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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
5 2.61 +2.39
Eternally Yours
The Saints
5 3.05 +1.95
The Age Of The Understatement
The Last Shadow Puppets
5 3.25 +1.75
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
5 3.27 +1.73
B-52's
The B-52's
5 3.3 +1.7
Figure 8
Elliott Smith
5 3.33 +1.67
Blur
Blur
5 3.33 +1.67
Rock Bottom
Robert Wyatt
4 2.39 +1.61
Frank
Amy Winehouse
5 3.46 +1.54
Blackstar
David Bowie
5 3.48 +1.52

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
1 3.1 -2.1
Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
1 3.02 -2.02
Graceland
Paul Simon
2 3.72 -1.72
Suicide
Suicide
1 2.46 -1.46
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
2 3.38 -1.38
L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
1 2.33 -1.33
American Pie
Don McLean
2 3.27 -1.27
Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
2 3.16 -1.16
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
2 3.09 -1.09
Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
2 3.06 -1.06

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Figure 8 by Elliott Smith

I have a friend who's very into Smith and I can see why now. The singer songwriter vibes of the album make it very relatable and cozy. The piano and vocals in Everything Means Nothing to Me are beautiful. Fave track(s): Son of Sam, L.A., Stupidity Tries, Can't Make A Sound

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie

Amazing vocals and guitar riffs. Had never heard of this band before, but I love their sound. Also love the album cover. Fave track(s): Tracy's Flaw, The Skank Heads, Lately, Cheap Honesty

A bit rough but pretty fun otherwise. Absolutely love the guitar riffs and bass. I wish the songs were longer, but their length gives them their charm. Really creative album title, and really cool cover. Fave track(s): When Ya Get Drafted, Let's Lynch The Landlord

The United States Of America by The United States Of America

Definitely psychedelic and not what I expected. I wouldn't say it's shit, but the first track was very interesting to say the least, I also don't entirely understand it, I guess. It got better as it went on. Very Alice in Wonderland vibes. Organized chaos. Fave track(s): Hard Coming Love, Cloud Song, Coming Down, No Love To Give

1-Star Albums (5)

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Suicide by Suicide
Nov 21 2022

I mean I guess I can see how this would've been groundbreaking for the time, but I kind of really didn't like it. The instrumentals are fine but the vocals threw me off. Was losing my mind at "Girl" and "Frankie Teardrop", and not in a good way. No fave track.

Nov 22 2022

Had never listened to the whole thing in one sitting until now. The instrumentals are ethereal. The vocals are so smooth and pair extremely well with the tone of the music. I can definitely see why it is considered a classic. It's extremely difficult to pick a favorite when they all sound so heavenly. The Great Gig In The Sky made me feel like I was in space. Loved the cathedral-like instrumentals in the beginning of Us and Them. Fave track(s): Money, The Great Gig In The Sky

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
Nov 23 2022

This is definitely something I would listen to on my own and it deserves more fame. I love the guitar and bass on this entire album. The vocals are strong and very angsty, hence why I would listen to it on my own. Love the strings in Man-Size Sextet. Fave track(s): Dry, Snake

Let It Be by The Replacements
Nov 24 2022

Some of the song titles made me laugh, but regarding the music, it's completely different from the "Let It Be" most people think about. Its very angsty and reminds me of more modern stuff. The music sometimes drowns out the vocals. Overall good, but I'm not sure I would go back and listen again. Fave track(s): I Will Dare, Black Diamond

Revolver by Beatles
Nov 25 2022

I'm always kind of cautious whenever I listen to the Beatles. I had listened to this album before, but I hadn't paid special attention to it. I'm starting to appreciate Eleanor Rigby more, especially because of the strings. Here, There, and Everywhere makes me feel sort of nostalgic for past friendships. Yellow Submarine reminds me of my childhood, because my mom would always play that song for me. I love the guitar riff on And Your Bird Can Sing. This is definitely one of their best albums. Fave track(s): Taxman, I'm Only Sleeping

Slipknot by Slipknot
Nov 26 2022

I'm not going to lie I was kind of scared going into this album, not because it's Slipknot, but because I had just gotten a Beatles album the previous day. I'd only head a couple of Slipknot songs prior to this album, so I guess this was my real introduction to Slipknot. I was actually pleasantly surprised. Obviously I wouldn't normally go about my day listening to this, like it isn't something I would listen to it on my own, but for a first listen its not bad. Screaming like that can't be healthy, though. Fave track(s): Eyeless

Nov 26 2022

I appreciate the experimentalism and the amount of sampling, but I'm sure each song could be better without certain aspects or noises. Overall, it's different. I wouldn't say I really enjoyed listening to it. Fave track(s): Regiment

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Nov 27 2022

I don't have much to say about this album, but it's pretty alright. I appreciate the calm and softness of the vocals, and of course I'm going to mention the strings. I love hearing strings, mainly violin on any record. Black Mirror was a great song to start the album with. Fave track(s): Intervention, The Well and the Lighthouse

Graceland by Paul Simon
Nov 28 2022

Definitely wouldn't listen to this on my own but it is good background music while working. I do appreciate the basslines, though. Overall alright but I wouldn't go back. Really nice album cover. Fave track: Crazy Love, Vol. II

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Nov 29 2022

Didn't know what to expect, but I kind of expected more. Most songs are decent but they could probably sound better without so much distortion, especially in the first half of the album. It was good background music, though. Also, cool band name. Fave track(s): new you, in another way, nothing is

The Age Of The Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets
Nov 30 2022

This album really reminds me of Arctic Monkeys, and not just because of Alex Turner's vocals. The sorrow tone and characteristic Turner lyrics really tie it in. The instrumentals are so beautiful, especially in Only The Truth. Also, I just have to mention the strings, it makes everything so much more magical. Overall, it's a good album and I could see myself going back to it at some point. Fave track(s): Separate and Ever Deadly, Only the Truth, I Don't Like You Anymore, The Meeting Place

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Dec 01 2022

Prince's voice is so unique. This album is both so funky and chill. I haven't listened to many Prince songs, but I definitely think this has to be some of his best work. Also, the bass lines are so good. Face track(s): The Ballad of Dorothy Parker

Tommy by The Who
Dec 02 2022

I love concept albums. This one in particular sounds like it could be a play or even a musical. However, I feel like I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I do like that the songs blend in together, though. Also, I don't know why but this album gave me Wizard of Oz vibes, no particular reason. No track really stood out. Fave track(s): Go To the Mirror!

Tuesday Night Music Club by Sheryl Crow
Dec 03 2022

This album sounds like what I expected to sound like. I'm not really that into it, but she has a really nice voice. I would be lying if I said I didn't get bored of it at least once. Fave track(s): What I Can Do For You

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Dec 04 2022

This album is a lot softer than I expected, if I'm being honest. A lot of the guitar riffs were pretty unique. I don't have much else to say about it either though. Very general rock, and it's good but not something I would look back on. Fave track(s): Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll

Atomizer by Big Black
Dec 05 2022

Was very excited going into this album. The production is definitely something. I wouldn't say it's unique but very lively. I love instrumentals especially in Passing Complexion, but the vocals could do better in terms of volume. Fave track(s): Passing Complexion, Kerosene, Stinking Drunk

Transformer by Lou Reed
Dec 06 2022

This album is so cozy even with Reed's imperfect voice. Perfect Day sounds like something straight out of a movie soundtrack. Also the production quality sounds way better than other albums from its time. Fave track(s): Perfect Day, Satellite of Love

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Dec 07 2022

Was pleasantly surprised by this album. While the lyrics aren't my favorite (especially because of the slur), most of the songs were really good. Like the lyrics, the vocals aren't what attracted me the most, but the instrumentals are so fun. The bass lines remind me of Queen. Fave track(s): Senior Service, Party Girl, Goon Squad

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Dec 08 2022

I have a friend who's very into Smith and I can see why now. The singer songwriter vibes of the album make it very relatable and cozy. The piano and vocals in Everything Means Nothing to Me are beautiful. Fave track(s): Son of Sam, L.A., Stupidity Tries, Can't Make A Sound

Dec 09 2022

These guys deserve more recognition than what they've gotten for Tainted Love (which is absolutely iconic). As someone who doesn't listen to much 80s pop, this album makes me appreciate it more. This is something I would listen to in art class, but not on the regular. Sex Dwarf threw me off, though. Fave track(s): Frustration, Entertain Me

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
Dec 10 2022

I didn't think much of this album until the later part of the first half. Kravitz knows how to show desire and longing in his lyrics. Fave track(s): I Build This Garden For Us

Dec 11 2022

This album is beautiful. I will admit that a few songs were a bit boring, but for the most part I enjoyed every song to some extent. Like A Friend was a great song to end the album with. Also, I love this music video for This Is Hardcore. Fave track(s): Help The Aged, This Is Hardcore, I'm A Man, The Day After the Revolution, Like A Friend

Nevermind by Nirvana
Dec 12 2022

As someone who grew up listening to Nirvana, it's great seeing this album here. This is one of my favorite Nirvana albums, the amount of angst and anger in some of these tracks is one of the best factors of it. Never boring. Fave track(s): Lounge Act, Breed, On A Plain

Heartattack And Vine by Tom Waits
Dec 13 2022

The vocals kind of throw me off, it's like Waits is trying too hard, but the guitar is really nice. This sounds likes something you would hear at some type of underground club. Fave track(s): In Shades

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Dec 14 2022

This was my real introduction to Yeah Yeah Yeahs besides Heads Will Roll, because that's already iconic in itself. Karen O's voice is so soothing, and these songs sound so fun to see live. Also, I love the album cover. Fave track(s): Soft Shock, Dull Life, Dragon Queen

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Dec 15 2022

I was kind of shocked to see the global rating on this one cause it's honestly not even bad. It's mostly calming and the instrumentals on some of the songs are pretty fun. The album cover doesn't really accurately represent the music, though. Fave track(s): Maxine, The Nightfly

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Dec 24 2022

I really didn't expect to see this album here despite it being a classic. Extremely influential and definitely a product of its time. You just had to be there, though. Fave track(s): Can't Believe You Wanna Leave

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Dec 25 2022

Simple, but fun. I can definitely see how this influenced/changed/made the scene. Love the lyrics and album cover. Fave track(s): Master Race Rock

Dec 26 2022

Funny that everyone gets this one Christmas. Such classic songs, and all of the renditions just scream true Christmas. Fave track(s): White Christmas, Sleigh Ride, A Marshmallow World

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie
Dec 27 2022

Amazing vocals and guitar riffs. Had never heard of this band before, but I love their sound. Also love the album cover. Fave track(s): Tracy's Flaw, The Skank Heads, Lately, Cheap Honesty

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Dec 28 2022

I would say this sounds like generic rock from its time period, but there are a few good riffs on this. Sometimes the instrumentals drown out the vocals, though. Not a fan of the album cover. Fav track(s): Rack My Mind

Dec 29 2022

A bit rough but pretty fun otherwise. Absolutely love the guitar riffs and bass. I wish the songs were longer, but their length gives them their charm. Really creative album title, and really cool cover. Fave track(s): When Ya Get Drafted, Let's Lynch The Landlord

Madman Across The Water by Elton John
Dec 30 2022

Classic Elton John. I hadn't had the time to get into his music, but it's pretty alright. While it is a beautiful album, some songs did sound sort of repetitive. Don't know if I would go back, but for a one time listen it was good. Fave track(s): Indian Sunset, Rotten Peaches

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Dec 31 2022

Very 80s but also very unique at the same time. The fade out of a lot of the songs does throw me off though. Regardless, most of the songs are really fun and not what I expected out of an album from the 80s. Reminisce (Pt.1) was an interesting end to this. Fave track(s): All In All (This One Last Wild Waltz), Old, Plan B

The United States Of America by The United States Of America
Jan 01 2023

Definitely psychedelic and not what I expected. I wouldn't say it's shit, but the first track was very interesting to say the least, I also don't entirely understand it, I guess. It got better as it went on. Very Alice in Wonderland vibes. Organized chaos. Fave track(s): Hard Coming Love, Cloud Song, Coming Down, No Love To Give

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Jan 02 2023

I wasn't really expecting to like this especially when I saw the country tag, but it was pretty alright. Nilsson's voice is definitely underappreciated. Fave track(s): Gotta Get Up

The Gilded Palace Of Sin by The Flying Burrito Brothers
Jan 03 2023

Not something I'm really into. The vocals are beautiful, and I appreciate the every song actually does sound different, but I wouldn't go back to this. Interesting band name, though. Fave track(s): Hot Burrito #1

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso
Jan 04 2023

Beautiful album, I really didn't expect to like this as much as I did. Not a fan of the album cover, but Veloso's vocals are so smooth and enchanting. Something out of a movie set in paradise. Fave track(s): Clarice

Back to Mystery City by Hanoi Rocks
Jan 05 2023

Overall a good album, but there's nothing that's super special about it. Very 80s, something you might hear on radio. Other than that, it was an alright listen but none of the songs really struck me differently. Fave track(s): Mental Beat

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Jan 06 2023

Great instrumentals and vocals. This isn't for me, but I see how it would've been different for the time. Fave track(s): Chest Fever, I Shall Be Released

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Jan 07 2023

Really interesting sound and not at all what I expected to see on here. Don't know if I would go back to this but their sound is definitely unique. Cool instrumentals. I wonder how these songs are performed live. Fave track(s): Stillness Is The Move, Useful Chamber, Remade Horizon

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals
Jan 08 2023

Nothing too special but very enjoyable nonetheless. Album cover doesn't match the sound at all. Interesting instrumentals. Alternate Route to Vulcan Street was a good song to place in the beginning. Fave track(s): Receptacle for the Respectable, Presidential Suite

Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams
Jan 09 2023

Not really my vibe and horrible dude. I got bored of this really quickly. There's nothing really that special about this. Fave track(s): Bartering Lines

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
Jan 10 2023

Chaotic yet relaxing at the same time. Radiohead's music always has an ethereal feeling to it. Beautiful instrumentals and vocals. The video for There, There is so insanely creative. Fave track(s): Sail To The Moon

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Jan 11 2023

Didn't realize this would count as rock but this album is great. Turner has such a powerful voice. Most songs were really good, but not too many stuck out to me. Fave track(s): Steel Claw

Fun House by The Stooges
Jan 12 2023

This felt shorter than it should have, but really great stuff. I didn't pay too much attention to the lyrics, but I love the guitar and instrumentals in general. I felt that a lot was blended together, though. Besides that, if there were more variation throughout I might've liked it more. Fave track(s): Loose, Dirt

System Of A Down by System Of A Down
Jan 13 2023

I had listened to a few System of A Down songs prior to this album, but I really liked this. I didn't expect it to sound as well produced as it did, it doesn't sound too raw especially for a debut album. Serj Tankian's voice is really something. Love the guitar in DDevil. Fave track(s): Suite-Pee, Spiders, Soil

Blackstar by David Bowie
Jan 14 2023

Absolutely beautiful from beginning to end. You can really tell Bowie was giving it his all for his album. Unique instrumentals as well. Every song has this ethereal power to it. Really amazing album. Fave track(s): 'Tis a Pity She Was a Whore, Girl Loves me, I Can't Give Everything

American Pie by Don McLean
Jan 15 2023

With complete honesty, I got a bit bored of this album after the first song. McLean has a beautiful voice and can definitely write a sad song, but other than that, I didn't find appeal. Fave track(s): American Pie

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope
Jan 16 2023

Overall a pretty alright album, but I feel that it dragged on longer than it should have. I didn't feel anything was too special besides the occasional experimentation. Fave track(s): Safesurfer, You...

Jan 17 2023

Really great album. The instrumentals are cool, I think my mind would have been blown if I listened to this when it came out. It would've been more digestible if the songs were shorter, but overall I liked every song. Fave track(s): Epitaph, The Court of the Crimson King

Wild Wood by Paul Weller
Jan 18 2023

I didn't find anything too special about this and I found myself listening without acknowledging the names. Overall, it was good but nothing distinct. Fave track(s): Shadow Of The Sun

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Jan 19 2023

This is my introduction to Black Sabbath, and it's pretty good. Even though it's what I expected, the riffs are awesome. I don't have much to say but great music. Fave track(s): Cornucopia, Supernaut, Under the Sun

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Jan 20 2023

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, but Paradise By the Dashboard Light is still my favorite. At times the lyrics were cheesy, but the instrumentals were great. Also, the album cover is good. Fave track(s): Bat Out of Hell, Paradise By the Dashboard Light

Closer by Joy Division
Jan 21 2023

Very dark album. I like it though, not too experimental or different but enjoyable nonetheless. Definitely something to listen to on rainy days. Fave track(s): A Means to an End, The Eternal

Soul Mining by The The
Jan 22 2023

I didn't think I was going to like it because of the first track, but the other tracks were way better. Love the instrumentals in most tracks, especially the piano in Uncertain Smile. Not a fan of the album cover, though. Fave track(s): Uncertain Smile, This Is The Day

Hotel California by Eagles
Jan 23 2023

Wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did mainly because I didn't like Hotel California when I was growing up. After a good listen, I think I do appreciate it more, especially the instrumentals, which are great. Definitely dad music. Fave track(s): Hotel California, New Kid in Town

Jan 24 2023

I didn't expect too much from the ratings, but I really liked this. This whole albums sounds like it's set in a fantasy land. It almost reminds me of Queen's first two albums. I don't know whether I'll come back to this but it was a fun listen. Fave track(s): Dancing With The Moonlight Knight, The Cinema Show

Different Class by Pulp
Jan 25 2023

I was pleasantly surprised with this one. After being left confused with Pencil Skirt, I didn't expect it to get better, but it did. I pretty much liked each track for different reasons. Also, cool album cover. Fave track(s): I Spy, Disco 2000, Live Bed Show, Bar Italia

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Jan 26 2023

Just seeing his face makes me annoyed, but I do have to admit that some of the songs on his album were really good. Not a fan of the album cover or name, but the music itself is alright for the most part. Fave track(s): You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side, I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jan 27 2023

Pretty great album but some of the songs blended together for me. Other than that, this album had some good riffs and lyrics. Fave track(s): Geek U.S.A., Mayonaise

Sheet Music by 10cc
Jan 28 2023

Very interesting sound but I'm into it. You can tell that they were really using their creativity for this. Overall, I enjoyed it. Fave track(s): Clockwork Creep, Silly Love

Rio by Duran Duran
Jan 29 2023

Full of iconic songs, all which were pretty different from each other. I also really liked the unique bass lines. Very poppy but really good regardless. Fave track(s): My Own Way, Hungry Like The Wolf

The Rise & Fall by Madness
Jan 30 2023

Unique style, but some songs did blend. The lyrics were somewhat odd but I think it gives the album its charm. Also interesting instrumentals. Fave track(s): Primrose Hill, Are You Coming With Me

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Jan 31 2023

Genuinely not as bad as people make it seem to be. This was my introduction to Iron Maiden and it's definitely less heavy than I expected but still good nonetheless. Nothing too special, but I like the guitar and bass riffs. Fave track(s): Prowler, Strange World

Infected by The The
Feb 01 2023

Genuinely a good album, but I will say that I enjoyed the instrumentals more than the vocals. All songs were unique and caught my attention Fave track(s): Infected, Heartland, Slow Train to Dawn

Technique by New Order
Feb 02 2023

The first track is extremely misleading for the rest of the album. Other than that, this felt very appropriate for the 80s. Not bad but not too memorable either. Fave track(s): All the Way, Dream Attack

Feb 03 2023

Their style is so unique, you can't confuse them with anyone else. I like how some of the songs blend into the next. Overall very good. I can just imagine Byrne's dance moves. Fave track(s): With Our Love, Warning Sign, Artists Only

Feb 04 2023

Very interesting and unique style. Some of the lyrics threw me off but the instrumentals make up for it. Somewhat nostalgic but very quirky overall. Fave track(s): She's Leaving Home, Being For The Benefit Of Mr.Kite!

British Steel by Judas Priest
Feb 05 2023

Very strong start with Rapid Fire. Nothing too different but it definitely has it's charm. Towards the end, the songs started to blend. Absolutely love the bass riffs, though. Also really cool album cover. Fave track(s): Rapid Fire, Steeler

Future Days by Can
Feb 06 2023

I had only listened to Moonshake before this, and I hadn't realized there were only four songs. I might not listen to this again the whole way through, (or I may, who knows, for the ambience), but for one listen it was magical. Amazing instrumentals. Fave track(s): Moonshake

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Feb 07 2023

Really chill, but also everything blends in together. I didn't find anything special about this besides the quirky little instrumentals in the last few tracks. Overall okay, but forgettable. Fave track(s): The Heart Remains A Child

Broken English by Marianne Faithfull
Feb 08 2023

Really unique voice, I genuinely really like it. Every song has it's own charm, and the lyrics are great. Also cool album cover. Fave track(s): Brain Drain, What's The Hurry?

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Feb 09 2023

Very 80s and very simple, but I like it. A few songs blind blend together, though. I feel like it's definitely something that would get picked up easily during the time. I also really like the album cover. Fave track(s): Monkeys

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine
Feb 10 2023

Better than the other MBV album I had listened to. The songs are more memorable and different. Really cool distortion. Fave track(s): Cupid Come, [When You Wake] You're Still in a Dream, You Never Should

Aja by Steely Dan
Feb 11 2023

Very peaceful listen with funky bass lines. The album cover doesn't match the music at all, but I still enjoyed it nonetheless. Maybe not something I would come back to, because all songs sounded at least a bit similar. Fave track(s): Black Cow, Peg

Odessa by Bee Gees
Feb 12 2023

Definitely not what I expected when I saw this was Bee Gees. The music isn't bad but I wish there was more of a variety in sound, because most songs sound similar. Of course though, amazing voice. Fave track(s): Suddenly, Lamplight

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Feb 13 2023

I can't even lie, a lot of this sounds like circus music or something straight out of a children's movie. Not my cup of tea. Whoever is singing, his voice is way too harsh. Fave track(s): Les enfants

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Feb 14 2023

Was genuinely so confused upon seeing this. I guess the name of the album is pretty fitting. Not my thing, and I got bored of it pretty quickly. No fave track.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Feb 15 2023

Very fun instrumentals, and less heavy than I expected, but still really good. Sometimes I couldn't tell where a song ended, but regardless, it was a nice listen. Fave track(s): N.I.B., Warning

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
Feb 16 2023

Not really my thing. It's not bad, I just can't get into it. There aren't many unique details. Also not a fan of the album cover. Fave track(s): Big Black Car, Take Care

Architecture And Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Feb 17 2023

From the very start this doesn't sound like something from the 80s. Love the instrumentals on this even though its a shorter album. Fave track(s): Souvenir, Joan of Arc

There's A Riot Goin' On by Sly & The Family Stone
Feb 18 2023

Very funky and enjoyable to listen to. It's so groovy and the bass makes it all sound sort of sexy. Fave track(s): Just Like a Baby

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Feb 19 2023

I don't have much to say about this one but it was pretty alright. I blanked through most of it but it definitely wasn't awful. Too many of the songs were too long, though. Fave track(s): The Way Young Lovers Do

Violator by Depeche Mode
Feb 20 2023

Depeche Mode has such a distinct sound, and the way the vocals are produced are so cool. Not a single song sounded similar, and I also really liked most lyrics. Good album cover as well. Fav track(s): Personal Jesus, Halo, Enjoy the Silence

Chelsea Girl by Nico
Feb 21 2023

I seriously could not tell where one song ended and the next started. Most were extremely similar and boring. Her voice is good and some of the instrumentals were cute, but overall nothing notable. Fave track(s): Chelsea Girls

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
Feb 22 2023

I really liked this one. It's always nice to see a female-led band on here. Hersh's voice here is great, and the riffs are pretty creative. Fave track(s): Call Me, Green, Rabbits Dying

My mom is a huge fan of U2 so it was kind of a nice surprise seeing this and really delving into her music taste. I had only heard Beautiful Day before, but there are much better songs on here. Generally good album. Fave track(s): Elevation

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Feb 24 2023

I remember one time my dad got mad at me because I had never sat down and listened to any Rage Against the Machine. I didn't expect this sound, though. Honestly, though, I loved the guitar riffs from the very beginning. I also love the album cover, really cool. Fave track(s): Bombtrack, Know Your Enemy, Township Rebellion

More Specials by The Specials
Feb 25 2023

Different from anything I've ever heard. Really interesting approach but it works. It all sounds like something that could be in an animated movie soundtrack, in a good way. Fave track(s): Man at C&A, I Can't Stand It

Roots by Sepultura
Feb 26 2023

Really creative with the inclusion of Brazilian culture in both the music and album cover. While I don't think I would go back, I'm pretty impressed by this. The music video for Ratamahatta is also really cool. Fave track(s): Attitude, Itsari

16 Lovers Lane by The Go-Betweens
Feb 27 2023

Really chill album. Kind of nostalgic sounding even though I've never heard of the Go-Betweens. Generally good, but I wouldn't say there's something super unique. Fave track(s): Love Goes On!, You Can't Say No Forever

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Feb 28 2023

This was definitely not my thing. Of course it sounds very 80s, but besides that I just found it weird and off-putting. Some instrumentals were sort of interesting but I didn't like most of it. It was bearable, I guess. Fave track(s): Darkness and Doubt

Da Capo by Love
Mar 01 2023

It feels weird to hear my name in a song. The vocal style is definitely interesting, and the music itself isn't bad. It might just be the vocals throwing me off, not sure. For sure psychedelic. Fave track(s): Stephanie Knows Who

Mar 02 2023

Love the instrumentals in this but I do wish that the tracks were split into multiple. Obviously, the length is what gives them their charm, but I would pay more attention if they were separated. Fave track(s): Close to the Edge

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground
Mar 03 2023

An interesting album, especially with the poetry/story in the second track. I wouldn't really say I enjoyed this too much, though. Fave track(s): Lady Godiva's Operation

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Mar 04 2023

I would say this sounds like typical 80s music, but its also very funky. Also their sweaters in the Favourite Shirts music video are cute. Fave track(s): Lemon Firebrigade, October Is Orange (Day 1 & 2)

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 05 2023

Not my thing but definitely not bad. At first his singing kind of reminded me of Elvis, which isn't a bad thing, I just thought it was funny. Great guitar, too. Fave track(s):Adam Raised a Cain

Fragile by Yes
Mar 06 2023

I won't lie, I kind of laughed upon hearing the bass riff in Roundabout mainly because I wasn't expecting it. Love the instrumentals and vocals. Fave track(s): Roundabout

Mar 07 2023

Pretty alright until Bob's Yer Uncle. The instrumentals are good but besides that nothing stuck out too much. Fave track(s): Kinky Afro

B-52's by The B-52's
Mar 08 2023

Iconic, and I actually really enjoyed it. Very different from everything else. I had only heard Rock Lobster prior to this, but the rest of the songs are cool as well. Such a fun album. Fave track(s): Rock Lobster, Lava, There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)

Genuinely don't understand what this was about. If this was a movie or video game soundtrack it would've been completely fine, but its not, and that's the problem. Some of the tracks are interesting but I can't even see it as musical instrumentals. It's just sound. No fave track.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Mar 10 2023

Beautiful songs on this album. Personally not something I would listen to daily, but still good music nonetheless. Fave track(s): El Condor Pasa (If I Could), Baby Driver

Country Life by Roxy Music
Mar 11 2023

Had never heard of Roxy Music before, but this is pretty good. Nothing bad but not the best thing either. Generally a good album, but the cover doesn't match the music at all. Fave track(s): Out of the Blue

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
Mar 12 2023

I expected a much darker sound from this album just based on the cover, but I liked it nonetheless. Nothing too different, and it reminds me of earlier Beatles and Beach Boys. Overall pretty alright. Fave track(s): Kicks, I'm Not Your Stepping Stone

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Mar 13 2023

Amy's voice will always be so charming. Love the instrumentals, but it definitely wouldn't be anything without Amy herself. Amazing album, such a pleasant listen. Fave track(s): Stronger Than Me, Fuck Me Pumps, In My Bed

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Mar 14 2023

I was listening to these guys last week, so seeing them again was kind of surprising. Not a bad album. I liked the lyrics, but I didn't pay too much attention overall. Generally good. Fave track(s): Tombstone Shadow, Sinister Purpose

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Mar 15 2023

Not exactly my thing, but this guy's voice is great. The songs were pretty much a good length. Not a fan of the name of album itself, though. Fave track(s): Sunny Skies, Steamroller, Blossom

A Northern Soul by The Verve
Mar 16 2023

Generally a good album with great vocals. Nothing stood out too much, but not in a bad way I guess. The album cover reminds me of Queen. Fave track(s): Life's An Ocean, Stormy Clouds

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan
Mar 17 2023

Really interesting sound. It gives me stereotypical space movie vibes. The album cover is cool; it clearly inspired more modern bands. Fave track(s): Metal

Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt
Mar 18 2023

I thought this would be way worse than it actually was, just based on the reviews. Even though I do agree that most of it was just sound, some of the riffs are really cool and I actually enjoyed them. I might not come back to this but definitely not as bad as I expected. Fave track(s): Assassins, Dracula Mountain

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Mar 19 2023

I love this guy's voice. The song's are pretty calm and nice listens. There's kind of a movie soundtrack vibe here as well. I would definitely consider buying this just to play it as background music. Fave track(s): Tiger Rug, Weighted Down (The Prison Song)

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Mar 20 2023

Generally good and really catchy (especially Water With The Wine, Love and Affection, and Tall In The Saddle). Love seeing female artists on here. Fave track(s): Down to Zero, Save Me

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Mar 21 2023

There was kind of a country feeling here, so not really my vibe, but not bad nonetheless. The lyrics were pretty okay and I like the song titles. Fave track(s): California Stars

All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot
Mar 22 2023

Genuinely good, and better than their debut album. I will admit that some of the lyrics made me cringe a bit, but still not a bad album. Fave track(s): Sulfur, Psychosocial, Gehenna

Van Halen by Van Halen
Mar 23 2023

The fact this is just the first Van Halen album is mindblowing. The guitar in every song is amazing. I didn't expect it to be this good for a debut album, but I'm impressed. Fave track(s): Eruption/You Really Got Me, I'm The One

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Mar 24 2023

Love the album cover, first of all. Nothing too special but a really good listen. Every song was unique, and the lyrics were entertaining. Fave track(s): Mental

Blur by Blur
Mar 25 2023

Beetlebum has always been one of my favorites, but this was the first time I had listened to this whole album. I enjoyed every single song, and liked it more that I expected. So many of these tracks are hauntingly charming. Fave track(s): Beetlebum, Song 2, On Your Own, Death of A Party

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Mar 26 2023

There's something off about the album cover that I love. Besides that, this was a pretty alright album. I liked the random speaking parts in some songs. Fave track(s): Some Weird Sin, Fall In Love With Me

Horses by Patti Smith
Mar 27 2023

I didn't expect this from the punk and rock tags but I still liked it. Every song was unique and seldom boring. The first lyric in the first track blew me away. The anatomy imagery in Land was also pretty interesting, in a good way. Also cool album cover. Fave track(s): Free Money, Kimberly

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Mar 28 2023

Not too much stood out from one song to the next, but the guitar riffs are really cool. There's some funky bass in there too that I liked. Fave track(s): I Got the Six, Dirty Dog

Eternally Yours by The Saints
Mar 29 2023

Pretty strong start and I enjoyed all of the riffs. Everything is pretty catchy too. I had never heard of them but their name is cool. I don't know what it is about this album, but I loved almost everything. Fave track(s): Memories Are Made of This, Private Affair, No, Your Product, Orstralia

I genuinely think the guitar riffs are amazing, but what doesn't make the whole album amazing is the lyrics and vocals. Some songs aren't too bad with the lyrics (the second half), though. The album cover, name, and intro are definitely interesting. They clearly aren't afraid of being strange or different, in a good way. Fave track(s): The One, Take A Look Around, It'll Be OK

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Mar 31 2023

I love how the album cover looks like an ancient scroll, but besides that, this was a generally good listen. I love how slightly sorrowful yet captivating each song was. Fave track(s): Sea Song, A Last Straw

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
Apr 01 2023

Didn't pay much attention to this one mainly because it didn't stick out, but its not bad. Some of the songs, like Cars Are Cars were pretty questionable, though. Fave track(s): When Numbers Get Serious

Apr 02 2023

I was terrified at first at how long this album was, but the short tracks make it better. I loved the guitar and bass riffs in each track, but I didn't have a specific track that I was absolutely amazed by, and its probably because of the length. I admire the dedication to compiling this, though. Fave track(s): The Glory of Man, Untitled Song for Latin America

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Apr 03 2023

I don't know why I decided it was a good idea to actually go along with with this and listen to the whole thing, but let it be known that it was agonizing. The music isn't bad, and lyrics were pretty interesting for the most part, but it was just too much for one go. I admire the dedication to even making this but goddamn. Fave track(s): A Chicken With Its Head Cut Off, Meaningless, I Can't Touch You Anymore

Hms Fable by Shack
Apr 04 2023

Pretty alright. I have nothing bad to say about this, but there's also nothing too special. The vocals weren't my favorite, but the strings were beautiful. Fave track(s): Lend's Some Dough

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
Apr 05 2023

As strange as it was, I thought it was fun. The first three tracks were sort of boring, but the others had entertaining lyrics and cool guitar riffs. Weird but still enjoyable. Also, cool album cover. Fave track(s): Billion Dollar Babies, Mary Ann

Tago Mago by Can
Apr 06 2023

Really interesting. The instrumentals were really cool and certain parts tickled my brain in a way. Fave track(s): Halleluhwah

Apr 07 2023

Nothing too new from the rock genre, but still pretty cool nonetheless. I will say though, they I'm not a fan of album cover at all. Fave track(s): Charity, Chastity, Prudence, and Hope, Too Much Spice, She Floated Away

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Apr 08 2023

They're clearly very into their distortion. Not bad at all, but the vocals weren't the main point of focus. Definitely better than their other stuff I had heard. Fave track(s): Loomer, When You Sleep

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