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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Aim Is To Satisfy | 5 | 2.74 | +2.26 |
| Bug | 5 | 2.92 | +2.08 |
| Peace Sells...But Who's Buying | 5 | 2.98 | +2.02 |
| Steve McQueen | 5 | 2.98 | +2.02 |
| 1977 | 5 | 3.03 | +1.97 |
| 1989 | 5 | 3.27 | +1.73 |
| The Soft Bulletin | 5 | 3.28 | +1.72 |
| Melodrama | 5 | 3.31 | +1.69 |
| Elvis Presley | 5 | 3.38 | +1.62 |
| Seventeen Seconds | 5 | 3.38 | +1.62 |
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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady In Satin | 1 | 3.23 | -2.23 |
| Heartattack And Vine | 1 | 3.07 | -2.07 |
| Time (The Revelator) | 1 | 3.06 | -2.06 |
| Paris 1919 | 1 | 2.95 | -1.95 |
| Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul | 2 | 3.93 | -1.93 |
| Tapestry | 2 | 3.92 | -1.92 |
| Red Dirt Girl | 1 | 2.86 | -1.86 |
| Vulnicura | 1 | 2.79 | -1.79 |
| Live At The Harlem Square Club | 2 | 3.76 | -1.76 |
| Brothers In Arms | 2 | 3.74 | -1.74 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Beatles | 5 | 4.4 |
| The Cure | 2 | 5 |
| Green Day | 2 | 5 |
| Radiohead | 3 | 4.33 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| 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
In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories. DUN DUN
- 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