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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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| Lazer Guided Melodies | 5 | 2.92 | +2.08 |
| Selected Ambient Works 85-92 | 5 | 3.21 | +1.79 |
| Clandestino | 5 | 3.22 | +1.78 |
| Since I Left You | 5 | 3.28 | +1.72 |
| Homework | 5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
| Homework | 5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
| Songs Of Leonard Cohen | 5 | 3.37 | +1.63 |
| Ágætis Byrjun | 5 | 3.37 | +1.63 |
| Murmur | 5 | 3.42 | +1.58 |
| Sound of Silver | 5 | 3.42 | +1.58 |
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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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| My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy | 1 | 3.42 | -2.42 |
| Urban Hymns | 1 | 3.35 | -2.35 |
| Astral Weeks | 1 | 3.27 | -2.27 |
| School's Out | 1 | 3.2 | -2.2 |
| Le Tigre | 1 | 3.13 | -2.13 |
| Billion Dollar Babies | 1 | 3.11 | -2.11 |
| Steve McQueen | 1 | 2.98 | -1.98 |
| Reign In Blood | 1 | 2.96 | -1.96 |
| Superfuzz Bigmuff | 1 | 2.93 | -1.93 |
| Apocalypse Dudes | 1 | 2.9 | -1.9 |
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| Artist | Albums | Avg | Score |
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| Bob Dylan | 5 | 4.4 | 3.88 |
| Daft Punk | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Fugees | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Pink Floyd | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Beatles | 5 | 4.2 | 3.75 |
| Leonard Cohen | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
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| Artist | Albums | Avg | Score |
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| Alice Cooper | 2 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Mudhoney | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| The Verve | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Van Morrison | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Kanye West | 3 | 2 | 2.5 |
5-Star Albums (37)
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Public Enemy
2/5
Very noisy and thought this was heading straight to a 1 star… but it grew on me. 2 ⭐️
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Prefab Sprout
1/5
Oh my, this was dreadful. Really, really painful. It was like the worst form of elevator music imaginable.
2 likes
Nine Inch Nails
3/5
Very industrial. Unique sound. Lyrics are cringe AF at times.
1 likes
Kanye West
1/5
Even if Kanye didn’t go off the deep end, this album still would have aged poorly. Generic pop sound with incredibly cringy lyrics. Somehow this album is cheesier than Meatloaf… and I don’t think that was intentional. This is probably Kanye’s most famous album, but it lacks the wit and charm from his previous work. Blame game is good tho. 1.5/5
1 likes
Aerosmith
2/5
Very generic 70s rock. Sweet Emotion is fantastic but the final track on the album was one of the worst things my ears have ever experienced.
1 likes
1-Star Albums (16)
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R.E.M.
5/5
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
4/5
Johnny Cash
5/5
Jethro Tull
3/5
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
Röyksopp
4/5
Great ambience! Has that song from Caveman Geico commercial
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
Holy funk
Cheap Trick
3/5
Anthem rock. Kinda good…
Daft Punk
5/5
Why haven’t I listened to this before?!
Justice
3/5
Starts off super strong. Gets a little redundant/cheesy in the second half.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
4/5
Really grew on me! Hong King Garden is *chefs kiss*
3/5
Sounds like a lot of good bands (Love, talking heads, Siouxsie) while also being kinda forgettable
The Clash
2/5
Some pretty catchy tunes sprinkled in, but nothing that made me want to keep listening. Definitely not as good as London Calling.
Fugees
5/5
Did not expect to like this so much. Very smooth. Good mix of seriousness and goofy.
The Divine Comedy
4/5
Very fun!
OutKast
3/5
Started to get into it in the second half! Very eclectic
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
2/5
Had to listen on YouTube, low quality with ads. Don’t think I would have enjoyed it anyway. Not Neil’s best.
Metallica
3/5
Pretty epic and interesting lyrics but just can’t stand the vocals
Jazmine Sullivan
3/5
Some great tunes! But also a few duds. Frank ocean meets deangelo
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Nine Inch Nails
3/5
Very industrial. Unique sound. Lyrics are cringe AF at times.
Queen
4/5
Mudhoney
1/5
FALLACIES, FALLACIES, FALLACI-HES
Belle & Sebastian
2/5
Like a worse Neutral Milk Hotel
k.d. lang
3/5
Extremely comforting music.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Can’t believe I never listened to this one! The guitar riffs are unreal. 4.5/5. Just a tad too long.
Derek & The Dominos
2/5
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
Not sure what they were saying but I liked it. Give me some more of that please.
The Killers
2/5
Not as good as I remember, even with nostalgia glasses
Kanye West
3/5
Love him or hate him, you gotta admire Kanye’s chutzpah with this album. But the religious songs on the album are a bit of a schlep.
3/5 for the scmuck whose schtick has gotten old. Mazel tof
Alice In Chains
2/5
YOURE LISTENING TO THE MENS ROOM ON 99.9 KISW SEATTLE.
Aside from the well-known bangers, I found the album to be pretty boring. Bangers do bang tho. 2.5/5.
Pixies
4/5
This album is surf-rock on a collision course with grunge, with a smattering of shoe gaze. Love the songs that go from really quiet to REALLY LOUD. Some interesting lyrics about religion and space? Pretty complete album from beginning to end with only a few weak tracks. Can definitely see how their sound influenced the likes of Weezer, Modest Mouse and a bunch of other late 90s bands. 4/5.
Meat Loaf
4/5
First off, this album is incredibly stupid. But, it’s also ridiculously fun. Meatloaf takes you through musical journey complete with rock N roll, ballads, a backing gospel choir, and a never ceasing amount of cheese. 4/5.
The Doors
5/5
I don’t think there is a bad track on this album. Love it. 4.5/5
Kanye West
1/5
Even if Kanye didn’t go off the deep end, this album still would have aged poorly. Generic pop sound with incredibly cringy lyrics. Somehow this album is cheesier than Meatloaf… and I don’t think that was intentional. This is probably Kanye’s most famous album, but it lacks the wit and charm from his previous work. Blame game is good tho. 1.5/5
Nightmares On Wax
2/5
DISCLAIMER: I was sober while listening to the first half of this album and wasn’t getting too much out of it. But after lighting up a doobie, I was finally able to partake in that sweet Smoker’s Delight. Then the buzz wore off and I again realized that this music is kinda boring. 2.5/5
Neil Young
3/5
Neil pulled all his music from Spotify. Thanks a lot Joe Rogan, this is all your fault.
Edit: listened to on YouTube Music. Enjoyed this one!
The Beach Boys
2/5
Not a typical Beach Boys album… and I think that’s for the worse. I miss Brian Wilson’s vocals, as whoever is singing on this album has a shaky voice. It’s kinda cool that they were addressing environmentalism in the early 70s, as that is way ahead of the times. But the song about feet was ridiculous. Is this a podiatry propaganda album?! 2/5
Public Enemy
2/5
This style of old school hip hop is definitely not my favorite genre. But I did enjoy certain elements. 2.4/5
Various Artists
3/5
These are Christmas songs made by a murderer. Good family fun.
Willie Nelson
4/5
Really easy listening. I had a fairly stressful day, but this album brought me some peace. No individual songs really stood out, but the album worked for me as a whole. 3.6/5
Julian Cope
1/5
Repetitive lyrics: ✅
Boring guitar and electric organ solos: ✅
Repetitive lyrics: ✅
1 hour 15 min runtime: ✅
Jared’s enjoyment: ❌
Album art is pretty cool tho!
Slipknot
3/5
I gotta admit, I am completely trashed while listening to this one. Absolutely loved it. But I am no state to give a fair review sooooo 3/5
Arrested Development
3/5
Very chill 90s hip hop. Like a worse tribe sound. 3/5
Radiohead
4/5
This album really hooked its teeth into midway through. I’ve always liked Radiohead, but somehow missed this album. 4/5
Stereo MC's
3/5
This is egregiously Bristish 90’s. Not always a bad thing!
Yes
4/5
This was pretty awesome! Lots of cool guitar and bass riffs. At certain points, however, it seemed like they completely forgot how to play their instruments and a cacophony of sounds permeated my eardrums. 3.5/5
Fatboy Slim
3/5
Check it out now, the Funk’s lil brother! Check it out now, the funks soul rubber! Right about now the chunk hole snubber!
High energy, move that body music. Kinda exhausting after a long day of work, but still got me schmoovin and groovin. 3.5/5
AC/DC
3/5
The vocals are obnoxious, the lyrics are cringey and the hits are overplayed, HOWEVER, this is a really good album. Thematically consistent, impeccably constructed and contains all the gravitas one expects from the boys down under. 5/7.
Laibach
2/5
Well this was an experience. Definitely not easy listening, but does have some interesting qualities. Feels like I’m listening to a parade for some Totalatarian Regime. The Wikipedia confirmed that this is intentional, as their music is parodying that style of music. Interesting album/band but I don’t think I would listen again.
The Smiths
3/5
Great, catchy guitar riffs. A few fantastic songs, but way too many with Morrisey being really obnoxious. Overall, a solid album but no where near as enjoyable as their followup album “the queen is dead”. I was eating a turkey sandwich during the title track and felt really guilty.
Coldplay
2/5
I went into this one with low expectations. The sound is pretty dated (it even features the millennial whoop a few times!) and there is nothing unique about any of it. But it was pleasant enough on the ears and kept a chill attitude throughout. So I guess my low expectations were met, but barely.
Manu Chao
5/5
I had never heard of this artist before, but loved it! Good variation of sounds (and languages) and I enjoyed all of it. Listened to it twice and enjoyed it just as much the second time. That’s five stars from me dawg.
R.E.M.
3/5
This is the second REM album I have received. While containing more hits than “Murmor”, I didn’t enjoy this one as much. Still has REMs unique sound, but it’s hard to not find songs like “everybody hurts” cheesy. The brooding atmosphere comes across more authentically in some of the other tracks. Solid 3/5 for me.
This is the music that plays when you say “Siri, play classic rock”. Nothing wrong with any of this, but also didn’t bring anything to the table that I haven’t heard a million times before.
Portishead
5/5
I’ve listened to this album several times since discovering it in college. Love the gothic atmosphere and Beth Gibbons eerie vocals. I’m gonna steal Bailey’s line about Radiohead… because this album is also “HaUntiNgLy BeAutIFuL”. Excited for the other 2 Portishead albums to inevitably come up in this list
Shack
2/5
Shack? More like shat. Album is as milquetoast as they come. But it was pretty easy listening and some neat arrangements on a few of the songs so I’ll give it a 2.
Brian Eno
4/5
“I wasn’t a huge fan of the Bolognese stuff” - Bill Hader, Documentary NOW
Definitely a kooky album. Exactly what I expect from Eno and Byrne. But like everything these guys put out, I ended up really enjoying most of it.
Sister Sledge
4/5
Pretty good disco album! Loved the song “thinking of you”.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
I didn’t listen to this album today, but had this on CD in my car and listened to it dozens of times. Love the acoustic side of the album and 50/50 on the electric half. Sedan delivery def grew on me over the years
Ananda Shankar
2/5
A little too much sitar for my taste
Keith Jarrett
4/5
We went from all sitar to all piano. I enjoyed this much more. It's sort of a cosmic gumbo. It almost moves to the beat of jazz.
Wikipedia says his performances are completely improvised, which is also pretty neat.
Def Leppard
2/5
By the end of this album my hair was in a perm. That’s the power of glam rock
David Bowie
4/5
This has probably the greatest song every written on it. Actually, it definitely has the greatest song ever.
Cheap Trick
3/5
This is a repeat for me as I got this album before we turned this into a group thing. Album is just generic stadium rock but there was some appeal with the live rendition.
Rush
5/5
Now that’s what I call rock n roll. I got past Geddy Lees jarring vocals and Neil Pearts occasionally silly lyrics so now I just love this album. YYZedd is the highlight of the album.
Black Flag
2/5
I’m pretty sure this is the band Jesse Pinkman played with. Was waiting for Fallacies to come up, but it must be on a different album.
FKA twigs
3/5
This is like that Brian Eno album but with whispery vocals. Def a little odd, but much more accessible. I liked it, but may have to give it another listen to let it sink in.
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
Lots of groove in this one! Vocals were kinda off pointing in some of the songs, though.
Duran Duran
2/5
I typically love cheesy 80s music but this wasn’t doing it for me.
The Who
4/5
I kinda love this transitional era between the doo-wop/heavy harmonies and classic rock. Also had an interesting ?surf rock? song at the end. Lo-fidelity and rough around the edges, but enjoyable to me. I give it fo-fo-four stars
Belle & Sebastian
4/5
Don’t listen to Kelly. This music is simple, but not boring. It has a special charm and sincerity.
Grateful Dead
3/5
Chill, easy listening. Didn’t jump out as particularly interesting. Maybe I should have dropped a second tab.
Bee Gees
4/5
Where’s the falsetto??? That major disappointment aside, this was a wild album. It has a banjo song followed by a symphony. Nuff said.
Faust
4/5
A unique experience. Some of the songs are avant garde noise, while others are catchy poppy tunes. Jennifer and Giggy Smile really stuck out to me. I love the Craut!
Queen
5/5
Queen is so flipping good. I hadn’t heard many songs on this album but I enjoyed all of them.
The Verve
1/5
There are elements of interesting music here… but together it is incredibly lame for some reason. If it wasn’t for a few super catchy violin notes on Bittersweet Symphony, I don’t think there would be anything memorable on this album at all.
Magazine
2/5
Spooky, circus vibes. Realizing that “classic punk” is pretty hit or miss for me, and this was a miss
David Holmes
3/5
Pretty chill background music. Nothing super exciting, but really enjoyable for what it is. I see why this guy is now doing music scores, as film may provide that but of intrigue that the music lacks. 3.5/5 for me.
Metallica
3/5
This is a repeat album for me. Extremely cool guitar riffs, some interesting lyrics, but off-putting vocals imo.
The The
4/5
This album is awesome. Xylophone solo, bongo solo and piano solo on the same album. Plus very emotional, sensual singing. This is the best the 80s has to offer, and I think it’s time y’all admit it
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
2/5
Repeat album for me. Not my favorite from Neil, but it still had some moments.
Alice Cooper
1/5
Okay, this was unintentionally hilarious. He’s just soooooo SCARY. The makeup, the spooky tunes, the Wayne’s World Cameo… everything adds up to one SCARY guy. 2/5 just because I got a good laugh. Wait, on second thought, he utilized a children’s choir so that brings it back down to 1/5.
Deee-Lite
4/5
This was fire. Jungle dance beats galore. This is absolutely oozing early 90s vibes, and I was just soakin it in. GROOVE IS IN THE HEAAAAAAAAAAARRRRT
KISS
1/5
Not gonna lie… Detroit Rock City is actually pretty great. The rest of the album… definitely not.
The Cardigans
3/5
Lovefool is a great song. Everything else was fine
ZZ Top
3/5
A cool bluesy, outlaw country sound with some iconic guitar riffs. Too bad the singer sounds like a drunk uncle performing karaoke at the family Christmas party. 3/5
George Michael
2/5
Major tonal whiplash going from ZZ Top to George Michael. It was like going from a Wrangler’s ad to an Old Navy ad. That aside, this album was really cheesy, but I enjoyed a few of the songs. I don’t think he is better than The Beatles
Prefab Sprout
1/5
Oh my, this was dreadful. Really, really painful. It was like the worst form of elevator music imaginable.
Air
4/5
I listed to this album a bunch in college. Still really enjoy it! Mix of down-tempo Detective Barbie-esque tracks and a few absolute bangers. The songs with the female vocalist are pretty forgettable though.
The xx
4/5
This album is peak indie/alt-rock, and came out at the perfect time for my tastes. There is a distinct style but each song has a unique sound. This holds up to my ears, but the nostalgia is also super strong 💪
Beatles
5/5
3rd album in a row that it’s given me that I have listened to A BUNCH. Not much to say about this one… just a fantastic album from start to finish. Don’t love YELLOW SUBMARINE, but 6 year old me sure did
Led Zeppelin
3/5
“ I'm talking about bands that rock. Led Zeppelin. Don't tell me you guys never got the Led out. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant? Ring any bells?” - Jack Black as Dewey Finn pretending to be Ned Schneebly in School of Rock
The first half of this album has a few absolute bangers (Immigrant Song and Since I’ve been loving you) but also a few tracks that are excessively noisy and not that interesting. The second half is much more consistent and really pleasant.
Gorillaz
3/5
Some good songs, but a lot of forgettable tracks as well. I’m glad they leaned into the hip hop sound on the followup album.
Supergrass
4/5
Unexpectedly really enjoyed this album. Noisy but fun. The Strokes must have been influenced by this band. Saved a few songs for future listening m.
The Waterboys
2/5
The second song has an INSANE instrumental breakdown. I was schmoovin on my walk through the subway station. Unfortunately the rest of the album is basically Scottish Bruce Springsteen with fiddle and a smattering of bagpipes. Gross.
N.W.A.
4/5
Saw the movie but had never listened to the full album. Understanding the context probably elevated the album in my ears, but I really enjoyed this. Love Dre’s beats and Ice Cubes rhymes in particular.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
I had heard Nick Caves name a bunch but had no idea that his music was like that. I’m kinda torn between it being good or just im14andthisisdeep. It definitely grew on me later in the album. He wrote the album after his 15 year old son died, which gives some context to the dreary sound. Idk, I may have to give this one another shot.
Nick Drake
4/5
I feel like this is objectively boring but I really like it. But why does Hazey Jane 2 come before Hazey Jane 1? That’s my biggest qualm. 3.5/5
Deep Purple
3/5
This is REAL ROCK N ROLL! Got a little silly at times but I was having fun with it. 3.2/5
Van Morrison
1/5
It took me 4 separate listening sessions to get through this album. hated it from front to back
50 Cent
3/5
The year is 2008 and I have recently joined the Lake Steven’s Select basketball program. My private school, virgin-Christian ears had barely ever heard rap. But my new teammates blast 50 cent all the time. I was scared, horrified and a little confused. 15 years later, I return to this album. It is honestly better than I remember! It’s interesting having nostalgia for something I didn’t like at the time.
Pulp
2/5
Some good tracks but far too long. Was over it by the end. Very British.
Bob Dylan
4/5
One of our Dad’s favorite albums. I really solid album with a ton of fun stories sprinkled throughout. Personally, it’s my 4th favorite Dylan album. But that’s still like a 4.2/5 for me.
Björk
4/5
Why have I never listened to Bjork before this?! Really beautiful sound. Similar to Portishead in a lot of ways. I’ll have to listen to more of her discography. 4/5
Turbonegro
1/5
This was insufferable. They even tarnished David Bowie 😢
Kanye West
2/5
Urgg
Eagles
3/5
I thought I hated the eagles… but I actually kinda enjoyed this. Easy listening 👂
Tim Buckley
2/5
Thought I was starting to really enjoy this towards the end but then realized the album was over and the artist had switched lol
Al Green
5/5
I have no qualms with this album. Incredibly enjoyable from start to finish.
The Strokes
5/5
I enjoy this album from front to back. Pretty crazy that this is a debut album from a group of high school friends. Many other bands have imitated that lo-fi, droning sound but not have done it as well as the strokes do on this album.
Sufjan Stevens
4/5
I had tried to listen to this album a few times in the past, as I had heard rave reviews. I got nothing out of it before, but found myself finally connecting a bit with it this time time. Interesting lyrics and love the horn accompaniment on lots of the songs.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
2/5
I saw Tom Petty live a decade ago and it was a lot of fun… but this album is pretty meh
Bob Dylan
4/5
New Dylan to me… really enjoyed it!
Otis Redding
5/5
Extremely pleasant from start to finish!
Stevie Wonder
3/5
3rd Stevie Wonder album for me and this was my favorite. Maybe it just took some time for him to grow on me.
Iggy Pop
3/5
Had low expectations, and didn’t expect to like this one. But it is like a grungy David Bowie album.
Alice Cooper
1/5
This was 100x better than Schools out and it’s still a 1/5
Tricky
3/5
My first thought: this sounds like massive attack! And that’s because it’s one of the people from massive attack. I really enjoy trip hop, but this one is just a tier below my favorite albums of the genre.
Nick Drake
4/5
Extremely chill
New Order
4/5
I can listen to synth pop all day
The Go-Go's
4/5
Kelly and I grabbed this album a few years ago because we liked the cover. Bubblegum pop meets surf-rock punk. Fun album.
Stevie Wonder
2/5
As with the other 2 Stevie Wonder albums: the ballads are dreadful and the funky upbeat stuff is phenomenal. I will say the last track, a ballad, started to grow on me by the end. 2.5/5
Prince
2/5
So flipping cheesy. Some cool industrial sounds but overall pretty underwhelming. Sorry Prince 🤴
Mike Oldfield
4/5
Unique and good! Funny that the opening track was used for The Exorcist
Fred Neil
4/5
Terrific! Didn’t realize he wrote “fare thee well” or “everybody’s talkin”. Two songs I love from other artists. Time to watch Midnight Cowboy again
Minutemen
3/5
I actually kinda enjoyed this one. A lot more palatable than Black Flag from the same genre.
Ryan Adams
1/5
Well that was a brutal 1.5 hours. Sounded like the worst combination of Speingsteen and Coldplay. Absolute drivel
Leonard Cohen
5/5
Absolutely fantastic. Poetry set to music. Also love the subtle backing female vocals that add a little punch to some of the lyrics.
Faith No More
2/5
Probably the most ridiculous vocals I’ve heard yet. EPIC was a standout song in the most ironic way possible. I’ve listened to it 3-4 times now. Send help.
Public Enemy
2/5
Very noisy and thought this was heading straight to a 1 star… but it grew on me. 2 ⭐️
Frank Sinatra
2/5
Frank Sinatra has a beautiful voice and the guitar was beautiful but the album got pretty stale and redundant. 2.5/5
Le Tigre
1/5
No thank you
Ali Farka Touré
4/5
My second foray into music from Mali, after listening to a good amount in college. Really enjoyed the desert blues! Most songs sound like they should be the intro to an HBO mini-series
Dwight Yoakam
3/5
Lil’ bit a country to get the hoe down rocking
David Bowie
3/5
Love Bowie but this is not my favorite. 2.5/5
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Very easy listening but nothing that truly stands out. I prefer their debut album.
Sigur Rós
5/5
Beautiful, ethereal and all-together lovely. One of my favorite dream-pop albums out there. 4.5/5
Foo Fighters
2/5
I had never heard any of these Foo Fighters songs before and never care to hear them again
3/5
I loved this album as a high schooler. I realize it’s pretty cringy and overplayed at this point, but it still gets some nostalgia points from me.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
4/5
Now this was some Appalachian fun. Incredibly long but enjoyed it throughout.
Common
3/5
This was surprisingly wholesome and uplifting. I only knew Common as the guy who wears a turtle neck and preaches about “A.I.” in those commercials before listening to this.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3/5
Keep on Chooglin’
The Flaming Lips
3/5
Cute and fun! Saw the Flaming Lips live many years ago and it was a fantastic show. This album doesn’t have the same energy I remember, but it was still really pleasant
Cornershop
2/5
This was not great but at least it was kinda weird. 2/5
Fugees
5/5
One of my favorite hip-hop albums. Smooth beats throughout. Interesting lyrics. 4.5/5
Orbital
3/5
Some grown up beats. Seems pretty far ahead of it’s time considering this is from 1993.
10cc
3/5
Incredibly goofy. I love goofy music, but this was trying a little too hard times. 2.5/5
Miriam Makeba
3/5
Ahhhhh woombawwh awoombawah awoombawahhh. Unique album. Short and sweet.
MGMT
4/5
This album is an enigma. The 3 hit songs seem like they are written by a completely different band than the rest of the album. They are so ding-dang catchy. The rest of the album imitates the Syd Barett Pink Floyd albums: bizzare psychedelia. I really loved this album (and more so their follow up album) when I first discovered cannabis in high school, but it doesn’t seem as powerful as a jaded adult surrounded by a bunch of sweaty tourists on a crowded L train that is stuck at the same stop for 30 minutes and I just want to get home and eat pasta and play with my cat.
3.5/5
The Teardrop Explodes
2/5
I really disliked Julian Copes solo album, but this was some decent generic 80s fun. The first half of the album had some great bass lines. The second half did fall flat so it’s a 2.5/5 for me
Leonard Cohen
4/5
At first, I wasn’t sure if I could get over the insane raspiness of a 90 year old but I did. Beautiful lyrics, beautiful music, beautiful album. It was cool we got to listen to his first album and his final album that were 50 years apart
GZA
3/5
I liked this. Kinda sounds like Madvillian/MF Doom with all the samples of old timey movies.
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Funky, fresh, fun. 3/5
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
Electric organ jamboree
The Divine Comedy
3/5
Zach has good taste in music
Gang Of Four
3/5
Lots of catchy lil bits to enjoy
The Streets
3/5
So relieved he found the money in the end
Terence Trent D'Arby
2/5
Too much hoot and holler
Deerhunter
4/5
Really enjoyed this. Ethereal
Kate Bush
5/5
This was a fantastic surprise. So dramatic and intense. Some songs are really experimental, but not jarring. I really loved it. Listened to it twice. Bonus for the puppies on the cover. 4.5/5
Cee Lo Green
1/5
Hard pass
Beatles
2/5
Catchy tunes, cringy lyrics
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
I know I’ll probably be the sole enjoyer of this album, but yeah, I enjoy this album
Aimee Mann
3/5
This grew on me. Def was vibing by the end. Very 90s.
Thundercat
3/5
Very fun, very groovy. 3.5/5
Bob Dylan
5/5
I’ve listened to this album more than I can count. His voice is terrible, the harmonica is grating, yet it draws me back again and again with its lyrics and authenticity.
Aerosmith
2/5
Very generic 70s rock. Sweet Emotion is fantastic but the final track on the album was one of the worst things my ears have ever experienced.
Beastie Boys
2/5
Lots of yelling. I did like the song “Girls” so 1.5/5
Gene Clark
3/5
Pretty pleasant. The melancholy songs were the best, but nothing in particular really stuck out
The White Stripes
4/5
Very cool guitar and throwback sound. Listened to this album quite a bit as I had it on CD on my car. I prefer their debut album to this, but this is still like a 3.5/5 for me
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
One of the most enjoyable albums from start to finish. Fun and powerful
George Jones
3/5
Makes me feel like I’m wandering the desert in Fallout
Nick Drake
4/5
We have now listened to the entire Nick Drake discography with this third album. While not as powerful as “ Pink Moon”, this was still haunting and engaging. Really beautiful guitar. I had never heard of Drake until this year, but I am a big fan now. Sad he died before he ever saw success during his life.
Paul Simon
3/5
This kinda just washed over me. No strong feelings
Brian Wilson
4/5
This was quite fun! Reading the history of the album was also interesting: this was an unfinished follow up to Pet Sounds that wasn’t released until 2004. Only Good Vibrations was released as a single.
Cool production and wonderful harmonies. You can see the influence of the production on bands like Animal Collective.
Miles Davis
3/5
All that jazz
Arcade Fire
3/5
Extremely mid indie rock
Michael Jackson
4/5
Slapping baseline followed by slapping baseline. I’m not the biggest MJ fan, but I can totally understand why this is a classic. It had me groovin
The Cars
4/5
So many hits from this album. I always liked the Cars but didn’t realize most of their big songs came from their debut album. Classic 80s
Grizzly Bear
3/5
Relaxing, ethereal music. Nothing really stood out as exceptional but maybe I need another listen
The Cramps
1/5
This was very rough. I had to be trapped on a plane to be motivated enough to finish. Every song sounded like “the bird, bird, bird, the bird is the word”. It made an hour feel like a day
Machito
3/5
All that African Jazz
ABBA
3/5
2 of my favorite songs are on this album but the rest of the bunch didn’t do much for me.
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
Guitar and singing with some drums and bass
Miles Davis
3/5
Very cool, very jazz
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Now this is groovy
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
I just don’t like it
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
The first song was absolutely wild! The last song was incredibly confusing (but I liked it?). Overall solid, but not the best prog rock we have had (that belongs to Rush)
David Crosby
4/5
Very pleasant! Lots of Crosby this week and I’m all for it.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Some pretty epic hits on here. Prefer this one way more the Zep 3
The Band
2/5
This was pretty milquetoast classic rock. Some cool horn sections but otherwise completely fughet-able
Van Morrison
2/5
Some pleasant songs but I just don’t like the way he sings. Like can he try to sing a little… better?
Supergrass
2/5
Hated this at first but only disliked by the end. Like a baby between Muse, Oasys and Smashing Pumpkins that is much worse than any of those bands
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
5/5
Very nostalgic album for me. Had it in my car on heavy rotation. Love the melodies. “Our House” is one of the sweetest little ditties ever. 4.3/5 but I’ll round up
Rod Stewart
2/5
There’s an entire genre of early 70s rock where it seems like the artists didn’t realize they could re-record a song if it sounded terrible. This fits squarely within that genre
The Cure
4/5
This was so much more chill than I expected. Really enjoyed it and will listen again
3/5
I actually preferred this to “fragile”. Meandering solos with epic build ups.
Nine Inch Nails
3/5
Repeat album for me as I got this one early in my journey. Unique industrial sound with incredibly angsty (and many times cringy) lyrics. 2.5/5
Dead Kennedys
2/5
This was kinda funny
Dire Straits
3/5
Pretty generic dad rock but with some really pretty guitar licks
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
"Words cannot describe — cannot contain — the performance captured on Live at the Star Club, Hamburg, an album that contains the very essence of rock & roll...Live at the Star Club is extraordinary - the purest, hardest rock & roll ever committed to record...He sounds possessed, hitting the keys so hard it sounds like they'll break, and rocking harder than anybody had before or since. Compared to this, thrash metal sounds tame, the Stooges sound constrained, hardcore punk seems neutered, and the Sex Pistols sound like wimps. Rock & roll is about the fire in the performance, and nothing sounds as fiery as this; nothing hits as hard or sounds as loud, either. It is no stretch to call this the greatest live album ever, nor is it a stretch to call it the greatest rock & roll album ever recorded. Even so, words can't describe the music here — it truly has to be heard to be believed."
Baaba Maal
2/5
Really enjoyed the few songs that had a nice melody or groove but disliked the rest
Skunk Anansie
2/5
Pretty embarrassing at times. But it’s even more embarrassing that I enjoyed some of it
Solange
3/5
Nice alternative R&B. Like it more than Beyonces recent albums so nice job lil sister
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
Nice harmonies, very 60s
Wilco
2/5
Milquetoast indie rock. Offensively inoffensive
Bob Dylan
4/5
I actually had low expectations for this Dylan album as I knew it was mostly political songs and it didn’t stick with me when I listened to it in high school. But I really enjoyed it this time! As always, wonderful lyrics and grating harmonica. 4.2/5
Dolly Parton
4/5
Sad, sappy songs. Not as catchy as her later stuff, but really pleasant throughout
Sarah Vaughan
3/5
Very jazzy.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Sounds like the soundtrack to a cheesy 80s movie
Jane's Addiction
3/5
Absolutely hated the first few songs but then it started to click. Second half had some catchy tunes and kinda epic long songs
B.B. King
3/5
I enjoyed this more than the last few jazz albums. Great vocalist and a nice mix of blues sprinkled in.
The Who
2/5
Didn’t find this particularly interesting. Preferred the studio versions of most of these songs
Frank Zappa
4/5
First Zappa album for me. Loved all the different instruments used. Very eclectic.
5/5
Love it from start to finish. Even the Balinese song is good
Super Furry Animals
3/5
Basically Ween, which is a good thing. Some fantastic and fun songs but also some brutally cringy songs (bad behavior was the worst offender)
Syd Barrett
3/5
Children’s songs for people on Acid. First half was great, second half was pretty bad to terrible
Lynyrd Skynyrd
4/5
IM A SIMPLE KINDA MAAAAAAN. That’s a great song to sing along. Really enjoyed this one, surprisingly
Arctic Monkeys
4/5
Listened to this album a ton in early high school so nostalgic factor is high. I still find it pretty fun. Groovin basslines, crashing drums and teenage angst
Sparks
4/5
This is like if Abba and Queen had a baby. 4.3/5
Tim Buckley
3/5
I really disliked his album but this one was okay. Folky. Long song about a gypsy. 2.5/5
Lauryn Hill
3/5
That Thing is an all-time great. Lots of other good ones, but I could do without the gospel songs
ZZ Top
2/5
Ultimate 80s rocker corn fest. TV Dinners and Legs were hilarious.
a-ha
3/5
Pretty generic 80s synth pop. Singer has a unique voice.
The Prodigy
2/5
This is one of the most boring electronic albums I’ve ever heard.
Sonic Youth
3/5
Started out rough but really grew on me. Similar to the pixies. I’ll have to give it another listen, but for now it’s a 3/5
Todd Rundgren
2/5
Generic and pretty boring
LCD Soundsystem
5/5
One of my all time personal favorites. LCD Soundsystem is like electric Talking Heads, and that is the best compliment. Got to finally see them perform live last year, and the show exceeded my expectations. It’s great when a band you liked in high school actually holds up into your adulthood
Public Enemy
3/5
Okay, so these guys are either growing on me or this was the their best album.
Slade
2/5
A 70s band that sounds like an 80s band in the worst way
Harry Nilsson
3/5
Awesome name for an album. Plus it had the coconut/lime song and a few other bangers.
Circle Jerks
1/5
I’ll pass on Group Sex Circle Jerks
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
Amazing combo of jazz, funk and rap. I had already listened to this several times, but it def holds up on the re-listen. 4.5/5
Brian Eno
3/5
Not the ambient music I expected. Kinda sounded like the Talking Heads. Pretty good
The Damned
2/5
Def seems ahead of it’s time but that doesn’t mean I like it
Supertramp
4/5
Always enjoyed Supertramp but hadn’t listened to an album before. Enjoy the use of piano and horn. A cut above the generic 70s classic rock to my ears
Leonard Cohen
4/5
After really loving Cohen’s first album on this list, I jumped the gun and listened to this album too. Fantastic album. Cohen has become my go-to folk artist this past year. This album is probably just a small notch below his debut album in my mind. Still like 4.2/5 for me
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
I really hated the last album from this guy. But this was pretty good.
Def Leppard
2/5
Good meme potential. Drummer has 1 arm and that’s impressive
Dusty Springfield
5/5
Discovered this album after watching pulp fiction in middle school. Loved it then and love it now. 4.4/5 but we will round up
The Verve
2/5
Pretty ignorable
4/5
For some reason I expected classic rock but was blessed with a full helping of funk
Blur
4/5
Of all the stereotypically English 90s albums, this is probs my fav. Actually has some variation. I had fun
Paul McCartney
3/5
A song that prominently featured heavy breathing pulled this from a 4 to a 3
The Mothers Of Invention
4/5
Zappa, zany as hell. My favorite part was the song with Suzy Creamcheese’s conscious
Big Brother & The Holding Company
3/5
Joplin, psychedelic, took a little piece of my heart
Green Day
3/5
So many hits from this album, but pop-punk is just not for me 2.6/5
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Hip-hop you can show your parents
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
EXODUS, MOVEMENT OF THE PEOPLE. Love this one. 4.2/5
The Who
3/5
Will forever be grateful for Baba O Reilly inspiring one of the greatest Joe Pera episodes of all time. It’s a shame they panicked and added that violin solo at the end
Madonna
3/5
I like Madonna, sue me
Linkin Park
2/5
Not having much nostalgia for this band makes them very cringe 😬
Mike Ladd
4/5
Never heard of this guy before… but this was pretty cool. Experimental hip-hop
The Cure
4/5
I’ve realized that the Cure is so much more than their hits. This is another complete album. I’ve become a fan. 4.3/5
Nanci Griffith
3/5
This was very pleasant.
Cat Stevens
3/5
Soft and pleasant
Manic Street Preachers
2/5
Like Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire had a really obnoxious toddler
Brian Eno
4/5
Nice mix of pop-ish harmonies (one song pretty reminiscent of Animal Collective) and ambient tunes. 3.7/5
Radiohead
3/5
Like most Radiohead albums on the first listen, I didn’t totally get it. There were definitely some awesome tracks (first two tracks start off very strong) but I got a little bored in the middle. Still a 3.5/5 but that could change with a re-listen
Green Day
4/5
This one has a lot more nostalgia than Dookie for me. I do think it is the better album, too. Love how the songs leak into one another. It’s got a little bit of rock opera going on. Much more varied in sound, even if some of the ballads are a little cheesy
Spiritualized
5/5
This album had me tearing up. So incredibly beautiful. This album is definitely going on my backpacking playlist.
Portishead
4/5
The tonal whiplash from “Deep Water” to “Machine Gun” was pretty insane. This was a great album for a late night drive
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Sensuality over 9000
Willie Nelson
4/5
Only knew Willie as a cultural icon before experiencing two of his albums in this list. Love his voice and calm demeanor. Some smooth Willie
Einstürzende Neubauten
3/5
Generally I prefer organized sound to this primitive noise. But after suffering through ear bleed for the first few songs, I started to appreciate it. This is unlike anything I have ever heard before. Did I enjoy it? Absolutely not. But will it stick with me for a long time? Yes
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Powerful! Girls got pipes like Tamika
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
2/5
I can really do without Clapton’s vocals… but his guitar is amazing and the other guy sounds great. Overall, this was fine but not mind blowing
Nirvana
4/5
Had this one on a burned CD in my car. Highlights: Plateau, man who sold the world, and where did you sleep last night (which is so good, it gives me chills). 4.4/5
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Not a huge Stones fan but this is probably my favorite album of theirs. Especially like WILD HORSES and MOONNIGHT MILE
The Darkness
2/5
This is a joke right? No one in their right minds could have been making this music in the 2000s. It was stupid but I’ll still give it 2 stars because they really went hard on the falsetto and I think that has to be commended
Burning Spear
3/5
Reggae that isn’t Bob Marley. PRETTY NICE
Elastica
3/5
Paramore before Paramore. I enjoyed a lot of this
David Bowie
4/5
BANGERS
Sonic Youth
2/5
First time listening to sonic youth… I guess it’s okay??
TV On The Radio
2/5
This is a band from my era that I always ignored. After listening to this, I will continue to ignore
Shivkumar Sharma
4/5
Now that was something new! This turned my mood around in the best way
Pixies
2/5
This was pretty rough. Really liked the other pixies album but only really enjoyed one song on this one
Cyndi Lauper
3/5
Some BANGERS and lots of filler
Waylon Jennings
4/5
Proton’ tootin’ good time
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
Nostalgia glasses were on, but I can’t deny that I enjoy this
Grateful Dead
2/5
I just don’t really get the hype
David Bowie
3/5
Not my favorite Bowie album but still not too bad
Neil Young
3/5
Finally got around to this one. Lots of blues and very melancholy but I liked it
Billy Joel
2/5
I’ve always heard this is an “all-time classic” but it didn’t do anything for me
Sonic Youth
2/5
Noisy and often grating, but a few good moments
Paul Simon
3/5
Fun for the whole family
Björk
4/5
Weird but great. Even better on the second listen
Depeche Mode
3/5
Intensely 80s. But I kinda love that
2Pac
4/5
Never listened to a 2pac album before, and I can see the hype. Great beats, interesting lyrics, and a great flow. “It ain’t easy” was my favorite
Megadeth
4/5
Finally some Metal!!! Liked most of it. The lyrics are so cheesy but it adds to the charm. Song titles are also hilariously metal
Wire
2/5
How many generic punk albums do I have to listen to before I die?
Metallica
4/5
I thought Megadeth had some sweet rifts but this was even better. I was boopin and boppin
Dizzee Rascal
3/5
Some interesting beats and a unique sound, but I didn’t enjoy a lot of the songs
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
Really enjoyed this one. “That’s all for everyone” and “tusk” stood out as my favorites in an overall great album. A couple of clunkers in the middle of this pretty long album keep it from scoring a 5.
Fats Domino
4/5
Had me twistin and groovin! It was also a crazy coincidence that I put on a Fats song (“ain’t it a shame”)in the morning then proceeded to see that this was the album of the day!
Klaxons
2/5
I listened to this, forgot to review it, then listened to it 2 days later and didn’t realize I had already listened to it until song. Fughettable!
Pink Floyd
5/5
One of my all time favorites. There are parts that leave me speechless. It kinda feels like the first time Joe Pera heard Baba O Reilly
Prince
3/5
As much as I want to like Prince, I just never fully gel with his sound. This album has one extremely erotic song, “when doves cry” and “purple rain” that are memorable
Radiohead
4/5
More generic rock than their layer experimental albums but this album really showcases Thom Yorkes fantastic voice. “(Nice dream)” into “just” is probably my favorite part of the album
Ramones
3/5
Repetitive with juvenile lyrics but also really sing-dang catchy
Elvis Costello
2/5
I don’t get it. I find his voice annoying, lyrics pretentious and most songs boring. A few bops tho
Garbage
4/5
Not garbage, just oozing with 90s. Made the lil edge lord in me happy. “Stupid Girl” always manages to get stuck in my head
Mudhoney
2/5
Wow, these guys really covered “the rose” by Bette Midler. I personally prefer the Happy Hands Clubs rendition, but this is good too.
Adele
4/5
This album makes me feel like Cheryl, a 48 year old mother of 2, who recently gained the courage to stand up for herself and leave Bartley, her alcoholic and emotionally abusive partner of the past 6 years. Yes, the unknown is frightening, but leaving Bartley was necessary for the safety and well-being of herself and her two children, Tia and Jarnathan. And she is still young, with so much love left to give to those who deserve it. Good things are ahead for Cheryl.
So yeah, I found this album empowering
Kings of Leon
2/5
I was expecting this to be TERRIBLE based on the reviews of Bailey and Kelly but I actually found it to be just VERY BAD
3/5
This is like a worse version of the Beatles but that’s still kinda good
Van Halen
3/5
Never realized they were saying “Panama”. Always thought they said “animal”. Huh 🤔
Mekons
3/5
Definitely odd. Don’t know if I liked it or not but at least it was unique
Amy Winehouse
5/5
A perfect album from start to finish. Only issue is that it is too short. I could listen to her sing forever. Wonderful lyrics, melodies and production. 5 ⭐️
Gotan Project
4/5
This was interesting! Tango meets trip-hop. Enjoyed it a lot
The Avalanches
5/5
One of my all time favorite albums!!! Finally we get some dance music. Love that it keeps the energy flowing from start to finish. This album features no original music, as it is produced from thousands of samples from thousands of records. A one of a kind album that I’ll always love.
Ozomatli
2/5
Big oof after getting Amy and the Avalanches this week. I guess I prefer the hip hop sections over the Ricky Martin-esque parts but I really didn’t like any of it
Little Richard
3/5
This is basically the same song over and over again. Thankfully it’s a fun song
Robert Wyatt
2/5
This gave me lots of anxiety with little pay off
Todd Rundgren
2/5
There were some weird parts that were cool, I guess, but I didn’t get much out of this one
Michael Kiwanuka
4/5
This was a nice lil surprise. Very pleasant from beginning to end.
The Beau Brummels
2/5
60s to the max. Wasn’t a huge fan of the vocals. No triangle was used, so that was disappointing
The Charlatans
2/5
Oasis at home and I don’t like Oasis
Slayer
1/5
I couldn’t get past the Nazi sympathy on track one to enjoy the rest of the album.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
4/5
Doesn’t have a hit as good as “Hong Kong Garden” but more consistent than the other album from the band. Probably my favorite female led punk band
The Cult
3/5
Never had listened to the Cult. Pretty standard 80s hard rock. I really liked the vocalist, reminded me of Danzig.
The Stone Roses
4/5
I listened to this right after “the charlatans” and was expecting the same British 90s shtick. But I found this heartwarming and full of toe-tappers. It’s from 1987 but it sounds closer the 2000s indies bands (the shins especially) then the regular Brit rock of the 90s. I was pleasantly surprised
Ella Fitzgerald
4/5
Extraordinary voice extremely ordinary song writing
Beatles
4/5
Never listened to this one before or gave the bubblegum pop Beatles much of a chance. I actually really enjoyed it! Lyrics are pretty dumb but nice harmonies and toe tapping tunes
Missy Elliott
4/5
I like when she says “this is a missy elliott exclusive” on every other song. Also good rhymes and some nice post I’ve messaging (wow, I feel old saying that)
Ice Cube
2/5
Oof I disliked this. Just a little too angry for my taste
Thelonious Monk
3/5
Colgate hour
The Jam
2/5
*gandolf meme* “I have no memory of this place”
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
This might be a 5 start album without Anthony Kiedis obnoxious vocals on every other song. Kind of a guilty pleasure for me
David Bowie
4/5
This is like two different albums. I prefer the ambient second half. Subterraneans brings this from a 3 to a 4
The Dandy Warhols
3/5
This was pretty enjoyable but not super memorable
The Kinks
2/5
Pretty neat and potatoes
CHIC
4/5
Best disco album since sister sledge. 4.2/5
Can
3/5
Krautrock/prog rock. Good, but songs should be longer
Funkadelic
5/5
Wow that was really fun. Almost as good as “magot brain”. Will keep this one in rotation
Coldplay
3/5
I kinda like this…
God, I really did not enjoy this at all
Don McLean
3/5
Fun fact: I met this guys son. Nice guy
Paul Simon
4/5
I wonder what Garfunkel is up to
The Doors
4/5
Awesome singles but not as complete as LA Woman
Gillian Welch
3/5
Pretty okay I guess
Dinosaur Jr.
3/5
Noice sound.
Beatles
5/5
Perfect album. The medley at the end is my favorite
Goldfrapp
4/5
Less edgy Portishead
Pavement
3/5
Post-grunge garage. I enjoyed it
Pink Floyd
5/5
One of the greatest of all time. So many good memories attached to this album
Joni Mitchell
4/5
This really grew on me. Loved the title track and Harry’s house. Interesting effects and lyrics
The Only Ones
3/5
Accidentally listened to this twice without realizing it… kinda liked it the second time but still generic punk to my ears
Adam & The Ants
4/5
ANTMUSIC! I’m a sucker for this cheesy 80s synth pop. Love the harmonies in the first track
Fleet Foxes
5/5
Heavy nostalgia factor but I love this album. One of the most angelic voices out there. Feels like I’m listening to some bard playing the lyre in the Middle Ages
Billy Bragg
2/5
I really like some other Wilco stuff but this was mostly a miss for me
Electric Light Orchestra
4/5
Non-stop energy machine! Always been a fan of ELO and this has some of my favorites
Herbie Hancock
3/5
Funk-jazz fusion combining to make something a little worse than either on their own
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
This is like the Smiths for people who can’t stand Morriseys vocals
Elton John
4/5
Tiny dancer so amazing, the rest very good
Ministry
4/5
Finally some Christian rock! Loved the uplifting gospel message, Jesus rocking drums, and lord-praising vocals. Can’t wait to show everyone at Book Club this gem of an album!
Daft Punk
5/5
This one don’t stop. Love the full-techno daft punk on this album. Da funk is my favorite but I like every song on this album
The Coral
2/5
A couple of fun sounds but mostly kinda lame
The 13th Floor Elevators
3/5
Psychedelic fun for the whole family
Eminem
2/5
Lot of blampkins on this album
Buzzcocks
2/5
Buzzcocks were a buzzkill to a great day of music
Tina Turner
2/5
I thought maybe I’d like Tina Turner but her voice is grating to my ears
fIREHOSE
2/5
Pretty milquetoast but enjoyed a lot of the guitar 🎸
Elvis Presley
4/5
Much more variation than almost of the 1950s music. Goofy but enjoyable voice. This Elvis guy is gonna be big. Really enjoyed it!
Snoop Dogg
4/5
Smooth as gravy. Spooky, yet goofy. 4 stars ⭐️
Cocteau Twins
4/5
Love this album, love shoegaze, give me more. 4.4/5
Songhoy Blues
4/5
I don’t understand what it’s about but I like 👍 good energy, fun guitar
Television
3/5
Thoroughly enjoyed most of this 3.5/5
Tears For Fears
3/5
Quintessential 80s
Bob Dylan
5/5
This is my favorite Dylan album. This was probably my 25th listen. Still love it
Santana
3/5
A couple of bangers and some snoozers
Hot Chip
4/5
Lots of fun. Saw them live at Sasquatch, not knowing them, and it was an insanely fun show. Later saw them perform a DJ set in Brooklyn. They gave Kelly and I free beer. That gets a bonus point from me
Elliott Smith
4/5
This must have been really influential to Death Can for Cutie. But this is probably better.
Johnny Cash
3/5
As far as legends making albums in their dying years, this one is okay. Hurt is an all time great cover. I enjoyed personal Jesus too. But his version of Bridge over Troubled Water is a crime against humanity.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
The good songs are REALLY GOOD but their are some that are kinda noisy
Crowded House
2/5
I love their song “don’t dream it’s over” so I expected to like this album. It was nothing like that song and I hated it
Dion
4/5
I probably should hate this but I didn’t. Cheesy fun
Jurassic 5
4/5
Some cool old school beats. Enjoyed it
Tracy Chapman
4/5
Only knew that one song from her but I liked most of it
Talking Heads
4/5
Pretty awesome album but a step below “remain in light” and “stop making sense” so like a 4.3/5
Everything But The Girl
3/5
It’s nice to get some electronic music but this is pretty meat and potatoes
Common
3/5
Before common was a spokesperson for AI, he was a rapper
Jeff Buckley
2/5
Boooring
Liz Phair
2/5
Was excited for this one but it fell flat
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
3/5
Lots of “I’m 14 and this is deep” mixed with genuinely insightful lyrics
Thin Lizzy
3/5
Of course the jailbreak is gonna be at the jail
Air
2/5
Not nearly as enjoyable as Moon Safari
The The
4/5
Fun fun
The Temptations
3/5
Steve Winwood
2/5
Cheese city
Jane Weaver
4/5
Pretty good 👍
Iron Maiden
4/5
This was awesome. Fav was phantom of the opera
Aphex Twin
5/5
One of my all time favorites. The follow up album is even better.
Carole King
5/5
Love it 😍 4.5/5
The Smiths
4/5
I’m the only one I know who likes the smiths. I love this album. Sorry, not sorry
CHIC
4/5
Classic disco
Talking Heads
5/5
Top tier heads
Brian Eno
3/5
Much prefer the ambient second half
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Oooooh Greeen rivah
Wild Beasts
4/5
Takes me back to high school. “All the Kings Men” remains an all time fav of mine
Dusty Springfield
2/5
Pretty boring
King Crimson
4/5
Love the first and last songs
The xx
3/5
Still love their sound but the lyrics were pretty bland and uninspired compared to their debut album
The Kinks
4/5
Sounds like early Beatles in a good way
Röyksopp
4/5
Repeat
Jefferson Airplane
4/5
Good psychedelic fun
OutKast
4/5
Another repeat
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Starts off hot but drags on