
3/5
Interesting, a lot of the best parts of this are in the lyrics and I've only touched it at the surface I think
The Triffids
3/5
Alright, some decent tunes but didn't really catch my attention
Johnny Cash
3/5
Not the best I've heard from him, some nice bits though
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
2/5
Interesting, some weird bits
Songhoy Blues
2/5
Different, didn't really catch my attention
PJ Harvey
3/5
Decent, didn't get a proper taste of it though, should listen to it again
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Ok, some interesting bits but it didn't really stick out on first listen. Might need another go
4/5
Good, I liked a lot of it, I liked the feel of it too
Rahul Dev Burman
3/5
Different and decent, some good parts to it
The Who
3/5
Good, some catchy songs and a somewhat unique take on some songs
Good, some catchy bits and a good happy feeling to it
Nine Inch Nails
5/5
Excellent album, great atmosphere and energy to it
Randy Newman
3/5
Decent, the lyrics kept me more connected than most songs and there were some nice bits of music
Brian Eno
2/5
Alright for ambient music
Public Enemy
4/5
Very good, great energy, powerful
Milton Nascimento
4/5
Good, some very interesting bits in it
Everything But The Girl
3/5
Some interesting bits, might be worth another listen
Jeff Beck
3/5
Ok, nice and happy
Harry Nilsson
2/5
Alright, some decent bits
3/5
Good, different, nice album overall
Peter Gabriel
4/5
Very good, some very interesting songs
The Youngbloods
2/5
Some good bits but overall not really doing it for me
Bert Jansch
2/5
Ok, nothing really caught my ear but there was some talent there
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
Better than I expected, some interesting parts and I might check out more from them
Air
2/5
Some decent bits, more for background music
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
Better than I expected, some real catchy bits
Tortoise
4/5
Very good, I enjoyed most of it
Devendra Banhart
1/5
Didn't really do anything for me
Tina Turner
4/5
Very good, only recently learned how versatile Tina is and there are some great songs on here
Kraftwerk
4/5
Interesting music, I get a dystopian feel from it but still enjoyable
5/5
Brilliant album, technical, emotional, a masterpiece
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Some good pieces that caught my interest, decent
Joni Mitchell
3/5
I sense the talent but it's just on the verge of tipping me over into really liking it
Kendrick Lamar
3/5
I sense the talent but it's just on the verge of tipping me over into really liking it
Metallica
4/5
Very very good album, unique sound and loads of interesting songs
Black Sabbath
5/5
Incredible riffs in every song, very catchy, I find it so easy to listen to
Lucinda Williams
2/5
Didn't really keep my attention
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
2/5
Good music if you're into it I suppose
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Some very good parts
The Doors
4/5
Very good, unique and lots of different moods
Thin Lizzy
5/5
Excellent, great production and fantastic performances of great songs
The Vines
1/5
Nothing in it really caught my ear
The Birthday Party
3/5
Different, it set a certain atmosphere and I really liked it
Dolly Parton
3/5
More interesting than I expected, some decent songs
Public Enemy
4/5
Very good, no dull moments and catchy
Funkadelic
4/5
Very good, great musicianship and very upbeat
George Michael
4/5
Very good, fantastic voice and some excellent songs
Skunk Anansie
4/5
Different and interesting, I will listen to them again
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Some good moments but overall not really my thing
Paul McCartney and Wings
3/5
Some very good moments, solid but not really crossing the line for me
The Temptations
3/5
Decent, not reallly my thing
Boards of Canada
3/5
Very good for background music, can't remember much of it but I enjoyed a good bit of it
Mj Cole
2/5
Not really my thing, some of it was alright
Kate Bush
4/5
Fantastic album, so unique, incredible storytelling and I will need to listen again to reconsider the rating
R.E.M.
4/5
Different and a good few catchy and interesting songs
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Very good, I enjoyed the atmostphere it set and some good music on there
ZZ Top
4/5
Nice and catchy and some very good songs
Brian Eno
3/5
Interesting, some nice parts to it
Snoop Dogg
3/5
Not bad, there were some decent bits to it
Siouxsie And The Banshees
4/5
Very good, unique, some nice catchy bits too andsets a nice atmosphere
Wilco
2/5
Didn't do much for me, some of it sounded good but it mostly faded into the background
Kings of Leon
2/5
Some good songs but overall I don't really like the atmosphere of it
Rocket From The Crypt
3/5
Lots of energy, some catchy bits, decent overall
Deep Purple
4/5
Very good, some very catchy songs and overall upbeat atmosphere
Charles Mingus
5/5
Very engaging, big lively parts, catchy parts, great musicianship, excellent album
DJ Shadow
4/5
Some great parts, I knew more than I thought I would, catchy parts too
Peter Gabriel
3/5
Interesting, good
Gene Clark
2/5
Some nice bits but not my thing
Wilco
2/5
Didn't do much for me, not a style I enjoy
Neil Young
3/5
Some nice catchy bits, not really lively enough for me
Boston
4/5
Very upbeat, some great songs
N.W.A.
3/5
Musicality: 2 - some nice beats but not anything I'd call very creative
Production & Sound: 4 - clean
Artistic Expression: 5 - mostly unique, there's some sort of meaning there
Performance: 4 - they're all good at what they do
Engagement & Enjoyment: 4 - I like it, if not for the lyrics
Good album, not really great lyrically but it sounds good
The Electric Prunes
3/5
Nice atmosphere and some catchiness, not much else
Norah Jones
3/5
Set a lovely atmosphere, I like it as background music
Cat Stevens
3/5
Kept my attention, nice and clean, enjoyed it
The Black Keys
2/5
Most of it blended into nothing for me, some of it caught my attention but not for long
Machito
4/5
Very good, very lively, lots of energy
Grateful Dead
2/5
Didn't really keep my attention, seemed to just go on for ages
The Modern Lovers
2/5
Alright but didn't do much for me
The Beach Boys
3/5
Very good, feel like I'm missing something in it though
De La Soul
3/5
Some good parts, lot of creativity
The Byrds
2/5
Ok, some of it was interesting but didn't really catch my ear
Fiona Apple
4/5
Very good, catchy, interesting, unique
John Prine
2/5
Creative, didn't really do much for me though
Miles Davis
5/5
Excellent, very interesting, beautiful sound
Tracy Chapman
3/5
Interesting, a lot of talent, not really my thing
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Pleasant and easy to listen to
Belle & Sebastian
2/5
Blended into the background for me, I wouldn't call it bad but too light for me
Orbital
4/5
Very good, some great beats, lively
U2
3/5
Couple of great songs, some other decent bits
Al Green
2/5
Lovely voice but the songs passed me by
Fleet Foxes
1/5
Passed me by, did nothing for me
Finley Quaye
1/5
Mostly passed by me, some unique sounds but that's about it
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Very good, will need to listen again
Beatles
3/5
Very good, some filler though
Sex Pistols
3/5
Couple of good songs, nice and lively throughout
The good songs are very good, rest of it didn't do much for me
Public Image Ltd.
3/5
Interesting, didn't really click with me but there was something there
PJ Harvey
3/5
Some interesting bits, powerful
Earth, Wind & Fire
4/5
Lively, romantic, very clean production.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Decent, some catchy bits, some songs I didn't know were good
The Police
2/5
Alright, not much more than that
James Taylor
2/5
Some nice bits but not something I'd enjoy much
Primal Scream
2/5
Enjoyed a couple of songs
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Nice atmosphere, upbeat, fun
Elliott Smith
4/5
Better than I expected, some nice catchy bits, found myself listening to it again
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
Some decent bits but didn't really do much for me
Can
3/5
Interesting, I'd listen to more of their stuff, maybe not twice though
Incubus
4/5
Lovely sound, some very good songs
Depeche Mode
4/5
Great atmosphere, unique and powerful
John Coltrane
4/5
Very very good, great energy, have to listen to it again
The Last Shadow Puppets
3/5
Better than I expected, interesting songs, good mix between old and new
Grizzly Bear
3/5
Decent for background music
Big Star
2/5
Not bad but didn't do much for me
Iron Maiden
5/5
Fantastic album, great energy, loads of catchy parts
Beck
3/5
Lively, upbeat, decent listen
Nico
2/5
Alright, bit droney, didn't do much for me altogether
Talking Heads
3/5
Decent, I enjoyed it
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
Good, nice flow to it, energetic and upbeat
Count Basie & His Orchestra
3/5
Lively, good, not great but something that scratches a certain itch
Sigur Rós
3/5
Nice and peaceful, good background music
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
Interesting, lively, good atmosphere
3/5
Different, good for noisy background music, might check out other albums
Pentangle
2/5
Decent for that style, not really my thing
Nas
2/5
Nice to listen to to transport yourself to a different time and place, not doing much for me musically though
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Very good, so much going on, very creative and catchy
Living Colour
3/5
Good, lively, upbeat
Dizzee Rascal
2/5
Decent for what it is, I enjoyed the bits where I couldn't make out what he was saying, didn't really hold my attention though
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Really good music, uplifting and enjoyable
Pixies
5/5
Musicality: 4 - great songs, unique, very catchy
Production & Sound: 4 - bit raw but it sets an atmosphere
Artistic Expression: 5 - very unique, emotional and powerful
Performance: 5 - tremendous passion, everyone does their job
Engagement & Enjoyment: 5 - Very entertaining and good for repeat listens
I love it, fantastic album, timeless
Green Day
4/5
Great energy, really captures a moment in time for me
Baaba Maal
2/5
Interesting and different, didn't really catch my interest though
Talking Heads
3/5
Decent but didn't really catch me with anything
Isaac Hayes
4/5
Great sound and production, I enjoyed it a lot
The Flaming Lips
3/5
Musicality: 3 - Decent songs
Production & Sound: 4 - very clean and tight
Artistic Expression: 5 - very expressive and unique
Performance: 3 - Decent
Engagement & Enjoyment: 3 - Some good parts to it, I like the story going throughout
Fun but not at the level that really hits the spot for me
Iron Butterfly
2/5
I could get hints of what it influenced but in and of itself it didn't do much for me, bit slow and ploddy, not a fan of the production either
Megadeth
3/5
Musicality: 4 - some great songs and great music
Production & Sound: 3 - bit raw but it suits it for the most part
Artistic Expression: 4 - there's some meaning behind it and it still holds up
Performance: 4 - very talented, not mad about the vocals but they play well
Engagement & Enjoyment: 3 - A few catchy bits, but not overall
Decent album, not really my thing but I will check out some more of their stuff because some was interesting
Antony and the Johnsons
3/5
Musicality: 4 - decent songs, different
Production & Sound: 4 - very clean sounding
Artistic Expression: 4 - creative, emotional
Performance: 4 - unique vocals
Engagement & Enjoyment: 3 - not really my style, some parts caught my attention but overall a bit average
Decent for what it is, unique as well
Beastie Boys
4/5
Musicality: 4 - some lovely music as well as being very original
Production & Sound: 5 - very clean
Artistic Expression: 4 - I wouldn't call it emotional but it has a lot of creativity
Performance: 4 - Very talented guys
Engagement & Enjoyment: 3 - the high points are great, not sure about some of it though
Overall I liked it a lot, very unique and some very catchy parts
Metallica
3/5
Lots of catchy songs, unique sound
Fever Ray
4/5
Interesting, nice buildups, great musicianship and beats
3/5
Not a great collection of songs but it captures a time and there are some very good parts to it
Stephen Stills
2/5
Musicality: 2 - mostly sounded like one man and a guitar, nothing stood out, predictable
Production & Sound: 3 - basic, clear
Artistic Expression: 2 - sounds like standard country to me
Performance: 3 - nothing spectacular
Engagement & Enjoyment: 2 - just not my thing
Sounded good for what it was but I can't say I get it
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Some great moments in it and decent for a background listen, bit too relaxed for me overall
Radiohead
4/5
Very good, bit subdued for me but very good low-key music
Deerhunter
4/5
Musicality: 4 - many layers, interesting songs, light and heavy
Production & Sound: 4 - good production
Artistic Expression: 4 - fairly unique sound
Performance: 3 - nothing in particular stood out
Engagement & Enjoyment: 4 - kept me engaged, pleasant atmosphere to it
Decent album, probably needs another listen
The Afghan Whigs
4/5
Musicality: 4 - decent melodies, solid layering
Production & Sound: 5 - sounds very good
Artistic Expression: 4 - emotional, angry
Performance: 4 - all very good, vocalist does well
Engagement & Enjoyment: 4 - some songs I enjoyed a lot, kept me listening
Decent album overall
Afrika Bambaataa
2/5
Some interesting parts, bit disjointed, felt on the verge of something really good
Beatles
5/5
Excellent album, great variety, incredibly catchy parts
Yes
4/5
Excellent musicianship, a few great tunes, bit of filler too though
TLC
2/5
Some interesting bits, nice atmosphere, but didn't do much for me other than that
Morrissey
3/5
Mostly kept my interest, there were some powerful parts and enjoyable for the most part. Nothing amazing but decent
Beastie Boys
4/5
Very lively, requires some attention, some funny bits, some really good parts
The Doors
4/5
Nice sound, good vocals, interesting
Ramones
3/5
Musicality: 3 - a few catchy parts
Production & Sound: 3 - raw and live sounding
Artistic Expression: 4 - unique for their time
Performance: 3 - nothing overly technical, mostly just energy
Engagement & Enjoyment: 4 - nice burst of energy
Overall I'd say it's a ball of energy that was improved upon by the bands it influenced
Tom Tom Club
3/5
Musicality: 4 - some decent tunes and catchy parts
Production & Sound: 4 - clean, layered
Artistic Expression: 4 - good blend of styles
Performance: 3 - decent playing
Engagement & Enjoyment: 3 - enjoyed the catchy parts
Overall it's an album that blends a lot of different things together and has some fun with how it's presented
The Yardbirds
2/5
Some catchy bits, some nice solos, didn't really hook me in overall though. Bit too jaunty in parts
Electric Light Orchestra
4/5
Positive, some all time great songs, very easy listen, some ncie layering
Supergrass
3/5
Some nice bits, upbeat feeling
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Lively, catchy parts, great musicianship
Beach House
3/5
It feels like it has a lot of things that I like but it just doesn't come together for me. Fades into the background
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Some great parts, emotional, roaring, mostly energetic
The Fall
4/5
Dynamic, unique, many interesting bits, engaging
Roxy Music
4/5
A lot better than I expected, lots of changes, some very lively parts, some of the lyrics seemed interesting
Tom Waits
4/5
Different, vocal-heavy, decent story and atmosphere, no catchiness, more a vibe
Talking Heads
3/5
Good production, some moments I enjoyed, overall not doing a whole lot for me
Ms. Dynamite
3/5
Not my kind of music but it had some substance to it and there were a few bits that had me bopping
Arcade Fire
2/5
Nothing stood out to me. Wasn't a tough listen, just passed me by without catching my attention
Paul Simon
3/5
Mostly calm, some nice bits to it but nothing really hooking me
The Verve
3/5
Some decent bits, doesn't reach its full potential it feels
Mudhoney
4/5
Nice feeling to it, good energy
Funkadelic
4/5
Title song is an all-time classic. Rest of the album is fun
The Cure
4/5
Very musical and atmospheric. Everything means something.
Lorde
3/5
There were some powerful moments, some nice tunes, some nice singing, didn't go past that though.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Varied and different enough that I could have it on in the background. I want to like it but it's just not enough
fIREHOSE
3/5
Kind of breezed past me. I didn't dislike it, it was just there
The Jam
4/5
A lot better than I was expecting. Lively, interesting, decent lyrics, nice clean sound with a unique spin to it.
The Smiths
4/5
Great production and sound, varied songs, holds up very well.
The Cure
4/5
Creates a gloomy atmosphere very well, some great layering, I wasn't as familiar with these songs as other Cure songs but they hold up well.