1001 Albums Summary

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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
5 2.68 +2.32
Tago Mago
Can
5 2.81 +2.19
The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
5 2.91 +2.09
Fred Neil
Fred Neil
5 2.93 +2.07
The Who Sell Out
The Who
5 2.98 +2.02
Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
5 3.01 +1.99
Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
50 Cent
5 3.07 +1.93
Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
5 3.11 +1.89
Under Construction
Missy Elliott
5 3.14 +1.86
Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
5 3.18 +1.82

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
1 3.57 -2.57
Dare!
The Human League
1 3.05 -2.05
Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
1 3.04 -2.04
Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
1 3.03 -2.03
Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1 2.95 -1.95
16 Lovers Lane
The Go-Betweens
1 2.95 -1.95
Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
2 3.93 -1.93
Ten
Pearl Jam
2 3.91 -1.91
E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
1 2.9 -1.9
The New Tango
Astor Piazzolla
1 2.88 -1.88

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Beatles 4 4.75
Simon & Garfunkel 3 5
Pink Floyd 2 5
Stan Getz 2 5
Nick Drake 2 5
Black Sabbath 3 4.33

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Echo And The Bunnymen 2 1.5
Iron Maiden 2 1.5
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 2 1.5

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Sonic Youth 1, 4
The Velvet Underground 2, 5, 4

5-Star Albums (62)

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American Pie by Don McLean

Very nice album. Went to look up Don McLean to see if he was still alive...then saw that not only is he alive but dating a 30 year old OnlyFans model 👀

This shit is honestly so weak, how the fuck did they get two albums on this when so many incredible albums are missing.

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Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
Mar 03 2023

Pretty boring. Probably deserves another listen. Most songs below average though. 2.5

Eagles by Eagles
Mar 13 2023
Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Mar 14 2023
Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Mar 27 2023

Reminds me a bit of Flaming Lips. Solid experimental pop music

Basket of Light by Pentangle
Mar 30 2023

Way better than I thought it'd be. Some great musicians in this band. Best songs: Springtime Promises The Cuckoo (best song - Uncle Kevin song)

Dummy by Portishead
Apr 10 2023
Harvest by Neil Young
Apr 11 2023
B-52's by The B-52's
Apr 19 2023
Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Apr 20 2023
Synchronicity by The Police
Apr 27 2023

Wow I had kind of written off The Police, but this album was fantastic. I didn't even mind "Every Breath You Take" in the context of this album. Mother was an insane song and I loved it

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Apr 28 2023

Pretty cool album. His voice kinda sounds like Jim Morrison’s but without the ability to do the scream vocal

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
May 24 2023

Was enjoying it to start, but the more I listened, the more it annoyed me

Tical by Method Man
Jun 02 2023
Violator by Depeche Mode
Jun 06 2023

pretty decent. elecronic music with vocals from 1990

Yeezus by Kanye West
Jun 08 2023
New Wave by The Auteurs
Jun 15 2023

First track is pretty solid and I actually quite like the guy's voice. But pretty boring overall and definitely doesn't need to be on the list

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Jul 14 2023

3.5 Just some good ol 1950s early Rock n Roll

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Jul 18 2023
Either Or by Elliott Smith
Jul 31 2023

Honestly better than I remember him. Pretty good songwriter. But god damn I hate his breathy voice

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Aug 01 2023

3.75

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Aug 07 2023

4.5 Blew me away. Way better than expected. Almost every song a banger. No surprise Bowie produced it

Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Aug 10 2023
Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Aug 28 2023

Decent bops. Best song for me is Maybe Your Baby, other than Superstition which everyone has heard a million times

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Sep 01 2023

Generic classic rock. Far better options for this genre, not sure why this album is on the list. A couple catchy songs

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Sep 26 2023

Some okay songs. Can't stand his voice though. Too weak and whimpery. Sounds like he's about to cry. Like, can we get one song where he actually sings from his chest?

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Oct 02 2023

Some delicious bass playing on this record, especially "Son of a Preacher"

Street Signs by Ozomatli
Nov 01 2023

Like an American Cat Empire. Some of it was kinda corny and the rap verses definitely didn't help with that. But damn there are some great songs here

Vanishing Point by Primal Scream
Nov 17 2023

I honestly love this. There's elements of ambient, krautrock, dub, electronic, neo-psychedelia, a Motorhead cover, and just groovy shit. Really great to work to.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Nov 20 2023
Guero by Beck
Dec 12 2023

3.5

D by White Denim
Dec 14 2023
Dub Housing by Pere Ubu
Dec 20 2023

Now this is what this list is all about. Super weird and awesome. Definitely not easy listening, but fun as fuck

Another Green World by Brian Eno
Dec 27 2023

Really nice album. Kind of a mix of ambient songs and chill/weird songs in the style of Ringo or Harry Nilsson. His voice actually sounds a fair bit like Ringo. Definitely deserves another listen but also not something I'm totally itching to listen to again. But really enjoyed it. 3.5

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Dec 28 2023

Super boring

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Jan 01 2024

Okay. Wouldn't listen again. It's interesting, but repetitive and too much of an 80s sound for my liking

Blur by Blur
Jan 02 2024
Very by Pet Shop Boys
Jan 03 2024

Whoops, I listened to their album "Actually." I'll have to listen/rate "Very" when I get that album (or edit)

Something/Anything? by Todd Rundgren
Jan 04 2024

Lovely record, shocked I've never heard it before. Like McCartney, Rundgren plays all insturments on 3/4 sides of the album. Only a couple stinkers, but that's expected with a double album. A strong 4 - 8.5

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Jan 31 2024

Described as the first cross-section of pop and prog rock with 80s production dominant throughout. Not really my jam (too 80s sounding) but Kate Bush was weirdly hot in the 80s. 2.5 if I'm being generous

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
Feb 05 2024

Very generic 70s rock. Still fun to listen to though

The Clash by The Clash
Feb 12 2024

London Calling is probably the only Clash album I need to listen to. Track for track, far better

Brothers by The Black Keys
Feb 20 2024
Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Feb 22 2024

2.5 Inoffensive, but fairly boring. I do love Bossa Nova but would rather listen to the older stuff from her father/Jobim/Getz

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Feb 26 2024

Fantastic album. Smooth, easy listening, something to toss on while eating dinner or hanging on the deck with a drink

Chelsea Girl by Nico
Feb 28 2024

Interesting album - I enjoyed listening, would probably never listen again. Would rather listen to her songs on the VU & Nico album

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Mar 01 2024

Fuckin fuck ya! Where's the molly?

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
Mar 04 2024

A couple decent tracks (quite enjoyed the cover of Little Wing) but all starts to sound the same. Not sure where the hype for this album really comes from. I maintain the only great thing Clapton ever did was his involvement with Cream 2.5

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Mar 06 2024

Better tunes than I thought. Not really sure why it's on the list though

A Seat at the Table by Solange
Mar 07 2024

Am yet to finish the whole album, but what a pleasant surprise. Took me a few tracks to get into it and realize what she was doing. But damn, her seat at the table is more than deserved.

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne
Mar 08 2024

How the hell did this album make the list? I quite enjoyed the cover of Only Love Can Break Your Heart, but damn. Not very memorable or groundbreaking or important historically.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Mar 12 2024

Mannish Boy is a five star song 100%. But the rest of the album starts to feel all the same. A legend for sure, but it got a little boring for me.

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Mar 13 2024

Definitely have to think about this album in the context of when it was released. In the late 80s, they changed the game and ushered in Alternative scene. This was way groovier/funkier than I was expecting.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Mar 15 2024

How can you not love this guy? One of my favourite voices ever in music.

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Mar 18 2024

Holy Fuck

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Mar 19 2024

A vocalist makes or breaks a band for me, and....jesus. Some of the instrumentals were great, but Morissey..just no dude. No. Having said that, the album grew on me as it went on. "That Joke isn't Funny Anymore" is a legitimately GREAT song. And the bassline for Barbarism slapped

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Mar 20 2024

Loved this. Feel like I need to sit with this album and listen again to really take it in. But very melodic, beautiful album. Can't believe it's taken this long to check out this band!

British Steel by Judas Priest
Mar 21 2024

Not what I'd normally listen to but I got into it at the gym

Mar 22 2024

3.5 Not sure if the Smiths are just growing on me, but I like each album more than the last. Probably my favourite one of theirs so far. Kinda hope three is all they get on this list though

Kid A by Radiohead
Mar 25 2024

3.5 I prefer a few other Radiohead albums

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Mar 27 2024

Terrible

Mar 29 2024

3.5 Somehow had never listened to it. It was..okay. Incredible closer though, wow! Where Did You Sleep Last Night!

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Apr 01 2024

3.5 Overall too long and a lot of throwaway tracks that do nothing for the album. But that was common for hip-hop back then. Love the flow and Eye Know is an incredible track

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Apr 04 2024

3.5 Okay, The Smiths might have grown on me since Meat is Murder. Much more enjoyable album and Morissey's vocals didn't annoy me as much here. Should listen again but wouldn't come back to The Smiths outside of this project

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino
Apr 08 2024

Couldn't find the album but jammed out to some Fats Domino. Pretty solid. Just classic earlyyyyy rock n roll, nothing too exciting. Cool hearing the originals of some of the 60s bands who covered him (eg. Beatles)

21 by Adele
Apr 09 2024

Liked this far more than I thought I was going to. Rumour has it = banger Someone Like you = beautiful, heartfelt song

Third by Portishead
Apr 12 2024

This is why you listen to the album all the way through! So close to turning it off after the fifth song, Plastic (WOW that song sucks ass), but "We Carry On" - Sick song. Loved the groove, kinda Radiohead vibes. Then "Deep Water" a lovely little ukulele ditty, right up my alley. From there, I really got into the weirdness of the rest of the album. Overall, really don't like the vocals and the only good vocal melody is "Deep Water"

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Apr 15 2024

Dylan's never sounded so pretty. Worst song also happened to be the longest at almost 9 mins. Best songs: Tangled Up in Blue Simple Twist of Fate You're a Big Girl Now Meet Me in the Morning Shelter From the Storm Buckets of Rain (maybe the best - great guitar work) 4.5

Atomizer by Big Black
Apr 18 2024

Ouchies my ears. Probably won't listen again but got pretty into it on side B. Fists of Love was actually pretty tight. Strange Things was also pretty sick

Skylarking by XTC
Apr 19 2024

Really enjoyed this. Great vocals, interesting vocal melodies and instrumentation, weird/funny lyrics. This just sounded good from start to finish. The last track was a standout

Rocks by Aerosmith
Apr 24 2024

Great musicians who make very generic rock Best songs: Nobody’s Fault, Get the Lead Out, Home Tonight

Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps
Apr 25 2024

Psychobilly!! 1950s rock n roll / rockabilly meets..whatever awesome pushover shit this is

Giant Steps by The Boo Radleys
May 02 2024

Some great tracks. Too long overall. Best tracks: Upon 9th and Fairchild Leaves and Sand Thinking of Ways If you Want it, Take it Lazareth I've Lost the Reason

Murmur by R.E.M.
May 06 2024

Not a fan of the vocalist. Similar to the Smiths, maybe worse.

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
May 07 2024

4.5

Bubble And Scrape by Sebadoh
May 08 2024

Not really my cuppa. I like the harder punk songs like Sister and Flood. Soul and Fire was good too. Not too sure why it's on the list 2.5

Soul Mining by The The
May 10 2024

This is the Day! great track. The piano solo in Uncertain Smile was by far the album's highlight 3.5

Garbage by Garbage
May 16 2024

Incredible album. Mostly bangers

Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
May 17 2024

Good stuff. Cheerleader probably my fave 3.5

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
May 20 2024

3.75 Aqualung (title track) is great. Sounds so similar to Stairway to Heaven at times, which is interesting as they were recorded around the same time and both bands used the same studio at certain points

Arrival by ABBA
May 21 2024

Dancing Queen! Forgot how incredible Fernando is

Dare! by The Human League
May 22 2024

80s bullshit. Don't You Want Me is a banger though, and could have brought the album to a 2 if not for that awful album cover

Public Image: First Issue by Public Image Ltd.
May 23 2024

Debut album by Johnny Rotten. Post punk. Kinda interesting but fairly average. Wouldn’t listen again

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
May 27 2024

For me, the quintessential album that perfectly encapsulates what the 60s vibe is

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
May 28 2024

3.5 Really enjoyable album. Fave songs: Down to Zero, Like Fire, Tall in the Saddle

Moss Side Story by Barry Adamson
May 29 2024

Thank fuck this movie doesn't exist

Stankonia by OutKast
May 31 2024

3.5 Not a lot of standouts aside from the tracks I already knew

1989 by Taylor Swift
Jun 05 2024

Honestly, pretty solid pop songs. It's not for me, but I get why pre-teen girls go nuts for it

Teen Dream by Beach House
Jun 12 2024

Loved this. Love the dream pop / shoegaze sound of this album. It got a bit repetitive after a while, but easy listening. Favourite tracks were probably the first and last tracks

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Jun 18 2024

More hot garbage from British New Wave / Synth Pop bullshit. I truly despise this sound. No denying though - Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a 10/10 song. Shout is actually pretty great as well. Head Over Heels is okay. The other 5 songs? bullshit

Pink Flag by Wire
Jun 19 2024

3.5 Cool album, hardcore punk, no real standouts but a fun listen

So Much For The City by The Thrills
Jun 20 2024

An Irish band from 2003 that sounds like a folk/rock album from 1971. Decent tunes but not sure why it would be included on this list

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Jun 21 2024

Another solid album by the british electronic duo. Prefer their debut more though. Love the soft, ethereal vocals

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Jun 25 2024

3.5 - A couple of standout hits surrounded by filler, as usual from one of the best "greatest hits" bands ever

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Jun 27 2024

Some good funky tunes. A few misses. I enjoyed the McCartney-penned Girlfriend quite a bit. Very Paul

The Idiot by Iggy Pop
Jun 28 2024

3.5 Very good album. Not as good as "Lust for Life" though. Almost sounds like a Bowie album - he's all over it. China Girl, Dum Dum Boys highlights

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Jul 03 2024

3.5 This was actually pretty great!

Arular by M.I.A.
Jul 05 2024

The fact she’s got two albums on here really shows the British bias. The girl had 1 hit

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Jul 09 2024

simply fantastic music

Elephant by The White Stripes
Jul 10 2024
Rum Sodomy & The Lash by The Pogues
Jul 11 2024

Irish folk punk! On paper, this should be right up my alley. But I just thought it was okay

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
Jul 12 2024

Love the guy's voice. Weird but super talented. Songs were kinda average though

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Jul 15 2024

Good voice, good songs. Not something I'd really choose to listen to. Criminal a pretty damn good tune though

Debut by Björk
Jul 16 2024

Interesting album. I enjoyed it. Not something I would go back to though

Roots by Sepultura
Jul 17 2024

Shame. There’s some fuckin awesome music underneath the vocals. I just despise that guttural screamo style of vocals. Album’s also half an hour too long

Jul 19 2024

I get this is influential to the punk movement, but this just ain't it...like none of the songs are actually good

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Jul 22 2024

5 incredible songs, five kinda average. The five greats: Aladdin Sane Time The Prettiest Star The Jean Genie Lady Grinning Soul

Abbey Road by Beatles
Jul 24 2024

If you're rating this anything less than 4, your ears don't work

Mask by Bauhaus
Jul 25 2024

Post-punk, gothic rock. Incredible album. Took me a few songs to get into it but loved it. Best songs: Kick in the Eye Hollow Hills Mask Verging on 4.5

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney
Jul 26 2024

Some interesting instrumentals but boring and forgettable. 1.5

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Jul 29 2024

Thought I would like this more but still pretty solid. 7.5/10

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Aug 01 2024

Scottish rock band - 80s shoegaze, noise-pop. It ain't bad, just ain't my bag

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Aug 05 2024

3.5 90s Britpop but not on the level of Blur or Oasis

Ten by Pearl Jam
Aug 07 2024

A boring album with an even more boring singer. Black was a decent song

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
Aug 08 2024

Couldn't find this album on spotify so listened to their follow up. It was pretty decent. Female vocalist, punk with folk elements

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Aug 09 2024

Opens with that awful 80s synth and reverb drums. Then the awful voice. Dude cannot sing. Album finished strong but damn I don't like the sound of this album. I'm on Fire great tune though

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
Aug 12 2024

Some amazing tracks (all covers of course). But great voice, love this era. Just nothing overly special at the end of the day

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Aug 13 2024

Big band swing music. Good listen. Not sure when I'd choose to put it on again 3.5

Aug 15 2024

Lovely album. Good electronic music to work to

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Aug 19 2024

Probably my fourth favourite S&G album, but it's still incredible. Paul Simon GOAT songwriter 9/10

Infected by The The
Aug 21 2024

I like the weirdness of this guy/band. But not as good as the other album on this list, Soul Mining

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Aug 22 2024

4.5 This started out as a 3 for me but grew as the album went on. I probably like the instrumentals the best. I was worried a whole hour of their voices would grate; but thankfully lots of instrumentals. And quite experimental

Movies by Holger Czukay
Aug 28 2024
3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Aug 29 2024
KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Sep 03 2024

Amazing! Never heard of this album or artist, but it all flowed super well. Great vocals/arrangements. Will definitely be listening to this one again.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Sep 05 2024

Not their best

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Sep 06 2024

The Old Man's Back Again is fucking amazing

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Sep 09 2024

Now that's a god damn 5 star album right there. From one of the most underrated artists and vocalists of all time

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Sep 11 2024

fairly pretentious and self-indulgent. Although some good tunes and good voice. What a terrible album opener though

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Sep 16 2024

3.5 Fun album, like a groovy, jazzy, experimental movie soundtrack

Will The Circle Be Unbroken by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Sep 18 2024

7.5/10 Some great old school (early 70s) country & western music. 2 hours is far too long for an album though so I only listened to half of it

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Sep 19 2024
Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen
Sep 20 2024

1.5 Really don't like this band. Terrible vocalist. Uninteresting songs. Their sound overall is just not for me

The Yes Album by Yes
Sep 24 2024

Holy shit where has this been my whole life

Fred Neil by Fred Neil
Sep 27 2024

Fuck Bob Dylan, this is where it's at. 0/5 album cover though

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Sep 30 2024

Beautiful voice from one of the founding fathers of Soul. Cry to Me the highlight 7.5/10

White Light by Gene Clark
Oct 04 2024

Really enjoyed this - folk rock from The Byrd's Gene Clark 3.75

On The Beach by Neil Young
Oct 08 2024

3.5 Deserves another listen

American Pie by Don McLean
Oct 11 2024

Very nice album. Went to look up Don McLean to see if he was still alive...then saw that not only is he alive but dating a 30 year old OnlyFans model 👀

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Oct 15 2024

Better than Born in the USA

Wild Gift by X
Oct 17 2024

American punk rock group - early 80s. Co female/male lead vocals. Cool sound, sounds a bit similar to the B-52s 3.5

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Oct 18 2024

Really enjoyed this. Had never heard of Robert Wyatt until this project and turns out he's wonderfully awesome and weird

Live At The Regal by B.B. King
Oct 22 2024

Didn't realize he could sing like that 3.5

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall
Oct 23 2024

This album was pretty sick. Alt rock/post punk. Paranoia Man in a Cheap Shit Room the standout. 3.5

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3
Oct 30 2024

1.5 Bad Bad Not Good. Although Revolution was a good tune

Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Oct 31 2024

For someone who hates 80s synth pop with a passion, I actually quite enjoyed this. The album flowed really well. Loved the little throwbacks to Gerry and the Pacemakers; Relax made me giggle thinking of Zoolander; and the 13 minute "Welcome to the Pleasuredome" was a brilliant intro to the album. 3.5

The Score by Fugees
Nov 04 2024

I liked this better than a lot of the early 90s hip-hop albums that have been on here 3.5

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Nov 05 2024

Riders on the Storm is the only reason this album is on the list. The rest is pretty bad

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Nov 06 2024

Some great tunes but start to sound a bit samey. You make me feel so young a helluva tune

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Nov 07 2024

Move over Elvis, Little Richard is the true king of rock n roll 3.5

Low by David Bowie
Nov 11 2024

Weird album. Not my favourite from Bowie. Felt like there were only a few actual songs

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Nov 12 2024

Despite the 80sness, this was actually really great. Loved her voice. Every song sounded like a single. Haven't finished the album yet but my favourites are Money Changes Everything, Girls just wanna have fun, and my favourite - She Bop

Peter Gabriel 3 by Peter Gabriel
Nov 13 2024

Mr Gabriel, I did not much care for this

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Nov 26 2024

Found it a little self-indulgent. Not huge on his vocal delivery. I enjoyed Stagger Lee and The Curse of Millhaven 2.5

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Nov 28 2024

First track was great, same with the cover of Be Thankful for What You’ve Got. Last track good as well. The gym was probably not the best environment for this. Lot of mellow meandering

Talking Timbuktu by Ali Farka Touré
Nov 29 2024

Collaboration between Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure and American guitarist Ry Cooder Cool album, interesting sounds. A bit boring overall

Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
Dec 02 2024

I can see why people don't like them; but also see why they got so popular. Good catchy tunes

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Dec 03 2024

Maybe half the songs were good, great overall sound. 3.5

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson
Dec 04 2024

Didn't make it all the way through but was enjoying it for the most part 3.5

Smash by The Offspring
Dec 05 2024

For some reason I thought The Offspring were a metal band. This is SO up my alley. Best track: Come Out and Play

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
Dec 09 2024

Well this is obviously right up my alley - 60s folk rock/pop/psychedelia. Beautiful voice, nice instrumentals. Best track - Sunlight, Darkness Darkness

Youth And Young Manhood by Kings of Leon
Dec 10 2024

Second Kings of Leon album in a week?? I quite enjoyed the last one, but I guess I'm already tired of them as this one I found pretty boring. The last two tracks though (Holy Roller Novocaine, and Talihina Sky) were great

Young Americans by David Bowie
Dec 11 2024

Some great tunes, but the abomination that was his Beatles cover definitely takes it down a notch. A solid 3.5, rounded up cause it's Bowie

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Dec 16 2024

Two bonafide bangers and an assortment of other lovely ditties

The Coral by The Coral
Dec 17 2024

Damn! Neo-psychedelia with dashes of dub. This was sick. Best song: Shadows Fall Also great: Dreaming of You Simon Diamond Goodbye Waiting for the Heartaches 4.25

The Gilded Palace Of Sin by The Flying Burrito Brothers
Dec 20 2024

Great album! Hippie country rock. Similar to Grateful Dead. Best songs: Christine's Tune Sin City Do Right Woman My Uncle Hot Burrito #1 Hippie Boy

Eternally Yours by The Saints
Dec 27 2024

Fun punk album from Australia's first punk band (supposedly)

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Jan 01 2025

Listened to this back to back after her album, Hounds of Love. This one was weirder which I was into. Best songs: Sat In Your Lap There Goes A Tenner Suspended in Gaffa

Odessa by Bee Gees
Jan 02 2025

Great album. A little long, too much filler. And I admittedly wasn't paying attention to the concept of the album. But some awesome songs. God they have some weird and wonderful voices Best tracks: Marley Purt Drive Melody Fair (sounds like McCartney / Lemon Twigs) Whisper Whisper Lamplight Sound of Love Give Your Best Never Say Never Again First of May

John Prine by John Prine
Jan 03 2025

Fantastic album. Great songwriting. It's probably a 9.5/10 for me, rounding up

Boston by Boston
Jan 07 2025

Not usually a huge fan of generic arena rock, but this is different. Banger after banger. And Hitch a Ride was a much needed break from the sameness of the radio hits preceding it. And best song on the album

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro
Jan 08 2025

Don't feel like this is deserving of being on the list.

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Jan 09 2025

Lovely album. Title track is incredible. Also loved Early Morning Breeze, The Way I see You, and Here I Am

Teenager Of The Year by Frank Black
Jan 15 2025

Wow what an awesome surprise! The lead singer/songwriter from the pixies. This album though has more of a reggae/ska/punk feel - I read it was described as the Pixies on the beach. At 22 songs, I thought it was going to be far too many songs, but as I started writing down standout tracks, I ended up writing down half the album. Best tracks: (I Want to Live on an) Abstract Plan Calistan Headache Sir Rockaby Fiddle Riddle Big Red Space is Gonna do me Good Pure Denizen of the Citizens Band

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
Jan 16 2025

Better than expected! His voice sounds pretty good here too. Solid cover of I Shot The Sheriff. 3.5

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Jan 17 2025

Wow I do not remember this album being so good. For me, it almost rivals Back to Black. This is basically a 4.75 album, so fuck it. It gets 5

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jan 20 2025

Definitely don't need 6 of this guy's albums, especially when this one is considered his best. They were all pretty solid tunes, best song by far was Pump It Up. 3.5

Younger Than Yesterday by The Byrds
Jan 22 2025

Great album by one of the most influential bands of the 60s. Thought I would like it a little more than I did, but need to re-listen Best songs: Have You Seen Her Face Everybody's Been Burned Thoughts and Words Mind Gardens My Back Pages (Dylan cover)

Jan 23 2025

The first track is one of their all time best, but the rest of the album didn't quite hold up. I prefer their earlier folk/psychedelic sound more, and also prefer the offshoot album/band The Flying Burrito Brothers 3.5

Jan 27 2025

Needs another listen but I loved this album. Yes is one of the best discoveries of this project. Probably an 8.5/10

Jan 29 2025

Lovely album. Crosby's Triad song was one of the best songs and should have been on the album. Some lovely bass playing by Chris Hillman and of course Roger McGuinn's jangly guitar. Harmonies on point as always Best songs: Basically all of them 4.5

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Jan 30 2025

Really great album. Not positive I would go back to it much but super enjoyable. Lovely cover of Mrs. Robinson 3.5

Only By The Night by Kings of Leon
Jan 31 2025

Three Kings of Leon albums?? I think 1 would have been enough. Having said that, they found a formula and it works. It's a bit cheesy, can see why a lot of people don't like it. But damn they write some good catchy tunes. Wasn't really a weak spot on the album.

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Feb 03 2025

Very inoffensive. None of the songs grabbed me. Wouldn't be mad if someone was playing this in the background but I'd never intentionally put this on

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Feb 05 2025

Groovin is one of my favourite songs of all time. First listen, I didn't much care for the songs I didn't know, but this is actually a really great album start to finish

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Feb 07 2025

Just looking at the songs, it's a 5 star album. But I can't stand the production on most tracks and there's no need to include the jam tracks. 4.5

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Feb 10 2025

Funkier than I thought! Amazing album, need to re-listen. 4.5

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Feb 11 2025

Pretentious and boring. Although I love that Devendra Banhart makes an appearance

Planet Rock: The Album by Afrika Bambaataa
Feb 12 2025

This is actually kinda cool. The origins of hip hop. And it's got this cool/weird space theme that makes it feels super 80s, but in a cool way, unlike synth pop. Unfortunately I decided to listen to this the day that he died and subsequently found out he's a god damn diddler

Feb 19 2025

I normally hate synth pop, but this hits. Perfect combo of synth pop, neo pyschadelia, 2000s pop, and 18 year old nostalgia

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel
Feb 24 2025

Live album from a French singer in 1963. Boring

Time (The Revelator) by Gillian Welch
Feb 27 2025

Some nice country and western/ blue-grass /folk. A little boring. Nice harmonies and guitar/banjo work

Play by Moby
Mar 03 2025

14 y/o eminem-obsessed me would be embarrassed I liked this, but it was actually great! Far too many songs though; a lot of boring filler songs. Would have been a strong 4 if there would like 5 less tracks But the good songs were great. I want to be driving down the PCH on a warm summer's night listening to these. Best Tracks: Honey Porcelain Bodyrock Natural Blues Flower Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad 3.75

2112 by Rush
Mar 07 2025

Holy shit, this was awesome! For some reason I didn't think I liked Geddy Lee's voice, but it works really well here. Only word to describe this album is epic. 4.25

#1 Record by Big Star
Mar 10 2025

Pretty fun record. It's got the theme from That 70s Show on here!? Favourite track: The India Song 3.5

Mar 13 2025

Great album. Apparently the last album of his before he went full ambient. First track and King's Lead Hat have definite Talking Heads vibes. The latter so much so that apparently King's Lead Hat is an anagram of Talking Heads. And Eno would go on the following year to produce the next three Talking Heads albums.

Machine Gun Etiquette by The Damned
Apr 02 2025

Pretty fun punk rock album. No real standouts though. Enjoyed it but wouldn't listen again.

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Apr 10 2025

Didn't quite finish the album but this was great! Way different than I was expecting, pretty funky with some hip hop elements. Almost sounded like Chili Peppers at times. With the entire history of music at my fingertips, I'm not sure I'd listen to this again, but I should. A solid 3.5 - 3.75

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth
Apr 11 2025

Boring noise/industrial rock with no melody or redeeming features

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes
May 02 2025

Really enjoyed this. Had never heard of the band before which is surprising. Need to listen again. I'll give it 3.75 (7.5) and round up to 4

May 06 2025

Great album from my favourite band I've discovered through this project. Not as strong overall as Parklife, and is a bit too long. There's a good 4-5 songs that could probably be cut to create a stronger record

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
May 07 2025

Enjoyed this album. Although I listened to it right before the Electric Prunes album from the same era, and that was much better. It's a 3 but only cause I love the 60s and this style of music

Moby Grape by Moby Grape
May 08 2025

Love this album. Been at least a decade since I've heard it. Mr. Blues: absolutely love the vocals here Fall on You: sounds like a more energetic Grateful Dead tune 8:05: beautiful vocal melody and harmonies. Omaha: incredible guitar work Naked if I Want To: a 10/10 perfect song at 0:58 seconds. This should have been 3 mins. Love the bassline, great vocal melody/harmonies, silly lyrics, nice guitar licks. They showed so much potential with this debut, it's a shame they never really hit it big.

Under Construction by Missy Elliott
May 09 2025

Wow. Beyond the two singles (which are bangers) this album was non-stop. Really surprised how much I enjoyed it. Love that early 2000s hip-hop sound. Probably a 4.5 but I'll round up

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel
May 13 2025

Woah! Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. Enjoyed most songs, but the best were: Solsbury Hill Excuse Me (favourite) Waiting for the Big One

Suede by Suede
May 14 2025

This is Britpop?? Wow it's nothing like Blur or Oasis and I am not a fan. Really don't like the singer's voice

May 16 2025

Pretty boring, all sounds mostly the same country from the 70s

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
May 19 2025

Enjoyed the overall sound/vibe, and understand it was a hugely influential album, however, I didn't really find any of the songs to be great on their own (other than Where Is My Mind)

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
May 23 2025

As much as I love Samba, this is pretty forgettable

Melodrama by Lorde
May 26 2025

Pretty decent. Nice production, a couple good songs but not really my vibe.

Heartattack And Vine by Tom Waits
May 27 2025

Some really great, fun songs: Heartattack and Vine - really fucking good song In Shades (Instrumental) - a nice break from his voice after Track 1 Downtown Jersey Girl Til the Money Runs Out Mr. Siegal (maybe the best song) Unfortunately the others are barely listenable. Even the songs I like are barely listenable due to his vocal delivery. Sounds like he took a sip of water and started singing before swallowing it. And it bothers the hell outta me. Would love to hear these songs sung by someone else. 3.5

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
May 29 2025

What a voice. Lovely stuff. The only song I'd say that truly stood out was the first track, and one of the few actually written by Willie. Torn between 3 and 4 but I'll go 4 cause I like him

The Good, The Bad & The Queen by The Good, The Bad & The Queen
May 30 2025

Boring, disappointing from an awesome group of musicians. Felt uninspired, all kind of slower to mid-tempo. Nature Springs is actually a great song though.

Headquarters by The Monkees
Jun 02 2025

Loved it. Great, happy 60s tunes. 4.25

16 Lovers Lane by The Go-Betweens
Jun 03 2025

Awful and bland. No business being on this list

Live! by Fela Kuti
Jun 04 2025

Seeing this live would be incredible, but listening to a group of dudes jam for an hour, regardless of how incredible they are, ain't really my thing 2.5

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
Jun 05 2025

Wow this was fun. The two singles - My Lips Are Sealed & We Got The Beat - were the highlights but there basically wasn't a bad song. Early 80s New Wave girl group, super high energy, almost a surf rock vibe going on. Loved it

Moon Safari by Air
Jun 06 2025

Love it. Groovy tunes to work to. Lovely basslines 4.5 rounded up

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Jun 09 2025

I got halfway through. It's honestly pretty fun, some good grooves/beats. But it's pretty cheesy and shouldn't be anywhere near this list. Seriously, these guys over Sublime?? Fuck outta here

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit
Jun 10 2025

Listened at work. Honestly pretty enjoyable. It's electronic so it all kinda blended together for me. But nice music to work to. Not as good as Air.

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys
Jun 13 2025

RIP Brian :( This album showed his maturing as a songwriter with Side 2 4.5

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Jun 16 2025

Pretty great album. I knew the two hits but that was it. Not sure I'd choose to go back to this again but I enjoyed it.

The Last Of The True Believers by Nanci Griffith
Jun 17 2025

Beautiful voice and harmonies, nice songs, good lyrics, just really not my cuppa. If this was being played by a live band in cozy pub in rural America/Atlantic Canada, I'd be pretty stoked on it. And for that, I'll give it 3 stars.

Be by Common
Jun 20 2025

Pretty average. The couple times Kanye showed up, he completely overshadowed Common. Overall a nice album, but a little boring

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Jun 23 2025

It's Curtis Mayfield; it's brilliant. Pusherman = Eminem (I'm Shady) Superfly = Nelly (Tilt Ya Head Back)

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
Jun 24 2025

That was good shit. Like celtic folk rock. Some great dissonant fiddle playing. Side 1, and especially the first couple tracks, were the best. But I enjoyed all of it.

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Jun 27 2025

Really enjoyed this. Probably more than the previous Tom Waits album - Heartattack and Vine. Best songs: Such A Scream Jesus Gonna Be Here (his voice sounds great here) In The Colosseum Goin' Out West Black Wings I Don't Wanna Grow Up (probably the best song)

LP1 by FKA twigs
Jun 30 2025

Absolute gobshite. Super boring; every song sounded the same; I became actually offended with how awful and boring this was

C'est Chic by CHIC
Jul 02 2025

Holy shit the bass player is holding it down. Not every song hit but it's just great music

High Violet by The National
Jul 28 2025

Really enjoying this album. Started off shaky, wasn't huge on the opening track but maybe I would be now that I get their sound more. Really like the guy's voice. It does feel like other bands of the era - heavy reverb guitars, songs that build but don't really change at all; not a lot of differentiation between tracks. Too much going on, feels like a wall of sound in a bad way. And, although I was enjoying it, it quickly became very forgettable after I turned it off. Really nothing memorable about this to me, despite being a fairly solid album 2.5

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Jul 30 2025

Amazing album. 4.5 stars rounded up

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Jul 31 2025

Good stuff. Enjoyable. Don't really know how to rate it. Sounded nice while I got work done

Country Life by Roxy Music
Aug 04 2025

This album absolutely rips. I'd seen the album cover but never listened to Roxy Music before and they're fucking awesome. If I started listing best songs, I'd end up listing the entire album. Bryan Ferry's vocals are kinda similar to David Byrne of the Talking Heads Three and Nine is a great, chill tune with kind of a Ray Davies delivery Out of the Blue is a ripper, awesome guitar solo at the end. If It Takes All Night is a fun Elvis sorta pastiche Bitter Sweet is an amazing dramatic vaudeville song that wouldn't sound out of place on Pink Floyd's The Wall Triptych has some baroque vibes with almost chamber-like vocals and harmonies Casanova simply kicks ass. Funky as hell. A very strong 4

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics
Aug 06 2025

Honestly a pretty incredible sound for 1965. Imagine this coming out then, it would have been unreal. The only thing I can think of that is similar and came before is The Kinks. There's a few duds like their atrocious cover Roll Over Beethoven, but some incredible tracks as well: The Witch Do You Love Me Have Love Will Travel Psycho Strychnine

Make Yourself by Incubus
Aug 11 2025

Decent sound but most of the songs all sounded the same, except the huge hit, Drive, which took me back to when I was 10 years old

Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Aug 12 2025

Really enjoyed this. Great production, love the vocals, decent variety between songs. Some were a little on the boring side but it's an interesting album overall that explored several genres while maintaining a psych blues rock feel. The middle of the album was the highlight with I'm Glad (a motown style song with the most generic motown lyrics you'll ever here, which I think was done on purpose; Electricity, and Yellow Brick Road

Illmatic by Nas
Aug 15 2025

Interesting album to rate. Is Nas a good rapper? Absolutely. Does he create catchy songs that I enjoy and draw the ear in? Not for me. He's a brilliant wordsmith but I don't find his voice interesting at all. Think of all the greatest rappers, they have such unique, recognizable voices. His sounds like a very generic voice to me. There's also no comedic aspect that you often find in many rap albums. I need to re-listen cause this could be a grower. It Ain't Hard To Tell is an incredible song though

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Aug 19 2025
Drunk by Thundercat
Aug 20 2025

Fun listen. But far too long and it starts to all sound the same. And with 23 songs at 51 mins, the fat could have been trimmed. Them Changes truly is an absolute banger of a tune. Some other good tracks as well, can't remember which ones. Kendrick feature was good. 3.5

Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners
Aug 29 2025

Absolutely no reason for them to have THREE albums on this list. I do really like them, but their first two were much better. Seriously, why is this here?

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
Sep 02 2025

Like a terrible, boring version of Astral Weeks

Fifth Dimension by The Byrds
Sep 03 2025

The Byrds clearly have 1 or 2 albums that don't need to be on this list. This album being one of them. However, I'm so glad they got 5 albums on the list as it introduced me to their discography and I've become a huge fan. They are an interesting group in that they don't truly have any massive hits like their contemporaries. Their best songs are often covers. But their overall sound is just so good I don't really care This album is probably a 3.5

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Sep 10 2025

Oh shit. I actually liked something by Morrissey? This was actually really good. I think I liked it better than any Smiths record. His voice still doesn't really do it for me but it doesn't actively turn me off the music.

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Sep 11 2025

It was fine, no real stand out tracks but it was good music

Sound Affects by The Jam
Sep 17 2025

Wow what a surprise! This album is incredible. The Jam have moved away from their earlier punk rock sound into the post-punk, power pop era. And it's fantastic. Their Beatles/Kinks/Who/Small Faces influences shine through but with a heavier funk element. Those basslines! Best tracks after 1.5 listens: Monday Start! That's Entertainment Boy About Town

Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement
Sep 18 2025

Love their sound and have heard Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain a bunch and love that album, but this one didn't do it as much for me. 3.5

Legalize It by Peter Tosh
Sep 22 2025

Probably deserves another listen, but I enjoyed it. Some really nice songs, but nothing blew me away. 3.5

Sep 25 2025

Fantastic record. Need to go back and listen to Murmur again as I didn't like it at first. The overall sound of the record isn't reeeally my thing but I can't deny these are some great tunes. Reminded me a bit of the Tragically Hip, especially the vocals, and a google search suggested the Hip have been referred to as the Canadian REM. A lot of the songs have kind of an east coast thing going which is strange for a band from Athens, Georgia. A strong 4

Diamond Life by Sade
Sep 29 2025

15 mins was all I needed to hear. Not for me

Imagine by John Lennon
Oct 01 2025
Permission to Land by The Darkness
Oct 06 2025

What a fun album! Besides the massive hit that everyone knows and loves, my favourite tracks were: Givin' Up Love Is Only A Feeling Friday Night 4.25

Oct 08 2025

Need to finish the album. The first track is pretty great, but overall not bringing much new to the table. I like the 60s psychedelic/garage rock sound, but most of the songs are fairly average

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Oct 09 2025

One of the best voices in recorded music history. But these songs just didn't do it for me. Where's Georgia On My Mind, Drown In My Own Tears, What I'd Say, Night and Day, Hit The Road Jack, I've Got A Woman, Here We Go Again. Love Ray Charles, but he's only got one other album on this list and none of his best songs are represented.

The Who Sell Out by The Who
Oct 14 2025

My favourite album by The Who! Didn't realize it's on the list, but stoked it is. Wonderfully quirky, tongue-in-cheek, wrapped up in 60s psychedelia, and it just has some great songs. Mary Anne, Odorono, Tattoo, I Can See For Miles, Real

Future Days by Can
Oct 16 2025

This is amazing. It's prog, it's funky, experimental, art-pop, jazzy, psychedelic. Apparently Radiohead were inspired by this when recording Kid A and Amnesiac and that definitely checks out. Seems like just about everyone in the post-punk genre were influenced by this. Strong 4

Tago Mago by Can
Oct 17 2025

Can is just so fucking sick. Very glad this project has brought them to my attention. And I got their two albums on the list back to back! What are the odds. I will say, I don't ever need to hear Aumgn again though. Not sure which album I enjoyed more (possibly Future Days - more listens required), but one of them deserves a 5 so I'll give it here.

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Oct 20 2025

This is what it's all about. What a voice

Destroyer by KISS
Oct 22 2025

This sounds like an AI attempt at generic 70s stadium rock. Paul Stanley > Gene Simmons. Shout it Out Loud is a solid track though 2.5

Horses by Patti Smith
Oct 27 2025

Good tunes, like the vibe. Probably not something I'd really come back to. 3.75

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Oct 28 2025

Turns out Nirvana didn't invent grunge, it was these guys, and they fuckin rock!

Oct 30 2025

One of the greatest voices of all time, but too many covers. Great songs overall but I'd honestly rather just listen to his greatest hits.

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday
Oct 31 2025

Gorgeous voice. This is apparently her last album and she passed away a year later at 44. Very jazzy, reminds me of my grandparents and christmas time. Starts to sound a bit samey. No true stand outs as a result

Nov 04 2025

Gobshite Early 2000s soft rock, like Coldplay but bad

Nov 06 2025

This shit is honestly so weak, how the fuck did they get two albums on this when so many incredible albums are missing.

Queen Of Denmark by John Grant
Nov 10 2025

Holy shit. Incredible. Immediately one of my faves of the project so far. It's SO Father John Misty with a good measure of Randy Newman and Harry Nilsson thrown in. I feel like Bo Burnham listens to this guy

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson
Nov 13 2025

Very good pop album. First track - Rhythm Nation - was amazing, but it was by far the best song. Black Cat was also really good.

Nov 14 2025

Thought this would get 1 star going into it. I imagined New Wave Synth pop 80s bullshit, but then realized this came out in 78. And it shows. This was wonderfully weird and fantastic. The energy and personality and uniqueness of the lead singer was awesome. Need to re-listen

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Nov 17 2025

Well with a name like Primal Scream, I was NOT expecting some house music sprinkled with neo-psychedelia. I dig it.

The Slider by T. Rex
Nov 19 2025

Great album. None of the songs truuly stood out but there also wasn't a bad song. Good tunes. Not sure I'd really revisit this but also would enjoy it if someone put it on

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Nov 20 2025

Great album, although after listening (or attempting to listen) to several Talking Heads albums, I think they're more of a greatest hits band for me. Born Under Punches was pretty great Once in a Lifetown obvs 10/10 Houses in Motion was decent Listening Wind was my favourite discovery

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Nov 24 2025

Lovely stuff (for the most part). This old 50s folk country can all start to sound the same. Reminds me of the stuff Evan and I would listen to at the end of the night with a whiskey and a joint. Best song: Cocaine

Vento De Maio by Elis Regina
Nov 25 2025

This is what this project is all about. What a lovely find. Jazz/samba/bossa nova. Some great catchy tunes from this Brazilian legend

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Nov 26 2025

Very odd album. I like his voice but he doesn't really sing any melodies. Mama Roux and Jump Sturdy were both awesome songs, bringing the mediocrity of the rest of the album to a nice and average 3 stars.

The Modern Dance by Pere Ubu
Nov 27 2025

Avante Garage! Love this band now, need to listen to them more. Best songs are tracks 1-3 (but especially Laughing) and Life Stinks.

The two main hits are pretty great, but it gets a bit samey throughout. But hey, it's fuckin punk rock, and it's the sail that launched a thousand ships. So I'll round my 3.5 up to 4

No Other by Gene Clark
Dec 02 2025

Started off okay but I wasn't sure about it, but ended up really enjoying it by the end. Probably something I wouldn't listen to again. 3.5

Low-Life by New Order
Dec 04 2025

Stranger Things vibes. Terrible 80s drums/production but damn this album is actually so good.

The Stooges by The Stooges
Dec 09 2025

Pretty solid, especially for 1969. I get this was super influential, but Iggy Pop also kinda just sounds like Mick Jagger, and there were really only like three good-great songs. 1969 I Wanna Be Your Dog (by far the best song) Ann (sounds like Jim Morrison on this one)

Let It Be by The Replacements
Jan 05 2026

Love this. Full of teen angst and punk rock grooves. But some great melodies in here as well - the standout being Androgynous. A bare bones album, a little sloppy, sounds like they could be playing at some sleazy bar somewhere, rather than honing their sounds and experimenting in the studio. 4.5

Birth Of The Cool by Miles Davis
Jan 06 2026

If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis

Out of Step by Minor Threat
Jan 12 2026

okay punk. none of the songs stood out. 2.5

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Jan 13 2026

One of the first punk rock records! Super silly and fun. How could you not love it? Great cover of Sonny and Cher's I Got You Babe Best song: Back to Africa

Run-D.M.C. by Run-D.M.C.
Jan 14 2026

Suuuper dated rapping, but their voices sound great. And the beats/production is surprisingly great thanks to Jam Master Jay and producer Russell Simmons

So by Peter Gabriel
Jan 15 2026
Mott by Mott The Hoople
Jan 26 2026

Early 70s glam rock. Love it. David Bowie loved them and wrote their biggest hit (preceding album) and you can really hear his sound in their music. Some songs also kinda sound like The Faces

Jan 27 2026

Terrible album cover. Pretty solid album though, I like his voice - really reminds of Afie aka Bahamas. A couple good tracks like Jim Cain, Eid Ma Clack Shaw, Rococo Zephy, Too Many Birds, but overall a little boring and don't think I'd go back to it. 3.25

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Jan 30 2026

Only listened to the first song and a half (so basically half an hour) and I was surprised at how amazing it was. Don't need over an hour of it though

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple
Feb 02 2026

Quirky different sounding album with lots of attitude. It's not bad, wouldn't listen again

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
Feb 03 2026

This was fun, I'll round up to a 4 cause I think I'd get there with additional listens. Can't remember which song I enjoyed the most. Sometimes was good, same with Ugly. They were all pretty solid

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
Feb 04 2026

Riot Grrrl - what a great genre!

McCartney by Paul McCartney
Feb 05 2026

Bit of a tough one to rate. It's an imperfect album by design - a homemade experiment of half-baked ideas tossed together, created entirely by Paul escaping reality on his farm in Scotland. It's not meant to be some grand masterpiece attempting to outdo previous Beatles albums. It's the musings of a man depressed, grappling with the reality that the greatest band of all time fell apart while they were still at their peak. I personally think his album Ram is the best solo album by any of the Beatles and should be included on this list instead of this one. But this is his debut. It's imperfections give it character, and because it's Paul McCartney, it gets 5 stars.

OK by Talvin Singh
Feb 09 2026

This is actually kinda cool. It's like 90s rave music but a little more relaxed and blending Indian/Middle Eastern sounds in. Some pretty sick drum beats. Another reviewer said it's "simultaneously futuristic yet ancient in sound" and I think that's spot on. I almost turned it off halfway through the first song, as it made me want to listen to Air, but I'm glad I kept listening. This was actually really fun to have on while getting work done. Would I ever listen again though? Nahp 2.5

Feb 10 2026

I was leaning 3 during most of the album, but I think I have to round to 4. I really like the acoustic, folky nature of this album, even if it doesn't always work (That's All Right/Amazing Grace)

The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
Feb 11 2026

These guys are amazing! A welsh 90s rock band, but while a lot of their peers were doing the Britpop thing, these guys feel more like a grunge version of Queen. Every song is good

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
Feb 12 2026

Okay this one is really good. First track was great, same with The Wonder

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
Feb 13 2026

I gave it 6 songs. Just not my vibe, although she's damn talented. I did enjoy the last track I listened to - Happy Phantom

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Feb 16 2026

Not quite as good as the predecessor but still great. If Holy Bible was a 4.5, this was probably a 3.75

In It For The Money by Supergrass
Feb 17 2026

Sliiightly disappointed by this album, simply because I was so blown away with their debut. Still a really fun listen, but less standout tracks on this album. Still a 4 though

Bummed by Happy Mondays
Feb 18 2026

Late 80s acid psychedelic funk/rock fueled by mdma. I don’t mind their sound, feels very colourful, decent voice, but no standout songs

Aja by Steely Dan
Feb 23 2026

8.5/10

Le Tigre by Le Tigre
Feb 24 2026

Only listened to 3/4 of the album but quite enjoyed it. Riot Grrl - a genre I didn't even know existed - an underground feminist punk movement that started in Olympia and Seattle. Should re-visit as it was fun, but also not something I would really listen to outside this project. 3.5

The Undertones by The Undertones
Feb 25 2026

Man these guys are fun. 1979 punk (or post-punk) from Derry, Northern Ireland. There's definitely some good 1950s influence here. Sounded more or less the same as their second album, so it also gets a 4.

Ys by Joanna Newsom
Feb 26 2026

She's married to Andy Samberg?? Da heck? Pretty annoying voice and affectations. Some nice instrumentation. I'd rather listen to Dick in a Box. You know what, 10 minutes into this first track I must be getting a bit of Stockholm Syndrome. There's some cool shit going on, but jesus christ her voice grates

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
Feb 27 2026

Terrible. Not a catchy song in the bunch. Uninspired and unoriginal. They sound like Oasis wannabe's, even though they came first. 1.5

evermore by Taylor Swift
Mar 02 2026

Songs are pretty catchy. They all kinda sound the same though.

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Mar 03 2026

What a band name! And what an...interesting album name... The singer definitely has a Mick Jagger thing going on, but the music separated itself enough from the Stones. Whiskey Woman was probably the highlight, but don't think there was really a bad song on the album, although not too many stand outs either

G. Love And Special Sauce by G. Love & Special Sauce
Mar 04 2026

I'm familiar with G Love through his collabs with Slightly Stoopid and Jack Johnson and enjoy him there. But..what the hell is this? These are hardly songs, they almost feel like a couple guys just hanging out and jamming/freestyling. Not a lot of structure. The thing is, I actually quite enjoy this style/music. But this feels unfinished. And why in the world is it on this list. Also terribly produced.

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention
Mar 06 2026

This was cool! Kinda gave me Jefferson Airplane vibes, but with more of an English folk/celtic bent. Best song was the Dylan cover of Percy's Song 3.5

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Mar 09 2026

Interesting. I'd heard of this album but didn't realize it was all lyrics written by Woody Guthrie. Love me some Jeff Tweedy, but most songs are a bit boring.

Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds
Mar 10 2026

My last Byrds album on the list. One of my favourite discoveries of this project has been the Byrds. Very interesting/lovely musical progression from this album (folk rock) to their psychedelic era to Sweetheart of the Rodeo (Country folk rock) Probably a 3.75

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Mar 12 2026

Need to come back to this. Giving it a 3.5 rounded up for now

Life's Too Good by The Sugarcubes
Mar 13 2026

Okay this steadily grew on me throughout. Really fun record. Favourite track was probably Blue Eyed Pop. Accidentally listened to an additional track, Cowboy, sung by one of the dudes in the band it was pretty awesome 3.5

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Mar 16 2026

Son of Fela Kuti. It was pretty solid! Sounded a bit like Bob Marley

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
Mar 17 2026

Songs are good, not great. Obviously love the style and it's great hearing the origin of Stills and Young (and Richie Furay who could write a tune too!), Standouts: Mr. Soul (Young) A Child's Claim to Fame - a fold/country/rock tune (Furay) Bluebird (Stills) Hung Upside Down (Stills) Broken Arrow - best song on the album - a medley (Young) 3.75

Third by Soft Machine
Mar 18 2026

I'm really enjoying this! Facelift: first 5 mins are pretty boring but then explodes into some amazing prog rock Slightly All The Time - jazz! Amazing instrumentation. Probably my favourite on the album Moon In June - only track with vocals, sung by Robert Wyatt. Goes on a bit long, but so does the album. Nice track. Out-Bloody-Rageous - amazing song title. first 40 seconds are basically just silent though. And then the next 5 mins meander through nothing, until once again exploding into some amazing prog jazz! Really loving this track as well. Changes pace and slows down half way while still keeping it interesting The album could be at least 30 mins shorter and it would be better. But still, it gets: 4.25

What's That Noise? by Coldcut
Mar 19 2026

Not as bad as the reviews would have it seem. The first track was especially pretty good, but not really my vibe at the end of the day. 2.75

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
Mar 20 2026

Not even in Donovan's top 3 albums, but I love him so much, I have to give it 4

Mar 23 2026

So this album answers the age old question: what if you gave Stevie Wonder a didgeridoo Something about this album annoyed me. It almost seems inauthentic to me. Good grooves, funky, but lacking any hooks

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Mar 25 2026

Just not my kind of music

GREY Area by Little Simz
Mar 26 2026

Damn this was fun! Never heard of her but she's kind of amazing. And the production is great

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Mar 27 2026

Far better than I was expecting. But I'd rather listen to Ween's pastiche of this style of country. Apparently a lot of the session musicians from that Ween album also played with George Jones, which you can really hear. Shame he doesn't write any of his songs. Great voice though. Best songs: The Grand Tour She Told Me So 3.75

Faust IV by Faust
Mar 30 2026

This was definitely not the vibe for the gym. But once I was in the right environment to listen, I really enjoyed it. Krautrock - a couple songs (namely, Jennifer) reminded me a bit of Can. Best song: Picnic on a Frozen River. I'll give it a 3.75

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Mar 31 2026

Turns out his hits are far better than the album cuts. 3.5 rounded up

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