1001 Albums Summary

Moondance by Van Morrison

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan

Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Dookie by Green Day

In It For The Money by Supergrass

Run-D.M.C. by Run-D.M.C.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention

Honky Tonk Heroes by Waylon Jennings

Ten by Pearl Jam

Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction

Tapestry by Carole King

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake

The Idiot by Iggy Pop

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos

Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde by The Pharcyde

Night Life by Ray Price

Who's Next by The Who

1999 by Prince

Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room by Dwight Yoakam

Melodrama by Lorde

A Night At The Opera by Queen

Smokers Delight by Nightmares On Wax

Among The Living by Anthrax

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith

Funeral by Arcade Fire

In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra

The Only Ones by The Only Ones

Clandestino by Manu Chao

Junkyard by The Birthday Party

Forever Changes by Love

Me Against The World by 2Pac

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder

Blur by Blur

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector by Various Artists

...And Justice For All by Metallica

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses

Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine

american dream by LCD Soundsystem

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie

Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite by Maxwell

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison

Get Rich Or Die Tryin' by 50 Cent

Entertainment by Gang Of Four

Sincere by Mj Cole

Homework by Daft Punk

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company

Another Music In A Different Kitchen by Buzzcocks

Tragic Songs of Life by The Louvin Brothers

The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady by Charles Mingus

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin

Machine Head by Deep Purple

Screamadelica by Primal Scream

Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs by Marty Robbins

Penthouse And Pavement by Heaven 17

Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone

Sweetheart Of The Rodeo by The Byrds

Dog Man Star by Suede

Marquee Moon by Television

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers

Debut by Björk

Zombie by Fela Kuti

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf

A Walk Across The Rooftops by The Blue Nile

What an unexpected gem! I really liked this one and had not heard it before. It has a kind of Peter Gabriel vocals meets the music of Kate Bush’s 80s albums. I will be revisiting this one often.

Faust IV by Faust

Krautrock forever!

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads

I’m a Lonesome Fugitive by Merle Haggard

Not the worst country album I've ever heard. As always, Merle's lyrics steal the show.

Butterfly by Mariah Carey

I remember when this album dropped. Puff Daddy and his crew teamed up with Mariah for her departure from her more pop-infused ballads. I even remember music video for Honey. Not my favorite from her, but far from her worst. My biggest issue with this album is that it's over produced, littered with Puff Daddyisms, and just generally reeks of the pop-music scene of the late 90s. Someone else on here said it best, "Mariah doesn't really sing songs so much as just moan scales."

Heartattack And Vine by Tom Waits

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council

A very interesting album with a mashup of styles and genres. The tracks range from soulful ballads to upbeat pop songs, but the standout track is undoubtedly "A Gospel", a rap track that tries to incorporate religious themes but falls flat. The delivery is awkward and the lyrics are underwhelming, making for an unenjoyable listening experience. However, the rest of the album is just okay. The instrumentation is solid and the vocals are decent, but the tracks don't necessarily stick with you after the first listen. Overall, worth a listen for fans of The Style Council, but don't expect it to be a standout album on this list.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead

Lemmy is God, 5 stars.

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons

The Slider by T. Rex

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones

Let England Shake by PJ Harvey

This was a surprising okay album. Enjoyed it more than I suspected I would.

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp

Not my favorite album by them, but there were a couple of tracks that stood out. "Eple" and "Poor Leno" were the only two I saved. Röyksopp offers better albums from this discography.

The Age Of The Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets

Songs Of Love And Hate by Leonard Cohen

As a fan of poetry and songwriting, I have always been drawn to Cohen's ability to craft lyrics that are both profound and deeply personal. The music on this album serves to elevate the poetic lyrics and give them a punch. The melodies are simple yet haunting, and the arrangements are stripped down, allowing the focus to be on the lyrics and Cohen's unique vocal style. What I find particularly compelling about this album is how it has become more important to me as I have aged. When I first discovered this album, I was in my late teens and was drawn to the melancholic yet beautiful sound. But as I have grown older and experienced my own share of love and loss, I find myself connecting even more deeply with the lyrics. The songs on this album are timeless, and Cohen's view on love and loss speaks directly to my soul. Overall, "Songs of Love and Hate" is a masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Leonard Cohen's ability to craft profound lyrics and his unique vocal style make this album a must-listen for anyone who appreciates great songwriting. It is an album that has influenced my taste in music and will continue to be a source of inspiration for years to come.

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.

Raising Hell is often considered one of the most influential hip hop albums of all time, and it played a significant role in bringing hip hop into the mainstream. While the album certainly has its merits, it is not immune to some of the criticisms that apply to 80s hip hop as a whole. One of the main criticisms of 80s hip hop, the production quality, also applies to Raising Hell. The album's beats and instrumental tracks can sound a bit dated compared to modern hip hop music. For example, some of the samples used on the album may not sound as crisp or polished as contemporary producers would like. However, it's important to note that Raising Hell was groundbreaking in its time and helped to establish many of the production techniques that continue to be used in hip hop today. Another aspect of 80s hip hop that has not aged well is the lyrical content, which is also present in Raising Hell. While many of the album's lyrics deal with themes like street life, partying, and hip hop culture, some of the language and references used can be seen as outdated or even offensive. For example, the use of homophobic language in the song "Proud to Be Black" may be difficult for some listeners to reconcile with today's more progressive values. On the other hand, Raising Hell features some of Run-DMC's most memorable and influential tracks, including "It's Tricky" and "Walk This Way," a collaboration with rock band Aerosmith. The album also features the classic hip hop anthems "My Adidas" and "Peter Piper," which continue to be popular with hip hop fans today. Additionally, Run-DMC's distinctive vocal delivery and rhyme style have had a lasting impact on the genre and influenced many subsequent generations of hip hop artists. While Raising Hell is a seminal album that helped to shape the sound and direction of hip hop, it is not immune to the criticisms that apply to 80s hip hop as a whole. Given that, it remains an important part of the genre's history and continues to be influential today.

The Dreaming by Kate Bush

Not the best Kate Bush album, but a great album!

Elastica by Elastica

90s version of the Wire. This one has some serious Pink Flag vibes, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. They pull it off well enough. There is also a very distinct 90s sound here that takes me back to acts like Breeders, Pixies, and Blur.

American IV: The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash

Containing some of my favorite Cash songs ("The Man Comes Around", "I Hung My Head", and "Hurt"), this album is a classic. Released the year I graduated high school, the themes of loss and growing old seemed to pair well with my 18 year old world. 2 decades later, many of the feelings don't hold up and where this album drags, it drags hard. Still one of my favorites, but it didn't age as well as I've would have wanted. But man, when this album hits, it hits hard and deep.

Van Halen by Van Halen

The album that saved rock and roll! This was a birthday gift for my 15th birthday and I've been a fan ever since.

We're Only In It For The Money by The Mothers Of Invention

I bet this was more enjoyable on acid in the 60s.

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis

The Blueprint by JAY Z

The production on this album is insanely good. So good that it makes Jay-Z sound better than he is. Dude has great lyrics but his flow is kinda like "we have Biggie Smalls and Puff Daddy at home". Saved tracks: "The Ruler's Back", "Girls, Girls, Girls", "Jigga That Nigga", "Renegade" and "Lyrical Exercise".

Scott 2 by Scott Walker

I always thought Scott Walker was like the Frank Sinatra for alt kids. And I mean that in the best ways. The vocals and orchestration pair extremely well here, but the experimental elements of the song writing, as subtle as they are, really elevates this album for me.

More Songs About Buildings And Food by Talking Heads

There are a lot of sleeper songs on here, such as "Artists Only", "I'm Not in Love", and "Found a Job". You can hear the Eno in this album, and it's very good because of it. A gripping mix of punk, new wave, and art rock this album belongs in the collection of any music fan. A great album, but not the best Talking Heads album out there.

Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim by Frank Sinatra

Urban Hymns by The Verve

Classic album that combines Oasis and Radiohead sounds into something very 90s. The Rolling Stones had no business suing them for using a sample on Bittersweet Symphony!

Graceland by Paul Simon

16 Lovers Lane by The Go-Betweens

"We have The Smiths at home"

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson

Achtung Baby by U2

Terribleness incarnate

Live At The Harlem Square Club by Sam Cooke

Murmur by R.E.M.

Giant Steps by The Boo Radleys

Very interesting album but I liked it. I enjoyed the different directions it would take me on.

A Rush Of Blood To The Head by Coldplay

The back half of this album is fantastic! Things took off with "Clocks" and kept going from there.

Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu

This was legit a great surprise. When I woke up and checked what album I would be playing today, I kinda didn't want to play this one. "It's too early for post-hardcore" I said. lol But I played it anyways, and boy oh boy it was great end to end. At The Drive-in and Mars Volta vibes through and through, this album was an instant save for me.

Bossanova by Pixies

This album is just banger after banger! Love it!

Close To The Edge by Yes

Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso

This was the definition of a middle of the road album. I didn't hate it, but I never found a way to get into it either.

If I Should Fall From Grace With God by The Pogues

I played the original release, ending with 'Worms'. A great mix of rock, punk, and Celtic styles. Being a fan of the Celtic music style, and of the Irish Bar Band scene of the 80s and 90s, this fit right in with my preference.

Fifth Dimension by The Byrds

The Byrds' "Fifth Dimension" is an album that has its merits, but it doesn't quite manage to reach the heights of some of their other work. Released in 1966, this record sees the band venturing into a more experimental territory, incorporating elements of psychedelia, folk-rock, and even Indian music. While some may appreciate the adventurous spirit of the album, others may find it falls short of being a classic. One of the standout tracks on "Fifth Dimension" is undoubtedly their rendition of "Hey Joe." This cover showcases the band's ability to breathe new life into a familiar tune, making it feel fresh and distinctive. The Byrds' take on the song has a certain charm, with their signature jangly guitars and harmonies, that elevates it from being just another cover version. The album's title track, "5D (Fifth Dimension)," is also worth noting for its innovative fusion of different styles. This song combines a catchy folk-rock melody with more experimental sounds and lyrics that touch on themes of spirituality and cosmic exploration. It's a unique track that may resonate with those who are open to exploring diverse musical landscapes. However, "Fifth Dimension" as a whole feels somewhat inconsistent, with the quality of the tracks varying significantly. Some songs, like "Mr. Spaceman" and "Eight Miles High," may captivate listeners with their distinctiveness, while others, such as "I See You" and "John Riley," seem to be lacking that special spark that would make them truly memorable. Additionally, the production on the album is somewhat uneven, which can occasionally detract from the listening experience. While the band's experimentation with new sounds and ideas is commendable, the end result doesn't always come together in a cohesive manner. In conclusion, The Byrds' "Fifth Dimension" is a decent album with some highlights, like the standout track "Hey Joe." However, it's not a flawless record and may not be considered a classic in the band's discography. Fans of The Byrds who are keen to explore their more experimental side will find something to enjoy here, but those looking for a more polished and focused listening experience might want to look elsewhere in their catalog.

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys

Ill Communication is like the Beastie Boys threw a party, invited punk rock, hip-hop, jazz, and funk, and things got wild. While this 1994 album offers head-bobbing tunes like "Sure Shot" and mosh-worthy jams like "Sabotage," it lacks the cohesion of their other iconic works. Their lyrics still pack a punch, serving up wit and humor in each rhyme. But let's face it, it's not the lyrical goldmine of "Paul's Boutique." Though not their magnum opus, Ill Communication proves the Beastie Boys' unstoppable creativity and genre-defying skills. Not their pièce de résistance, but a funky-fresh, genre-hopping adventure worth a spin.

Rust In Peace by Megadeth

Soul Mining by The The

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode

Faith by George Michael

Another Green World by Brian Eno

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers

One of the first albums I found and then bought myself. I remember the first time seeing their video for "Under The Bridge" and the sound just blowing me away. Up to the point where I got into 90s alternative music I was straight hard rock and hair metal. Hearing George Clinton's fingerprints on this album broke my teenaged brain. This album still holds up and is one of the better ones from this group (not too many songs about California on this one!). It's easy to see how these guys and this album blew up, it's a masterpiece of funk rock.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac

There's No Place Like America Today by Curtis Mayfield

S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things

Sunshine Superman by Donovan

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis

The Specials by The Specials

Events in my life have shaded 2 tone and ska in a bad light. Despite that, there were some gems on this one.

São Paulo Confessions by Suba

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald

Before And After Science by Brian Eno

The Band by The Band

Aja by Steely Dan

Vespertine by Björk

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth

All That You Can't Leave Behind by U2

Vanishing Point by Primal Scream

One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West

Kala by M.I.A.

John Barleycorn Must Die by Traffic

Thriller by Michael Jackson

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead

Annoying drugged out hippies!

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen

World Clique by Deee-Lite

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth

New Boots And Panties by Ian Dury

Pornography by The Cure

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter by The Incredible String Band

dude....

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

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

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter

Live Through This by Hole

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes

Rocks by Aerosmith

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Be by Common

Signing Off by UB40

Electric Warrior by T. Rex

Reggatta De Blanc by The Police

Birth Of The Cool by Miles Davis

L.A. Woman by The Doors

Whatever by Aimee Mann

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor

Brutal Youth by Elvis Costello

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane

The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem

Water From An Ancient Well by Abdullah Ibrahim

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings

Young Americans by David Bowie

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson

Savane by Ali Farka Touré

Smash by The Offspring

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem

Guero by Beck

Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths

Dirty by Sonic Youth

Phrenology by The Roots

Honky Tonk Masquerade by Joe Ely

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan

So by Peter Gabriel

The Trinity Session by Cowboy Junkies

Moving Pictures by Rush

Infected by The The

Like Water For Chocolate by Common

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park

Hunky Dory by David Bowie

Planet Rock: The Album by Afrika Bambaataa

Chris by Christine and the Queens

Decent album but could have been a lot better if it were shorter. Tons of songs on here that could have been cut. Singer sounds a lot like MJ, which isn't a bad thing, but it's for sure hard to escape.

Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul by Otis Redding

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk

Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's

Awesome album! Never played the entire thing before. Fading Fast hit the spot like no other.

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band by John Lennon

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka

The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones

The essence of a great Rolling Stones album is here, but never actually realized. The songs end up sounding stale and bland before the end, like un-buttered mashed potatoes. Okay, sustaining, but you know it could have been a better meal.

Closer by Joy Division

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young

Cloud Nine by The Temptations

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters

Modern Life Is Rubbish by Blur

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen

Traffic by Traffic

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra

Document by R.E.M.

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse

Boston by Boston

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto

Django Django by Django Django

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash

Architecture And Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

The Rising by Bruce Springsteen

Histoire De Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You by Aretha Franklin

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys

Low by David Bowie

Sound Affects by The Jam

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers

Ramones by Ramones

Nowhere by Ride

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan

The Stooges by The Stooges

On The Beach by Neil Young

...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey

Disraeli Gears by Cream

The Joshua Tree by U2

Dance Mania by Tito Puente

Brothers by The Black Keys

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits

Peter Gabriel 3 by Peter Gabriel

Maxinquaye by Tricky

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas

Different Class by Pulp

Tical by Method Man

Younger Than Yesterday by The Byrds

1984 by Van Halen

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar

All Hail the Queen by Queen Latifah

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley

Untitled (Black Is) by SAULT

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper

Disintegration by The Cure

Live At The Witch Trials by The Fall

Second Toughest In The Infants by Underworld

OK Computer by Radiohead

Queen II by Queen

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young

Spiderland by Slint

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys

Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer

The Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground

Life's Too Good by The Sugarcubes

Penance Soiree by The Icarus Line

Dare! by The Human League

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire

Vulnicura by Björk

White Ladder by David Gray

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters

Eternally Yours by The Saints

American Beauty by Grateful Dead

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop

Tuesday Night Music Club by Sheryl Crow

(What's The Story) Morning Glory by Oasis

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx by Raekwon

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz

Black Holes and Revelations by Muse

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers

Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith

Gold by Ryan Adams

I See You by The xx

Copper Blue by Sugar

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones

Time (The Revelator) by Gillian Welch

Moby Grape by Moby Grape

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes

Scream, Dracula, Scream by Rocket From The Crypt

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Lazer Guided Melodies by Spiritualized

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush

Killing Joke by Killing Joke

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin

First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans

The Yes Album by Yes

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses

Kenya by Machito

Fragile by Yes

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan

Wild Gift by X

The Cars by The Cars

1989 by Taylor Swift

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis

Tank Battles by Dagmar Krause

That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire

Frank by Amy Winehouse

C'est Chic by CHIC

Mask by Bauhaus

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins

McCartney by Paul McCartney

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's

Metallica by Metallica

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley

This Nation’s Saving Grace by The Fall

Stardust by Willie Nelson

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes

Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon

Odelay by Beck

Aqualung by Jethro Tull

Let It Be by The Replacements

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back by Public Enemy

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins

Autobahn by Kraftwerk

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós

The Wildest! by Louis Prima

Lost Souls by Doves

Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds

Pretenders by Pretenders

Transformer by Lou Reed

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones

Bad by Michael Jackson

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie

Scum by Napalm Death

While the sound of grindcore doesn't much appeal to me, I at least know what it is I am listening to. The back half of the album was way better than the front half.

Kick Out The Jams (Live) by MC5

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio

Ambient 1/Music For Airports by Brian Eno

The Sounds Of India by Ravi Shankar

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club

Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

White Light by Gene Clark

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly

Raw Power by The Stooges

Rapture by Anita Baker

Reign In Blood by Slayer

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra

Live At The Star Club, Hamburg by Jerry Lee Lewis

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma

Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo by MC Solaar

Blue Lines by Massive Attack

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel

Da Capo by Love

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix

Hms Fable by Shack

It's like the non-alcoholic, diet, fat-free version of R.E.M.

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys

Like A Prayer by Madonna

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys

Dire Straits by Dire Straits

NEU! 75 by Neu!

At Budokan by Cheap Trick

Future Days by Can

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple

Better Living Through Chemistry by Fatboy Slim

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby by Girls Against Boys

G. Love And Special Sauce by G. Love & Special Sauce

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones

This album just keeps getting a little better as each year passes from its release.

Will The Circle Be Unbroken by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

When you feel the album is too long hearing these guys tune their instruments and talk every couple songs drives in a little deeper on the frustration scale. There are some real good songs on this album, but they are scattered among about 30-35 terrible songs and whole tracks of them talking and tuning. This could have been condensed into a single album.

Hunting High And Low by a-ha

Bubble And Scrape by Sebadoh

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon

Real Life by Magazine

Kimono My House by Sparks

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure

The White Album by Beatles

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield

Youth And Young Manhood by Kings of Leon

Chore of Enchantment by Giant Sand

Rum Sodomy & The Lash by The Pogues

Legalize It by Peter Tosh

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo by Devo

The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators by The 13th Floor Elevators

Palo Congo by Sabu

Illmatic by Nas

Arrival by ABBA

Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders

Permission to Land by The Darkness

Beautiful Freak by Eels

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg

Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space by Spiritualized

Kid A by Radiohead

I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail by Buck Owens

A Little Deeper by Ms. Dynamite

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke

Heroes to Zeros by The Beta Band

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder

The Score by Fugees

Peace Sells...But Who's Buying by Megadeth

Nighthawks At The Diner by Tom Waits

Music Has The Right To Children by Boards of Canada

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Parklife by Blur

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor

Mott by Mott The Hoople

Actually by Pet Shop Boys

Modern Kosmology by Jane Weaver

Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

In Rainbows by Radiohead

Morrison Hotel by The Doors

Repeater by Fugazi

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet

Suede by Suede

The Man Who by Travis

Radiohead if Radiohead sucked.

Myths Of The Near Future by Klaxons

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson

Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris

Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge by Mudhoney

Triangle by The Beau Brummels

Something Else By The Kinks by The Kinks

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division

Guitar Town by Steve Earle

Coles Corner by Richard Hawley

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper

Blood, Sweat & Tears by Blood, Sweat & Tears

Here Come The Warm Jets by Brian Eno

This Is Hardcore by Pulp

Hypnotised by The Undertones

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan

Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement

Central Reservation by Beth Orton

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods

Fire Of Love by The Gun Club

Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys

The Coral by The Coral

The Village Green Preservation Society by The Kinks

Fishscale by Ghostface Killah

Music by Madonna

I like Madonna but this album wasn't very good.

Destroy Rock & Roll by Mylo

The Good, The Bad & The Queen by The Good, The Bad & The Queen

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince

En-Tact by The Shamen

A Seat at the Table by Solange

Feast of Wire by Calexico

Only By The Night by Kings of Leon

We Are Family by Sister Sledge

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane

Paris 1919 by John Cale

Cale is one of my favorites, but this album was not my favorite.

Pink Flag by Wire

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel

Cross by Justice

B-52's by The B-52's

Crazysexycool by TLC

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz

New Wave by The Auteurs

I Should Coco by Supergrass

Hysteria by Def Leppard

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt

Atomizer by Big Black

No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live) by Motörhead

Crooked Rain Crooked Rain by Pavement

The La's by The La's

You're Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr.

Millions Now Living Will Never Die by Tortoise

Trafalgar by Bee Gees

The game changed once Bee Gees found out about 'drum beats'. Sadly, this album was before that phase, and it's pretty terrible.

Moss Side Story by Barry Adamson

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues

S&M by Metallica

I rated this one a 3 and not a 2 because I was in high school when this dropped and it has a lot of memories tied up with it. Objectively, it's far too uninteresting to be considered worth the 2 hour and 13 minute run time. A product of it's time and a band that was having fun trying new thing after an already long and fruitful career, and for that I cannot fault them. Just not as engaging as I was hoping for.

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott

The Last Of The True Believers by Nanci Griffith

Not too great of an album, but there are moments when the singer sounds just like Stevie Nicks which is nice.

The Stranger by Billy Joel

Technique by New Order

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons

Painful...

Heroes by David Bowie

The Sun Rises In The East by Jeru The Damaja

Truth And Soul by Fishbone

Back In Black by AC/DC

Timeless by Goldie

Celebrity Skin by Hole

Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J

You've Come a Long Way Baby by Fatboy Slim

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen

A meticulously crafted album that strikes a perfect chord with those who appreciate the finer details in musical storytelling. Its sophisticated blend of jazz-pop elements and thoughtful lyricism resonates with my affinity for deep narratives and complex, emotionally charged arrangements. Each track is a reflective journey through Fagen's lyrical dexterity, capturing the vibrant spirit of an idealistic past with a contemporary sonic polish. The album's standout, "The Nightfly," exemplifies this blend, with its introspective exploration of night-time radio broadcasting—a theme that personally resonates due to my own passion for radio and its power to connect and communicate. The Nightfly is a testament to Fagen's artistic genius, presenting a sound that's both timeless and deeply evocative.

Highly Evolved by The Vines

Let's Stay Together by Al Green

Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert) by Bob Dylan

I didn't expect to enjoy this, not generally a fan of live albums, but this one had the right combo of mixing, sound quality, and choice tracks. I could have cut the set down though, it was a bit too long.

Rejoicing In The Hands by Devendra Banhart

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson

Rising Above Bedlam by Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart

Hot Fuss by The Killers

Stankonia by OutKast

Virgin Suicides by Air

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson

The Colour Of Spring by Talk Talk

Germfree Adolescents by X-Ray Spex

My Generation by The Who

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye

Why can't the entire album sound like Inner City Blues. Still a decent album though, great lyrics.

One World by John Martyn

Cut by The Slits

Abbey Road by Beatles

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees

All Directions by The Temptations

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes

Stripped by Christina Aguilera

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Harvest by Neil Young

Movies by Holger Czukay

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall

25 by Adele

I did not expect to like this album as much as I did. Love surprises like this!

Garbage by Garbage

Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret by Soft Cell

Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus by Spirit

xx by The xx

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses

Floodland by Sisters Of Mercy

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves

Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind) by Loretta Lynn

Good Old Boys by Randy Newman

Damaged by Black Flag

Survivor by Destiny's Child

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors

Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits

Follow The Leader by Korn

I give this 2 star album 3 stars only because I was in high school when this was popular, and there are a lot of memories tied to many of the songs. Without those memories, it's just a boring nu metal album.

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel

Our Aim Is To Satisfy by Red Snapper

I Against I by Bad Brains

The Clash by The Clash

Automatic For The People by R.E.M.

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music by Ray Charles

Viva Hate by Morrissey

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis

The Sensual World by Kate Bush

Oracular Spectacular by MGMT

Microshift by Hookworms

My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts by Brian Eno

Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood

Suicide by Suicide

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath

Mothership Connection by Parliament

Face to Face by The Kinks

London Calling by The Clash

Opus Dei by Laibach

"Leben - Tod", "Trans-National", and "How the West Was Won" saved this from being 2 stars. I like industrial stuff, I just don't like the flirtation with show tunes and national anthems in this album.

Synchronicity by The Police

Headquarters by The Monkees

Dirt by Alice In Chains

Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera

Street Signs by Ozomatli

The Chronic by Dr. Dre

Timeless classic!

Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury by The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy

The lack of great production sets this album back.

Selected Ambient Works 85-92 by Aphex Twin

Rubber Soul by Beatles

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto

Talking With the Taxman About Poetry by Billy Bragg

This could have been a single disc great album but instead it's a decent at best double album.

m b v by My Bloody Valentine

Apple Venus Volume 1 by XTC

The Doors by The Doors

For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes

Gorillaz by Gorillaz

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne

I really ended up liking this a lot more than I anticipated. One of the better chill out albums I've heard on this list so far. A bit of trivia: At the time of recording, Sarah Cracknell was not fully part of group, and as a result she does not sing on Only Love Can Break Your Heart, which is sung by Moira Lambert.

I See A Darkness by Bonnie "Prince" Billy

Deloused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta

Gris Gris by Dr. John

Eli And The Thirteenth Confession by Laura Nyro

Kinda like a female Tim Buckley. I like it!

American Gothic by David Ackles

Private Dancer by Tina Turner

Being There by Wilco

Has some decent songs, but the entire album is far too long.

Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes

OK by Talvin Singh

Risque by CHIC

Fly Or Die by N.E.R.D

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols

Nixon by Lambchop

La Revancha Del Tango by Gotan Project

Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis

Parachutes by Coldplay

When I Was Born For The 7th Time by Cornershop

The Renaissance by Q-Tip

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega

Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective

Drunk by Thundercat

The Wall by Pink Floyd

Destroyer by KISS

The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band

Paul Simon by Paul Simon

Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine by Cee Lo Green

Trio by Dolly Parton

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles

A Northern Soul by The Verve

The Libertines by The Libertines

At first I was thinking this was nothing more than a Pulp rip off band, but the first half of the album is pretty solid. Definitely one of my favorites from the seemly endless UK indie bands on this list.

Third by Soft Machine

Grace by Jeff Buckley

If I Could Only Remember My Name by David Crosby

Country Life by Roxy Music

Kenza by Khaled

Life Thru A Lens by Robbie Williams

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Is This It by The Strokes

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope

This is the best 3 star album I've played from this list so far. It's as close to being a 4 star album as possible. Everything is perfectly slightly above average.

Low-Life by New Order

O.G. Original Gangster by Ice T

Sheet Music by 10cc

Perfectly weird and schizophrenic!

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips

The College Dropout by Kanye West

This album was done extremely well it's just too damn long.

Pump by Aerosmith

Shaft by Isaac Hayes

The name is Shaft, John Shaft, can ya dig? Shut your mouth! (but I'm talking about Shaft!)

The Modern Dance by Pere Ubu

Now I Got Worry by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill

Broken English by Marianne Faithfull

Music For The Jilted Generation by The Prodigy

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails

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

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.

Seeing Biggie in an all white suite standing next to Puffy hits different in 2024. Still a solid, damn near perfect gangster rap album.

Arular by M.I.A.

GREY Area by Little Simz

This was a lot better than I anticipated!

The Bends by Radiohead

Surfer Rosa by Pixies

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro

LP1 by FKA twigs

Pearl by Janis Joplin

A Date With The Everly Brothers by The Everly Brothers

Group Sex by Circle Jerks

Space Ritual by Hawkwind

Elephant by The White Stripes

Fromohio by fIREHOSE

No Other by Gene Clark

Black Monk Time by The Monks

Sister by Sonic Youth

In Our Heads by Hot Chip

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals

The singing destroyed this album. Why is this on this list?

All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot

The drums make this album not as boring as it seems to be. Everything else is flat. I've never been a huge Slipknot fan.

Vauxhall And I by Morrissey

Under Construction by Missy Elliott

This is a Missy Elliott exclusive.

A Grand Don't Come For Free by The Streets

Pink Moon by Nick Drake

Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 by George Michael

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan

The Grand Tour by George Jones

Sea Change by Beck

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics

Connected by Stereo MC's

The outro ride out grooves on every song is killer. Makes me excited for the next track every time. Some great gems on this album, including 'Connected', which was made famous by the 90s movie Hackers.

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith

Vulgar Display Of Power by Pantera

Bert Jansch by Bert Jansch

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem

It's crazy how over the years the hits from this album became less interesting and enjoyable while the lesser known songs have aged quite well. The skits are still dumb though.

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) by Eurythmics

Punishing Kiss by Ute Lemper

I really enjoyed this album, more than I thought I would.

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton

With Eric Clapton I am use to the idea that any given album there are going to be a few really good songs, and the rest will be mostly boring. But with this album it's good end to end. Well worth a spin, this is slow hands working OT.

Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones

This album is extremely overrated, though I respect that it's widely acclaimed. One of its most glaring issues is its excessive length. The album drags on without offering enough engaging or varied material to justify its duration. The tracks often blend into one another, lacking the distinct qualities that make each song stand out. This results in a listening experience that is monotonous and tiresome.

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers

American Pie by Don McLean

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo

This album has a kind of Tragically Hip vibe to it. I dig it.

Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals

terrible and boring.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters

1977 by Ash

90 by 808 State

Since I Left You by The Avalanches

Brown Sugar by D'Angelo

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe

Basket of Light by Pentangle

Pyromania by Def Leppard

Station To Station by David Bowie

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction

The Predator by Ice Cube

The Notorious Byrd Brothers by The Byrds

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by OutKast

Kings Of The Wild Frontier by Adam & The Ants

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren

I love this album as a whole, even though none of the individual tracks stand out to me. That’s a rarity for me, and it’s precisely what elevates this album to greatness. It’s a 5-star masterpiece composed of 3-star songs—proof that sometimes, the whole truly is greater than the sum of its parts.

Sheer Heart Attack by Queen

#1 Record by Big Star

Revolver by Beatles

Konnichiwa by Skepta

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies

More Specials by The Specials

Heavy Weather by Weather Report

Tago Mago by Can

Duck Stab/Buster & Glen by The Residents

My kind of humor, my kind of madness. I like things that both alienate and fascinate which this album does in abundance. Disjointed melodies, surreal lyrics, and unsettling atmospheres, what more could you ask for?

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood

Night Train is a jam!

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69) by Ministry

I think I might be the only Ministry fan that prefers the 80s synth pop era. But the industrial stuff is still pretty damn good.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple

Hot Shots II by The Beta Band

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen

Dr. Octagonecologyst by Dr. Octagon

Your New Favourite Band by The Hives

The Healer by John Lee Hooker

System Of A Down by System Of A Down

This classic album takes me back to my teenage years, vividly recalling the first time I heard Sugar. For a nu-metal record, it has aged remarkably well, showcasing a sound that still resonates today. Without a doubt, it stands as the band’s strongest and most enduring work.

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen

Perfect poetry.

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators

The White Room by The KLF

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris

If only this album could have been a set of songs like J'ai fait tout.

Purple Rain by Prince

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello

Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners

This band did not need 3 albums on this list.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by Beatles

Warehouse: Songs And Stories by Hüsker Dü

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

Ctrl by SZA

Leftism by Leftfield

Emergency On Planet Earth by Jamiroquai

Slipknot by Slipknot

Bummed by Happy Mondays

Teenager Of The Year by Frank Black

The Lexicon Of Love by ABC

D by White Denim

What a surprise of a gem.

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin

D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle by Throbbing Gristle

Paranoid by Black Sabbath

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service

This is a damn good guitar album.

Snivilisation by Orbital

Dear Science by TV On The Radio

Double Nickels On The Dime by Minutemen

2112 by Rush

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman

Club Classics Vol. One by Soul II Soul

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces

The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

The United States Of America by The United States Of America

Ys by Joanna Newsom

Queen Of Denmark by John Grant

I don't know who came first or whatever, but this guy sounds a lot like Father John Misty.

Every Picture Tells A Story by Rod Stewart

What a fantastic back half of an album. Loved the last 4 songs.

The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn by Pink Floyd

Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A.

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden

Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour

(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd) by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Underwater Moonlight by The Soft Boys

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions

The Visitors by ABBA

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz

Blackstar by David Bowie

Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black by Public Enemy

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears

Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell

I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight by Richard Thompson

Vivid by Living Colour

Green by R.E.M.

Eliminator by ZZ Top

Selling England By The Pound by Genesis

Superunknown by Soundgarden

Live! by Fela Kuti

Definitely Maybe by Oasis

Pretty good album but it's about 3-4 songs too long.

GI by Germs

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill

Berlin by Lou Reed

Play by Moby

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys

Fantastic album that was way ahead of its time.

Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor by Lupe Fiasco

While there are a couple of really good songs on this one (Real, The Instrumental, and The Cool being stand outs) by the end of the album I could not wait for it to finish. Way too long.

Sulk by The Associates

Odessa by Bee Gees

Roxy Music by Roxy Music

Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables by Dead Kennedys

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground

Blue by Joni Mitchell

Oh how I loathe her voice

With The Beatles by Beatles

Imagine by John Lennon

Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea by PJ Harvey

Vento De Maio by Elis Regina

Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby by Terence Trent D'Arby

I really enjoyed the last 4 songs. So much that it brought this album up from a 2 to a 3.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix

The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers

Logical Progression by LTJ Bukem

Amnesiac by Radiohead

Master Of Puppets by Metallica

Picture Book by Simply Red

Chelsea Girl by Nico

Wow this one was really really good!

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan

Working my way through this list has finally made me appreciate Steely Dan. I resisted as long as possible, but the beer gut, cheesy puns, and cheap sunglasses are officially here to stay.

21 by Adele

This list made an Adele fan out of me. I don't think I would have ever given her albums a chance without being forced to. She's got one hell of a voice and musical sense of timing.

MTV Unplugged In New York by Nirvana

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney

Electric by The Cult

Chemtrails Over The Country Club by Lana Del Rey

Close To You by Carpenters

I really do love that song (They Long To Be) Close To You.

Ananda Shankar by Ananda Shankar

Out of Step by Minor Threat

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield

Queens of the Stone Age by Queens Of The Stone Age

Hotel California by Eagles

Dummy by Portishead

Winter In America by Gil Scott-Heron

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods

California by American Music Club

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers

Medúlla by Björk

Bright Flight by Silver Jews

Bad Company by Bad Company

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman

Welcome to the Afterfuture by Mike Ladd

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday

Done By The Forces Of Nature by Jungle Brothers

Music From Big Pink by The Band

John Prine by John Prine

Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock

"What if we took the ethics of poor white Michigan trailer trash and combined it with classic rock and hip hop samples?"

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash

New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) by Simple Minds

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington

Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes by TV On The Radio

Teen Dream by Beach House

Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal

Boring and too long

Nevermind by Nirvana

The Real Thing by Faith No More

Antichrist Superstar by Marilyn Manson

Exile In Guyville by Liz Phair

What a boring album. Seems tame in the light of 2025.

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Horses by Patti Smith

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) by The Kinks

Searching For The Young Soul Rebels by Dexys Midnight Runners

Pacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson

Made In Japan by Deep Purple

Your Arsenal by Morrissey

Ray Of Light by Madonna

Anyone want to talk about how the song Ray of Light is basically a rip off of Sepheryn by Curtiss & Maldoon?

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Skylarking by XTC

Scott 4 by Scott Walker

Locust Abortion Technician by Butthole Surfers

Pure, beautiful chaos for my brain—count me hooked.

Sex Packets by Digital Underground

Did this album predict the coming internet porn crisis?

Abraxas by Santana

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals

Everything I like about this album has to do with me recognizing the original songs they sampled. Reminds me of a Tone Loc meets G. Love.

Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle by Bill Callahan

War by U2

I normally dog on U2 (even though I think they have some great songs). But this album is different. I personally think of this record as their masterpiece. To me this is the band in their full force, even Bono.

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout

Groovin' by The Young Rascals

Casanova by The Divine Comedy

Hejira by Joni Mitchell

3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of... by Arrested Development

What kept this album from being truly great is its length, it's about 20 minutes too long.

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell

Protection by Massive Attack

Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten

An album engineered to make you feel uncomfortable. Seems fitting for 2025.

Solid Air by John Martyn

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain

Highway to Hell by AC/DC

The perfect rock album. Ever.

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi

Diamond Life by Sade

Woodface by Crowded House

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star

Meat Puppets II by Meat Puppets

The World is a Ghetto by War

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan

Ingenue by k.d. lang

The Gilded Palace Of Sin by The Flying Burrito Brothers

What a little gem of an album.

Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts by The Adverts

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans

I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got by Sinead O'Connor

All Mod Cons by The Jam

Very by Pet Shop Boys

The Rise & Fall by Madness

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm by A Tribe Called Quest

Who Killed...... The Zutons? by The Zutons

Tidal by Fiona Apple

Something/Anything? by Todd Rundgren

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow

Eagles by Eagles

Smile by Brian Wilson

The back half of this album is out of this world good. Exactly the kind of madness that makes me feel like warm milk and honey.

In Utero by Nirvana

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams

Haunted Dancehall by The Sabres Of Paradise

Third by Portishead

Spy Vs. Spy: The Music Of Ornette Coleman by John Zorn

High Violet by The National

Make Yourself by Incubus

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl

Madman Across The Water by Elton John

Madman Across The Water is among my top 10 songs of all time.

Calenture by The Triffids

Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches by Happy Mondays

Pelican West by Haircut 100

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields

Countdown To Ecstasy by Steely Dan

Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols by Sex Pistols

Emperor Tomato Ketchup by Stereolab

American Idiot by Green Day

Nick Of Time by Bonnie Raitt

Duck Rock by Malcolm McLaren

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan

Street Life by The Crusaders

Liquid Swords by GZA

Machine Gun Etiquette by The Damned

Rio by Duran Duran

Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads

Blood And Chocolate by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder

Justified by Justin Timberlake

Music From The Penguin Cafe by Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye

Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen

Quiet Life by Japan

Want One by Rufus Wainwright

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

Parallel Lines by Blondie

The Bones Of What You Believe by CHVRCHES

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison

James Brown Live At The Apollo by James Brown

Goo by Sonic Youth

Lam Toro by Baaba Maal

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence

You can definitly hear the influence this album had on Tom Waits.

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé

Rip It Up by Orange Juice

Dust by Screaming Trees

The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin

I hear war is descending down in the valley below.

Stephen Stills by Stephen Stills

Dry by PJ Harvey

Not the biggest PJ Harvey fan but this one was pretty good!

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3

Treasure by Cocteau Twins

Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp

Orbital 2 by Orbital

Talking Timbuktu by Ali Farka Touré

Live At The Regal by B.B. King

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.

So Much For The City by The Thrills

The Undertones by The Undertones

The Poet by Bobby Womack

Tommy by The Who

Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche by Koffi Olomide

A Short Album About Love by The Divine Comedy

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes

Wild Wood by Paul Weller

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp

The Hour Of Bewilderbeast by Badly Drawn Boy

Either Or by Elliott Smith

evermore by Taylor Swift

Violator by Depeche Mode

Manassas by Stephen Stills

Fun House by The Stooges

A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse by Faces

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye

Shadowland by k.d. lang

Truth by Jeff Beck

Take Me Apart by Kelela

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp

What's That Noise? by Coldcut

New Forms by Roni Size

Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan

The Who Sell Out by The Who

Let's Get Killed by David Holmes

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes

They Were Wrong, So We Drowned by Liars

Blunderbuss by Jack White

British Steel by Judas Priest

Henry's Dream by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy

Deserter's Songs by Mercury Rev

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry

Remain In Light by Talking Heads

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu

Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps

It's Too Late to Stop Now by Van Morrison

I don’t generally like live albums but man the band was on point and the sound levels were perfect. I don’t want to live in a world that doesn’t have Van Morrison.

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix

Remedy by Basement Jaxx

Djam Leelii by Baaba Maal

Moon Safari by Air

Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water by Limp Bizkit

This is definitely a product of it's time. The style, cameos, lyrics, and popularity. This could not have existed during any other time than the early 00s.

The Last Broadcast by Doves

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters

Doolittle by Pixies

Sunshine Hit Me by The Bees

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners

This is not New Wave. It's Folk Wave.

School's Out by Alice Cooper

Slayed? by Slade

There are a couple of songs that stand out but overall it doesn't really belong on this list TBH.

AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted by Ice Cube

In The Court Of The Crimson King by King Crimson

The Next Day by David Bowie

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers

There are parts of this album that are brilliant, and parts that are cringe. It really should have been a single disc but i'm very glad I got to listen to the whole thing. Love the singers, they have a great voice.

Back to Mystery City by Hanoi Rocks

Bone Machine by Tom Waits

Le Tigre by Le Tigre

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino

Sail Away by Randy Newman

It's scary how much the song Political Science was ahead of it's time. Pretty sure it's being used as an instruction manual in 2025. Awesome album!

Fear Of Music by Talking Heads

Yeezus by Kanye West

Devotional Songs by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Arise by Sepultura

Shleep by Robert Wyatt

Great album! But then again, I would have been one of those guys "Wyatting" the bar.

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy

Fred Neil by Fred Neil

Live At Leeds by The Who

Born To Be With You by Dion

Joan Baez by Joan Baez

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band

The least annoying of the jam band hippies.

Public Image: First Issue by Public Image Ltd.

*yawn*

Fever Ray by Fever Ray

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright

Chicago Transit Authority by Chicago

I can tell that I am supposed to like this, but I just don't. This album has great moments rather than great songs.

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre

Black Metal by Venom

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento

Roots by Sepultura

New York Dolls by New York Dolls

You Are The Quarry by Morrissey

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club