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2010
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8
1-Star Albums
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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Our Aim Is To Satisfy
Red Snapper
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5 | 2.74 | +2.26 |
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Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
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5 | 2.93 | +2.07 |
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Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
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5 | 2.97 | +2.03 |
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Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
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5 | 2.99 | +2.01 |
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1977
Ash
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5 | 3.03 | +1.97 |
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1989
Taylor Swift
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5 | 3.27 | +1.73 |
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The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
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5 | 3.28 | +1.72 |
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Melodrama
Lorde
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5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
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5 | 3.38 | +1.62 |
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
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5 | 3.38 | +1.62 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
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1 | 3.23 | -2.23 |
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Heartattack And Vine
Tom Waits
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1 | 3.07 | -2.07 |
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Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
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1 | 3.06 | -2.06 |
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Paris 1919
John Cale
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1 | 2.95 | -1.95 |
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Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
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2 | 3.92 | -1.92 |
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Tapestry
Carole King
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2 | 3.91 | -1.91 |
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Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
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1 | 2.86 | -1.86 |
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Vulnicura
Björk
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1 | 2.79 | -1.79 |
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
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2 | 3.76 | -1.76 |
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
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2 | 3.74 | -1.74 |
Artists
Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Beatles | 5 | 4.4 |
| The Cure | 2 | 5 |
| Green Day | 2 | 5 |
| Radiohead | 3 | 4.33 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Björk | 3 | 1.33 |
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Nas
4/5
- Incredible production quality and beats
- Great classic hip hop sound
- Nas has great flow
- Didn't realize how many of these songs I've heard before
- Favorite songs: Memory Lane, Life's a Bitch
Elvis Presley
5/5
- Great dance rock vibes
- Beautiful vocals
- A nice swift 28 minutes
- Favorite songs: Blue Suede Shoes, One-Sided Love Affair, Tutti Frutti, I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)
Eurythmics
2/5
- Cool synth and bass work
- Songs blended together a lot and didn't seem very standout
- Overall a little boring for my tastes
- Favorite songs: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), I Could Give You (A Mirror)
Radiohead
5/5
- Awesome mix of a variety of sounds and styles
- Interesting concept and themes
- Perfect blend of experimental and easy to listen to
- Favorite songs: Karma Police, Electioneering, Subterranean Homesick Alien
Leonard Cohen
3/5
- Incredible vocal performance and lyrics
- Lowkey and groovy instruments
- Songs blend together a small bit
- Favorite songs: You Want it Darker, Leaving the Table
Beastie Boys
4/5
- Great fusion of rap, rock, and funk
- Super cool use of scratches and electronics
- Sounds like pure fun
- Favorite songs: Shake Your Rump, Hey Ladies, Car Thief, The Sounds of Science
Bert Jansch
2/5
- Cool guitar work
- Gives the vibes of sitting on the porch at night during a late summer evening
- Songs sound very similar to each other
- Appreciate the music but not for me
fIREHOSE
4/5
- Great guitar and bass work
- Folky but not too folky; blends different genres well
- Short and very enjoyable listen
- Favorite songs: If'n, In My Mind
Joni Mitchell
3/5
- Not on Spotify so automatically a minus
- Love the piano and way the instruments work together
- Fun vocals
- Favorite songs: Help Me, Free Man in Paris
Taylor Swift
5/5
- Catchy, very well produced pop music that throws me back to 2014
- Taylor's voice is incredible
- Great lyrics especially for a pop album
- Crazy how this isn’t even my favorite from her
- Favorite songs: Style, Out Of The Woods, Wildest Dreams, I Wish You Would
The Stooges
3/5
- Classic punk rock sound
- SAX
- Some songs were a little long
- Would be a 3.5
- Favorite songs: Down on the Street, 1970, Loose
Emmylou Harris
1/5
- Not music I would listen to
- Lacks energy but has emotion
- Sounds like a good soundtrack to contemplation
- Favorite songs: Bang the Drum Slowly
Scott Walker
3/5
- Not what I expected it would sound like
- Great vocals and vibe, sounds very full
- Favorite songs: The Seventh Seal, The World's Strongest Man
Aerosmith
4/5
- Iconic classic rock sound
- Cool guitar and vocals
- Great soundtrack to rowdy beers
- Favorite songs: Back In The Saddle, Sick As A Dog
Carole King
2/5
- Piano and vocals were pretty
- Album cover has a cat
- Doesn't have the energy I usually listen for
- 2.5
- Favorite songs: Where You Lead, I Feel the Earth Move
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
- Great 80s vibes
- Very fun to listen to
- Good production quality; all instruments and vocals are very clear
- Favorite songs: Nocturnal Me, Crystal Days
Jane Weaver
4/5
- Super funky sounds and synths
- Perfect ambient soundtrack
- Vocals sound great and fit the songs very well
- Favorite songs: Modern Kosmology, The Lightning Back, I Wish
Dinosaur Jr.
5/5
- Sick garage rock sound
- Sounds very modern for an 80s record
- Immaculate vibes
- 4.5- rounded up yolo
- Favorite songs: Budge, No Bones, Pond Song
Bob Dylan
2/5
- 2.5
- Moderate vibes
- A little long, but enjoyable enough to listen to
Bob Dylan
3/5
- Nice bluegrassy vibes
- Could be a camping sountrack
- Better than yesterday's Bob Dylan
- Favorite songs: If You See Her Say Hello, Tangled up in Blue
Snoop Dogg
3/5
- Insane production and beats
- Groovy west coast rap
- Skits are cringe
- 3.5
- Favorite songs: G Funk Intro, Ain't No Fun
Simple Minds
2/5
- Love the instrumentals
- Vocals are okay but I guess add to the vibe
- Background music
- Major 80s vibes but not super my thing
The Byrds
3/5
- Odd vibe that I can't tell if I like or not, but some songs are grooves
- Some decent jams
-Favorite songs: 5D, Mr. Spaceman
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
- Super trippy indie
- Easy to get lost in
- Would be a clear 5 if vocals were clearer/better
- Favorite songs: When You Sleep, I Only Said
Bob Dylan
2/5
- I'm sick of this guy
- 2.5
The Strokes
5/5
- Classic album
- Julian's voice is fantastic
- So many iconic songs
- Favorite songs: Hard to Explain, Someday, Barely Legal
Aphex Twin
3/5
- Good ambient background music
- Easy to get lost in
The Temptations
3/5
- The funk is insane
- Papa Was A Rollin' Stone is an epic journey
- ..but the funk kinda disappears after that; songs are still nice tho
- Favorite songs: Run Charlie Run, Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
B.B. King
2/5
- Love a good live album
- Some good jams but nothing I'd come back to
The Sonics
3/5
- Super rough (in a good way) sound, didn't expect it from the cover art
- Blends classic 60s rock sound with some noise
- Favorite songs: Roll over Beethoven, Have Love will Travel
Led Zeppelin
5/5
- Now we're finally getting to the good stuff
- An iconic album by an iconic band
- Insane vocals and instruments that all blend together insanely well
- So good that Greta Van Fleet made a whole career by ripping them off
- RIP John Bonham
- Favorite songs: all of them
ABBA
3/5
- sounds like ABBA
- decent vibes but not really my thing
- enjoyable enough to jam to
- 2.5 but rounding up cuz it's ABBA
The Damned
4/5
- Great punk energy
- Some interesting additions and sounds you wouldn't expect from a punk album
- Favorite songs: I Just Can't Be Happy Today, Melody Lee, Smash it Up
The Kinks
3/5
- Decent oldies vibes
- Nice variety of song styles, an enjoyable enough listen
- Favorite songs: Harry Rag, Tin Soldier Man
Solomon Burke
3/5
- Loving these 35 minute albums
- Decent soul vibes, a fun listen
- Favorite songs: Someone to Love Me
Soft Cell
2/5
- Hard carried by Tainted Love
- Definitely a sexy album, but not in the way I like
- Some of the songs were kinda jams, but not a lot
- Sex Dwarf was whack
Otis Redding
2/5
- Nice chill vibes
- A little boring, not something I'd go back to at all
- Favorite songs: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Red Snapper
5/5
- Super funky and groovy
- Insane production and beats
- Honestly takes you on a journey and is insanely fun to listen to
The Beach Boys
4/5
- Great vibes
- Very easy to listen to, great for a summer day outside
- 3.5-4
Badly Drawn Boy
3/5
- Had a slow start but decent vibes
- Mild jammy vibes which was cool
- Not something I'd anticipate going back to a bunch, but a fun listen
- Pissing in the Wind
- Favorite songs: Another Pearl, Everybody's Stalking
Hüsker Dü
4/5
- Awesome classic rock/punk sound
- Love the energy
- A little too long but not a huge deal
- Favorite songs: Ice Cold Ice
Todd Rundgren
3/5
- (Disclaimer I'm writing this before I listen to it) 1 hr 28 minutes is incredibly unnecessary this album better be godlike
- ^after listening I was 100% correct it's way too long
- Honestly some decent jams on this thing, but tons of songs that were boring to me as well
- "she may be a slut but she looks good to me" is a bar
- 2.5 but I'll round up
Curtis Mayfield
2/5
- Incredibly groovy and funky
- Little slow but I could deal
- 2.5 but rounding down
Paul Weller
3/5
- Liking it way more than I was expecting
- Dope piano rock vibes
- TOO LONG
- Favorite songs: Sunflower
The Zombies
3/5
- Love the artwork
- Chill hippie vibes, not my normal swag but I enjoyed it
- Good music for being outdoors
- Time of the Season is goated
Maxwell
3/5
- Super groovy and jazzy
- Great late night soundtrack
- Slows down a little bit in the second half, not sure if I'd go back to it
- 2.5
- Til the Cops Come Knockin', The Suite Theme
Dire Straits
2/5
- Some nice chill 80s vibes
- Doesn't do a ton for me but I respect it
- Some nice variety of sounds
Beatles
4/5
- The Beatles are so good you can tell this is a lot better than other 60s rock we've heard, and it's not even peak Beatles
- Great vibes, and a very easy and enjoyable listen
- 3.5 but rounding up cuz it's the Beatles
Count Basie & His Orchestra
2/5
- Some groovy songs but didn't like the slower ones
- A vibe, but nothing I'd go back to
Soundgarden
5/5
- One of the best grunge albums of all time
- Chris Cornell has an incredible voice
- Not much else to say other than incredible
- Let Me Drown, Spoonman, Fell On Black Days
Calexico
2/5
- Some of the songs give me videogame soundtrack vibes (Book and the Canal, Pepita)
- Love the Spanish flair
- A fun listen, 2.5
Def Leppard
4/5
- Your standard 80s rock, but honestly this shit bangs
- Good music to headbang and drink a beer to
- Loses some steam in the second half, 3.5 but I'll round up
- Too Late For Love, Photograph, Rock Rock
The Rolling Stones
3/5
- tbh a little too ~classic~ rock for me
- not as much energy as I wanted or anticipated
- 2.5 round up
- Bitch is a banger
Big Brother & The Holding Company
3/5
- more classic rock
- A good Zeppelin-esque sound
- Great guitar work that blends well with the vocals
- I Need a Man to Love, Piece of My Heart
Gorillaz
4/5
- an insane variety of sounds and influences from all different genres
- I don't vibe with the Gorillaz as much as I wish I did, but the music is always fun
- High quality music, 3.5 but I'll round up
Skepta
4/5
- Pretty bangin British rap
- Great production quality, the bass is nice
- Skepta's voice is so cool to listen to
- Ladies Hit Squad, It Ain't Safe, That's Not Me
Prince
3/5
- A cool enough vibe, but not really something I'd go back to
- Some good funky beats and vibey vocals
- Enjoyed disc 2 better than disc 1
- I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
Elliott Smith
4/5
- Very strong singer-songwriter stuff
- Incredibly enjoyable listen with some great lyrics
- A solid 4.5 round down
- Wouldn't Mama Be Proud, Can't Make A Sound, Son Of Sam
David Bowie
3/5
- Heroes is a 10/10 song but the rest of the album doesn't really do it for me
- Last song was pretty hype, and I liked the different sounding instrumental tracks that preceded it
- 2.5 but I'll round up cuz of Heroes
Beatles
3/5
- Pretty great vibes
- I recognize that the reason I'm not as into this as other things is cuz literally everyone was influenced by The Beatles so this is sorta the basis for everyone's sound
- Solid 3.5
- Oh! Darling, Come Together
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
- Honestly really enjoyed the vibes, some solid rock
- 3.5 round down
- Battered Old Bird, I Want You, Honey Are You Straight Or Are You Blind
2/5
- Jazz on crack honestly
- Couldn't find it on Spotify, L
- Entertaining, but would definitely not go back to
Crowded House
4/5
- Great production, great vibes
- Some sexy songs on here, in a good way
- Chocolate Cake, It's Only Natural, Tall Trees
Thelonious Monk
3/5
- Really proggy jazz
- Great lounge music, not something I'd deep listen to
- 2.5 but I'll give it a 3
Norah Jones
2/5
- Her voice sounds very nice, but the music is kinda boring
- Not really my thing but I can respect it
Todd Rundgren
2/5
- Well at least this one isn't an hour and a half
- I think I'm just not that into this guy
- Some bold sounding stuff on here, a different vibe from the other album
Blur
3/5
- Some decent british rock
- Not a Blur fanatic but I can appreciate them (at least Song 2 wasn't on this album)
- Kinda long
- Girls & Boys was my favorite
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
- Don't like this as much as the other one by them, but still fun to listen to
- Love the 80s production
Blur
4/5
- "At least Song 2 isn't on this album" he said 2 days before getting the album with Song 2 on it
- Which, to be fair, isn't a bad song at all I've just heard it wayyyyyy too much in my life
- Actually really good alt rock, enjoyed this a lot more than the other one
The Temptations
3/5
- an enjoyable listen but nothing I'd go back to
- Great soul vibes, singer has a great voice
Bob Dylan
2/5
- slow, a little boring, but I honestly don't hate the vibe
- some songs I liked: Standing in the Doorway, Til I Fell In Love With You
- 2.5 round down cuz I don't know how often I'd go back to it
3/5
- Wow Tom Delonge just ripped off U2 when making Angels and Airwaves
- Overall not bad, a little boring but I like the spacey vibes to it
- I'd give it like a 3.25 (I'm a nerd)
Billy Bragg
2/5
- Liked about half the songs on it, the other half were pretty boring
- Enjoyed the message behind some of the songs
- Can only listen to so much folky rock in my life
- Train Train, Levi Stubbs' Tears
Pretenders
3/5
- Good rock vibes, love some female vocals
- Sounds very 80s
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
- I am quite possibly the only person in history to prefer GKMC and DAMN. to this
- Still an incredible piece of music with a great message and lyrics
- Can't wait to see Kenny again at Bonnaroo, he's one of the greats
- Wesley's Theory, King Kunta, The Blacker the Berry
Ice T
3/5
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- Pretty good classic rap with great production and beats
- Ice T has pretty slick flow
- 3.5, maybe a 4 if it was shorter
Moby
4/5
- I so desperately wanna give this a 5 cuz it's so freaking good
- Love all the songs on this, super easy to listen to both deeply and in the background
- Bodyrock, Honey
- Would be a solid 4.5
The Cure
5/5
- Great music to contemplate to
- Guitars sound very dreamlike
- Great vocals and instruments that blend together in one moody, yet bombastic package
- Pictures of You, Last Dance, Lovesong, Fascination Street
Eminem
4/5
- Honestly Eminem slaps
- Lyrics have aged horrendously but the rapping is so good that it's still fun to listen
- Criminal and Stan are goated
Metallica
4/5
- One is one of the greatest songs period
- Not my favorite Metallica album, but certainly a great one
- Falls off a tiny bit on the second half but still bangers
Anthrax
4/5
- CLASSIC THRASH METAL
- Never really got into Anthrax, insanely dope
- Insane speed of the songs
- Caught In A Mosh, I Am The Law, Among The Living
Milton Nascimento
2/5
- Spanish music but a lot of it is slower than I would like
- Very pleasant to listen to, just not my vibe
- Not something I would go back to
- 2.5
DJ Shadow
3/5
- super groovy and funky beats
- simultaneously fun to chill to and get hype too
- super impressive how all the samples fit together and flow
- 3.5
Santana
3/5
- incredibly smooth and slick
- honestly was over pretty fast and I like a short album
- not something I'd really go back to except to have in the background, but still good music
Dire Straits
4/5
- Way better than the previous Dire Straits album
- Love the twangy guitar
- Groovy bass
- Super enjoyable listen
Fishbone
4/5
- LOVE the energy
- Some light ska vibes???
- Was expecting it to be way more soul-ly, was pleasantly surprised
- Would go back to this tbh
Big Star
3/5
-good classic vibes, nothing I would really go back to
- nice sounding guitar
- 2.5 but I'll round up
Elvis Presley
4/5
- Elvis is the best
- A little slower than the last album but its a great vibe
- No complaints
Sam Cooke
2/5
- Love the energy
- I don't agree with a live album being on this list but I enjoyed it
- Wouldn't go back to it
- 2.5
David Bowie
3/5
- Way more energy than I was expecting
- Great sound and vocals
- Bass was funky in a lot of the songs
- Enjoyed this more than I thought I would
- 3.5
Slade
3/5
- This is exactly what I hear when someone says 70s rock
- Good and fun to jam to but nothing I'd deeply listen to
- Good beer music
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
- Boppy electionic sounds are a good addition
- A very fun listen but doesn't pack too much of a punch
- Very quirky
- All My Friends is an incredible song
Gillian Welch
1/5
- I respect the voice and guitar playing but this is not for me
- Didn't mind the faster/twangier songs, but a lot of them were way too slow
- Boring to listen to imo
Miles Davis
3/5
- Great background jazz
- Makes me feel like I'm playing Fallout
Jefferson Airplane
3/5
- A+ album title
- Good variety of song styles
- Enjoyed it more than I expected tbh
The Dictators
3/5
- LOVE the energy
- Great guitar
- The skits at the beginning/end of songs were weird
Syd Barrett
2/5
- first song was by far the worst, had me scared for the full thing
- A couple songs were fun, but overall this wasn't my favorite
The Cramps
4/5
- IMMACULATE VIBES
- Love the guitar and the weird vocals
- Mildly surfy which is kinda cool
- Feels like a Disney channel halloween movie in a good way
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
- This is one where the title perfectly describes the music
- The groove is infectious
- Solid 3.5
Duke Ellington
2/5
- I appreciate that the in between actions are clearly labelled and separated from the music
- Decent lounge jazz but nothing I'd go back to
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
- Good vibes and emotion
- Love the addition of the piano it really adds a lot tbh
- Liked it more than I thought I would
Moby Grape
4/5
- Why are only the bonus tracks on Spotify, L
- Appreciate the short length
- Great classic rock vibes, really enjoy this
Frank Black
3/5
- This is the guy from the Pixies sick
- Love the punkiness and grunginess of this
- Freedom Rock is epic
- Long, but the music was good
- 3.5
Electric Light Orchestra
3/5
- Great collection of songs that all have great vibes
- A little long and a lot of the songs sound similar to each other
- Mr. Blue Sky and Turn to Stone are perfection
- 3.5
OutKast
4/5
- The flow is sublime
- Great production quality and song styles
- Too long but at least the songs are good
Faith No More
4/5
- Never listened to Faith No More before, this is sick
- I can feel the influence that this had on bands that came after it
- Love the nu metal vibes, gonna check out the rest of this band
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
- Can't believe they made the Weezer song into a real guy
- Realizing I love the 50s because all the albums were less than 30 minutes
- Good old timey rock sound, fun to listen to
Elliott Smith
3/5
- Didn't like it as much as the last Elliott Smith album, but still fine
- Got better in the second half
- A little more lowkey than the other one
Willie Nelson
2/5
- Honestly love the guitar work, but the vibe is a little too country for me
- Appreciate the short length
- A 2 for me but it definitely deserves higher
Deep Purple
4/5
- Why are there so many live albums on this list
- This bangs tho
- Insane jamming, truthfully was not familiar with Deep Purple's game
Beyoncé
3/5
- This is truthfully the first time I've listened to an album by Beyonce
- Some very sexual lyrics
- High quality pop music but I don't vibe with Beyonce as much as some people
The Jam
3/5
- Perfectly good rock music
- Good guitar tones
- Set The House Ablaze and But I'm Different Now go hard
- 3.5
Neneh Cherry
2/5
- Clearly not the target audience for this album tbh
- Funky and fun
- A 2.5 but recognize it's not for me
Frank Sinatra
3/5
- Frankie is unmatched
- Pretty standard stuff, good background dinner music
The Offspring
4/5
- Surprised to see an Offspring album on here, good for them
- Not the hugest Offspring fan, but this album has some bangers
- I'd give it an honest 3.5, but I'll round up cuz its punk
Alanis Morissette
4/5
- A 90s classic
- A cool unique vibe that's very alternative
- A couple iconic songs
- Would totally go back to this album
Isaac Hayes
3/5
- I can't take the first song seriously at all because it's just Chef from South Park
- Pretty vibey soundtrack, but nothing I'd go back to
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
- Before even listening to this album everything about this is peak
- Nevermind it's not on Spotify, L
- This is weird and I don't understand it
- It does get better as it goes along but maybe it's just me getting used to the weirdness
- I'd give it a 2.5 because I can't say it's either good or bad
Nine Inch Nails
4/5
- this album is very grimy in a good way
- incredible production and sound
- not something I could listen to on a regular basis, but I'm excited to check out more NIN
- Hurt is a 10/10 song
Bob Dylan
3/5
- Only 46 minutes thanks Bob
- Some of the songs had good energy ngl, but others were same old Bob
- Still better than the other Dylan albums we've had; I'll give it the mildest of 3s
2Pac
3/5
- Great lyrics and great beats
- Vibey 90s rap, not my genre of choice but I respect it
- Solid 3.5
The Cars
3/5
- Falls off in the second half a little bit
- Some great iconic songs on here, a great sound
- 3.5
Elvis Costello
4/5
- this album slaps tbh
- sounds incredibly modern for something from the 70s
- love the divey vibes, I'd jam to this
The Specials
3/5
- Tropical vibes with some ska influence this is great blend
- Great blend of instruments that work together very well
Stevie Wonder
4/5
- Listen Stevie, you're great but an hour 45 is too much
- Okay this is actually insanely good
- Great production quality, variety of song styles, and smooth lyrics
- Would be a 5 if it was shorter, but a decent 4.5 for now
Randy Newman
2/5
- slow piano music, not really my vibe but I respect it
- He has an incredible voice
- 2.5
Queen Latifah
2/5
- Not my vibe at all but I respect it
- Some of the beats were hard and fun to listen to
- Nothing I'd go back to, sorry Queen
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
- Voodoo Chile is so epic
- The guitar is legendary on this
- So many songs take you on a journey
- Lots of blues and funk influence
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
- this was a very enjoyable listen
- songs had very happy energy, this put me in a good mood
- great music that could be a soundtrack to anything
Beastie Boys
4/5
" If this gon be that kind of party I'm gonna stick my dick in the mashed potatoes"
- the funk is unreal and the production quality and sounds are insane
- Sabotage is an iconic song
- love the couple punk bangers
LL Cool J
2/5
- Not really my thing but I can respect it
- Beats are fine but not as good as most of the other hiphop albums we've heard here
- The outros for most of these songs go on for wayyyy too long
Leonard Cohen
2/5
- Boring to listen to but at least it wasn't too long
- Lyrics were good, instrumentals were basic
Dr. Octagon
2/5
- I hope the music lives up to this title cuz its wild
- The flow is slick and production is pretty good
- Like the electronic and scratching influenced hip hop
- Actually some of these songs are whack lyrically, and the gynecologist skit was too weird
- 2.5
The Rolling Stones
3/5
- Was not expecting the country vibes
- Gets a little more rocky in the second half
- Not bad, need to revisit the other Stones album we had since I listened to it in a rush
- Let It Bleed and Monkey Man are great songs
- 3.5
Sister Sledge
3/5
- Discoooooo
- great beats that are very groovy
- Nothing I would go back to on a regular basis, but it was fun
Björk
1/5
- I don't like this album
- Makes me feel anxious and uncomfortable
- Who Is It is the only song that is fine to listen to
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
- A little boring but honestly don't hate this
- Sounds Radiohead-esque in a couple songs
- This Love Affair and The One You Love are good
The Killers
5/5
- An alt rock CLASSIC
- First half has all the hits, but the second half is underrated
- On Top is my favorite
- 4.5
The Rolling Stones
3/5
- Stones have a good sound that I wish had a little more edge
- Cool classic rock with some jamming
- Stray Cat Blues explicitly being about a 15 year old is not a great look
- Sympathy For The Devil and Jigsaw Puzzle are my favs
Radiohead
4/5
- More Radiohead for ya ;)
- Not 100% sure how to react to this album its such a bold change in sound
- Very minimal guitar makes the moments where it shines through very special
- This is definitely one that requires more listens to get
- Production is very good, very ambient listening
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
- Like the punk vibes but I wouldn't go back to this really
- Some of the songs sorta meander
- 2.5
The Band
3/5
- Some slow piano rock vibes
- Nothing I would go back and actually listen to, but it's good chill music to play in the background
- We Can Talk is a jam
- 2.5 round up
Suicide
2/5
- Suicide is badass
- Not at all what I was expecting, some weird ambient electronic stuff
- Does not bring good vibes but I guess it fits with the title of the album?
- Electronic instrumentals were cool but I didn't really like this tbh
James Brown
2/5
- Some live jazz, as we usually get
- As usual, great background music, but nothing I would go back to
- Appreciate the short length tho
Peter Gabriel
3/5
- This kinda slaps
- Love the blend in sounds and electronic elements that are added
- Vocals really fit the music well
- No Self Control is my favorite
The Pogues
2/5
- Feeling the overwhelming urge to slam several beers...
- This type of music is always fun for a song but 45 minutes straight of it is a lot tbh
- Wish there were more fast songs on this
Wild Beasts
3/5
- Well the title certainly fits the vibe of the album
- I love the instrumentals but I don't like the vocals really at all
- Got more into it as it went along tbh
- Two Dancers (i) and All The King's Men are my favorites
R.E.M.
3/5
- The guy's voice is incredible
- Soft alt rock vibes, not bad at all
- Lacks the energy where I would come back to it over and over again, but still good
- Try Not To Breathe and Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite are my favorites
- 3.5
Run-D.M.C.
2/5
- The Aerosmith song was a wild collab
- The rest of the album didn't stand out too much
- Did enjoy the multiple vocalists
- 2.5
The Rolling Stones
3/5
- This one didn't really do as much for me as the other Stones ones
- Solid classic rock, maybe I should listen to it again
Pearl Jam
5/5
- Never was a big Pearl Jam guy but this is a goated grunge album
- Great grit to vocals and great lyrics
- A couple iconic songs
Peter Frampton
3/5
- enjoyed this way more than I thought I would tbh
- couple of songs had cool guitar that really stood out - (I'll Give You) Money
- Enjoyable listen
Funkadelic
4/5
- Just from the first song you can hear the emotion in the guitar
- The first song is so good
- Could take or leave the rest of it, but it has good vibes
Duran Duran
4/5
- This album sounds like the 80s
- For being a synthy 80s album, none of the songs are corny which is a huge achievement, album kinda slaps ngl
- Hungry Like The Wolf is iconic
Ray Charles
3/5
- Not a bad listen but nothing I'd go back to
- Let The Good Times Roll was pretty good
- Nothing else stood out too much
- 2.5
Tom Waits
1/5
- audibly said "what is this" when he started singing
- Loved all the parts where his voice was not in it, bluesy vibes
- Feel for the guy tho, these lyrics are very sad
- 1.5
Fun Lovin' Criminals
3/5
- Love the use of guitar in here
- songs were fun and smooth
- 2.5
Marvin Gaye
4/5
- sexy
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
4/5
- Honestly really enjoyable smooth jazz this was great
- Perfect chill dinner music
Dusty Springfield
2/5
- eh
- a little low energy, but the songs were fine
- her voice was good but most of the songs lacked power
- 2.5 round down
Megadeth
5/5
- metal masterpiece
- great lyrical content
- love the mix of groove and speed
Skunk Anansie
4/5
- Some of the vocals are weird but this album rips
- Really enjoyable sound that I would listen to again
The Electric Prunes
4/5
- Insanely enjoyable
- Love the very short length
- Are You Lovin Me is my favorite
David Bowie
5/5
- This is incredible
- A legend at the end of his run, the lyrics are very poignant and reflective
- Variety of styles and influences keep it engaging all the way through
- Haunting how he died right when this released
Lorde
5/5
- Incredibly well produced moody pop
- The title and cover fit the album perfectly
- Songs are catchy and bring back some good memories
Louis Prima
4/5
- Actually a very pleasant listen
- Normally I'm fine with instrumental jazz but the vocals added a lot here
- 3.75
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
2/5
- Some of the songs weren't on Spotify, L
- Politically charged rap, doesn't really do it for me
- Music and Politics was a vibey song
- 2.5
Michael Kiwanuka
3/5
- An interesting vibe, great to chill to
- Very recent, I hope we get other recent albums
- 2.5 round up
- Hero and You Ain't the problem were good
The Police
3/5
- Mother may be one of the worst songs I have ever listened to
- The rest of the album was fun, enjoyable listen
- Every Breath You Take is an 80s classic
R.E.M.
4/5
- Way better than the previous REM album
- 9-9 was a fantastic listen with great guitar
- Wonderful alt rock
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
- A much cleaner sound than the other album
- Still takes me like 20 listens to actually get these guys
- Some songs the guitar is like mildly Nirvana-esque, sorta cool
The Avalanches
4/5
- Electricity was a banger
- Was not expecting this album to sound like this, insanely good
- Love the variety of sounds, great music to have in the background
Ray Charles
3/5
- A great classic sound, but how can every jazz album ever in existence be one of the 1001 greatest albums of all time
- Good fusion of soul and jazz
- 2.5
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
- Insane garage vibes
- Love the energy
- Didn't like how the energy trailed off for the last couple songs tbh
The Flaming Lips
5/5
- Seeing these guys at a music festival would be life changing
- Was not sure about this when the album started, but it grew on me
- Honestly a journey and I really ended up enjoying it
- The Observer and Race for the Prize were my favorites
- 4.5 but I'll round up
The Go-Betweens
3/5
- A very fun listen, this album had good vibes
- Guitar fits the vibe perfectly
- Nothing crazy tho, 3.5
Guns N' Roses
4/5
- Absolutely nothing beats Welcome to the Jungle
- Shit bangs
- Vocals and guitar are fantastic
- 4.5
PJ Harvey
3/5
- The first song ripped but unfortunately the rest of the album did not live up to it
- Man-Size Sextet made me uncomfortable
- Some songs kept up the energy, but overall it was fine
Dolly Parton
2/5
- Okay wow this is insane they gave us this after her halftime show
- 10 songs 27 minutes is the perfect album length
- Sorry Dolly did not vibe with this too hard
- Traveling Man was good but the rest was eh
- 2.5
Isaac Hayes
2/5
- Eh
- Good soul but nothing I'd go back to
- Long songs but vibey
- 2.5 again
Goldie
2/5
- I would be lying if I said I listened to all 1 hour and 53 minutes of this thing
- It's great background music
- The songs were completely okay but it's nothing I could sit down and deeply listen to
- 2.5, rounding down cuz nothing needs to be this long
Aerosmith
3/5
- Great classic sound
- Nothing much to say about Aerosmith, it was fun to listen to
- 3.5
The KLF
3/5
- This album was fun and had some funky sounds
- Lots of electronic albums recently
- Appreciated that it wasn't 2 hours long
The Doors
4/5
- Has an iconic sound that you know is The Doors
- Light My Fire is peak
- Vocals are very alluring
- A little soft for my tastes but I respect the musicianship
U2
5/5
- Was under the assumption that U2 was a lame band but this kinda bangs
- Insane guitar work
- Has an 80s sound but with some great creative edge
- Honestly my favorite album we've gotten in a while
The Gun Club
3/5
- Great punk energy
- A fun listen, 3.5
Amy Winehouse
3/5
- RIP
- The song Back to Black plays at work all the time and I truly cannot stand it
- Cannot deny her vocal talent, but the music isn't really my thing
- But it's good enough to not hate it, 3 stars
Fever Ray
2/5
- The production was very good but I did not love the vibes this brought
- Would have loved it if there were no vocals
- Finding out I do not like weird Nordic music
Little Richard
3/5
- Perfectly fine music
- Nothing much to say, some classic 50s swing
Pink Floyd
4/5
- A musical journey
- Production is divine for the 70s
- The length is a negative, I wouldn't go back and listen to this fully too often
- 4.5ish
Peter Tosh
3/5
- This would go hard if I smoked weed
- Luckily the whole album wasn't about it
- Good vibes
Björk
1/5
- NO NOT HER AGAIN WHY
- The vibes are not as bad as the other Bjork album we got, but still not great
- Instrumentals were fine but I will never willingly listen to Bjork ever
Prefab Sprout
5/5
- Honestly this had great vibes
- Can feel the emotion in the lyrics and singing
- Sounds like it would be a soundtrack to a great movie
- Horsin Around and Bonny were my favorites
Justice
3/5
- An interesting electronic vibe that I didn't hate
- Would go back to this tbh
Deep Purple
4/5
- Fantastic jamming and guitar work
- Some iconic songs like Smoke on the Water
- Appreciated the length
TLC
3/5
- This is a very sexy album
- Production and mix was very crisp
- Not really my thing but it was totally enjoyable
- 3.5
Public Enemy
2/5
- not super my thing but the message is real
Ms. Dynamite
2/5
- Also not my thing, but a little better
- Put Him Out goes hard
- 2.5
The Smiths
4/5
- Great classic indie rock sound
- Not as depressing as I thought it would be
- Incredible vibe that was fun to listen to
Various Artists
3/5
- Should not have waited til after Christmas to listen to this
- Good songs but they're mostly not the original versions (or the Eagles) so eh
Liz Phair
4/5
- These lyrics are so authentic and real
- Love the soft rock sound
- Guitar tone is super fun
- High 4
The Dandy Warhols
4/5
- First half had incredible vibes
- Grungy but with lighter guitar
- Gets weird (in a good way) towards the end
Jurassic 5
3/5
- very smooth rap with some good flows
- longer than it needed to be
- the songs with the features were all pretty good
Parliament
3/5
- We really do want the funk
- Unfunky UFO is actually insanely funky
- This was a very fun listen
- 3.5
Butthole Surfers
3/5
- This album is really weird but I get it
- Like a bad acid trip
- Kuntz is one of the wildest songs I've ever had the pleasure of listening to
Ash
5/5
- This is perfect
- Love the garagy, yet clean vibes
- Oh Yeah, and Lose Control were great songs
- Would for sure go back to this
Talk Talk
3/5
- Nothing much stood out about this album, but it wasn't bad!
- Songs were individually all compelling, but the full package sort of blended together
- Good sound
Frank Ocean
4/5
- Great singing and feels vibes
- Slow for me to listen to on a regular basis, but Frank is talented
AC/DC
3/5
- Great classic rock sound
- Highway to Hell is an iconic song but the rest of the album sort of blends together
- Still bangers tho
The Police
3/5
- Love the sound of this band
- Some light reggae vibes on some songs?
- I do prefer the non reggae songs
- 3.5
Ravi Shankar
2/5
- The spoken introduction was very helpful
- Definition of not my thing but I can appreciate the talent
Elvis Presley
3/5
- A different Elvis vibe, much more guitar based
- Slower and less swingier than the other Elvis stuff, but it shows off his talent very well
Thin Lizzy
3/5
- The guitars are jammy but why does a live album need to be on this list again
- Insanely fun to listen to tho
- Great classic rock sound that's very guitar driven
Black Sabbath
5/5
- If I could give this a 6 I would
- Insane vocal delivery
- Great variety of sounds that keeps the album engaging all the way through
Björk
2/5
- I hate her voice and I hate her lyrics
- At least this has been the least bad Bjork album so yay?
- Production was good
Steely Dan
3/5
- Steely Dan is peak vibes
- Would love to drink a beer in the backyard on a warm summer evening listening to this
- 3.5
Django Django
3/5
- This album is funky
- Good variety of sounds on this
- Goes from trippy psychedelic on Waveforms to twangy guitar on WOR kinda wild
- Another 3.5
Pixies
4/5
- Very garage vibes
- A lot more upbeat than I was expecting, but mellowed out a little in the back half
- Will definitely have to go back to this one, really interesting sound that you can tell inspired a lot of 90s grunge
The Who
4/5
- Baba O Riley is iconic but Bargain is the biggest banger on the album
- Wasn't sure what I was expecting but I really enjoyed this
- Feels very grand
Roxy Music
3/5
- Editions of You was really sick but the rest of it I didn’t totally vibe with
- a couple of songs had a weird vibe but a couple were pretty fun
- 2.5
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
- Looking Out My Back door is another LL Bean staple
- Honestly enjoyed this way more than I thought I would the vibes were good
- 3.5 but I'll round up yolo
Def Leppard
3/5
- Half these songs sound the exact same lol but they're fun
- Solid hair metal
Kanye West
5/5
Gonna withhold any comments on this one
John Coltrane
3/5
- Solid jazz, nothing much to say
- Appreciate the short length
Peter Gabriel
3/5
- This is a hella vibe
- Sounds like an 80s movie
- Big Time and Red Rain were probably my favorites
Ministry
4/5
- this is so sick, wasn't expecting something like this
- chaotic but in a good way
- like the harsh vocals that aren't to obnoxious
Iron Butterfly
3/5
- Some fun jams in a less than 40 minute package sound me up
- Cool guitar in a lot of the songs
- Kinda gives me The Doors vibes
Nina Simone
3/5
- Jay Z sampled the second song it's so interesting finding the original
- "I drink much more than I oughta drink" real
- Great voice very smooth vibe
The Prodigy
3/5
- This album art is literally the crab rave, 5 stars
- Disappointed the music is not the crab rave music
- Honestly kinda hype, feels like the soundtrack to a chaotic night out
Ghostface Killah
2/5
- "Rip your guts out like a hysterectomy"
- Not my thing but I respect it
- 2.5
Donald Fagen
4/5
- this is super groovy I honestly wasn't expecting this
- "we got provisions and lots of beer" guy is a genius
American Music Club
3/5
- Not on Spotify which is a major L because the vibes on this are pretty good ngl
- A lot of chill songs with emotion but Bad Liquor goes hard
Green Day
5/5
- I mean come on now
- On the mount rushmore of pop punk
- A lazy man's anthem, no album will ever bring the vibes like this
- Mike Dirnt wrote the Longview riff on acid
Marty Robbins
3/5
- HOLY SHIT ITS BIG IRON FIVE STARS
- Big Iron is unfortunately the peak but everything else is nice chill desert vibes
- 2.5 but I’ll round up
Adele
3/5
- Hello is a banger but I would never bump this album regularly
- Okay some of these (Water Under the Bridge, Send My Love) are also bangers, but still a lot of slow stuff
Iron Maiden
5/5
- Bangers only
- His voice is fantastic and the songs are all incredibly fun to listen to and jam to
- Hallowed Be Thy Name is a perfect song
Led Zeppelin
4/5
- Of course the longest Zeppelin album
- Kashmir is iconic
- Lots of good jamming on this one, but doesn't have the hit appeal of their earlier work
- In The Light was epic
Van Halen
3/5
- Jump is the most 80s song to ever 80s
- Some fun jams on it with great guitar
- I appreciate its shortness
Tracy Chapman
3/5
- Fast Car is another LL Bean classic
- A little slow for my tastes but very good production and vibes
- 2.5 but I'll round up
Billy Joel
4/5
- Billy Joel might be the goat
- Great sing along jams
- The man can tell a story
- 4.5
Jorge Ben Jor
2/5
- Not my thing at all but it is insanely groovy and fun
Gene Clark
2/5
- slow and long not a recipe for something that Trevor likes
- Yeah not too into this but I appreciate the talent
Radiohead
4/5
- more electronic Radiohead but with a little more guitar
- brings an uncomfortable vibe but that’s what they were going for
- I Might Be Wrong and Knives Out
- 3.5 but I’ll round up cuz it’s Radiohead
The Stooges
3/5
- Didn’t like it as much as the last Stooges album
- A little more rock focused than punk
The Adverts
4/5
- honestly loved the punky vibes and speed of the songs
- sounds very classic, has good energy
- solid 3.5 but I’ll round up
Stephen Stills
4/5
- some nice folky rocky sounds
- sorta enjoyed this more than I thought
- gets a little groovy in the middle
- 3.5
The Smiths
3/5
- Not bad but I don't think I'd go back to it
- What She Said was pretty good but the rest didn't match that energy
- Good production tho
Public Enemy
2/5
- Anti what machine
- Too long and not really my thing but it was kinda groovy
Supergrass
4/5
- insane energy
- I definitely wanna go back to this this album rocks
John Cale
1/5
- eh
- appreciate that it was short but eh
- 1.5 but I need more rating variation so I’ll round down
Sheryl Crow
3/5
- a lot more slower songs than I expected but still good
- some classics on here
- Sheryl Crow brings great vibes
Depeche Mode
3/5
- love the electronic elements
- Enjoy the Silence and Policy of Truth were bangers
- would maybe go back to this one
- 3.5
Boston
3/5
- some good jamming on here
- not as corny as I expected it to be
- More Than a Feeling is a classic
- 3.5
Miles Davis
2/5
- 2 songs is insane efficiency
- Pretty chill vibe
- 2.5 but wouldn't go back to it so round down
Derek & The Dominos
4/5
- epic jamming on this one
- some blues and oldies vibes
- very enjoyable
- 3.5
Michael Jackson
4/5
- he is the king of pop
- Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean may be the best 3 song stretch in history
- the rest of the album is okay, enough for 4 stars
Wilco
3/5
- War on War is pretty good
- Honestly the rest of the album has decent vibes
- 2.5 but I'll round up
The Verve
3/5
- The Rolling People is an epic song
- The rest of the album is fine but isn't anything too crazy
Neil Young
3/5
- good vibes but did not feel insanely beachy to me tbh
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
- this artwork goes hard
- that was a journey
- very talented and epic
Dizzee Rascal
2/5
- beats were honestly fire
- the rest of this was not my thing tbh, tough to finish
Koffi Olomide
2/5
- the vibes are good yes, but do i ever see myself listening to this again? Probably not
R.E.M.
3/5
- great soft alt rock vibes
- didn’t realize I’ve heard some of these songs before
- a tiny bit soft for my taste but it was very good
The White Stripes
3/5
- the music sounds so classic but wasn’t made too long ago it’s very interesting
- good variety of sounds on here
- 3.5
Korn
4/5
- first 4 songs are peak Korn
- this album is where they found their sound
- not my favorite from them overall, but totally quality
- collaborations somewhat bring it down but they work well enough
The Kinks
3/5
- eh
- sounds very classic but decent energy
Incredible Bongo Band
4/5
- honestly I wish there were more bongos I wasn’t expecting other instruments
- insanely enjoyable
- 3.5 but I’ll round up
Beatles
5/5
- This has insane vibes
- Love the focus on guitar here
- This is the Beatles I've been looking for
ZZ Top
3/5
- a lot less rock n roll than I was expecting but still good
- some good jams, could have some chill beers to this album
Method Man
2/5
- Not my vibe and I didn't really love his voice tbh
- Beats were fine I guess
- 1.5 :/
David Ackles
1/5
- did not vibe with this
- the guys voice was okay but this was overall boring tbh
Stevie Wonder
3/5
- funky n groovy
- Stevie is so smooth
- vibe switch in the second half
- very enjoyable
3/5
- sounds like it could be a movie soundtrack
- good to have in the background
- smooth
- 2.5
The Flaming Lips
3/5
- sounds like Radiohead but less edgy
- a fun journey that had plenty of cool sounds
- solid 3.5
Elton John
4/5
- Was intimidated by the length but was very enjoyable
- Some absolute bangers in the second half (Saturday Night's Alright, All The Girls Love Alice)
- Elton is a master on the piano
- Great variety of sound
N.E.R.D
4/5
- Didn't know Pharrell was in a band this is sick
- Incredible vibes
- Obviously he's a great singer, it really elevates these songs
- Would totally go back to this
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
- Kinky reggae oh yeah
- Some good chill vibes, great for being outside during the summer
Green Day
5/5
- One of the greatest albums ever made
- Tells an engaging story of disillusioned dreams
- Every single song is great
- 6 stars
Billie Holiday
1/5
- absolutely not
- every song is boring and sounds the exact same
- her voice is irritating
- I truthfully did not make it through this whole thing (even without the bonus tracks), but I feel like that's a good thing because my ears would have begun to bleed if I had to listen to another moment of it
Serge Gainsbourg
2/5
- It sounds like he's trying to seduce me but I'm not French so nope
- Eh it sounds nice but not into it
- Appreciate how short it is
The Pretty Things
3/5
- Honestly pretty great production quality for the 60s
- Very enjoyable listen, good rock and roll
- 3.5
Arcade Fire
4/5
- Pretty good indie vibes
- I feel like I gotta go back to this album and listen to it more
- The Well and the Lighthouse is a banger
- Interesting how the most popular songs are the last two on the album
CHIC
3/5
- Le Freak is classic
- Makes you want to get up and dance
- Great guitar and bass work
The Blue Nile
2/5
- eh
- A little boring tbh but it wasn't horrible
- Stay was fun but eh
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
3/5
- Honestly a lit vibe I enjoyed this for what it was
- I want a Corona
The Lemonheads
3/5
- Like the alt rock vibes
- I wish it was a little rockier like the first song but the rest was pretty enjoyable anyway
- 3.5
John Lennon
3/5
- didn't know John Lennon had so much angst
- music was chill but he has such a good voice
Talking Heads
3/5
- funky sounds the Talking Heads are iconic
- good vibes, this is one I'll definitely have to go back to
- The Great Curve was super fun
- 3.5
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
- huge vibes
- Shining Star is a classic I didn't know they had more hits than September
- Good variety of sound in the second half
Morrissey
4/5
- A lot of these songs sound the same but they're still good
- I like his voice tbh
" She said she loved me, which means she must be insane" true
- All the lazy what now
- Honestly pretty good, I'll give it 4
The B-52's
3/5
- ROCK LOBSTER
- This album slaps
- 3.5
Eminem
3/5
- brings me tons of nostalgia
- VERY questionable lyrics that obviously do not age well once you're not an edgy 13 year old
- production is great of course
- 3.5
Amy Winehouse
3/5
- A good vibe but not terribly my thing
- Know You Now has a great beat
- Obviously her voice is fantastic
3/5
- love the energy
- Rage covered Kick Out the Jams and I can see why
- interesting how their first album was a live album?
Leonard Cohen
3/5
- this album sounds like the 80s
- honestly the best out of his we've heard cuz it has actual music behind his voice
- 3.5
Paul Simon
3/5
- Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard is a great song
- the rest of it was okay, nothing extraordinary but still a good listen
Talking Heads
3/5
- honestly don't know what else to say other than the fact that it was good?
- 3 stars
Pink Floyd
5/5
- this shit is so good
- takes you on a sonic journey
Pavement
4/5
- is this what emo was in the 90s
- no surprise I really liked the vibes on this album, a good blend of whiney and rocky
- 4.5
Portishead
2/5
- sounds like if Bjork and Billie Eilish had a baby
- better than Bjork tho at least the beats are cooler
- 2.5
Mudhoney
3/5
- great punk energy
- a little long but tbh I didn’t check to see if any of it was bonus tracks or not so that’s on me
Leonard Cohen
2/5
- boringgggggg
- sick of Leonard Cohen tbh
- I could put it on in the background so I won’t give it a 1 but it’s close
David Bowie
3/5
- interesting variety of sounds especially on the second half
- not really something I'd go back to a ton but I respect the talent
Funkadelic
3/5
- wish it was on Spotify
- pretty groovy, not much to say again
Pixies
2/5
- Where is My Mind is a bright spot but the rest of the album is pretty weird ngl
- appreciate the female vocals
Joni Mitchell
2/5
- a pleasant listen, but pretty boring tbh
- her voice is nice at least
Blondie
3/5
- a couple of iconic songs on here
- great positive vibes
- her voice is very nice
Fatboy Slim
4/5
- very enjoyable I love the dj sound
- the songs were catchy
- good gaming music
5/5
- this album was ahead of its time
- insane variety of sounds
- really shows off the talent of this group
The Fall
3/5
- way longer than it needed to be even without the live songs at the end
- appreciate the message and energy, but eh
- 2.5 but I'll round up
Bobby Womack
3/5
- GREAT vibes
- his voice was great
- 3.5
Eagles
4/5
- wonderful album
- good mix of bangers and softer stuff
- Hotel California is obviously a classic
- 4.5
Sex Pistols
5/5
- CLASSIC
- this is like the punk album
- iconic title
- songs are good, good energy while not sacrificing good jams
The Cure
5/5
- This album feels like eating salmon at a nice restaurant
- Perfect tone and vibe
- Can be great for either deep listening or background vibes
PJ Harvey
4/5
- loved the grunginess and energy of this
- her voice was good
Slint
3/5
- pretty good vibe
- I’m sure this was very influential on a lot of stuff that came after it, heard a lot of genres from grunge to emo
- 3.5
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
2/5
- Our House is a Bean classic
- other than that this is meh
Fela Kuti
2/5
- eh
- sounds like it could be a good movie soundtrack with the way some of the songs just loop
Steely Dan
3/5
- Massive vibes, but does not have the hits or energy of the first one we got
- Still great music tho
- some good jamming on here
- 3.5
Suzanne Vega
3/5
- Normally I don't like the slower singer-songwriter stuff but this was really good
- Marlene on the Wall was incredible
- Great storytelling
Bauhaus
3/5
- odd vibes but I didn't hate it?
- I appreciated the musicianship of it but i wouldn't really go back and listen to it I don't think
- Mark Hoppus mentions Bauhaus in a blink song so they're valid
The Kinks
3/5
- this was fun and fine
- good sound
The Doors
3/5
- Decent vibes
- Good guitar work, sounds very classic and fun to listen to
The Black Keys
3/5
- good vibes, very enjoyable
- love the rock n roll
- loses the energy in the second half but gets a lot more bluesy which is kinda cool
- solid 3.5
Alice In Chains
5/5
Will I give every classic grunge album 5 stars? Yes I will
Iggy Pop
2/5
- interesting vibe, not really what I was expecting
- kinda grimy
- 2.5
Beatles
5/5
- this album has aura
- insane variety of sounds and talent keeps all 90 minutes interesting
- The Beatles are the greatest
The xx
3/5
- very ambient
- because of this a lot of the songs blend together, but it makes for an enjoyable indie listen
- it's crazy how the intro for the album is the most popular song
The Who
4/5
- the songs sounded old timey but this was strangely very enjoyable, even if it was really long
- contrary to what The Who says, the kids are NOT alright
- Instant Party Mixture was a fun old timey bop