My 1001 Albums Journey

Album	You	Global	Diff
Devil Without A Cause Kid Rock	5	2	+3
Locust Abortion Technician Butthole Surfers	5	2.4	+2.6
Tragic Songs of Life The Louvin Brothers	5	2.58	+2.42
Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room Dwight Yoakam	5	2.6	+2.4
Trafalgar Bee Gees	5	2.62	+2.38
Electric Prunes The Electric Prunes	5	2.7	+2.3
Odessa Bee Gees	5	2.71	+2.29
Hms Fable Shack	5	2.76	+2.24
The Grand Tour George Jones	5	2.79	+2.21
Freak Out! The Mothers Of Invention	5	2.81	+2.19

Album	You	Global	Diff
The Number Of The Beast Iron Maiden	1	3.57	-2.57
Different Class Pulp	1	3.42	-2.42
The Fat Of The Land The Prodigy	1	3.4	-2.4
2112 Rush	1	3.36	-2.36
Ready To Die The Notorious B.I.G.	1	3.36	-2.36
Be Common	1	3.35	-2.35
Juju Siouxsie And The Banshees	1	3.34	-2.34
The College Dropout Kanye West	1	3.3	-2.3
Liquid Swords GZA	1	3.29	-2.29
Homework Daft Punk	1	3.28	-2.28

Artist	Albums	Average
Bob Dylan	7	5
David Bowie	9	4.67
Bruce Springsteen	5	5
Led Zeppelin	5	5
The Who	5	5
Pink Floyd	4	5
Steely Dan	4	5
Talking Heads	4	5
Miles Davis	4	5
Joni Mitchell	4	5
U2	4	5
R.E.M.	4	5
The Rolling Stones	6	4.5
Radiohead	6	4.5
Stevie Wonder	4	4.75
Michael Jackson	3	5
Prince	3	5
Johnny Cash	3	5
Nirvana	3	5
Jimi Hendrix	3	5
Beastie Boys	3	5
Paul Simon	3	5
Simon & Garfunkel	3	5
Marvin Gaye	3	5
Bob Marley & The Wailers	3	5
Neil Young	4	4.5
Beck	3	4.67
Elvis Presley	3	4.67
Nick Drake	3	4.67
Alice Cooper	2	5
The The	2	5
Fela Kuti	2	5
The Band	2	5
Elliott Smith	2	5
Dire Straits	2	5
Adele	2	5
Emmylou Harris	2	5
Taylor Swift	2	5
Aretha Franklin	2	5
Ray Charles	2	5
Wilco	2	5
Bee Gees	2	5
Sly & The Family Stone	2	5
The Clash	2	5
Van Halen	2	5
Muddy Waters	2	5
Coldplay	2	5
Tom Waits	5	4.2
Metallica	4	4.25
Queen	3	4.33
The Beach Boys	3	4.33
Creedence Clearwater Revival	3	4.33
Peter Gabriel	3	4.33
Aerosmith	3	4.33
The Cure	3	4.33
Madonna	3	4.33

Artist	Albums	Average
The Fall	3	1.33
Scott Walker	2	1
The Divine Comedy	2	1
Slipknot	2	1
Sepultura	2	1
Megadeth	2	1
Orbital	2	1
Kraftwerk	3	1.67
Kanye West	3	1.67
Fatboy Slim	2	1.5
Spiritualized	2	1.5
Genesis	2	1.5
The Prodigy	2	1.5
Cocteau Twins	2	1.5
Iron Maiden	2	1.5
Ice Cube	2	1.5
Doves	2	1.5
Björk	4	2

Artist	Ratings
Can	4, 1
The Mothers Of Invention	2, 5
Pulp	1, 4
Leonard Cohen	4, 4, 1, 5, 4
Public Enemy	4, 5, 2

Ten by Pearl Jam

Dec 28 2022

Lollapalooza

Detroit classic

Excellent lyrics. The voice wasn’t yet there.

Lyrics are sublime. He wasn’t yet in his experienced voice.

Classic trailblazer album.

Traditional blues w Carlos Santana, Los Lobos and Bonnie Raitt.

Sounds like Bowie. On an artistic mission.

Great background peace.

Synthesize. Not for me.

Pure 60’s harmony. Easy listening.

Great intro to punk pop and life around 2001.

Perfection. Every song.

Perfect. Blues BB voice and guitar are stellar.

Some of it is perfect and classic. Some is meh. 3/5

Cult of Personality is excellent. The rest of the album is average like RHCP. 3 stars for being innovative in its time.

A personal fave.

Not my thing.

Music is treasure because it evokes memories both remembered and forgotten. 1987 was a magical year for me and this album evokes that magic. Love it.

My favorite forever.

Masters!

God bless the Millennials.

The first album I ever bought. 1972. $5.00. Classic.

1973 welcome to glam rock. Respect but not for me.

Synchronicity II is a keeper. Good album except “Mother.”

British psychedelia. Precursor to Tommy. Pink Floyd, Beatles too. Why weren’t they successful?

Classic Willy Nelson. The first not the best.

Holy cow. I had Brian Eno 4 days ago. I’m not a big fan of Brit glam. But this one is the beginning of ambient music.

Folk music but not for me. Ambient yes but too much discrete instrument moments made it non-ambient.

Classic soul. Beautiful. One if the best live performances ever.

Beatles undisputed they are the best-just not for me. Lots of hits here. That means 4/5 to me.

Let’s keep it in last place. OMG. I can’t believe I wasted time listening to this. Throbbing Gristle in a word is “moist.” Wish I could give negative points but I will settle for 1/5.

Much respect. Just not my thing almost 50 years later.

A few good ones and a lot of similar ones. Friendly nice Canadians. I know it’s 5 stars for many listeners but not me. I will give 3 for respect.

Just had Beatles Revolver 3 days ago. This one is noteworthy just for George’s contributions. “Something” and “Here Comes The Sun.”

Sinatra is a blessing. Angel’s voice. But except for “Girl From Ipanema” the other songs’ lyrics are meh and dated. Not classic.

The Thin White Duke. Bowie’s cocaine album. He said he didn’t remember a lot of it. Everyone loves it 5/5. Not me.

Love DM. Personal Jesus.

Not for me.

Respect.

Rap no rhythm.

Loved it. Ambience. Blues. Guitar. No matter what language.

Not my type of music. And I did not like the German accented autobahn stuff.

2 powerful songs. American Pie is iconic. Vincent is my private treasure.

Heaven Music. Every sound every word touches my soul. Whether alone or in a crowd, SS comforts me.

I already listened and reviewed in my first short-lived trip. Yes. Hot buttered soul.

New Orleans. Gothic. Fairy Tales. Blues. Great lyrics.

Love. Thanks Jay for bringing this to me. Concert in 2009. Beautiful harmony like CSNY.

Meh

Perfect

The hits for sure but also some great surprises. Except for the Car song.

Deep Irish sorrow.

Pure punk repetitive. Totally captures the times. But still. 1 good song. I wanna be sedated! (Not on this album).

Electronica is not my thing! But this was good ambiance for background so I will give 3 instead of 2.

Ambient music. I like the concept. But this is a bit intrusive for easy at-home background music. 2.

Not for me. Prog rock. A bit jarring. Do not like Geddy Lee’s voice at all. 1.

I don’t get it. One or two interesting sounds. Like Bjork. Why is this album on the list?

The question is do you rate the artist or the album or the cultural significance. I recognize the significance but I rate the album 2 stars.

Drek. 1 star only bc I have to.

Respect but mixed feelings.

I enjoyed this!

I like the music and the instruments but not the voice. I was going to go 3 but I read reviews that gave 4 and thought perfect. I repeat: I like the music and instruments but not the voice so I’m going 2.

Nostalgic for East Lansing!

I’m going to give any PF album 5 stars. Another masterpiece here. I will listen to this again and again.

Classic voice and music. Great lyrics. Good memories for a few lot of times. Saw at Tiger Stadium in the rain. Except for Amazing Grace. Not for Rod Stewart!

I enjoyed it. Hip hop background music was fun.

Don’t like the voice. Liked 2 songs.

It’s a classic. Points for the Irish!

Pure punk sound. Talking Heads did it best. This is second rate. 2 stars.

Love every bit. All the hits and then some. This will up my hard rock points.

Meh. I don’t get it. Below average pop music.

I like this. Lots of hits.

Great memories thanks to Chris for introducing me to this band.

Intro to punk rock. Lots of short songs. Enjoyable.

Classic. Riders on the Storm to end it.

An example of how music brings memories. 1987 was a great year.

Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart. My lesson today. Every virtuoso individual performance does not make the whole album. For every solid guitar sound there was a Rod Stewart vocal. That means NO for me. There’s a time and place but this was not it. 2 stars.

Not for me.

Classic and perfect.

Wow. I liked this. Background music was great. Krautrock!? Who knew?

I like it. Classic 80’s kick off. But I like others 80s’ albums more.

Wow. Loved this. Bowie’s journey through the years with graceful elegant and passionate music.

Loved. Influenced Talking Heads and later hip hop. Brave warriors.

Steely Dan is in my top five. Perfect.

Detroit props. Credit for excellent guitar work. Jack White.

Not for me.

This was a new sound when it came out. Enjoyable memories of Ginny at the time. Love the hits and a few more.

Argh. Same as Harvest. Unavailable.

Intro to punk rock!

Ambient and peaceful. Great background soothing dream.

Hated. A blanket of gloom and depression. This is not music.

New for me. I enjoyed.

Wonderful CSNY sound. Soothing and harmonious.

I like the new instruments used. “Under My Thumb”

Eternal summer.

Cheese deluxe. Gross. No thanks. Go away.

Beautiful. Great lyrics and music.

Gloomy and eerie. I like Radiohead but this is mean.

Okay for background noise but not much else. Does anyone like techno/electronica? Not me. 1 point.

Some good some bad. Meh.

Heartbreaker. Ramble On. Classical gems. 5 stars.

Classic harmonies. Great first album by CSN only to become a masterpiece with Y.

Interesting new at the time.

On the day home to MI from NC! Distinctive voices and good rhythm. Dido clip is excellent. 3 stars would have been 4 but for homophobia and hate. It was a sign of the times but now we strive for kindness and mercy.

Love this. Hello Detroit.

A few gems but not his best.

The best of the best. Vocals, lyrics, Johnny’s voice and easygoing dialogue. 6 stars if I could. Love this!

Surprise. I really enjoyed every bit of this, despite my lack of love for Brit pop/rock.

I like hiphop. I respect Raekwon and Tribe et al. But this was too too. Not for me.

Perfect.

The first album was revolutionary. The Unplugged Sessions brought the richness, intimacy and pure talent. 5 stars-after listening to this 3 times.

Love this. I only knew Beck radio hits. My bad. This is excellent rich grooves. Every song is better and better. A keeper.

Not for me. Nice background but not much.

First song could have been a one-hit wonder. The rest is garbage.

Loved this. Music virtuosity. Listened twice.

TH is always in my Top 5. Psycho Killer.

Excellent.

Pop culture! Thank you, Britney.

I enjoyed much more than I thought I would! 70’s vibes for sure. I do not like prog or much English stuff but I really enjoyed this!

Surprise for me. I don’t like electronica but this was fine as background noise/music for energy.

Surprise. Heard of but never heard. Arcade Fire mixed with 60’s type pop/rock. Enjoyed.

In my opinion— meh.

Enjoyed this bc melody rhythm and message. Good background music.

So 90s swagger. But good voice and rhythm. He developed something better.

Surprise. I liked this a lot. Not the angry bitter Lou Reed. This was sweet sound.

Sweet music. You are the Sunshine of my Life.

I love this. I loved it when it was released and I love it more now. 69 simple songs full of great wit and wordplay. Fun as background music to just pick up a word scrap that is meaningful. 5 star masterpiece.

Deep.

Classic Jimi. The guitar, the voice, everything about it.

Electronica. No soul.

RHCP are a favorite. Flea is supreme on bass. Lyrics are thoughtful. 3 stars. Good but not great.

I enjoyed this a lot. R&B, soul, hiphop. Queen of neo-soul. D’Angelo vibe.

Wicked guitar. Legendary.

Meh.

Classic eternal

Classic CCR

ZZ Top. No argument-HOF.

Tragedy. Beautiful voice sang sad songs.

Didn’t do anything for me but gotta respect the originalities.

Always good background and dancing.

Classic country. Easy listening.

Voice of an angel with loving messages for all.

I could listen to this every day.

The root of so much great music!

A lot of favorites to this day. 4 stars for being enjoyable!

Excellent first album. David Bowie collaboration. China Girl! Listened to album twice.

Pink Floyd always a masterpiece.

No can do.

Good listening. I can’ stop the rain.

Brit electronica.

New Wave begins. Sweet pop.

Masterful. Talent plus enjoyable listening = 4

His best.

Classic. Brilliant. I’m not a jazz fan but this is the best.

Sweet gentle.

Not for me.

As stated in other reviews, not my cup of tea. Bjork sounds. No thanks.

I like Joy Division and New Order.

No thank you. At all. Meh and argh.

Meh.

Trying to be early cool punk but missed.

Average.

Beautiful voice.

Early punk rock. Nice job.

Always 5 stars for this legend.

Perfect.

While my guitar gently weeps is the only masterpiece. Double album of meh.

The first true good hiphop.

I don’t like British electronica but I love New Order.

I like it. Background film noir.

Wow. A complete surprise. Never heard of til now. I liked a lot. Peter Gabriel vibe. Want to listen to it again.

Insipid. Ennui. Boredom. Why is this on the list?

This was perfect in its time.

Excellent. Could listen a lot.

Liked a lot. Nice surprise.

Sucks. The worst hard-rock/heavy metal ever. Whines.

Good. Listened twice.

No.

Average at best.

TP is always 5 stars in my view. Breakdown is a favorite always.

GOAT

Timeless.

So average.

Instrumental nope.

Props. Excellent 1990s pop punk. Several hits.

Drek.

I enjoyed it. Listened 2x.

4 stars instead of 5 because this is a short album. Otherwise it’s 5 stars always for JB.

Some good some boring.

No.

Using the new scoring system: 4 points. I am struck by this album. Love 2022 song. How did I midd this album? 2013-2014. Busy times. 4 stars for sure. I love The War On Drugs.

I get it but not for me.

70’s-80’s rock but listenable.

Beautiful voice and lyrics. His elegy.

I loved this when it came out. Love it still!

Enjoyed early punk rock.

I like this best of Costello albums.

Nice surprise!

Why even 1 point. Garbage for the ears.

I liked the sounds like New Orleans jazz.

Great voice and rhythm. It would be 4 stars except for the excessive profanity.

Respect. The early days of rock and roll. Sweet songs.

“Groovy punjab funky sounds” Very enjoyable for British folk punk. Sitar Indian folk funky music is nice! 4 stars from me.

Always 5 stars.

Too profane for me.

In the top 5 for the worst albums.

Legendary. Total Woodstock and 60’s.

Great voice.

Bossa nova. Much respect.

It was nice but not great. Poor Travis.

Love this. Listened 2 times and coulda done more.

Nope.

Unable to listen. Love Neil Young but have not been able to hear anything.

What a great surprise. Precursor to Pink Floyd.

Nope. Whiny voice.

Congratulations #220 on my journey: for a negative point album if I could give negatives…I will settle for a 1. I will shut this off right now. Even in low volume it is horrifying. Off… right now 😳😖

Grunge 1990s. AIC is a classic.

Meh on this album but one song heard outside of the album was good. Still, not good enough against a lot of other music.

Scottish disco dance hall. No.

Loved every bit. Listened a few times. A keeper.

Excellent different Jack White.

It was not music. The only cool thing is the album title.

Right down there with Slipknot and Throbbing Gristle. Dead last actually.

Always 5 stars.

Classic full of good.

Deja vu! Great memories of when this was big in my life. First when it came out and second early 2000’s.

Love. Chris Cornell and company.

Iconic.

I like this. T. Rex is a always a good listen.

Gospel. I could listen to this every day.

80’s favorites.

Beautiful ambiance.

Groove is in the heart plus.

Very sweet and gentle.

Great memories of this entire album. Lots of hits.

Sweet and light 60s songs.

Enjoyable.

Hits and generally good.

3 beautiful legendary voices make a beautiful album.

Respect. Sounds totally ELP. Good background but not for me.

I could not wait for this to be done. Not only bad. Intrusive. Obnoxious.

Interesting instrumentals.

Nope.

One of my favorite albums. Every song.

Not for me.

Groove.

Not for me.

No.

I liked the album! I had heard some hits before but not the whole album. I could listen to this again so it’s 4 stars.

Repeated listens. Jack White is talented.

Sweet country music.

Classic first generation punk.

Time After Time.

Every song was the same! Over and over and over . . .

One song only😖! It was good and I wanted to hear more. Oh well.

I liked it a lot when it came out. It’s even better now to listen to the whole album.

Nice surprise. Never heard of her but now I’m a fan.

Sentimental reasons. It was sweet and happy and full of possibilities when I was young.

Nope.

Punk in the beginning.

Always fun.

Sultry vibe.

Love. Moody.

Respect. A fave of Chris, Sam, and Maddie.

Industrial krap. Just what I want to listen to after 1 hour at Beaumont lab and coming home to lack of electricity. 1 Point because that’s the least I can give. This is NOT musik.

Once again Can’t listen to Neil Young. Cinnamon Girl is a fave. Oh well.

Lyrics are awful but music is good hard rock.

A favorite. A large part of my life 2000-2002.

Plain excellence great beat!

A big fave back in the day.

Great surprise. Happy 60s zeitgeist. Love this!

Tiny dancer.

Even this early stuff shows great promise of what was to come…

Perfect.

No. No. No. listened to 3 songs. That was enough. Cannot go on. Scottish imitation 80’s and punk. I can respect Scottish accomplishments for many things but not crappy music. No.

Wouldn’t It Be Nice is reason enough to give the album 5 stars. I like the rest of the album too. God Only Knows. Caroline No. Gentle vibes.

Okay. Recognize the guitar work.

I liked this more than I expected.

Dire Straits always.

I recognize The Cult. It’s okay but no need to listen again.

Irish ☘️

Great surprise. Listened twice.

Elvis’s very best. This one is a keeper.

Really enjoyed. Sweet old time country kid.

Beautiful voice and songs. Gentle country sound.

Always a pleasure. Immense talent.

Respect. Loved it then and love it now. It’s Like That, and that’s the way it is.

Very surprised I enjoyed this despite being Scottish melange of hiphop, rap, KrautRock. I listened twice and would listen again.

No.

Classic. Great guitar Clapton and Duane Allman.

Completely mixed feelings. 1 or 5 stars so I split the difference. Interesting and riveting on one hand and disgusting garbage on the other hand. Draws me in or pushes me away.

Perfect for Sunday morning.

4 stars for what it was when it first came out. Never Let Me Down.

Always gentle.

I liked this.

Hate Brit and jazzy metal Krautrock- but this was listenable background.

“Electronic dance music.”

Just what I need this morning. Saturday. A funeral later today. I will start my hour drive soon. Thank you for this.

I liked it. Several familiar songs. British hard rock but still good. Not every day, but good occasionally.

I love Deep Purple but this one woulda been better to experience live. The album turned ho-hum.

Sweet. An underrated beautiful voice and sound.

So Bowie. Immense talent from the get go.

Get out of my house. This is as bad as the worst on this list. I hate it. Go away. Hard pass.

Love. Familiar and unfamiliar. All great.

A big favorite in the 90’s.

Harmless, not offensive.

Love. Gentle rap in the early days.

Iconic 80’s hits. I will always enjoy this even if I do not request it.

I won this album on a radio call-in contest! Eagles are one of my all-time favorites. This album is perfect.

Not relevant to anything at all. Just a group of guys practicing their instruments. I could do better myself. No thank you.

Beautiful.

Happy tunes. ☘️💕🎶🥳

60s gentle pop. Okay.

Well done. Excellent social commentary. Chuck D and Flava Flave

Sweet gentle harmonies.

Iconic for the times.

Completely unnecessary

Ok-but I recognize the acclaim.

Read his bio. What an interesting and tortured soul.

I liked more than I thought I would so 3 stars.

Respect. Dave Grohl is the Foo Fighters .

Not for me.

I enjoyed this. Buena Vista Social Club vibes.

In the bottom 5. Waste of time.

Aimee Mann is always 5 stars in my book. I could listen to anything of hers every day.

Tepid. Not awful.

Temptations are always a great experience. Love. Thus album has iconic hits but a few misses so 4 stars.

Sweet voice. Always a pleasure.

I loved this in the 80s and 90s.

SZA good.

Every U2 album is 5 stars.

Love Cee-Lo. Great voice and tunes.

I liked it. Especially first song.

Always 5 stars.

Very nice.

Very enjoyable now as then. Talent.

Pure piano. Not for me but props for the talent.

I can see the genesis of grunge. I like the first song: Touch Me, I’m Sick. It’s fine for grunge but not 2 hours’ worth!

Beautiful from the heart.

Classic. Thank you Phil Spector. Best Christmas album ever.

Enjoyed but gave me images of 80s angst.

I love this. Fun and sad and happy and sweet. Distinctive voice. Great classic songs with Dusty’s touch. Loved every minute.

Interesting. Background tunes good but annoying otherwise. Why is this on the list?

Sorry. No but thanks for trying.

One of my favorites since it came out. I remember walking in downtown Lansing by the capitol and the courtrooms-with this album on a cassette tape in a WalkMan. Priceless memories of HOPE. Perfect listen for 12/31/23 a.m. retrospective (but would also be great for 1/1/24 a.m. prospective!).

Chill. Instantly recognized as Miles Davis.

How do I get 2 my bloody valentine albums within 10 days?? I liked this one more. It was my life amidst mid-8Os angst.

I like this album best of all of his albums.

Jazz straight up.

The only good one is Day In The Life. The rest is tepid.

Smoky and mysterious vibe since it came out. Always enjoyed.

I was so happy to finally see this one here! Love all of it.

80s angst Smith’s world. Works for me.

Not for me.

Loved this in the 80s. Still great energy.

Respect. Enjoyed but could not listen every day. Anger well presented.

Not for me but recognize the importance. Loved the Snoop contributions.

Perfect quiet mellow time.

Instant 60s vibe.

***** Ingrained in my childhood. Gentle melodies and superb lyrics for everyone.

Perfect.

Sweet and harmless.

Steely Dan is a top 5 band in my life. Loved Aja when it came out and a lot of great memories then and now.

Not my cup of tea but I recognize and respect.

I recognized a lot. I liked it.

Classic.

Love this since it was released. Perfect Saturday morning listening. Great talent. RIP, Michael Jackson.

Great surprise. Dylan-esque.

Props to Queen Latifah. Easy listening to a rap sound beginning.

Always recognize YYYs when I hear on radio. No complaints. But the entire album was a great surprise. I like YYYs!

Tepid.

I am not the audience for this.

Derivative ordinary.

A total vibe. Dark and spooky. Sometimes that’s what you want to hear. I like it.

Love. My first compact disc experience was this album.

Not my thing but always familiar and enjoyable. Extra point for being good despite all of their tragedies.

Bottom 5

Loved this when it came out and I was young. Love it even more with age and experience. 5 starts always. Thank you, Billy Joel.

Jazz

Fond memories of the 80s

Never heard of it. Enjoyed but won’t go back. Thanks for the lift.

Marvin Gaye was a gift from God. That voice is so smooth. Iconic. I could listen to Marvin every day-not the same album but all of his songs.

No objection. Fine background music.

Well done, Courtney. Rage and passion. Not to be a regular listen but enjoyed it for a day.

Enjoyable.

Hard pass.

Nope.

I enjoyed this mire than I thought I would. I liked it way back when it came out but more so today. Older and wiser? Fiona’s timeless music or my life?

Liked alot. Could listen every day. Peaceful vibe.

Always a happy favorite.

Just as sweet as when it came out.

The birth of cool. Bossa Nova. My childhood memories of life with Mom and Dad and my siblings. This vinyl record on the deluxe stereo. Nice memories.

Surprisingly fine. I’m not a big Van Morrison fan, but I recognize his talent. I could listen to this regularly as background ambience.

Pure 80’s punk. Sweet. Listenable.

Well done. Not my favorite genre but I always enjoy Traffic.

The weather outside is frightful. Apocalyptic, dark and windy, at 10:00 am. The music is delightful. This album is just what I needed this morning. Thanks, Tom Yorke and Radiohead.

Good lo-fi down low. Despite all my rage, I’m still just a rat in a cage.

Perfect. My childhood. Parents played this album constantly. Only good memories for me.

I like but too long.

Loved this when it came out many years ago…It was fresh and revolutionary then. It remains fresh and revolutionary today.

Gentle and harmless.

Love this. Classic Byrds vibe. Great harmonies. Soothing in the midst of unease.

5 stars because of solid songs plus great memories evoked. Thanks ZZ Top for giving me a wonderful time-both yesterday and in the past.

Great Black Sabbath sound but first album is not great like later albums.

The voice is irritating.

U2 was never my fave but I loved 2 albums. This was 1. I am struck by Bono’s voice in this album. Pure emotion that touches my heart every time.

Complete love/hate. Some good (4 points) and some argh (1 point). So I split the difference and lowered again. 2. Sorry.

NO!

3 stars for the nostalgia.

Perfect example of 90’s alternative rock

Interesting. She had a lot to say for her broken years. Sad and gifted.

Props for distinctive sound and vision. It was groundbreaking at the time and for Eminem.

Always 5 stars.

This should remain in 1981. No reason to bring it back. Yes it's got the 80s vibes but there are so many 80s soundtracks that are much better at it.

This shoulda been a 90s hit like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, et al. So sorry I didn’t know them when they were more relevant. But enjoyable anyway.

Instantly recognizable. I like QOTSA vibe.

Salsa ambience. Great listening in the background of daily chores.

Respect for old Kanye.

Nice but not 1001-worthy.

Ordinary and forgettable.

There is so much better: Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, the Staple Singers, the Temptations, the Four Tops…

Why???

I had not heard about this. Blame that on the pandemic. Very enjoyable. I could add this to my daily routine.

Classic Detroit beginning of punk rock sound. Thanks Iggy et al.

Bless their hearts. Not old Southern rock (Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd) but a sweet tribute to them. Fine background music.

A favorite from the get-go.

Meh. There was a lot to like from this genre. This is not one of them.

I’m not a big VM fan. But I recognize his voice and his music are viewed as sacred for many people. So 3 stars from me.

Ambience.

REM is always 5 stars in my opinion.

Happy.

A lot of tune up in the front. I almost gave up. But I continued. Too much work for 2 stars.

Classic Britpop. Just fine if that’s what you want tiday.

Always powerful. Always love. Quintessential Marley.

Unbelievably awful thrash.

Fond memories of the MTV video. I like that Take On Me has become a melody used in happy ads.

Sad and sweet. Eternal Wilco. Love it.

Strong metal. Metallica invented it.

The power of music. I listened to this and it evoked a lot of my daily life in the 80s. I enjoyed the sentimental journey.

I like the concept of short/ sweet songs. Get to the point. Point. DONE. Well-played.

I like this for sweet gentle Kinks tunes.

Fine for low background energy until the last song-which annoyed me. A 3 then became a 2.

Ethereal. Sweet heavenly music.

I don’t like electronica or Brit pop. But I liked this a lot!

Solid.

Not bad.

Sad.

Troubadour. Trailblazer. Thank you for everything you have done, Bob Dylan!

I liked it a lot. Vague memories of good days in the 80’s. That’s the power of music. I will visit this again.

Some background music is pleasant and enjoyable as you listen. This is not. I am just waiting for it to be over. NO. F

I read a great review comparing this album to a wonderful significant other. S/he’s always sweet and reliable but you know that there is one out there that is much better… For me, this album borders on meh.

Loved this when I was 14 years old and the world was just beginning. Fond memories and still easy/enjoyable.

Distinctive KB voice. I enjoyed it.

Goth, dark, good ambience for certain times.

Surprise for me. I don’t generally like Bjork but this was sweet and mournful. A good quiet background.

💜💜💜

A classic.

Sweet guitar. Gentle morning background music.

I loved it when it came out in 1983? I loved it yesterday in 2024. Great rhythm and clever lyrics.

Love this as always

Great music then the voice intruded.

Great music. Loved it when it came out and still do.

Hail to the Motor City! Awesome energy.

I like earlier EC way more than later stuff. This was pretty.

Freaked out by this modern timeless journey.

Always happy to hear Dylan: the poet, the road warrior. He speaks to my heart.

Not for me but I recognize he said a lot very effectively.

Sweet and gentle.

Back in the saddle again!

Not for me. Too young but not eternal or classic. Just young.

I liked more than I thought I would.

My Old School is a fave. Everything by Steely Dan evokes high school, college, law school, and beyond…A lot of great memories associated with this music.

MegaNO

Average sitar.

Beloved and comforting, as one Reddit reviewer said. This album is nestled deeply within my heart.

It was okay. Not the best Roxy Music but you could see improvement.

This was a great surprise! I was transported to a sitcom or detective story in the 70s!

Average nice.

I liked them but today it was average.

I loved him when I was young and bright-eyed. I mocked him when I was on top of my world and arrogant. Now that I am older and wiser, I recognize and love his views of life. Bob Dylan is a poet and a treasure.

Doesn’t work for me. Totally forgettable.

Some was good. Some was average.

Why is this album on the list?

I’m always happy to hear Joni Mitchell. She brings me peace every time.

The quintessential 60s vibe. I remember it in my childhood. Instant hope and wonder about life and my world. I love this.

Enjoyed. Obviously a beginning seed for modern alternative rock.

Perfect gloom and doom for daily introspection. Thank you, Marr & Morrissey, et al.

Not the best Metallica. Oh well. I’ll move on.

I liked this more than earlier PSB. What have I what have I what have I done to deserve this? I liked it!

Classic. Perfect.

Always 5 stars. He’s a poet that touches my heart every time.

Heard of but never heard. A pleasant experience.

One of my favorite albums. A masterpiece. Stunning. Straight to the heart. I would be happy to listen to Bob Dylan every day.

Why do I get stuff like this the day after a 5 star album? This? Dread. Detest. Abhor. Hate. Despise. Confirms that I HATE electronica.

Yes.

Common has smooth voice and delivery. But it’s for a different audience. Enjoyed. Recognized. Appreciated.

Not bad.

Tepid. Vanilla. Drowsy.

Painfully mediocre. I can’t wait for it to be done. I felt this way from the first song. It only gets worse. 2 hours!?! No. No more. I’m done. Goodbye Hawkwind.

Pretty voice and guitar. Sweet and gentle vibe.

Every song every album. Brilliance.

Why do I always get electronica the day after a 5-star classic eternally excellent album? But I liked this one best of all electronica that I’ve heard.

Lovely surf.

I almost gave up after the cacophonous beginning. But I’m glad I stuck it out. The rest was fun interesting jazzy Zappa-esque.

Tepid. Pointless.

Ingrained in my childhood. Mom and Dad and their friends during this time. Sweet and gentle memories.

I have to give 5 for what this was in 1998-. Fun and irreverent and danceable. I loved KR then. I disowned him when he connected with Agent Orange. This was fun today but it will remain in my private listening stuff.

I swear I just had a YYY album. Why another one?

Why?

Nice vibe

Raconteur.

Brit punk. Nothing noteworthy.

Sweet.

Fun hip hop before it got violent.

What’s the point?

It’s a shame this album is on the list.

Sounds like every other smooth jazz venture.

Perfect classic album-every song!

Solid.

Sweet gentle and tragic.

Rhythm and world beat with amazing instruments and vibe.

Great bar band music. Tonight is gonna be a jail break…

hey HEY! Get off of my cloud. This is now #1 on my list of worst because it is not only bad music it is anxiety-inducing and evil.

I was surprised that I liked this. It had Bee Gees sound- which I like a lot- but was different and somber. I could listen to this regularly.

Sweet and gentle.

I’m aware of HD. I never heard their music(?) before today. My family, friends, coworkers, colleagues, the entire world, et al…. NO ONE ever recommended them to me.

The first time I listened to entire album. I am not a Beatles fan. Meh. BUT this was wonderfully different. I felt the whole heart. This sang love to me. Thanks, Paul.

Better than the first listen years ago.

Deep contemplation. Brave.

PJ Harvey 2 days in a row! Not bad but not worth 2 albums on the list.

Wow. Surprise! Had heard some over the years but this brings it all together. I am Irish and I am proud to be so. But-this is not like Irish jig dancing in the pubs. It’s thoughtful. 5 stars and will be added to my list of favorites ☘️

Beastie Boys brilliance

Absolutely not.

Classic.

#1 on the list of WORST. Gross. Stop right now.

I remember it when it came out. Manic reggae dance beat. I like it better now as background low- beat happy time music.

Pleasant but forgettable.

Go away.

Classic MJ. Great talent. RIP.

I loved this! Never even heard of them. Happy to hear and played several times. Now in My Faves playlist.

Not classic. Not great. But fun.

Not bad. Punk 80s. Sent messages.

Sly is always a 5 in my book!

Memories of this album from 1989. Sitting in a Winn Dixie parking lot with my dead ex-husband when we first heard Janie’s Got A Gun. Classic Aerosmith which means 5 stars to me.

3 stars for the song.

A pleasant surprise. I could listen to this regularly. Gentle ambiance.

Space rock band!? NO thanks.

Waste of time.

No thank you. Go away and never come back. You are not welcome here.

A couple of gems. A couple of average. A few meh. But overall likeable. Split the difference. 3 stars.

Never heard of it! Enjoyed. Coulda been in the rotation back then.

Dated but still enjoyable as background hum.

1001 albums WHO should listen to before death? Nope. This is HELL on earth.

I never heard of them! Surprised. Enjoyed.

Fond memories of this. Pure 80s.

Never liked him but I liked this. Shades of Leonard Cohen but pretty sometimes too.

Not bad. Easy listening.

I liked it in 1994. Nice reminder.

Classic hard rock always has a place.

I loved it when it was released. Hadn’t heard in a few years. Nice surprise today. I liked it a lot again.

I loved this. Classic country songs.

Classic songs. Harmless good old boy before it was mean. I like that innocent vibe.

Surprised. I thought another Dexys Midnight Runners!?! But then I listened. Surprise!

Seriously? Why?? I listened thru Iron Horse. Every song was the same. Again I ask: WHY? Here’s your one star. Goodbye.

Loved every bit of it. Then and now.

Loved every bit.

Most I liked. Some I did not. But overall a smooth ride with Kate Bush.

One of my favorites. I know every track. Great memories and still a great album.

Some great. Some okay.

Heartfelt.

Soulless.

Voice, rhythm, and flow are good. Content not so much. Misogyny, porn, violence. Offensive.

Hats off to Madonna. A true trailblazer in the 80s.

Enjoyed a lot of it. Nice surprise. I had heard some before but never knew Django Django.

5 stars. I will always love this one. Eternal comfort. Everything will be all right.

Nice vibe. Expand your world music. Here!

Smooth talent. MJ vibes.

Wow. Never even heard of Firehose! The name is off-putting…But I really enjoyed a lot of it.

Classic country music. From one of the originals. Beautiful voice. Sweet songs.

Always love.

I always liked the singles. The album was even better!

Really enjoyed. Perfect vibe for a relaxing Saturday morning.

Well done by the trail blazers! Punk storms in.

Easy listening.

Poetry

I am not a Beatles disciple. But I recognize good music and this is good music.

4 stars because I would listen to this again and again.

Classic

Eagles are a 5 star band but the first album is weak.

Interesting. Lots of 70s vibes.

I recognize that this is excellent representation of sitar music and culture. Great explanations and tutorial. 5 stars for that. But not for me.

Surprised. Always liked in CSN and CSNY but never paid much attention to the solo efforts.

Music is powerful. This is a favorite. It evokes sweet memories of my Dad who loved this one.

I enjoyed a different world today.

Don’t waste my time

Not objectionable. Easy low listening.

Solid. I could put this on repeat.

I started at 3 stars. But then I recognized that (-1) There are better versions of early punk rock and (-1) The vocals here are annoying. Still I will give 2 stars because it wasn’t bad enough for only 1 star.

Not even 1 star.

Not bad for background listening.

It’s got rhythm, tune, and vocals so I respect it… but not for me.

Always liked this. Gloomy.

Mixed review and mixed feelings. Some of it is poetic and heartfelt. Some if it is just average angst. I split the difference.

Not exceptional but nice Irish pub vibes.

Nope.

Fun from 1971.

1 song was enough. After that it was annoying. Happy it’s done. Thank you. Drive through.

Charming.

Loved this when it was released. Still do 30+ years later.

I liked it after 2 listens. It grew on me. Nice voice. Sweet sound.

Smoooth.

Quirky at the time.

I always enjoyed this. Fun and irreverent. Precursor to new wave to come.

Interesting beginnings for Small Faces. Very Brit early on

Respect for creativity plus Bowie. Lust for Life is classic.

Not bad. 90s totally.

Never heard of them! Fun surprise.

A favorite when new wave was new.

Average hip hop. Not notable.

Another Sly gem. Much deeper.

How did I ever miss this!? Wonderful powerful talent. Just what I needed today.

Good. Not great.

Fun to revisit the early days.

Enjoyed more than I expected.

Not my cup of tea but I recognize that the Beatles are supremely talented trailblazers.

Tepid.

Breaking the Law… You know that JP sound.

Every single bit of Clash is 5 stars for me.

Danger Mouse.

Thanks for nothing

I liked it a lot. Worth listening to several times and added some to my faves playlist. It was a surprise find. I’d heard of NERD but had never listened.

Radiohead can be in my head on stressful days…

Heard of but never heard. Instant like. Added to my faves.

I can’t even begin to say how much I HATED this. What fresh hell is this? And it’s on a cloudy Monday morning after 2024 election. It sounds like a brain MRI. Nope. It’s worse. 1 star only because I can’t give zero. Otherwise it’s a negative 5 stars. This stressed me out.

Credit to them for being an early influencer of punk music in 1979.

Love anything by 10cc

A fun surprise!

Heard of them but never explored. I liked! 90’s punky girls. Great memories of being one.

I liked a lot. Only knew Everyone’s Talking At Me. All of it is a wonderful easy stroll. Nice vibe.

Loved. Sweet. Calming.

Fun.

I enjoyed this. Old jazz and big band vibe.

This stressed me out.

I liked it better the second time.

Never knew this one. Loved it. Added to my faves. Poor Skip. A lot of talent and torment.

Good stuff.

This is a signature sound. You can see the times, the place, and the sweet hopes and wishes…

Not what I expected but it was an interesting 60’s vibe.

Read a bunch of reviews first. Either 5 stars or 1. Here I go…3 to me. Listenable but not newsworthy.

Classic. Eternal. Dance. Move!

It was typical Elvis. A little bit goes a long way. 3

Another one I don’t think belongs on this list. It’s fine. Listenable. But not classic have to hear.

Better than the hit but still not exceptional.

Loved. Sweet country lilts and harmony with young Emmylou Harris. So much hope.

Love this. Then and now.

Aretha is the queen.

I liked this despite the cutesy name.

Tom Waits. Always recognized. This is the perfect diner experience.

Nice discovery! I had heard the 2 hits over the years. The entire album is great! I wish I had known…

Deep.

I only listened because of Trent Reznor. Tawdry. Cheap. Nope.

Excellent and enjoyable low listening. This one can be a regular.

Pain so deep, a bittersweet gift. RIP, Nick Drake.

Not bad. This would have been great to see live.

Nice but not extraordinary.

Happy birthday to me. Best album to hear this morning. This has always been a favorite. Every bit.

This is not my cup of tea but I recognize talent.

Fair to middling 90’s pop. There was so much better out there.

Pure Abba. Respect. Happiness.

I had only heard Bittersweet Symphony. I was prepared to write it off but then I listened to the whole album. Good album!

Not as bad as I expected.

Not special.

Always enjoyed Brian Ferry’s smooth crooning.

Masterpiece

Surprisingly good.

Great memories. Good album.

A sweet surprise.

What a delight! I knew Byrds radio hits over the decades but thus is beyond their best! Loved it!

Progressive and electronic and Brit. 3 of my dislikes. Soulless.

I knew of Bauhaus goth but never experienced before this album. Surprisingly enjoyable!

Sweet and innocent pop tunes. Great harmony between the brothers. Family love!

5 stars for outstanding debut and tragically shortened life. I bet Buddy Holly makes heavenly music in heaven.

I had low expectations for this. Some was great. Some was meh. 3 balances it out.

Always 5 stars. Anything she presents is beautiful and thought-provoking. From her heart. Thank you Joni Mitchell.

A different Monkees. Enjoyable.

Brilliant.

Bjork is Bjork. Embrace or walk away. I walked away.

Excellent. Classic rock and roll. Every bit of it.

Classic soul.

I was passingly familiar with some Tom Waits. This is my first listen to an entire album. I like it. Certainly for a specific mindset. Observations of the dark downtrodden.

Go deep and savor the journey.

Exactly what I needed! Minor aggravations were alleviated and the day became peaceful and enjoyable because of Cowboy Junkies’ ambience.

I knew the hit but not much else. Nice surprise. Great introduction to the 80s music to come.

What a nice surprise!

Classic rock. Period. Always know Jim Morrison’s voice. Always know that organ. Well done every bit.

Heartbreaking and beautifully eternal. This meant so much to me when it came out. The memories evoke bittersweet times.

Not their best work but still good. A bit unorganized though.

I can’t ignore the creepy old man vibes.

Loved. Never heard before but was familiar with the name. Listened 3 times. Will go into my faves file.

Exactly what we needed when this was released. Peace and comfort and courage.

Gorgeous from the get-go. Completely new when it was released and holds up years later.

I remember 1972. My cousins in Cleveland introduced me to Bowie. My family had just moved to Flint, Michigan from Atlanta Georgia. I introduced the cousins to the Allman Brothers Band. We were all winners in the music we discovered back then!

Soulless.

Any Steely Dan is 5 stars.

I don’t like cool soulless jazz tech sounds but this one has some soul!

Pop.

Early BB was sweet pop. This was sweet but dark. Harmonies remain. Sublime.

I enjoyed more than I thought I would. Good background rhythm. Plus horns. Phish-ish in it had a laid back vibe in parts.

One of the originals of new music that would be arriving into the 90s. Different at the time.

Ridiculously long droning band camp practice. No more. Wasted my time.

Good intro to punk.

Typical Morrissey.

Nice background vibe.

Never knew them. This music had some 70s vibes going in to the 80s and beyond. Good job.

This is great said no one ever.

Great memories of this from my childhood. Booming voice that sang of life and happiness and humanity. Thank you, BS&T.

No.

Not my usual likes but for some reason I always liked FNM. Still do.

Well done. Deeper as they grow. Tragic for what Cobain could have developed.

Holy cow! I never heard of Orange Juice. I was expecting tepid pop. Surprise! This was borderline great pop music. Kinda like Style Council. I added to my faves file.

Not my type. But I enjoyed as ambient background music.

I liked the whole album better than the radio hits.

I knew it from back in the day. It seems kinder and gentler now. I enjoyed alot.

Not bad. Not great.

Phenomenal! 2 completely different sides. One is hiphop energy and the other is slow groove. Well done.

She’s a legend. Pure joy in that voice. Well done.

Never heard of them! Enjoyable.

I enjoyed like REM type music.

I knew a guy in the early 90s that loved them. I never listened until now. Respect.

I loved this when it was released. It was great to revisit.

Respect for Springsteen the storyteller.

Pure pop. Still as good as when released.

Always. Complicated and deep or humorous. Human foibles. Glad to revisit this.

Never heard of them! Not legendary but still a nice listen. Some of it was 60’s psychedelic vibes, some ska sounds, some early alternative. I enjoyed most of it.

Fine but not for me.

A+. Then and now. Timeless.

Powerful rock. EVH is the ultimate guitar god. DLR’s voice gives the confidence and swagger.

Not bad. Not good.

Smooth vibe.

I liked this a lot more than expected. I don’t like electronic or Swedish (sorry, Bjork). This was a good background vibe. Not obtrusive.

Not something for daily use but a nice shot of energy now and then.

Rufus, my friend! Feels like a nice long chat with an old friend.

Perfect.

Absolutely one of the best. Poetry and music.

This one belongs on the list of WORST.

I remember this one from when it came out. New job new residence. Same friends and new friends. I liked this!

It was okay hut I like the radio hits better.

Nice background ambience.

Nothing I can add to the stellar reviews. Just listen to an indisputable 5 star album.

I liked this much better than most EC albums.

Always know AM sound.

Gorgeous. Quintessentially country with the voice of an angel and classic country music lyrics. Easy drive on a Saturday morning.

I did not know them. New delightful discovery. 90s dance music with a touch of the 60’s.

Not even average.

Not my cup of tea but it is good prog-type music.

A guilty pleasure. Did not like the NIN redo but I liked the other redos. Not something I would listen to in public but a nice revisit.

Lots of fun. 60’s zeitgeist. Psychedelic love.

I liked it a lot. Heard of them but had never heard. Peaceful low vibe. Good for a cloudy day.

Not at all what I know/knew of the Byrds. But it is pretty and gentle country music.

Beautiful soulful songs.

90s good getting to goth. deep tunes.

Classic rock. The first album I owned way back in 1973. Young preteen sophisticated me venturing into rock and roll. 😅

I respect her passion but a little goes a long way.

This is not James Bond. It’s Austin Powers. Waste of time.

Wow. Wise and thoughtful. Rock/folk/jazz/blues. I never knew…

It was fun but average to me. I like some other rappers much better.

Every time I hear The Band I am happy to have visited.

Respect despite everything else.

Not my thing.

Brazilian smooth flow.

Sounds like Nick Cave. Usual poetic musings.

I remember when this was released. I loved it. “New wave” music. I still love it!

Not my bailiwick. So take my review with a grain of salt. 3 stars means it’s good joyous music.

5 stars to counteract all the low scores. Come on! These guys were legends in their time. Respect.

Fun joyous music.

Sounded like a lot of the Brit new wave stuff. Enjoyed.

A true 5 star. Every song on this album is a recognized hit! Great memories.

Elegant farewell.

Respect. Always recognizable.

I love the ones I know. No problem with the ones I did’t know. I am not a Beatles FANatic. 4 stars for respect.

It’s a party!

Never knew this. Not bad.

Love. Their best. Happy joyful memories come back.

Trailblazers. One of my first alternative/punk rock albums. Love it.

Not my type. But enjoyed the powerful heavy vibes.

I liked it a lot. One reviewer said “Bowie-esque.” That got me into it. Good stuff.

Pure jam. Long tracks. Dead gentle high.

Brown sugar and soul. This album is perfect.

What a nice surprise! I had heard bits and pieces over the years but the whole album is a new discovery. Jams like Michael Jackson. Enjoyed it a lot!

Really enjoyed. Slice of 60s peace & love.

I love VH. Happy music. The best guitar (RIP, EVH) and DLR’s voice is insouciant and lucky. This album brings back happy memories.

Intro to Grunge 101.

60s vibe but there are so many that are better…

One of their best has a place in my heart. With or without you.

Just fine. Never heard of. Nice listen but not earth-shattering.

Brought grit to some classic songs. Hard to believe this is 1965! Loved it.

Classic. Eternal truths.

A nice surprise. I was familiar with them and the hits. Hearing the entire album was a new event. I like it a lot! Before listening I was inclined to give 2 stars. But listening raised it to 4.

Not bad. I recognize it from the 90s. It’s completely 90s.

Classic 5 stars every day. Listen to this in the morning while you do daily mundane chores. It will put a pep in your step.

Bless his heart. Vibes of Pink Floyd and Radiohead. Thanks for sharing.

Count Basie! No need to say more.

Sexy and smooth. Marvin Gaye RIP

Always 5 stars for any Who. This sounds like The Who. It is. 5 stars.

The bones of jazz. Great to listen to as background music 🎶

Instant sophistication as low background music at your cocktail party.

Loved and listened repeatedly when it was new in 1991. Today’s listen brought back memories of those days. Timeless. Beautiful harmonies and lyrics. Love and listen repeatedly in 2025.

Sweet country voice

Raw talent in that voice from the start. Sorry for the ending. RIP, Amy

After 3 songs, this was increasingly irritating. I stopped when the 4th song started. I will now reclaim my life and get this trash out of my head.

Interesting start. Powerful. Pre-punk.

Classic. Love every bit every time.

I don’t get it.

Interesting and different to me.

Sounded like Queen. Works for me.

Well-intentioned. Sweet.

I liked this a lot. Vague memories of Lambchop but not of anything in particular. 4 stars for gentle vibe.

Loved this back in the day. Great to revisit. Energy!

I can’t get past the name. Sorry. Fine women-centered band but not one of the best. Average.

Moody bluesy. Heard of vaguely but never heard til now. Great ambiance. One of the gifts from 1001albumgenerator.

Love. Pure country voice and vibe.

Will always give Paul Simon 5 stars. A poet and a wordsmith. A gentle soul.

I liked a lot. The National is always a happy listen because the solitude is comfortable and comforting. Thanks for bringing me an easy day.

Classic country music.

Classic CCR. I remember these songs from my childhood when Top 40 radio was blaring at the public swimming pool in the summertime. Sweet memories.

Peter Gabriel anxious and mad vibe. Not So. I enjoyed it anyway.

I liked it when released and I liked it yesterday. Smooth groove.

I have good memories of this one as a foray into alternative music. Completely recognizable as The Jam. I liked it then and I liked it today.

Elvis is always 5 stars. No other voice like his.

Sweet then and sweet now. RIP, Nick Drake.

Some band names are so bad you hesitate to listen to the music. Hello Meat Puppets. Once I got past the band name, I really enjoyed this album. It’s unfortunate that I won’t pursue additional music from the Meat Puppets. It was an enjoyable event but no more.

I had heard bits and pieces through the years but hearing the entire album is a new thing. Wow. This is beautiful music.

Always classic.

Never heard before. Enjoyed.

Straight up 90s. I liked it then and now.

Rod Stewart will always get 5 stars from me. Instantly recognizable voice. Different music every time for different moods. Thank you, Rod Stewart for bringing your heart and soul.

Perfect.

Strong 4. I had heard bits and pieces over the years, but listening to the entire album is new. Wow! Go ahead. Enjoy this!

Less than 1 star. Negative 1 star. Pointless. Waste of time.

Never heard of! Was not prepared to like it but I was surprised. It was a chore of enchantment. Low vibe musings as you go about your day. 4 stars for this.

I liked more than I thought I would. Early REM vibes.

No.

Listenable.

A masterpiece.

Always 5 stars for The Replacements. Fun and earnest. Bless their hearts!

Pure beauty in this voice.

Not my type. Stars for effort.

Interesting. Slow low vibe.

Not for me. Listened yesterday and I can’t remember what it was.

French hiphop. Cool. Really. Cool!

Pure 90s pop. Infectious.

I liked it a lot. Never heard of it before now. Dark and subdued. It fits its own place. Nice resting place after a day of 90s pop onslaught.

Strong but not for me.

I listened in the car while stuck in construction traffic. 90 plus degrees outside and lots of sunshine. This felt like an outdoor concert with relaxed vibes. Thanks NY & Crazy Horse.

Always liked them. Perfect Skin was a great memory.

No. Adolescent but not fun youth stuff.

What a gem. I heard a bit over the years but nothing like this fantastic moody deep fun journey. It’s a keeper.

Forgettable.

Not expected. Low vibe peaceful hum.

I like this despite bad press. A lot of emotion. Sweet.

Distinctive voice.

Instantly recognizable. I’m not a Yes fan but I appreciate the always good music from Yes.

A masterpiece. Pure Cure. Dark, moody, introspective. I loved this when it was released-a new Goth punk sound. It has lasted very well to present time darkness… Comforting.

Forgettable in my view. So much potential. Not here.

One of my favorite albums ever since it was released in 1978. The very first listen was amazing. Down To The Waterline is the intro song that leads to an exhilarating journey. Mark Knoffler’s voice is recognizable ever since. Great guitar and melodies throughout. Dire Straits is always 5 stars to me ever since this first album.

Always hypnotic.

Enjoyable for 90s angst. No sarcasm here. This is very sweet.

Rock and roll. Always recognizable. Fun ride today!

Fair. Average. Nothing special.

I like it. Shoulda been a hit.

Straight up country music.

Love. Classic Beyonce. Joy in that full-throated singing.

Heard of but never heard. Loved. “The Slim” broke my heart. Listened to it 10+ times. Listened to the album 3 times. It’s a keeper.

GOAT

I’d give 10stars if I could. An absolute fave.

Not bad. Promising.

Ordinary

Post punk from 1978? Wow. Well done.

I liked it when it came out. An entire album is a bit tiresome.

Not for me at all.

Classic original country music. All good except for wham bam.

Always loved the Kinks.

There is more than 1 music type. Some music consumes you and grabs your attention full force and fury. Some music is gentle and sweet and sleepy. Traffic is another type. You can hear and recognize it in the background. It stays and you feel the ambition and confidence. Comforting. 5 stars!

You want blues? This is It!

Nice background hum.

Classic late night vibe.

Nice work. Voice was almost ad good as Whitney. Tunes were smooth. No complaints. Just not my daily vibe.

4 stars because I loved it when released. Reminded me of love blooming with my boyfriend who then became my husband then ex-husband now dead. Oh well. Fond memories of this.

Wow. What a discovery. I’m from Detroit so I know Jack White’s music better than the average listener. I have heard a lot of this album but hearing the entire album is mind-blowing! Such talent in every song. A journey through life. Immense passion. I love this. I listened three times and saved it to my Keepers file. In my opinion this is 5 stars of legendary music.

Reviews said like REM, Stone Roses. 2 of my faves. How come I never heard of Soft Boys? I think the band name is creepy but I enjoyed this alot, despite their dumb name.

Tepid.

Supreme talent always.

No. Just no.

What a great surprise! I’ve known Queen’s hits forever. The album was a revelation! I loved every bit of it.

Brava, Janelle! I have heard bits and pieces over the years. Entire album is a masterpiece. 5 stars.

My funny memory. Carpool at the time by another mother. Her daughter rode in front seat and controlled the radio. Stay with Me came on the Top 40 station. The mother heard a few words and told her daughter to turn off that trash! Great song. Great album.

Very nice. Reggae happiness pop. Truth and soul is a perfect label.

Well done. Truly different yet similar.

Good times, bad times. This album was present deep in my heart in 1994. Comfort and sadness. Thank you, Jeff Buckley. RIP.

She’s a legend but she’s not my cup of tea. Nevertheless, this was a good album. Her early stuff was good because it was new. Some of her later stuff is tired and overblown. This album is better! I like it and I will listen again.

Always fun to see music that you are familiar with but not a lot. This one showed me KofL as a young energetic bluesy band with some grit. I liked it!

Never heard of before this. Enjoyed it. Great bass and guitar and rhythm.

Well done, Lauryn Hill. Smooth and rich all the way through.

Sign of the times. Straight up first bit of punk rock in the early 80s. Trail blazers.

Reggae at its best.

People love the Pixies. I like them.

Sweet portrayals of humanity (and lack thereof).

Something new and different for me. Like musical theater soundtracks. I liked it!

TH is always 5 stars in my book.

I love the albums generator for the new experiences, the unexpected views and vibes. I know Coldplay pretty well. I have enjoyed their music-despite the media bites through the years. But hearing this entire album was a new experience. I enjoyed it from the start, but after listening repeatedly, I love it. Very well done. It entered my heart and soul.

She has a powerful voice. The music wasn’t for me.

Fond memories of this one. Young adult angst. It was strangely satisfying.

Unfortunately not for me. Good bluesy guitar notes but the voice got annoying after a bit.

Love this. I was familiar with “A long time ago we used to be friends. . .” from Veronica Mars show. I really liked that song. To hear an entire album was a brand new discovery. This one goes in my keeper file.

I was vaguely familiar with GB. Sounds a bit like Fleet Foxes. Gorgeous ambience. Gentle harmonies. Great way to start a relaxing day.

My brother met her when she first appeared. Fan love. Decent album.

Sad and gentle. Low vibe.

Completely different from my world. Smooth and silky. I liked it.

Interesting. Completely outside of my knowledge and base. I generally detest kraut rock. But thus was a nice background unobtrusive hum. I won’t listen to it again but it was a nice visit.

Exceptional. Supreme talent. Definitely a keeper.

Seriously GOAT. Muddy Waters is the man!

Respect for the lyrics. The sound is what you expect from TW.

Classic Elvis voice. God bless him!

Not my music. But a good listen on low volume worked.

Hated. Annoying. I shut off before completed.

The lyrics and the flow are exceptional. Totally not my world but I recognize and respect.

Sometimes you need to slow down and relax in the vibe.

Not bad but not GOAT.

Interesting. I liked Comfortably Numb. I love the original PF version but this was an interesting alternative.

Spotify did not have this one. I worked around it and listened to some of her other songs. I also listened to other artists’ renditions of her songs. What a great surprise!

I am not a Madonna fan. But-this album is impressive. Her growth is shown from the original Madonna album. The original was impressive because it was a new sound. But this album shows a rich voice and sound that came with age and experience. I enjoyed it a lot. Hats off to Madonna’s Ray of Light.

5 star. GOAT. Such powerful music. Guitar. Voice. Every bit of it. RIP, Jimi Hendrix.

Sometimes you need this. Slow down and enjoy the mellow vibe.

Respect and I like most of it.

Beautiful when it came out. Still beautiful but more so after years of life.

Why?

The voice and the rhythm give good flow. Testament. 3 stars listenable.

Hats off for Tina. Great voice. 80s vibe but still classic Tina.

Great surprise. Added to my library.

I recognize that he is a talent but I can’t get past his evil ways.

Great low vibe relaxing music. Background happy.

Quintessential 60s. Fun memories of hearing all this on the radio when I was a child.

Wow! I had no idea. Heard of but never heard. Dystopian vibes are good to have somedays. I really enjoyed this.

I had to search Spotify. I like it. Never heard of Jane Weaver! A nice discovery.

I knew the hit back in the 90s but nothing else about The Cardigans. I liked the hit but did not explore. This was my surprise today! Delightful. New take on an old gem-Iron Man. Well done!

Rush has never been my cup of tea but I recognize talent.

I am not a Beatles fan. I recognize their talent and their impact. Move on. But I enjoyed Paul’s foray into new music. The rest is history. I enjoyed this one as a soft solo aside. No need to examine and go further. It is what it is.

Classic. Talent. Spirit.

Quintessential Metallica. Just what I wanted this morning.

Never heard of until today. Enjoyable listening. Then I saw a reference to Coldcut on another program today! What are the odds!?

I know XTC -kinda. Then I read a review that said XTC is the best. Listener rhapsodized about life after hearing XTC. I was sold so I listened carefully. Thanks to that listener I have a whole new appreciation for XTC. Yes-this is a sweet happy album. A great mood lift!

I remember when my brother introduced me to The Cure. It was my beginning enjoyment of the Cure and all manners of alternative music. Still love. Btw, same brother introduced me to the NFL and fantasy football. Thanks, Chris!

A complete surprise. I enjoyed this Brit rock-was like the Clash. For the record, I’m not a big fan of Brit rock-except for the Clash and now the Libertines.

I don’t get it.

I liked this a lot. I remember Paper Planes as a soundtrack bit and liked it then. Listening to the entire album several times was a different experience. Great sounds different sounds. Great contributions. Thanks Timbaland. I enjoyed the groove.

I’ll give points for the time and place. It seems like a great event. Not for me now.

The worst on the list and then some. Sounds like someone violently retching. Go away and don’t ever come back.

Always loved this album despite the personal press. It was great to revisit it.

Danceable.

Pure pop. Thanks for the memories.

Reggae smooth and relaxed

Fun pop with Asian influence.

Very notable MIA.

Really no need to say anything. Just listen to the legend.

Great album for today. My first Neil Young album was Harvest when I was 13 years old ( because I had a crush on a boy who sang Heart of Gold)…. Yesterday we went to my nephew’s home. He and his wife have 2 young sons. The ambient low soundtrack they played was Neil Young songs.

Wow. Perfect for my today. Cloudy drizzly and lazy day. Begore today I knew the few songs that had radio play. Hearing this entire album today was perfect.

I liked this a lot. Precursor to many talented gifted women to come.

It was good because it’s early punk. Just not my daily jam.

Always heavenly.

I liked this. First time hearing.

Love. Smooth from the get go.

Classic eternal beautiful music.

I love The Who since way back when. My childhood, teen years, and beyond. This album is like being at a concert after you have the benefit of reviews from the internet and social media. Despite all of that, The Who gets 5 stars for their classic rock and roll.

I love Metallica even more after this experience. 1 star.

Never even heard of them. Love it-and I’m not a britpop fan. It sounds like Crowded House to me. Even so, I love it. Now in my library.

Classic 1976. It was happy music for endless possibilities. Great revisit.

Bowie is a classic. Every rendition and reiteration is novel. Respect.

Love. Never knew til today. Bluesy and great instruments. Shades of BB King. It’s a keeper.

Respect. First album with tons of hits. I remember when this came out. I was with my boyfriend (then fiancé then husband then ex-husband now dead). He and I loved REM and discovered other alternative music drifts. His roomies were listening to this. I scoffed at the time but it grew on me in the course of my life. Yep. It’s classic.

Fine because it was easy to recognize as early punk rock. Many others were better though.

I am not a Beatles fan. I like some of their music and recognize the talent. I think however that John Lennon was particularly good-some of his music is extraordinary and breathtaking. Pure talent that would have continued to grow and spark us. RIP, John Lennon.

I like it. Heard of before but did not investigate. Vibe of The Replacements-one of my faves.

Never heard of him. Great surprise. I listened twice and will listen again. Some heartfelt and some ironic. The words add an interesting punch. Please read the lyrics!

Pure XTC.

GOAT. Bluesy.

I enjoyed it way back when it was released. But presently it’s meh. However, I loved one review that loved this album because of the great memories it invoked. So extra point for bringing joy to someone.

Early not bad- but I prefer later Roxy Music. Brian Ferry’s voice is distinctive and smooth.

Points for great memories.

Fair to middlin’ …..there are much better candidate from this era.

Wow. Terrible. I had to stop several tracks because they were torture. Overall not for me at all.

I will borrow from a great review I read on here: “Offensively inoffensive.”

Glam rock and Bowie. Promising future. I was a chikd when this was coming around. Fun to hear after all these years…

I liked this alot!

Classic relaxation. This music seeps into your bones and makes everyone happy and caring.

Some of it was really good, some of it annoying. Split the difference.

Beautiful smooth soulful sound.

Bowie always gets 5 stars. A GOAT. (That is, One of the GOATs).

60’s psychedelic music. It was okay but not great like many others of this genre. I like the band name though.

Pleasant. Brazilian smooth.

A GOAT. Every bit of music from Bob Marley & The Wailers brings peace and love and happiness to me.

Surprisingly good. Didn’t go in expecting much but I liked it for what/when it was.

I recognize the cultural significance. I remember thinking whoa at the time. Credit for that but too angry to listen to regularly.

Heartbreaking.

I like this a lot! I knew SM from back in the 80’s and knew the hits. But an entire album is a new discovery. Thanks!

GOAT. Really.

Whatever whenever wherever. He’s the Boss for his classic tunes. Always a pleasure and a treasure in my opinion.

Pure classic country music.

Punk rock early days.

Funk is born.

I liked this. Mid-oughts great female vibes. Well done.

This is a masterpiece. Cheeky and operatic.

Sounds like punk rock beginnings… but never made it.

The music was fine but that voice! Argh. Go away.

Kinks are always Kinks-fun and creative stories. A GOAT.

Jazz glory.

Recognizable always. I enjoyed the Smiths way back in the day-so alternative and British. I know that there is a lot of intense fury against Morrissey for various reasons. I voted here simply for the album. Sorry.

I always enjoy whatever I see from Buffalo Springfield. Truly the roots of CSN&Y.

It was good unobtrusive background music. Some days need this type of music.

J&MC are instantly recognizable. Nice alternative music but not a favorite for me.

Completely forgettable. Not jarring, just tepid.

Never heard of. Not what I expected. It became an obsession since it’s the last one on my list. I enjoyed it.

Classic Tom Waits. I hated him for a long time but he has grown on me. Eerie and jangly but it works for me some days.

Well done but 90s all the way. The harmonies are superb. Beyonce is a powerhouse. But again, it’s the 90s zeitgeist so not a classic.

He might have been a star after this one came out but never for me and especially since the way he has lived his life since then. He’s lucky I give 1 star.

I love his voice.

Nope. I recognize punk beginnings but there were so many better bands/music.

Vaguely heard of them. This was my first listen. Happy and relaxed. Perfect for a pre-Christmas rush. Slow down and enjoy before you rush off.

Respect. A wordsmith. A lot of Disney-esque music but always happy and loving.

Love. Stone cold classic rock with flutes!

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