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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Progression | 5 | 2.52 | +2.48 |
| New Forms | 5 | 2.53 | +2.47 |
| Let's Get Killed | 5 | 2.68 | +2.32 |
| Olympia 64 | 5 | 2.77 | +2.23 |
| Only Built 4 Cuban Linx | 5 | 2.86 | +2.14 |
| Second Toughest In The Infants | 5 | 2.86 | +2.14 |
| Fly Or Die | 5 | 2.86 | +2.14 |
| All Hail the Queen | 5 | 2.86 | +2.14 |
| Kala | 5 | 2.91 | +2.09 |
| Mama Said Knock You Out | 5 | 2.91 | +2.09 |
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Albums you rated lower than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made In Japan | 1 | 3.29 | -2.29 |
| John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band | 1 | 3.24 | -2.24 |
| Underwater Moonlight | 1 | 3.05 | -2.05 |
| Superfuzz Bigmuff | 1 | 2.93 | -1.93 |
| White Light / White Heat | 1 | 2.88 | -1.88 |
| You Are The Quarry | 1 | 2.86 | -1.86 |
| Disintegration | 2 | 3.85 | -1.85 |
| In Rainbows | 2 | 3.84 | -1.84 |
| 69 Love Songs | 1 | 2.84 | -1.84 |
| Back to Basics | 1 | 2.75 | -1.75 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Davis | 4 | 5 |
| Jimi Hendrix | 3 | 5 |
| Michael Jackson | 3 | 5 |
| Public Enemy | 3 | 5 |
| Bob Marley & The Wailers | 3 | 5 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 3 | 4.67 |
| Queen | 3 | 4.67 |
| Johnny Cash | 3 | 4.67 |
| Kendrick Lamar | 2 | 5 |
| Dire Straits | 2 | 5 |
| Van Halen | 2 | 5 |
| Joy Division | 2 | 5 |
| Stan Getz | 2 | 5 |
| Fela Kuti | 2 | 5 |
| The Prodigy | 2 | 5 |
| OutKast | 2 | 5 |
| Aretha Franklin | 2 | 5 |
| Funkadelic | 2 | 5 |
| Eminem | 2 | 5 |
| Common | 2 | 5 |
| A Tribe Called Quest | 2 | 5 |
| Tom Waits | 5 | 4.2 |
| Nirvana | 3 | 4.33 |
| Neil Young & Crazy Horse | 3 | 4.33 |
| Marvin Gaye | 3 | 4.33 |
| Kraftwerk | 3 | 4.33 |
| Kate Bush | 3 | 4.33 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Morrissey | 4 | 1.75 |
| Bee Gees | 2 | 1.5 |
| John Lennon | 2 | 1.5 |
| Christina Aguilera | 2 | 1.5 |
| Mudhoney | 2 | 1.5 |
| Brian Eno | 5 | 2.2 |
| The Byrds | 5 | 2.2 |
| My Bloody Valentine | 3 | 2 |
Controversial Artists
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| Artist | Albums | Variance |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band | 2 | 2 |
| Deep Purple | 3 | 1.63 |
| Isaac Hayes | 2 | 1.5 |
| The Velvet Underground | 3 | 1.41 |
| Peter Gabriel | 3 | 1.25 |
5-Star Albums (157)
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Dennis Wilson
2/5
The thing I have learned after more than 400 albums is that if an album is almost 2 hours long, chances are, half the songs can be scrapped. I don't see why we needed two hours, so in that it fails as an album. It wasn't even bad, but I kept looking at the time wishing it would be over sooner than later.
11 likes
Kanye West
3/5
Listening to this album again after many years hasn't changed my mind on him. Kanye is a gifted producer, mid rapper and he turned out to have a despicable personality. This album gets three stars for the beats alone.
5 likes
Green Day
3/5
Not a fan of the genre, but there were a couple good hits. Rest of the album didn't change my opinion of the genre.
3 likes
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
2/5
I didn't hate the music, which is why it gets 2 instead of 1 star. The music was good, actually. Liked what I heard more than I expected. But two hours? As an album, it fails for me. It is too much for what it is.
3 likes
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Beastie Boys
3/5
Nice beats, the rap itself is not great but better than almost every white rapper at the time.
The Velvet Underground
4/5
Very poetic lyrics. Lots of Indian/eastern and medieval influences.
The Yardbirds
4/5
Nice blues inspired rock. Loud, rough, good lyrics, nice rhythm and excellent guitar play.
James Brown
5/5
Wonderful, wish I was there.
Curtis Mayfield
5/5
Love it, listen to it all the time!
The Crusaders
5/5
So good, nice and jazzy
Eels
2/5
Not my cup of tea at all. Was a real chore going through this album.
Mike Ladd
4/5
Wasn't a fan of his flow but I liked the subjects and the beats were amazing. Lots of different genres which made it a joy to listen to.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
The music was nothing special but his voice and lyrics were amazing. What an artist!
Cocteau Twins
3/5
Enjoyed it well enough, nothing special though.
Ravi Shankar
3/5
Dragged on a little but it was an interesting showcase of Indian classical music, which no one can deny was very influential in the decade later.
Elton John
4/5
A few classics but wasnt a fan of the faux southern drawl in some of the later songs. Still a very good listen
The xx
4/5
Dreamlike and very catchy, I actually enjoyed it a lot
Billy Joel
5/5
Wonderful album, one song is better than the next and every song is great. I should listen to more Billy Joel, seems he knows what he is doing.
Stevie Wonder
5/5
I love good funk and this is great funk.
Belle & Sebastian
2/5
Machito
5/5
Wonderful album, definitely going into the library
The Undertones
2/5
Eh, it was alright I guess. Nothing earth-shattering.
Fugees
5/5
Fantastic beats with a nice blend of genres, the lyrics are awesome and Lauryn Hill elevates this album to 5 stars easily. What a singer/rapper!
Gary Numan
5/5
This came as somewhat of a surprise. I only knew Cars but the other songs ive heard in one way or the other, mostly through samples. That makes it a very influential album, not just because of its early use of digital instruments. Loved it a lot.
Donovan
4/5
Psychedelic, chill and a fun listen overall.
Jeff Buckley
3/5
Hallelujah makes this album, the rest was I enjoyed but didn't think it was amazing.
George Harrison
4/5
Enjoyed this album more than I expected. Some songs dragged on a little but the guitar play makes up for that.
Happy Mondays
3/5
A few good songs but overall the album did not move me. Didn't hate it, didn't love it.
The Jam
2/5
I write usually write this bit the next day and I can honestly not even remember the album. This hasn't happened before. Completely forgettable.
Carpenters
3/5
Few good songs but so sweet it made my teeth ache.
Rahul Dev Burman
4/5
Better than I expected. I loved the general vibe and nodded my head more than once.
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
3/5
She's Fresh, Scorpio, It's a Shame and The Message are the best songs, sadly the rest of the album doesn't hold up to this high standard. I appreciate the album for helping to make one of my favorite genres, but it hasn't aged all that well. The good songs are really solid, though.
Travis
2/5
I feel like I've heard this album a dozen times already and I don't mean this in a good way. Very run-of-the-mill, nothing really stood out to me. Boring.
CHIC
3/5
Two good songs, the rest was boring. It's a small album, though, so I didn't feel like I wasted my time.
Beatles
3/5
Lots of covers, and their original stuff didn't stick with me. It is ok, but not more than that.
Bobby Womack
4/5
Lovely album. Slow or fast, every song is good.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
So good, I love this band.
Germs
1/5
Only good thing I can say is that it was thankfully short. Couldn't even go through the last song when I realized it was 9 minutes long. To me it is just a barrage of noise and it doesn't really seem to end. Horrible, I never want to listen to this album again.
The Incredible String Band
3/5
They had their heart in the right place. Sadly they didn't have the raw talent to back it up.
Hüsker Dü
3/5
Was an enjoyable album, but it didn't blow me away.
Metallica
4/5
What a great song to start an album with. I never really listened to a Metallica album before, but I'm glad I did.
Ray Price
4/5
I hate ("modern") country music, but somehow the older stuff always clicks with me. I enjoyed this album. The subject matter is depressing, though. Every song is about alcohol enthusiasm, but I guess country music is always about how shit it all is. Would listen to it again.
The Electric Prunes
3/5
It was ok, didnt move mountains but I enjoyed listening to it.
Minutemen
4/5
Good songs and it was a surprise to suddenly hear Corona.
Can
4/5
Never heard of this band before but really enjoyed their sound. Unbelievable that this was made in the 70s, it sound like it was made not that long ago. Good stuff.
Joan Baez
5/5
Beautiful.
The Sabres Of Paradise
3/5
Quite boring, really didnt grab my attention, even though I normally like this stuff. Didn't hate it, but I have heard much better.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Gimme Shelter makes the album, but the rest was good to listen to too.
Afrika Bambaataa
4/5
Classic album, highly influential and the beats are still great.
Pantera
3/5
So edgy, a little too edgy. Didnt quite come across as believable. At least the sound was ok
Duke Ellington
5/5
Wonderful! I love jazz so much and this is a really good example.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
Actually enjoyed it, altough at the end it started to slow down a little. Nice variation of pop music.
Dolly Parton
2/5
Beautiful voices, but in a genre that is completely wasted on me. It was a struggle getting through this one.
Beastie Boys
3/5
Good beats, but not a huge fan of the raps.
4/5
Weird, quirky and very good. More people should sing about Martian spiders.
The Go-Betweens
2/5
Wasn't a huge fan, thought it was a bit boring.
Little Richard
5/5
Couldnt stop moving listening to this, what a great collection of songs. The *real* King of Rock n Roll!
Pink Floyd
4/5
lots of good songs on this one.
Elton John
3/5
Eh, it was alright. I've heard better of him and I have heard a lot worse in general.
Living Colour
4/5
Better than I expected. I only knew Cult of Personality but the other songs on this album were nice too.
Pink Floyd
4/5
When I saw the length of the album, I rolled my eyes. And while it does feel a bit self-indulgent at times, overall it was really good. Enjoyed it quite a lot and it has an interesting message overall.
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
Really enjoyed this, good combo of very good beats, good flow and lyrics.
Britney Spears
2/5
Horrible album, filled with vapid pop songs. I was the right age for it at the time, but even then I hated it. Me getting older hasn't made it any better. The only reason why I won't give this album one star is because The Beat Goes On is actually a great song and I wish I knew it when I was 14.
Richard Thompson
4/5
Actually pretty good, nice and relaxing.
Ray Charles
4/5
Loved it overall, but it was a little too samey for 5 stars.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
3/5
Nothing special, but easy enough to listen to.
Jefferson Airplane
4/5
Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are absolute classics, of course. Sadly the rest of the album didn't grab me as much.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
What a legend. Consider me Experienced.
PJ Harvey
3/5
Bit pretentious but not half bad
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
The The
4/5
The Sinking Feeling sounds like it was made in the early 2000s, I'm sure I have heard the same melody at the start in Drum and Bass tracks. Just has a very modern (or timeless?) feeling to it. Good stuff.
Rush
3/5
Kinda went by me without making an impression. It is ok, i guess.
Dire Straits
5/5
I grew up with this, my dad was a big fan. And you know, it rubbed off on me. Lots of good songs here with great guitar play.
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
Some really good songs on here.
The Cramps
3/5
Great album for a halloween party.
Shuggie Otis
5/5
Exactly my kind of music. Chill, funky and dreamlike.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
It was fine, didn't blow me away.
David Holmes
5/5
My kind of music, surprised I haven't heard of it before.
Cat Stevens
4/5
Wild World and Father and Son are such great songs.
The Only Ones
3/5
Bit messy at time, especially the singer, but the music was good enough. Nothing great though.
Cheap Trick
3/5
Couple good songs but mostly forgettable.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
This album just didn't blow me away. I'm used to better from them.
Soundgarden
3/5
Black Hole Sun is a really good song, but for me the rest of the album didnt reach the same quality.
Les Rythmes Digitales
3/5
Pretty decent 90s electronica. Funky as hell.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Good lyrics, awesome vibe.
Aerosmith
4/5
Didnt expect much but actually enjoyed it a lot.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Didn't grab me but good background noise.
Caetano Veloso
4/5
Love this kind of music
David Bowie
4/5
Very good
Radiohead
4/5
Sometimes a little too experimental but the album had a lot of good songs.
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
Honesetly hated it first. Far removed from what I like and the singing was sometimes really bad. But the heart is in the right place on this album, I feel and it somewhat grew on me when it ended. Weird one.
George Michael
4/5
Took the album title's advice and was not disappointed.
Judas Priest
4/5
Loud, proud and with a tight drum. As a not-fan of the genre, I loved this.
The Young Gods
4/5
This album was a trip. From calm, beautiful tones to an absolute barrage of noise.
Nirvana
3/5
I love Heart-Shaped Box, it is a great song, but honestly the rest of the album wasn't as good. Bit of a dud, really.
Roni Size
5/5
Instant 5 stars. I love drum and bass and I love Roni Size.
Willie Nelson
3/5
Wholesome but not amazing.
Hot Chip
2/5
Bit too hipster for my taste.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Very 80s.
ZZ Top
2/5
Feels very gimmicky
The Jesus And Mary Chain
2/5
I thought it was boring, felt like ive heard it before even though I never heard of this band.
Can
3/5
Messy, but interesting.
Aimee Mann
2/5
Some things are best left in the 90s.
Blur
3/5
Fun album, but it didnt grab me.
Hookworms
3/5
Alright, must have been a blast to see live.
Dion
4/5
Good stuff
Peter Gabriel
4/5
Very 80s, not always a good thing but it works great here.
The Who
4/5
I can see why it is such a famous album and band. Never listened to the album before, but it had a unique sound and diverse genres that somehow seemed to work together
Beatles
4/5
Quite a few songs I liked, but I really don't like the Beatles. They've made some of the most beautiful songs know, but to me, most of their songs are just boring love song fare. Still, 4 stars, because this album had more good songs than bad.
Tim Buckley
4/5
Never heard of this. Surprisingly jazzy. Weird. Good.
Television
3/5
It was alright
Little Simz
4/5
Surprisingly good.
Holger Czukay
3/5
Weird experimental music that sometimes hits the marks and other times misses it completely.
Willie Nelson
4/5
It's like being told a story, one track at a time. Very nice.
Bauhaus
3/5
Me: "Mom, can we listen to Joy Division?"
Mom: "We have Joy Division at home"
Joy Division at home:
Jokes aside, I didn't hate it, but a song about fish cakes was a bit too far for me.
Gang Starr
5/5
I cheered when I saw today's album, I love Gang Starr. Wonderful beats with jazz and soul samples, chill vibes and the rapper with the best voice (RIP Guru). Undeniable classic.
Michael Jackson
5/5
What a great musician, not a bad song on the album.
The Who
4/5
Interesting but it did drag on a little.
R.E.M.
4/5
Smart lyrics and good music. Really good stuff.
Lucinda Williams
2/5
Can't bring myself to care much about country.
Pretenders
3/5
Nothing stood out, but good background music.
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
This is one of those bands I've heard of but never really listened to. The music itself didn't blow me away, but the lyrics and general message made it very interesting. Nice slice of early 90s angry politics. Very dark and angry.
Rage Against The Machine
3/5
It wasn't as good as I expected, knowing only Killing in the Name. Good lyrics overall, topics I sympathize with generally, but often repetitive and musically it didn't touch me. I respect it, though.
Calexico
2/5
didn't blow me away. Some good sounds here and there but it leaned too much into the sullen indie vibe than the more exciting mariachi sound.
Wilco
3/5
David Bowie
4/5
Felt a bit generic at times, but it is still Bowie. Not-so-good Bowie is still good music.
The Triffids
2/5
Honestly just boring.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5/5
Neil Young is so good, always a pleasure to listen to one of his albums.
Michael Jackson
5/5
Banger after banger after banger. Even the songs that aren't that good in comparison to the hits are still fantastic. There is a lot to say about Jackson, but his musical talent is beyond reproach.
SZA
2/5
"Forrest Gump had a lot goin' for him
Never without pussy
Y'know, Jenny almost gave it all up for him
Never even pushed for the pussy
Where's Forrest now when you need him?"
Yeah. The music was good at least.
Todd Rundgren
3/5
It's fine, nothing special.
Fats Domino
3/5
Good, but not as good as I expected. Must have been amazing when it came out, though.
Sebadoh
2/5
Could not get into it at all. It sounded bad at times, but I think it was done ironically. Not that it changes much for me, because it still sounds bad even if done ironically.
Bob Dylan
4/5
This was a side of Dylan I hadnt hear before. Very dark and dirty.
Van Halen
5/5
Eddie plays the guitar like it is a piano. Wonderdful.
Elis Regina
4/5
It is currently 36 degrees celsius where I'm now, and an album like this just hits differently then. Very much enjoyed it.
Big Black
1/5
Best thing about the album was that it is only 37 minutes long.
Public Image Ltd.
3/5
When I read "dub", I got excuted. King Tubby this isn't :(
The Killers
3/5
It was alright. Cant say much more about it.
Van Morrison
3/5
It was alright, but it didnt pop as it should. Felt like it tried to be James Brown but without the energy.
Jimmy Smith
5/5
Very nice, not enough jazz on this list.
Ramones
3/5
First punk album so far I didn't hate and it got even better when it was only 30 minutes long. Loved the rhytmn and speed on this one
Al Green
5/5
Great album, every song is good. Wish it was longer, though.
Grant Lee Buffalo
3/5
Couple good songs (the title track, really) but mostly forgettable.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
First time i properly listened to LZ, but this was really good.
Violent Femmes
3/5
Sometimes it was just noise, but I didnt hate it.
Lambchop
2/5
Lost me completely when he started singing in falsetto, but got me a bit back at the end with Butcher Boy
Joy Division
5/5
The singing isnt great, the music itself is samey, it all sounds very depressing, but for some reason it just resonates in me. Good stuff.
Stan Getz
5/5
Easy 5 stars, I love this album so much. Super chill and it transports you to a far away place, where the sun always shines and the beaches are always beautiful.
Wild Beasts
2/5
Just boring. Not awful, mind, but I that is the most positive thing I can say about it.
Fela Kuti
5/5
Super energetic, cant stop moving listening to this.
David Bowie
4/5
Not entirely what I look for, but I can't deny that it is good.
The Doors
5/5
Classic album, every song is great.
Missy Elliott
4/5
Fantastic beats, the lyrics sometimes falter a little, but the whole picture is very good.
Big Star
2/5
Boring.
Scissor Sisters
3/5
The music is pretty good but boy does the singer's high-pitched become annoying after a while.
Incredible Bongo Band
5/5
This was really good. Didn't know what to expect, but good beats were definitely not on the card. Simply great.
Baaba Maal
4/5
Something different for a change. I dont think i could listen to this music every day but it was a nice change from all the rock albums I've been getting lately.
The Temptations
4/5
Smooth
Depeche Mode
4/5
Dark and emotional atmosphere with a few absolute classics.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Wonderful
Daft Punk
5/5
So funky, music that makes it hard to sit still while you listen.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
4/5
Helplessly Hoping alone makes this album 4 stars. What a song, it gave me goosebumps and had me stifle a tear. The rest of the album was ok, I guess, but that song elevated it.
Raekwon
5/5
I basically love anything wutang related.
Brian Eno
2/5
Completely unremarkable
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
5/5
Didn't expect it to like it this much. Sounded raw and heavy and at other times like soul. Good stuff.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
2/5
Honestly just forgettable. Not for me.
The Smiths
4/5
Pretty good
Joanna Newsom
4/5
Much better than I expected, looking at the other comments. Her voice is certainly unique but not at all annoying. Good stuff, too bad it wasn't on Spotify.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
Nice and energetic, the singer voice was pretty made it all come together.
John Coltrane
5/5
All aboard the Coltrane!
Ash
3/5
Felt like I've heard this album 5 times on this list. Doesn't make it bad, but just more of the same.
Slade
2/5
Didnt do anything for me, but I also didn't outright hate it.
Meat Loaf
3/5
My mom loves this album, so I gave it a shot. Aside from the two famous songs (Paradise and Took the Words), none really did anything for me. So yeah, sorry mom, I can't see it.
Lou Reed
4/5
Couple really good songs on this one. Lyrically theyre all amazing, but some fail musically.
Herbie Hancock
5/5
What I love about Hancock is that he saw the advent of synthesizers and instead of being a purist about jazz, he recognized its worth and made it work.
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Bridge Over Troubled Water is a classic for good reason, but I couldn't get into most of the rest of the album. It certainly wasn't bad, just not entirely my thing.
Fun Lovin' Criminals
3/5
I like "Scoobie Snacks" a lot, the rest of the album is a bit less... it is not grating, thankfully, so not an entirely bad listen.
The Stranglers
4/5
Better than I expected. Simply a fun album.
Supergrass
4/5
Lots of different vibes on this album. Normally not a huge fan of this kind of music, but it hit well today.
Kraftwerk
5/5
Actually pretty good, still, after all these years and many new ways artists have found to make electronic music.
Paul Simon
4/5
It is af he tried to figure out his genre for himself, while having the talent to back up such a project. Fun album!
Queens of the Stone Age
4/5
Good album, really worth it to listen on headphones.
The Beach Boys
3/5
Couple really good songs, and more songs that didnt really move me at all.
The Police
4/5
Pretty good, do wonder if the faux accent was necessary, but different times, I guess.
The Zutons
2/5
This was definitely one of the albums of all time!
But seriously, it is obvious that the person who made this album has a taste (as is his right!) except it not entirely my taste at time. To me this sounded a bit too familiar without it moving me. Not bad, but boring.
Underworld
5/5
Hell yeah, good stuff.
Neil Young
5/5
Neil Young is always good stuff.
The Prodigy
5/5
Easy 5 *, listened to this album my entire life, one of my favourites of all time.
a-ha
4/5
Actually a lot better than I expected.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Must've been a trip when this first came out.
Japan
3/5
Guess this is where Duran Duran got its inspiration from. Sadly, aside from the title song, none of the songs really stood out to me. Nice history lesson, though.
Air
4/5
Wow, makes me want to watch the movie.
Dwight Yoakam
2/5
I'm not going as far as saying he thinks his character is in the right for shooting his unfaithful partner, but two songs about it? Leaves a bit of nasty taste in the mouth, because writing a nice song about it does romanticize the sentiment, if even a little.
Also a moneylender named Saul? Pfff. Musically I didn't mind this album, which is rare for country, but it is clear that I just don't understand the genre.
Bob Dylan
4/5
"I was feelin' kinda lonesome and blue
I needed somebody to talk to
So I called up the operator of time
Just to hear a voice of some kind
When you hear the beep
It will be three o'clock
She said that for over an hour
And I hung up"
This made me laugh. Wonderful album and it is easy to forgot that Dylan performed it all by himself.
Soul II Soul
4/5
Lots of classics and a showcase of
few different genres from the 90s
PJ Harvey
3/5
Eh, it wasn't bad, but I both loved and hated her style of singing.
Green Day
3/5
Not a fan of the genre, but there were a couple good hits. Rest of the album didn't change my opinion of the genre.
Elvis Presley
5/5
There's good reason why they call him the King.
Neil Young
4/5
Very poetic.
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
Monday Monday and California Dreaming are rightful classics, but looking at the album as a whole, none of the other songs come close. I would even go as far as calling them boring.
The Smiths
2/5
Honestly all sounded the same to me. Unremarkable.
Paul Simon
4/5
Pretty album.
Gene Clark
2/5
Yeah, bit boring, innit?
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
Didn't expect much, but I really enjoyed the album.
TV On The Radio
4/5
Very unique sound, lots of genres mashed together by a band that seems to have a lot of fun with it.
Paul McCartney
2/5
It is not that I think it is bad, but I find it all very forgettable. The way I see the Beatles, and McCartney by extension, is that theyve written some of the most beautiful pop music ever, but it is surrounded by some of the most boring schlock. Sadly, this album was mostly the latter.
(As a side note, I'm happy this site does not have a comment section, because I'm sure these are fighting words for some)
Frank Zappa
4/5
What a trip. One thing Ive learned from this list is that Zappa is really good.
B.B. King
5/5
Had to keep reminding myself that this is live. Must have been a special experience.
Fleet Foxes
3/5
Bit to sweet for my liking, but very well produced and accompanied by a beautiful voice.
Björk
4/5
Wow, what a nice, quirky album. Iconic voice, different genres and a singer with a vision.
Joy Division
5/5
I just really like Joy Division. It's the atmosphere, the rhythms, the sound of the instruments. It all just comes together for me even though I generally do not care much about the genre.
Blur
2/5
I love Song Number 2. Honestly the only song of theirs that I know, so I was very exciting to finally hear the album it was from. I'm writing this review the next day and I honestly struggle to remember any of the other songs. They all blur (heh) together. Nothing else stands out or is even remotely memorable. One song doesn't make an album, but it does save it from a 1 star rating.
Missy Elliott
4/5
Nice beats, and while often vulgar, Missy had something to say.
N.E.R.D
5/5
Unfair, because this is an album I listened to for months whenever I was on the train to school. Happy to report it still holds up after all these years, but that might just be nostalgia and memories talking. Who cares if it does, though?
Duran Duran
3/5
It was alright. Not much to say.
The Afghan Whigs
2/5
Shouldve been called "The Afghan Whines" instead. Man, I can only take so much moaning about everything.
The Chemical Brothers
4/5
Nice pop edm from the 90s.
Franz Ferdinand
4/5
Short and sweet with a couple really good songs on it ("This Fire" being a standout for me). Wonderful, better than I expected.
Tom Waits
4/5
Raw, broken, and dirty. That's how I'd describe this album. Interesting too. Unique.
Not sure if I really enjoyed it, though, but maybe I'm not supposed to?
Yes
4/5
Yes!
Klaxons
2/5
Boring. Unremarkable. Ive heard similar things too many times on this list.
Talking Heads
4/5
Other than a few hits, I haven't listened to a lot of TH, but this album showed me that this was a mistake. Love the lyrics, Byrne's voice, style and the unique-sounding music.
3/5
I know it is good, just not for me. As usual with a Beatles album, one song is really good, the rest are just so-so. I just don't see the magic.
The Human League
4/5
Very 80s, but in a good way.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
It was nice, just didnt blow me away. At times a bit boring, even. Nice background music, but listening to it made me look for other stuff to do.
The Teardrop Explodes
2/5
Same ol same ol.
Cocteau Twins
3/5
Ethereal, pretty, but also a bit vague. Good listen, but didnt blow me away and none of the songs stood out.
Orange Juice
3/5
Lots of different style made for an enjoyable album
David Bowie
3/5
Ive hear better of him, but the album deserves to be on the list since it is the last one of a legendary artist.
The White Stripes
3/5
Good noise but not great.
Dr. Octagon
3/5
What a weird album. Not a huge fan of his flow, but some songs really came in hard. You know, think I'm deciding it wasn't half bad, despite the poo poo pee pee humor.
Eagles
4/5
Only really familiar with the title song before listening to the album. Enjoyed it a lot. It did get a little less good at the end, but not enough to ruin it.
Run-D.M.C.
5/5
Classic.
Public Enemy
5/5
Goddamn, powerful, straight-to-you-face album. Fantastic beats, fantastic lyrics. Love it!
Bad Company
2/5
Short and boring, quite impressive actually.
Muddy Waters
5/5
Great stuff
The Dandy Warhols
3/5
Good, but this style of music does not do it for me at all.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
2/5
Next day and I barely remember it.
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
Good, but went on too long. At the end I was really done with it, could've dine with a little cutting.
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
Something different at least.
The Cure
3/5
I liked the music, but Robert Smith singing style is too whiny.
Jack White
4/5
I like his loud, cool and raw style. The album is also not too long, so it doesn't outstay its welcome. Pretty good!
Elvis Costello
4/5
Idk, sometimes you just like it.
Keith Jarrett
5/5
Wow! Went in with no expectations, enjoyed every minute of it. Just super chill jazz piano.
Massive Attack
5/5
Massive Attack always has a special place in my heart. Extremely cool, chill triphop.
Peter Gabriel
5/5
Just an awesome album, takes big balls to start your album with a song from the pov of a stalker.
The Streets
4/5
This is a tough one. One the surface, it is kinda crap. The beats are great, don't get me wrong, but the raps especially just feel off.
But as a whole, it just drives the theme down of a normal bloke who is a bit of a loser, who lost his girlfriend and is going through it. From that context it all comes together for me.
Idk, always had a special place in my heart for the Streets.
Bon Jovi
4/5
Couple bangers, couple songs that kinda missed the mark but not awful. Enjoyed overall.
Grateful Dead
2/5
I was bored throughout.
Queen
5/5
What a joy to listen. This band is just legendary. Unique sound, great singer, great musicians and they have a lot of fun. Not many bands are like this.
Dusty Springfield
4/5
Very good voice, very good songs. Loved it.
The Blue Nile
2/5
Boring schlock. Nothing interesting to say about it, other than Heatwave being fine.
Ice Cube
5/5
Raw, honest and unfortunately still very relevant.
The Style Council
3/5
Smooth album, although I didn't feel the need to masturbate to it.
Ali Farka Touré
4/5
Very chill, although samey. Not that it hurt it, though.
The B-52's
4/5
I was skeptical at first, but it turned out to be a very funny and fun album.
OutKast
5/5
Classic.
Tortoise
3/5
Not bad, not great.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
As I'm laying sick in my bed, this was a comfortable distraction. Only real issue I have is that it is too long, got a bit bored of it near the end and it cost it the 5* rating.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Can't muster up the enthusiasm that others seem to have with this album, but it was a good listen nonetheless.
The Prodigy
5/5
Banger after banger after banger. This album, and band, was the soundtrack from my pre-puberty till early adulthood and I am glad it aged like a fine wine.
Booker T. & The MG's
5/5
Not a word said, and I made a 1000 stories up in my head. Just a super chill album.
Youssou N'Dour
4/5
Of course already familiar with this singer, 7 Seconds being such a big hit and all, it was nice to hear some of his early work. And especially nice to hear this type of traditional music with a heavy 80s synth vibe to it. Very enjoyable!
Gorillaz
4/5
Obvious passion project, but I thought it went on a little too long. Hope to see the other albums on this list, though.
The Icarus Line
2/5
God, this was boring.
Hugh Masekela
5/5
Can never get enough of good Jazz.
Steely Dan
3/5
Enjoyed it, at least.
The Clash
4/5
Normally not a fan of punk but this hit different. Bri'ish guy shouting over noise.
Slipknot
2/5
I get what they're going for and they are doing it very well. Shame that what they were going for is making an anthem for the edgy, anti-social, unkempt guy whose main goal in life is driving his shitty beater and being a menace to his small town.
It's not even that the music is bad, it is actually pretty good most of the time. It is hard and dirty, sometimes with other genres mixed in. And Wait and Bleed is still a banger. The big issue is just that the subject matter feels so juvenile, it makes it hard to take it seriously, even though it feels like Slipknot takes itself *very* seriously.
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Right amount of jazzy, right amount of blues but ultimately felt like it took a little too long. What a voice, though.
Aretha Franklin
5/5
WHAT. A. VOICE.
SAULT
4/5
Some say repetitive, I say it is hypnotic. The beats are good enough that they don't get boring despite repetition, accompanied by a powerful message. Just don't expect te learn anything new, empowerment and pride seems to be the goal here. If you want more out if it, it probably isnt meant for you and that is fine.
As an aside, this is why I listen to a new album every day. I find stuff I wouldn't have discovered otherwise and it is amazing.
Bob Dylan
4/5
Pretty good BD album
Solomon Burke
4/5
Good stuff
Skepta
4/5
Bangerz
Haircut 100
3/5
It was alright, got a but boring after a while. Duran Duran lite is a good description indeed.
Sheryl Crow
2/5
All I wanna do is have some fun, but sadly this album wasn't that fun to me. Obvious talent, great voice but not for me.
Did Coldplay steal from Crow, btw?
3/5
Good stuff, but started to get a little samey after a while
Pearl Jam
4/5
Couple really good songs here and overall high quality. J
2/5
Blegh, this was so boring. Half hour was too long.
The Who
3/5
The National
3/5
it was ok
The Psychedelic Furs
4/5
couple really good songs on this one. Always nice from a band you've never heard before.
3/5
Hard time remembering anything about the album a day later, but I didnt hate it. Wish there was a 2.5 option.
Radiohead
4/5
Bit of a downer, but in an excellent way.
Beck
3/5
It was good, just not very memorable.
Rod Stewart
3/5
Nothing special, nothing band.
The Cure
2/5
Im sure it is good, but it just feels like an hour long moaning session. I'm not getting anything else out of it.
Richard Hawley
4/5
Cool style.
Louis Prima
5/5
So much energy and fun from beginning to end.
The Youngbloods
4/5
Smooth sounds, not what I expected.
Iron Maiden
4/5
When this album popped up I felt a little despair. A genre I don't care for, edgy name and edgy album art.
Fortunately I was pleasently surprised and once again reminded why I do this every day. Get out of my comfort zone, hear something I normally wouldn't and find out that it is pretty good.
Taylor Swift
3/5
Expected to hate it, never listened to a Swift song before (not that I could recognize, anyway). She makes the type of music I normally try to skip. But this was far better than I expected. I can see why she is so popular, because if I liked her genre, I'd be all over it.
Best song was 'no body, no crime', its conclusion made me laugh
Funkadelic
5/5
Great from beginning to end.
The Flaming Lips
2/5
I was glad this album was done. Boring.
Kraftwerk
4/5
TRANS-EUROPE EXPRESS.
Always nice to hear the humble beginnings of electronic music. Yeah, it is a little samey, but who care? What's there is solid.
Lenny Kravitz
4/5
Good sounds throughout.
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Good vibes, at least. A bit samey.
Miles Davis
5/5
Masterpiece.
Alanis Morissette
4/5
So many good songs on this album.
Justice
5/5
Very pleasant surprise. Wish I found this much sooner.
Various Artists
4/5
Cute album for the day.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
Always super chill
Morrissey
2/5
Bleh, I find him whiny.
Johnny Cash
4/5
Powerful last album, even though most are covers. Good stuff.
Sarah Vaughan
5/5
What a voice. I forgot it was live a couple times.
Jazmine Sullivan
3/5
Was alright.
4/5
Liked it.
Green Day
3/5
Alright
Doves
3/5
Sounded good, but it got a bit samey after a while. Think it would've been better if it was a half hour album.
Drive Like Jehu
2/5
Blegh, better than other similar albums I've heard but not by much. Just a lot of noise, can't get used to it.
Sonic Youth
2/5
It was ok, couldn't get into it.
The Verve
2/5
Two good songs, the rest was quite boring.
Deep Purple
3/5
Two songs were good, the rest I don't even remember.
fIREHOSE
3/5
Just fine.
Stan Getz
5/5
Bossa Nova is my happy place.
Fugazi
2/5
Forgettable
The Go-Go's
4/5
Fun to see where Belinda Carlisle cut her teeth. Never heard of this band before, enjoyed it nonetheless. Good tempo, nice and short so it doesn't outstay its welcome, which is a quality I've come to appreciate since starting this list.
Scritti Politti
2/5
This wasnt fun at all.
Beatles
3/5
Couple really good songs, quite a few that shouldve been cut if it were up to me. 1h30m is too much when half the songs are just ok.
Orbital
3/5
Good, but too long. I do not need 15 minute 'ok' songs in my life. Shame, because i really liked what heard, it just draggsd on and on.
Suede
2/5
At times boring.
Arctic Monkeys
5/5
Good from start to finish. Right rhytmn, rough style. Love it!
Leftfield
3/5
Bit slow, too long, but not too bad.
De La Soul
5/5
Classic.
Ryan Adams
2/5
God, this took way too long, especially given how boring it was.
Nick Drake
4/5
I found it very dream-like, like Nick Drake took me on a trip.
The Undertones
3/5
Good enough.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
1/5
I don't give a 1 star often (this album is my third after 300+ albums), because I can usually find something redeemable, but this album was just a pain. The singing/screaming is often incomprehensible, it is a lot of harsh noise and the worst sin of all (which knocked it down from 2 to 1 stars) is that it is 1h20 minutes long. You have to come with something really special for me to want to spend ~1/24th of my day listening to you and this is very far from that. Couldn't even finish it (first time that happened!!!) once I realized I barely made it half way, This is too self-indulgent.
Prince
4/5
Very funky.
Bee Gees
2/5
I expected more from them, at least they got better as time went on. But damn, this was a hard album to get through. Completely mediocre, could've been written by a dozen other bands. Blegh.
Sade
4/5
Smooth and chill.
Ella Fitzgerald
4/5
I listened to the abridged version. I dont think I could handle 3 hours of any album, no matter how good.
That said, beautiful voice, great songs with some of them a bit too slow at times. Loved it, though.
Guns N' Roses
4/5
So many bangers.
Laura Nyro
4/5
Pretty chill. Jazzy.
Dr. Dre
5/5
Classic through and through. Fantastic beats with some of the best rappers in their prime. It is raw, creative and in your face.
Big Brother & The Holding Company
4/5
What a voice!
Shack
2/5
Completely forgettable. Not bad, mind, but I see no reason why it is on this list.
Portishead
4/5
Chill album, wonderful to sit back and close your eyes.
Julian Cope
2/5
2h34 minutes? Gtfo. This album was not nearly good enough to justify it, soured me on the whole experience.
Taylor Swift
3/5
What I'd expect from Swift. Very well done, obviously high quality both in music and lyrics. Just definitely not for me.
Steve Earle
2/5
Im sure it is good if you're a country fan, but I rarely see the appeal.
Dinosaur Jr.
3/5
Bad in many ways, but also catchy as hell. What a weird combo.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Love to get an album where every song is great.
Abdullah Ibrahim
4/5
Very smooth jazz but missed a bite at times.
Killing Joke
3/5
Requim was pretty good, rest of the album just passed me by,
The Police
4/5
Good stuff
Yes
4/5
Hard to to do better when you start with such a great first song. Everything else was good, but never hit the quality of Roundabout.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
Simply good from start to finish.
Scott Walker
4/5
Enjoyed it more than I expected. Love the grandiose story-telling.
Beatles
4/5
I always say the same when Ive listened to a Beatles album, but it is the same here. A couple really good songs with a majority of forgettable songs. I don't hate them, but I also don't see the hype. Guess I'll just have to stick to a Greatest Hits collection.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
2/5
I didn't hate the music, which is why it gets 2 instead of 1 star. The music was good, actually. Liked what I heard more than I expected. But two hours? As an album, it fails for me. It is too much for what it is.
Pulp
2/5
Forgettable slop.
John Lennon
2/5
Blegh.
Count Basie & His Orchestra
5/5
Good from start till end.
The Byrds
3/5
Honestly fine, didn't blow me away. Felt like I had already heard it throughout this album-a-day journey.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
I enjoyed this album more than I expected. Just clean, simple fun.
The Offspring
4/5
Normally I can't this kind of music but this album is just great.
Fairport Convention
3/5
Was chill enough, just couldnt get into it. Album was only half an hour and halfway in I was looking at the time.
LCD Soundsystem
4/5
Refreshing.
Megadeth
4/5
One of those albums where I thought I would hate it. The melodies and guitar play brought me over.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
I grew up listening to Bob Marley, I still listen to him regularly (should be more often) and I hope when I'm old and gray, I still listen to him.
The lyrics of his political songs still work today, it is universal.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
4/5
I like the original a lot, so it was a surprise to see there was a prog rock version. And it was actually good, it was a nice cover with the same feeling as the original while giving its own spin. Point docked for the singing, though. Did not add anything.
Fiona Apple
3/5
It was nice, not much to say about it. Middle-of-the-road.
OutKast
5/5
I went in hating this album. 2 hours! Are they insane?? It is too much! But hey, I loved Stankonia back in the day and I like Outkast in general, so I kept on going.
I am glad I did. The first disc dragged me right in, but near the end I was wondering how far I'd get on the second disc. Well, let me tell you, dear reader, I did not stop nodding my head the entirety of disc 2. Engrossed, is the word.
So yeah, long ass album but worth it to me. Which is a rarity.
Otis Redding
5/5
Otis Redding doing classic covers. An album full of cover would normally not do it for me, but this was so good.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Wasnt blown away by the album, but it is Black Sabbath. A bad song of theirs is still good.
The Band
4/5
Bit too slow for my taste (at the start I was checking if Spotify somehow had a feature that slows down the bpm) but undeniably good.
Paul McCartney and Wings
3/5
Getting tired of all seeing every Beatles member's side project on this list. It's not bad, but it is not that good either.
Django Django
4/5
Refreshing, and hey! That's that song from GTA.
ZZ Top
2/5
Couldn't really get into it, sounded quite samey very quickly. La Grange was a good song, though.
Deep Purple
1/5
There are other albums that deserve a place on this list. I'm ok with Deep Purple, but this album is too long and has songs that another album on this very list has too. It is already hard to make a case for live albums on this list and the only thing I know for sure is that this isn't it.
The Residents
1/5
This is bad in many ways. In the bin.
The Pogues
4/5
I did not understand a lot of it (probably because I'm ESL) but you can't deny the wonderful flow of Irish. Great stuff.
Sufjan Stevens
3/5
Nothing special, not bad either.
T. Rex
4/5
Good stuff.
The KLF
4/5
Nice old school electronica. Brought me back to the early 90s.
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
2/5
The first two songs, I was into it. But the longer it went on, the more I realized I was listening to a cheap imitation of the genre. The drums were messy, the singing flat. The guitarplay is all that is really good, but I feel like it mostly hides how bad everything else is. Weird album.
Sex Pistols
3/5
Very edgy, I liked it when I was 15.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
He's such a wonderful storyteller.
Pixies
3/5
Where Is My Mind is the best part of this album. The rest was ok, not great.
Ananda Shankar
3/5
It is very gimmicky. Not bad, but "famous songs played with sitar" gets old before the album is done.
Elvis Presley
4/5
Legendary album, definitely deserves its place on this list.
Pixies
4/5
It was good, second Pixie album of the week, though.
Eagles
3/5
"Take it is easy" made the album for me, sadly the rest of it never hit that quality. Still enjoyed it throughout.
Songhoy Blues
4/5
Stuff I would have never listened to otherwise, but is very interesting and good.
UB40
5/5
I came in expecting comfortable pop tunes like Red Red Wine, instead I was treated with fantastic dub music. What a pleasant surprise!
Morrissey
2/5
Im very unfamiliar with Morrissey sn what he said or did. All i really have to go by is his work, and idk, I just find it so whiney. That's the general feeling I get from it.
New Order
2/5
Normally I like New Order - and maybe it was the wrong day for it- but I found it absolutely boring.
The White Stripes
3/5
Blue Orchid was great, everything else less so. Bit boring overall.
Tom Waits
4/5
What a weird album, but I didnt hate it. Not at all.
Gang Of Four
2/5
Generic British rock album #2489
Santana
5/5
Great from start to finish.
Coldcut
4/5
A nice history lesson, shame it is a little too long.
Stereolab
4/5
What a fun album.
Tim Buckley
3/5
Nice and funky, exceedingly weird lyrics.
Charles Mingus
5/5
I love jazz so much.
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Yeah, what can you say. It's a S&G album, and it feels the same as the others did.
Arcade Fire
3/5
Went on a little too long for my taste but I liked it.
Van Halen
5/5
Such a fun, energetic album
Mike Oldfield
3/5
My dad used to watch the dvd of this concert all the time, but I never got into it. Sitting down and listening made no difference.
Nanci Griffith
2/5
Yeah, this was one of the country albums I have ever listened to.
The Who
2/5
You ever have an album that just doesn't register? You hear it, but it just becomes backgrouns noise. It's not bad, it's not offensive. It's just there, making no impact whatsover. This is that album for me.
Adele
3/5
Definitely not for me, but what a great voice. I can't deny that.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Didn't hate it, love her lyrics and voice. But damn, it was boring. It just didnt come together for me.
Throwing Muses
2/5
Hueuueheueheueheuhe is the only thing I heard after a while.
The Specials
3/5
It's decent ska, but I've heard so much better. I love reggae and all its subgenres it's just that this album just didn't hit me like this genre often does. It meandered on without really taking it anywhere. Whenever it bent to another genre, it fell flat.
Steely Dan
4/5
Oh man, I wanted to give this album 5*, because the good songs (Do It Again, Only a Fool, Reelin' in the Years) are excellent. The rest just fell short for me and sadly dragged the album down. Shame, was looking forward to this one.
Iggy Pop
3/5
2 great songs, the rest was decidely blegh.
Stephen Stills
3/5
It was alright, nothing exciting. Rather see him with Crosby, Nash and Young.
Radiohead
2/5
Just sounds all the same.
R.E.M.
3/5
Was alright, nothing special
The Strokes
3/5
I feel like ive heard this album before on this list. I get that a lot of people like it, but it is just so... bland. Like so many rock albums, it is loud, abrasive and at times politically engaged. There's nothing unique and exciting about it. I'm not saying I hated it (and it was mercifully short), it's just that this scene completely passed me by in 2001 and I do not have the fuzzy nostalgic feelings that could make it a classic in my eyes.
ABBA
2/5
Heard it so much in my youth, can't stand it now.
Os Mutantes
3/5
It sits between too silly and damn good.
Lightning Bolt
1/5
Horrible, atonal noise. Not my thing at all
Cream
3/5
Fine, nothing special.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
Every song a banger.
GZA
5/5
I love Lone Wolf and Cub (although the samples are from an American recut called Shogun Assassin) and I love Wu-Tang, so this was just great from start to finish. Mid 90s hiphop beats just hit different.
M.I.A.
4/5
I remember when it came out that it had such a fresh, unique sound. Still holds up after all these years.
Kid Rock
1/5
I wanted to give 2 stars for including eminem before he got really big. But "smack-selling" what? Minus one.
God, this is worse than normal country.
Adam & The Ants
3/5
Nothing special, very chaotic.
Simply Red
3/5
Simply boring. Not horrible, though.
The Temptations
5/5
Couldnt stop tapping my foot from start to finish.
Genesis
4/5
Good, but way too long. I zoned out near the end.
Jean-Michel Jarre
3/5
Bit boring, but +1 star because I recognized a song from GTA4 and nostalgia is powerful.
The Louvin Brothers
2/5
50s country sounds all the same.
Butthole Surfers
2/5
A lot of noise, but I get what they were going for. Unfortunately it was mostly annoying to me.
Dennis Wilson
2/5
The thing I have learned after more than 400 albums is that if an album is almost 2 hours long, chances are, half the songs can be scrapped. I don't see why we needed two hours, so in that it fails as an album. It wasn't even bad, but I kept looking at the time wishing it would be over sooner than later.
Minor Threat
2/5
Glad it was only 20 minutes long.
T. Rex
3/5
It was fine, didn't blow me away.
Arrested Development
4/5
Great beats, sometimes a little preachy. Wanted to give it 5 stars because I was nodding my head constantly. But then after the album, Spotify gave me a Brand Nubian song and I was reminded there is better in this style. Still a very good album, just not entirely there.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
It was fine. No big surprises, nothing standing out. Just a very 80s album that came out in the 90s.
Traffic
4/5
Far more soulful than I expected. Short and good.
Beyoncé
2/5
Too long, not interesting. I expected better from Beyonce, like her when she was in Destiny's Child.
Weather Report
4/5
Petty good, made me feel like I was watching an old talk show at times.
3/5
Some of the reviews are a bit overly harsh, there's some good stuff to be found. It just drags on.
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
3/5
I couldve done without his singing, but I nodded my gead throughout. He did sonething right.
Elastica
3/5
It was ok, nothing special, not much to say.
David Ackles
3/5
Somehow reminded me of a chanson.
The Stooges
3/5
This album sounds like 10-20 other albums ive heard on this list. Very basic, nothing sprung out.
Chicago
3/5
It's alright. Hated the free flow guitar song, though. That was horrible.
Syd Barrett
2/5
This was boring amd at times bad. No need for it to be on this lost, no matter what his credentials are.
Jurassic 5
5/5
Classic, could not stay still.
Soft Cell
2/5
Tainted Love great, everything else is not. Didn't hate it and didn't want to throw it away, but it was very boring. Mostly just passed me by.
Aretha Franklin
5/5
Amazing voice, my day instantly started great when I found out that this was today's album.
Metallica
3/5
It sounds fine, but also very samey.
The War On Drugs
2/5
Every song sounds the same.
Todd Rundgren
2/5
Weird album, but I couldn't get into it. Some songs are great, it's just that the complete picture is a complete mess.
Sonic Youth
3/5
It felt more modern (early 90s) than I'd expect from a 1986 album, so I got to give them credit for that. Sadly this style is mostly wasted on me.
Everything But The Girl
3/5
Started really good, first song is wonderful. Then it turned into what I can only describe as city center hotel lobby vibes.
Massive Attack
4/5
I was excited for this one, because I love Massive Attack and hadn't heard this album yet. Sadly I think their later work is better, but I enjoyed it a lot. Smooth triphop, can't really go wrong there.
The Fall
2/5
One song sounded like the other. Nothing stood out. Boring.
Nine Inch Nails
4/5
Interesting music, never really knew that NIN was this electronic. Just wish it wasn't all woe is me, though.
The Pogues
4/5
Hard to understand as ESL, but very charming nonetheless.
Bert Jansch
4/5
Nice guitarplay, reminded me of the dwarf fortress soundtrack.
Janet Jackson
2/5
Mom, I really want that Prince album!
We have a Prince album at home.
The Prince album at home:
U2
3/5
Grew up with these era of U2, but I found this album pretty forgettable. Still decent, though.
Gotan Project
3/5
Good but samey.
Erykah Badu
5/5
Very good, very smooth.
Quicksilver Messenger Service
2/5
Boring, that's all I have to say about it. I expected some nice cowboy tunes, but instead got run-of-the-mill prog rock. Nothing awful, mind. Just unremarkable.
Ian Dury
3/5
Quirky. Took me a few songs to get into it, but I somewhat liked what he was cooking here.
The Beta Band
2/5
I listened to it the day before and it is so unremarkable, I can't think of anything to say.
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
4/5
I liked this mix of genres. Nice album Ive never heard of.
The Divine Comedy
2/5
What a dumb album.
Le Tigre
5/5
This was fun. Idk where I recognize the first song from, but what a way to start an album. I was happy that it kept that energy and that it was short but good. No complaints.
Fatboy Slim
4/5
Not as good as their other stuff, but I loved it nonetheless.
Eminem
5/5
Classic. After his excellent (and more radio-friendly) album Infinite failed commercially, Eminem decided to embrace his unhinged alter ego. Yes, the lyrics are crass and disgusting, but it is also clear that Slim Shady is an awful persona. See Role Model. Eminem begs you to not take it seriously. The absurdity of the violence and insanity pushes the album into dark humor and I can't help but laugh at the clever turns of phrases. Excellent stuff.
Billy Bragg
2/5
One of those albums where you wonder why it is on the list.
Blondie
4/5
Fantastic stuff.
JAY Z
3/5
Great beats but I cant stand Jay-Z's voice and flow. He's not awful, just not for me.
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
First time listening to My Bloody Valentine and I hope it's my last.
Funkadelic
5/5
What a great album for many different reason. A nice mix of genres, great funk short but powerful and not one wasted moment. Love it!
Goldfrapp
2/5
One of those albums I remember little about the next day. Made almost no impression.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
I'm of the opinion that any album longer than an hour usually has songs that could easily be cut and it would improve the album.
Yes, every song on this album is between good and great, but even good and great songs lose their lustre when they go on too long. Now imagine a single album with only the best songs, it would've been so tight. Now it just meanders on at points, it is a shame.
Serge Gainsbourg
2/5
So many non-English language albums in the world, so few on this list. And what do we get? A weird pedo story. No thanks.
The Band
4/5
Very americana.
Radiohead
2/5
I get that Thom Yorke has his own style, but man, I'm getting bored of it. The whole album just washed over me, it felt like one long whine.
Dire Straits
5/5
Great guitarplay, lovely album. Not more to be said.
Femi Kuti
5/5
Femi Kuti is so good, I could listen to his music for hours.
Mylo
3/5
Couple really good songs on here, but near the end it got boring. Shame.
The Black Keys
3/5
It sounds good, but it also misses something. Feels very much like a copy of something.
The Magnetic Fields
1/5
Made it halfway before I had enough. Not nearly interesting enough for an hour and a half, let alone almost three!
Ice T
5/5
What a trip. For some reason I always ignored Ice-T's work, and I really shouldn't have. Intelligent lyrics, variety in beats and wonderfully politically engaged. Loved Midnight in particular.
Christina Aguilera
1/5
I couldn't finish this album, which is rare. I always try to give the albums on this list a proper listen. Her style of singing, however, annoyed me to no end. It's too similar, and while technically good, it feels too insincere. I don't know if the latter is actually true, but that's how it came across
I couldnt get through with it and all this supposed homage to the classics evoked in me was the feeling to shut this shit off and listen to the actual classics this album was dedicated to.
M.I.A.
5/5
This is amazing. M.I.A herself is good enough but what really shines on this album is the great production. These beats are so good, excellent stuff!
Marvin Gaye
5/5
Short and strong.
Tori Amos
2/5
Today I learned that I do not like Tori Amos. I like her lyrics, they're very poetic. Sadly it wasn't enough to save her performance.
Slint
2/5
One of those albums that is entirely unremarkable. No hate, no love, not even a memory of it a day later.
Guided By Voices
3/5
Typical 3 star fare. Wasnt great, wasn't awful and it was good at times. Nothing special, though.
The Specials
4/5
Is it special? No. Sounded good, though, but it sometimes it missed the mark.
The Stooges
4/5
Bit loud but good.
The Byrds
2/5
I really cant stand this kind of country.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
3/5
I liked the sound, just thought it was nothing special. Joan of Arc are the two exceptions.
John Martyn
2/5
First song was pretty good, I was excited to hear more. And then it all fell down.
Common
5/5
Great album, fantastic beats. I forgot how much I love Common.
David Crosby
2/5
Normally I vibe with Crosby, but this album just washed over me without making any impact.
Rod Stewart
4/5
Fun album.
John Martyn
2/5
Forgettable
Solange
3/5
I expected to hate it but I was pleasantly surprised.
Burning Spear
5/5
Excellent. I'm probably biased because I love reggae and it's 30 degrees celsius where I am now, so the album sounded even better. Now to track down the original release.
Deee-Lite
3/5
Groove is in the Heart is such a banger, sadly the rest of the album does not come close.
A Tribe Called Quest
5/5
The sampling on this album is so good, wonderfully intelligent rhymes and delivered with an excellent flow. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
Randy Newman
3/5
Weird album, I get what Newman is trying to do here but (in 2024 at least) it is missing its mark. Too crude, the point often hammered down. Maybe it was necessary when it came out.
XTC
2/5
I wanted to listen to anything but this. Just felt too much like other, better artists.
Coldplay
3/5
Coldplay is best when you don't pay much attention to it. Nice background tunes while you focus on something else. Not the most ringing endorsement, but it is comfortable. Nothing deep, nothing difficult. Like a piece of gum.
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
The man is a mess but he can perform like an angel.
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
2/5
Really nothing to say about it. It was boring.
Sonic Youth
4/5
This album hasn't convinced me into loving this genre, but I was on board for the duration.
Air
3/5
One of those albums that I've apparently listened to 100s of times because it was on rotation at a previous job. So yeah, this is hotel reception music.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
It is an Elvis Costello album.
Rocket From The Crypt
2/5
This album washed over me. Generic sounding rock music. I can't think of anything else to say about it.
Kate Bush
4/5
Deeper Understand and This Woman's Work are great. Loved the imagery. The other songs didn't hit as hard, but I still enjoyed it overall.
Pentangle
3/5
Troubadour 60s folk with sitar. You'd think it'd be unique, but this is not the first album I've heard like it on this list. The 60s were something else.
KISS
2/5
This was bad, glad it was over with quickly.
Miles Davis
5/5
Short and steady.
Soft Machine
2/5
The first song was just annoying. As if it was designed specifically to irritate me. The rest was a little better, but not enough (not even close) to win me over.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
This is the secon time in a week that I get Costello, and it really makes him worse.
The xx
3/5
Nothing special, didnt hate it, didn't enjoy it much either.
Kate Bush
4/5
Wonderfully weird. I couldn't always follow what she was on about, but I liked the music, I liked her weird singing. Idk what else to say.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
I like his lyrics, they evoke an image that hits home with me. Sadly the music was a bit too simple and instead of turning it into an intimate whole, it felt bare-bones instead. That's what makes it a difficult album for me. I like Cohen's voice, I like the lyrics on this album but as a whole I didnt feel as much raw emotion as I shouldve. That puts it in the middle-of-the-road category.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
I just don't get the appeal. I can tell a lot of care and talent is put in this album, a lot of emotion too, yet it leaves me completely unfazed and it quickly turned into background noise. It does not grab me.
Tracy Chapman
4/5
Fast Car is a classic, don't think that can ever be taken away. Sadly the rest of the album isn't as good, but it came close enough.
Kacey Musgraves
3/5
As far as country goes, it was alright. Nothing special, though.
R.E.M.
3/5
Turn You Inside Out is awesome, the rest was boring.
White Denim
3/5
I saw all the 5s and got excited. What a letdown. Love the music, but couldn't stand the singer's voice.
The Darkness
3/5
Music from a bygone era retreaded. Its fine, but definitely nothing new and exciting.
The Kinks
2/5
What am I missing? I had to keep reminding myself that this was not the Beatles.
Joni Mitchell
2/5
Couldn't get into it. Boring, weird.
Kanye West
3/5
Listening to this album again after many years hasn't changed my mind on him. Kanye is a gifted producer, mid rapper and he turned out to have a despicable personality. This album gets three stars for the beats alone.
Queen
5/5
What a great album, only half an hour and most of the songs are classics.
Portishead
5/5
Very unique sounding album, We Carry On was amazing.
Thelonious Monk
5/5
Amazing music, notes go in directions where they shouldn't work, yet they do.
Sabu
4/5
I like drums. This album has a lot of drums.
The Stone Roses
4/5
Interesting album, albeitb abit meandering. Loved the last track, though.
Badly Drawn Boy
2/5
Meh. Boring and it went on for too long.
Brian Eno
3/5
Music was nothing special, but it vibed.
Tom Waits
4/5
Typical Waits album. Raw voice, raw lyrics and raw music. I'm here for it.
Mudhoney
1/5
Nothing special punk and 2h15m of it. Lol. Lmao even.
The Auteurs
2/5
Uneventful, forgettable, in fact, I can barely remember it a day later.
Oasis
3/5
Fun pop rock album, nothing more to say about it.
The Smiths
2/5
Yay another Smiths album and Morrisey's whining singing. This is getting so old.
Miles Davis
5/5
Thank you Miles, very cool!
Dolly Parton
4/5
I hate country, I like Dolly Parton as a person and I like the music she makes (despite being country). Fun stuff.
Wilco
2/5
Nothing special.
Jeru The Damaja
5/5
Raw and heavy, with rap and beats that left me wanting more.
Hanoi Rocks
3/5
It was alright. Loved that it was so short.
Fiona Apple
3/5
Fun lyrics, but I didnt care much for the music. It was alright.
Tom Waits
5/5
Waits has such a distinct style and it is growing on me. Some albums are more of a miss, but this one is definitely a hit.
Aerosmith
4/5
Idk what it says about me when I didnt think it was outrageously horny. Like the music, always had a soft spot for Aerosmith.
Girls Against Boys
1/5
Messy, loud and boring
Sister Sledge
4/5
Great disco.
Kanye West
4/5
Awesome beats, still a mid rapper. I liked it better than TCD.
Nitin Sawhney
3/5
But boring at times, great at others. Really a middle-of-the-road album.
Jacques Brel
5/5
Master of rhytmn, this goes so hard. My only complaint is that it makes me want to learn french.
Nirvana
5/5
Intimate rendition of some of their biggest songs and somehow making it the better version. Wonderful.
Björk
4/5
I figured I would hate this, but I love what she did here. It's a unique experience, an album that's mostly acapella but if you stop listening to it intensely, it sounds like normal music. That's an achievement.
Dizzee Rascal
4/5
I can't believe some of his biggest hits were made in his early teens. Massive talent.
Orbital
3/5
Absolutely nothing special, but not bad at all either. Good background noise.
Rufus Wainwright
2/5
Boring and messy.
AC/DC
4/5
Awesome album, but not reaching the greatness that the name recognition suggests it should.
John Lennon
1/5
This is crap. If this is all you knew about Lennon you'd think he was an awful singer who thinks too highly of himself.
The Dictators
2/5
Ive heard so many variations of this on this list, but it all sounds the same. It's getting boring.
Bob Dylan
3/5
Was fine, did fall asleep while listening but I was very tired and I dont think it is fair to blame Bob for that.
Shivkumar Sharma
3/5
Interesting classical Indian music but I didnt care much for it.
Fatboy Slim
4/5
Awesome beats, especially if you consider how it was made. In 2024 this would be much easier to make, but back then he had to cut and paste it all using a sampler, which is a PITA to work with. Impressive albeit a little repetitive.
Small Faces
3/5
Why did I move here? I guess it was the weather. Or the… Ah, I don’t know, that thing. That magic. You see it in the movies. I wanted to retire. From what I was doing, you know? From that, that… line of work. Be a good guy for once, a family man. So, I bought a big house. Came here, put my feet up, and thought I’d be a dad like all the other dads. My kids, would be like the kids on TV. We could play ball and sit in the sun. But well, you know how it is.
Anyway, first song slapped, went downhill from there.
The Jam
4/5
The first and last song are the best, really great. Rest was ok.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
I don't really get Nick Cave.
Don McLean
3/5
First song is a banger, the rest is decidely "eh"
David Bowie
3/5
It is fine, definitely not his best work.
The Notorious B.I.G.
5/5
Classic. The lyricism is incredible, the flow is impeccable, the beats are fantastic.
The Byrds
2/5
Nothing special
Bill Evans Trio
5/5
Very chill, loved it throughout.
Bob Dylan
3/5
I like Dylan, but this was a weak album. I started getting into it up when Don't Think Twice, It's Allright started playing, only to realize the album was finished and Spotify served me something else.
The Beau Brummels
2/5
Very basic, thankfully it was less than 30 minutes long.
The Velvet Underground
1/5
Didnt finish it. An hour too long and it is mostly experimental noise.
Beach House
2/5
Very pop, not much else to say.
Anita Baker
3/5
First couple songs I've hear in a remixed form in a completely different genre (jungle iirc) so that was a nice surprise. Beautiful voice, but not enough to woo me.
D'Angelo
4/5
Brown Sugar is one of those songs that sticks with you for a few days, it is just so good. I wished the rest of the album hit that high but that sadly wasnt the case.
Animal Collective
2/5
It is impressive that something this noisy can be so boring.
The Sonics
2/5
Album full of covers that are worse than their original. I actuallt like their sounds-it is nice and raw- but the covers suck. Best thing about the album is its length.
Steely Dan
3/5
First song is great, the album peters out after that.
808 State
3/5
Nice old school beats but nothing special nowadays.
Depeche Mode
3/5
Very typical 80s pop music. Did not blow me away.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Good lyrics, voice gets annoying, though.
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Interesting sound. Not very great, though.
Rush
2/5
Singer has an annoying voice, turned me off the album entirely.
The Lemonheads
3/5
I feel like I've heard this album a lot. Sounds great, but very similar to others in the genre.
4/5
I assumed I was going to hate this album. Wonderwall is a cliche at this point and the brothers have made a fool of themselves more than once over the decades.
But you know what? It works. It's a very pleasant album to listen to and most of the songs work really well. Pleasantly surprised.
Suede
2/5
Nothing special.
The Chemical Brothers
5/5
Excellent breakbear album, could not top nodding my head to it.
The Mothers Of Invention
4/5
Took me a few songs to get into it, but once I did, it became very good.
Queen Latifah
5/5
Good stuff, positive vibes, great beats, good message. Don't know what more you want.
Dr. John
4/5
What a strange album. But in a very good way.
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
Fun album! Just dragged on a little too long.
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
This album is exhibit A of how Lamar dogwalked Drake during their back-and-forth earlier this year. The man is sharp, smart, obviously well-read and extremely talented.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Nice folk sound.
Cyndi Lauper
4/5
Surprisingly full of bangers.
Mj Cole
3/5
Oh, this difficult. First impression was "2 hours? For fuck's sake!" I automatically dock a star, it's just what it is.
But then I heard that familiar beat, like an old friend who I haven't seen in years. It is a garage album! That genre I so loved in my late teens/early 20s. I got really into it, but near the end of the first hour, the repetition got to me and I still had another hour to. Once again strengthening my opinion: an album that long can easily lose half the tracks (or more) and it will always be an improvement. Cut the fat, stop being so in love with yourself. This could've been an easy 5 stars for me, if it did not outstay its welcome. Old friend or not, stop the yap.
Manic Street Preachers
2/5
Very basic britpop, easily forgettable
A Tribe Called Quest
5/5
Excellence. Fantastic jazzy hiphop beats with socially concious raps. This is so good.
Fever Ray
3/5
Nice music, lame lyrics.
Bonnie Raitt
2/5
Yeah, 80s coumtry inspired pop. Cant make me happy with that.
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Sad stories told by the Chairman of the Board. Got a little old by the end of it.
Digital Underground
4/5
Very old school, unique style but I got a bit tired of those simple 80s raps. The genre has evolved over the years.
Sepultura
3/5
God what a noise. Good noise at first, but it also gets old quick.
The Modern Lovers
2/5
Very very very standard. Idk why it is on the list. Not that it is bad, but is it one of the best albums ever? I can't see it.
Hole
3/5
Couple good songs on this album, especially Celebrity Skin, but mostly mediocre.
LL Cool J
5/5
This man is horny. I wanted to give it 4 stars, but the titular track pushed it over to 5.
3/5
The kind of punk album I could've sworn I've already heard on this list.
Bill Callahan
3/5
Little bit monotonous sound but decent. Good lyrics.
Barry Adamson
2/5
It's a (fake) movie soundtrack, but not like any of the good ones like Morricone, Poledouris, Zimmer, Williams, or countless others. Weird album.
Tears For Fears
4/5
Shout and Everybody Wants to Rule the World are great, everything else is just fine.
Iron Maiden
4/5
Good stuff.
The Soft Boys
1/5
2.5 hours and none of it is special in any way. Wtf is this.
Supergrass
3/5
Britpop, what else is there to say. It's not offensive, but not very good either.
The Monkees
2/5
Like the Beatles but slightly different. And I already dont care much for the Beatles.
Mariah Carey
2/5
Too sweet, did love the use of the Shook Ones sample. Great voice though, just not for me.
k.d. lang
3/5
Lots of nice tunes, not entirely my taste tho.
Slayer
2/5
So edgy, I cut myself several times. I can't take it seriously. Raining Blood was alright, I guess. It had a discernable melody.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
3/5
Fun sound, but it didn't blow me away.
The Pharcyde
5/5
Passin Me By is what brought it to 5 stars. Classic album, fun album. These songs bring back a lot of memories.
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
I love funky music like this, but I felt something was missing. Cant put my finger on it, maybe them playing around with different genres?
Boston
4/5
Lots of good hits and very short. What more do you want?
Goldie
4/5
Love drum and bass, but this album is too long. I dont even mind the 20 minute song much, it's pretty good actually. But half of the songs couldve been cut easily and the album wouldve improved immensely. Sad. I was happy to see another DnB album on this list (a little diversity after a shitload of britpop or obscure american bands from the 60s) but Ive got to be honest and say that this album just doesn't hit the 5 star level.
Talvin Singh
3/5
Pretty mid, songs go on for too long.
Method Man
5/5
Old school Method Man and WuTang sound, whats not to love.
John Prine
4/5
Pretty good for country album. That's high praise from me.
Q-Tip
5/5
Never hear of him before, but this was great. Great beats with an old school feel, nice lyrics and flow.
Eminem
5/5
Ironclad flow, beats that make it impossible to not nod your head and lyrics that still manage to make people upset after 24 years. What a follow up to the Slim Shady LP.
LTJ Bukem
5/5
Normally I hate overly long albums (and I'm glad I found the review stating that the wrong album is linked, because that one is over 3 hours long), but this flew by. I love jungle music so much.
Rufus Wainwright
2/5
Blegh. Boring, mostly. 1 star for effort, I didnt actively hate it.
Ministry
2/5
Very edgy, so-so music.
The Birthday Party
2/5
Lots of shouting, weird. Couldnt get into it.
Buena Vista Social Club
5/5
Made a cold miserable day feel warmer. Chan Chan is an amazing opening track.
The Vines
2/5
Very mid.
Waylon Jennings
3/5
Good. For a country album. Mercifully short.
Terence Trent D'Arby
3/5
Couple good songs, boring stuff otherwise.
Billy Bragg
3/5
It's fine, nothing mind-blowing. Decent lyrics but I doubt anything will get stuck in my head
Elliott Smith
2/5
So boring, im sure this is great for some people, but for me I was done after the second song.
Kings of Leon
3/5
It is alright.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
So many hits on this one. The songs in between didnt really stick, tho.
Super Furry Animals
4/5
If I listened to any individual song, I wouldn't be very impressed. But as an album it is fantastic how so many genres are woven throughout. You never know where they're taking you next and that gives it a lot of charm. Fun!
Kraftwerk
4/5
I respect what this album did for music, but I'd be lying if I said I loved it.
Pixies
2/5
Not bossanova and forgettable to boot.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
Absolutely wonderful. Politically engaged, sharp lyrics accompanied by good music and the soothing voice of Marley. Can't get enough of these songs.
Moby
3/5
It's fine albeit a little dated
Def Leppard
3/5
Okay stuff but dragged on a little too long.
Goldfrapp
3/5
Very sweet, too sweet. Despite that, it wont really stick with you.
Sigur Rós
4/5
I didn't look up the translation, because I don't roll this way. Good music is good wether I understand what's being said or not. And this was good. The type of music that makes you feel like youre walking in a dream, or as a character in a movie when you walk through the familiar streets of your hometown. Music that gives you goosebumps because it just hits the right way. That's all you really need.
Only complaint is that it dragged on a little too long.
Kings of Leon
3/5
Ok rock album, not much to say. Singer was hard to understand at times.
Hawkwind
2/5
Way too long, but it sounded alright.
3/5
Nice and energetic. 2hrs tho, pah.
Isaac Hayes
2/5
Listened to the deluxe version.
I love this type of music, but barring the song sung by Hayes, this was capital b Boring. Songs dragged on too long, album was too long. Woudlve been better as a medly.
The Kinks
3/5
Couple great songs, mostly mediocre overall.
Destiny's Child
3/5
The best song are at the start and then it meanders on until the end
John Cale
2/5
Forgetabble but inoffensive.
Incubus
3/5
Very late 90s, early 2000s. Cant say I missed it much.
Cornershop
4/5
Very cool mixture of different styles and cultures, this is the stuff I enjoy finding on this project.
Frank Sinatra
3/5
It's not bad, but I rather listen to the originals.
Heaven 17
3/5
It's alright but it all started to sound the same real quick.
Flamin' Groovies
3/5
Sounded alright, but it lost me once they started doing covers.
Ozomatli
3/5
It's alright, heard better in the genre
The Velvet Underground
4/5
Consistently drew me in.
Derek & The Dominos
3/5
Decently played blues, but it feels like it misses the soul.
Garbage
4/5
Luckily it is not garbage, I enjoyed it enough. It just didnt blew me away as I suppose it did to others. Felt very samey very quickly. Good background music, though.
Gene Clark
3/5
No suprise it didn't leave much of a mark when it came out. It is pretty standard, nothing mindblowing.
David Bowie
3/5
Maybe I'm missing something, but it was very basic. Probably should have been there.
The Verve
2/5
I don't think I finished the majority of songs on this album, which is a rarity. Painfully boring, that's my main takeaway.
Silver Jews
2/5
Dull.
Lauryn Hill
5/5
Every song a banger, loving the Marley influences throughout. Liked the little interviews in the classroom too.
Antony and the Johnsons
2/5
I did not like the singing at all.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
Depressing, edgy and worst of all: boring.
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
2/5
Country *and* boring. Pass.
The Roots
4/5
Love the diversity of genres on this album, although I felt it kept going on a little too long. 1 hr was too much.
Dirty Projectors
2/5
Weird noises, weird music and boring to boot.
Brian Eno
2/5
Made me want to take a train.
In all seriousness, this was a hard listen. Repetitive, and not at all interesting.
Laibach
3/5
Weird album. It was a constant ebb and flow between digging the album and wondering wtf I was listening to. Sort of enjoyed it, I guess.
Teenage Fanclub
2/5
Boring, derivative, each songs sounds like the other. Glad it is over.
AC/DC
5/5
Awesome album, every song is great.
Carole King
4/5
Really good music, just one or two songs that didnt do it for me.
Steve Winwood
4/5
Idk why everyone is nasty about this album, there is a lot of good on here. Funky, disco, tight beat. Ostentatious coke-fueled 80s vibe. What's not to love.
Beck
3/5
It sounds good and all, but it never gets great.
Deep Purple
5/5
Decided to give it full points because damn... every song is good and it is not too long. Just great.
Genesis
4/5
Very troubadour, but I have to admit I like the band's later work better.
Ghostface Killah
5/5
Great beats, great bars. There's not much else to say.
Astrud Gilberto
4/5
Even though I was freezing my ass off listening to this, I felt warm inside. Not as great as other Bossa Nova on this list, but still good enough.
Parliament
5/5
What an amazing album, short but very powerful. Vibes so funky, it cured my arthritis!
ABBA
3/5
Wow, an Abba album my mom didn't listen to death. It's fine, didn't blow me away. Very similar to their other work, light Disco for people who don't listen to Disco.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Idk. This is one of those albums on this list where I enjoy listening to it, but will also forget about it within a few days.
The La's
2/5
Someone else already made the "bla" joke, but it really fits well.
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
4/5
Great beats, decent lyrics. It just felt a little too much like Public Enemy. Not as orgininal as it couldve been.
2/5
Didn't finish it. I like Dylan, but not enough to listen to an hour and a half concert. I don't think concerts have their place on this list, really. Unless it it is really exceptional (this wasn't it)
4/5
Very 80s. I enjoyed it for what it is.
Tangerine Dream
2/5
Nothing happens. All build-up and no payoff. I'm sure it was revolutionary when it came out, but even back then there were better examples of electronic music (namely Kraftwerk).
The Doors
3/5
I love The Doors. I love so many songs of theirs. But this album was mostly a dud. The famous two or three hits were great, everythint else was a huge dud. Shame, did not expect this.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2/5
One of those albums I can't remember much of the next day.
Primal Scream
2/5
Reminded me of a worse version of Massive Attack.
Boards of Canada
4/5
Interesting stuff. Can't say I enjoyed it all, but I kept nodding my head an it did grab me somewhat. Might need a couple more listens to truly decide if I like it or love it.
Miriam Makeba
4/5
Beautiful voice and something entirely different.
Beck
3/5
Another Beck album, there are a lot of them on this list. It was alright.
The Young Rascals
3/5
Title song is great, the rest is same ol same ol.
4/5
It is a lot of noise, but within the noise there is a tight rhytmn that activated my almond.
Neu!
2/5
This album sounds like it would be used in the background of a government PSA or work safety instruction video in the 90s. Boring.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Short and very sweet.
Meat Puppets
2/5
The best songs were the ones without vocals. The singing was horrendous. I had to go outside and listen there to make sure my neighbors did not think I was hurting my cat.
It should be a 1 star, but the music itself wasn't too bad. It was pretty good, actually, just completely ruined by the singing.
Big Star
2/5
Forgettable
Tina Turner
4/5
Very 80s, but what a voice. The classics on this album (Private Dancer and What's Love Got To Do With It) are forever classics. Only thing that bothered me is that the album felt a little too long.
Michael Kiwanuka
5/5
Very pleasant surprise. Never heard of him but wish I had 10 years ago. Cool combo of soul and rock and the quality stays up throughout. I want to hear more from him!
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Excellent songs, but there were a few that just didnt reach that quality.
Peter Tosh
5/5
Chill reggae, just as I love it.
Korn
2/5
Couple songs on this album still sound great (the hits, basically) but overall it just feels really dated. Worst of all is that it really drags on, I had to start skipping tracks.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Cover album, what more is there to say? Id rather listen the originals even though this wasnt bad.
American Music Club
2/5
Boring, but not awful.
Jungle Brothers
5/5
Wonderful old school hiphop. Great beats, good lyrics. No complaints.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
1/5
This sounded awful. Looking into it more, it did not make it better. Someone should have told Beefheart "no" and not let this failed project get as far as it did. I honestly feel like the kid in The Emperor's New Clothes, where everyone says it is amazing and all I see is a floppy dick.
Electric Light Orchestra
2/5
Milquetoast is the word that kept jumping up in my mind while listening to this album. It doesn't help that it is over an hour long, I feel like all that couldve been said musically was said in the first 20 minutes. Mr. Blue Sky is a nice song, though, but that is the only one that really stood out to me.
Ryan Adams
2/5
I don't like country and this album did not convince me otherwise. What a drag.
Black Flag
2/5
Suicide
2/5
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Great music. Love her songs. This album gives plenty of nods to the classics but I cant get myself to call it a classic.
The Beach Boys
2/5
Boring, both in music and lyrics.
Pere Ubu
2/5
Lame.
Public Enemy
5/5
Its amazing to finally listen to this album and recognizing so many small, throwaway lines as the basis of songs by other artists in completely different genres. *That* is influence.
Cypress Hill
4/5
Very enjoyable, although a little too long/repetitive.
Love
2/5
When I was presented with the cover, i had to suppress a groan. Another 60s band where the band poses together, preferable in nature. But I try not to let a cover guide my opinion. Sadly it was just as expected: nothing special. Ive heard so many albums like this so far.
The Monks
4/5
Interesting sound, especially for the time. Sometimes it sounds like youre listening to a much more modern album.
Roxy Music
2/5
At least we have the titties.
4/5
Enjoyable, lots of variation.
Sonic Youth
2/5
I appreciate that this was an inspiration for many bands to come, but some of the noise that was produced made me grimace involuntarily. It's shite.
Primal Scream
2/5
Smorgasbord of mediocrity.
Madonna
4/5
Great album, littly too poppy for my taste, but the hits hit good.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
This is the fifth Nick Cave album I have gotten. I get that people like Cave but enough is enough. I liked this album better than his other albums, but I still don't get it.
Jeff Beck
4/5
Enjoyed it, lots of skill on display here.
Brian Eno
2/5
Unvelievably dull. I get Eno was ahead of his time, but it feels like it goes nowhere. Ambient shouldve been called meandering.
Hole
3/5
One of those rock albums that sounds a lot like other rock albums of the time. Nothing special.
3/5
When I read "proto-punk" I already lost all interest, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Bob Dylan
4/5
I must say, after hearing many Dylan albums on this list, that I kinda felt tired about the prospect of hearing *another* Dylan album. Luckily this one was great, probably one of his best.
Happy Mondays
2/5
Forgettable.
Beatles
3/5
This album only strengthened my belief that you can best experience the Beatles through a Best Of compilation instead of the individual albums. On each album are one or two genius works of art while everything else is boring and forgettable.
Lou Reed
3/5
More of the same, one of those artists who get all the hype and leaves me baffled.
Saint Etienne
2/5
Pop slop
Doves
2/5
Pretty bad.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
Not bad, the singer's voice got annoying after a while though
Venom
2/5
Edgy, but boring.
Milton Nascimento
4/5
Chill, with a lot of different styles. Some songs got a bit boring though.
Gillian Welch
2/5
Lame country, can't get used to it.
Ice Cube
4/5
Little long, it couldve been tighter but the anger boils over.
David Bowie
5/5
A master at work, that much is clear. Just didn't hit as hard that I would give it 5 stars.
Giant Sand
2/5
"Mom, I want Leonard Cohen."
"We have Leonars Cohen at home."
Leonard Cohen at home:
The Cult
2/5
Very generic 80s rock.
Isaac Hayes
5/5
Not a single boring moment and the man is telling a story at one point. Impressive.
Grizzly Bear
2/5
Boring.
Lorde
3/5
Outstayed its welcome a little near the end, but I didn't mind listening to this.
Nick Drake
3/5
Very samey throughout, but not bad overall.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Stairway to Heaven remains an absolute classic, the rest of the album didn't quite grab me as much.
Baaba Maal
4/5
Very hypnotic, the repetition serves to add to whole vibe rather than detract from it.
Buck Owens
2/5
I really really don't care about country. All the commenters whining about how there's too much british music on this list, meanwhile I feel like im about to loose it when there is another southern twang singer complaining about how shitty their life is. I. DONT. CARE.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Tito Puente
5/5
I didnt expect much, but at the end I was dancing the cha-cha-cha.
Buzzcocks
3/5
Yeah, I couldnt tell the songs apart. Just one stream of similar noise. Good noise, mind, just wish there was more variation to it.
Janelle Monáe
4/5
Very well-produced albeit a little too long which hurt the latter half of the album. I wish there was a half star or a three quarter star, because this is the only thing stopping me from giving it 5 stars.
All the different styles and rhythms showed me that Monáe is a very talented and broad artist. I had no idea who she was and I want to hear more from here.
Common
5/5
I used to listen to this album all the time in my late teens. It was my shit, it was formative and I am happy I listened to it when I did. Listening to it now, it doesn't hit quite the same. I though Common's flow was lacking more than once, not even his pleasant voice could make up for it.
But you know what? For the great beatsx the positive vibes and the buckets full of nostalgia that I felt re-listening to this, it is going to get 5 stars from me, even though if came at this purely objectively, it probably doesn't deserve it. Thankfully music is not objective.
Thin Lizzy
3/5
I wouldve rated this higher if this wasnt a love concert. I really do not care for them, especially the older ones where the sound quality is wank. I would've loved watching it.
Brian Wilson
2/5
After listening, I read that this was (based on) a previously abandoned album, and I could tell why they abandoned it.
Johnny Cash
5/5
Funny, a few days ago I wrote in my review how much I dislike live recordings, but I guess the audience for this one makes it a bit more special. Enjoyed it a lot, Cash is the rare country star who I adore.
Simple Minds
3/5
Very basic 80s synth pop. Im sure it was new and fresh when it came out, but I had trouble finding a lot of value listening to this album
Morrissey
2/5
Oh, how quaint. Another album where Morrissey is having a self-indulgent moan.
Sparks
2/5
Weird album, didn't like it.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
I wanted to rate it lower, because this album didnt grab me as much as other work I've come across. Musically it is not his best work. But then, somewhere halfway, I really got into the stories Cohen told. He's not the best singer, the music that supports it is also not the best, but he is so imaginative. He drags you into this world he creates and it is easy to imagine it all. Good stuff.
Nas
5/5
Classic. Deep topics, poetic and every song knocks it out the park.
The Stooges
2/5
First two songs had me sold, the third track turned me off completely and the album didnt recover after that. Wtf was that?
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
I love this genre, but I was bored. Can't help it.
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
2/5
I feel like I have heard an album like this a hundred times and forgotten it a hundred times too.
Tricky
4/5
Why did someone decide to use this awesome album as a platform to talk about their nasty, unwashed, unhygienic ass?
Lupe Fiasco
5/5
Wasn't a big fan of his rap style at first. Never like it when rappers breath in sharply after every sentence, but the good message, good stories and tight beats won me over at the end. Good stuff.
Kanye West
3/5
My opinion about West in his life outside music aside, I never vibed with him. His rap style always seems so basic, and this album shows it yet again. Reliance on auto-tune, nonsensical lyrics, mid cadence and rhytemn and he is so full of himself. Annoying.
The one saving grace is that the beats, as always, are exceptional.
Khaled
3/5
Reminds me of when I spent too much time hanging in my friend's uncle's Moroccan bar. They loved Cheb Khaled there.
Death In Vegas
2/5
Boring.
Robert Wyatt
1/5
I had to turn it off halfway because it got on my nerves.
The Thrills
2/5
I dont think this was one of the albums to listen to before you die of 2003, let alone of all time.
2/5
What a depressing, miserable album. Saved by her beautiful voice and the fact it was only half an hour.
John Lee Hooker
5/5
My dad always listened to Blues growing up and I only ever half payed attention to it. I shouldve listened more, this was really good!
Ray Charles
5/5
What a talent, couldn't keep my foot still the entire ride.
The Allman Brothers Band
4/5
Bit long, but good.
Dead Kennedys
3/5
It was fun, but noisy. Not my thing but I appreciate it.
Arcade Fire
2/5
It's like listening to paint dry
Paul Revere & The Raiders
2/5
Very 60s, nothing special.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
4/5
Very 80s, but enjoyable. Went on a little too long.
Culture Club
2/5
First song is amazing, but it was a mistake to put it on the front. None of the other songs come close and it made me bored.
PJ Harvey
3/5
One of those albums where I keep thinking "I've heard this one before".
The Fall
2/5
The next day, I couldnt tell you anything remarkable about this album. Run-of-the-mill
The Clash
3/5
Drags on a little bit and I only really loved London Calling. Sadly that was the first song and the album was an hour long.
Dexys Midnight Runners
4/5
Come On Eileen is such a banger and it was on twice. That alone gave it an extra star, because if we're going to be honest, the rest of the album deserves only three stars. They seem like a great band to see in a small venue, though.
Belle & Sebastian
2/5
Forgettable
The Coral
2/5
Thankfully it was only half an hour long. Otherwise entirely unremarkable.
Aphex Twin
5/5
What a super chill album. Heliosphan transported me to somewhere else.
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
Boring, can't remember anything about it the next day.
George Jones
2/5
Last song was interesting, but thankfully the album was less than half an hour long
Paul Weller
2/5
Wild Wood was ok, everything was a bit boring.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Nothing special but I enjoyed my time with it
Emmylou Harris
2/5
took too long, not interesting enough. The singer's voice is great, though.
Steely Dan
4/5
Good stuff.
The Sugarcubes
4/5
Very fun album, and nice to hear Björk's early work.
The The
3/5
I went in expecting to hate it. I didn't. No masterpiece by any means, but I enjoyed it for what it is.
Van Morrison
2/5
Good music, hated the singing.
Donald Fagen
2/5
Started off liking this album, but the longer it went on, the more often I checked the time. The songs are too long, which is impressive on a 38min album, made it feel twice as long.
Arcade Fire
3/5
Nothing special, very much the sound of the time, but I didn't mind that today.
Faust
2/5
A few good songs, which save it from a 1 star. But the noise in some of the bad song (especially the first and last songs) were absolutely awful. Literal noise, had me turn down the audio because it was so grating. I thought something was wrong with my device at first.
William Orbit
3/5
A bit long-winded but I didnt end up hating it. Very 90s.
Beastie Boys
4/5
My least favorite album of theirs. Lots of yelling, very loud. Doesn't hit as well as others I've heard.
Elliott Smith
2/5
Honestly cant remember a thing about it the next day. Just that it is inoffensive 90s rock.
Prince
4/5
I expected this to be an easy 5 stars, but damn, it just wasnt that good. None of the hits, no songs that stood out, nothing special. Still, it's Prince so it wasn't bad, but I expected more.
Dusty Springfield
4/5
I expected to like this album more, but it was a lot of the same thing and nothing came really close to Son of a Preacher Man. Good stuff, no doubt about that, just a little too much of the same thing.
George Michael
3/5
Couple good songs, but a lot of it is just cliche 80s pop
Thundercat
5/5
What a nice surprise. Never heard of Thundercat before, and it is basically My Shit. Might went on a little longer than I wanted, but I still nodded my head and tapped my foot the entire hour.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Really good music, but 1h30 is a lot to ask and it didn't quite catch my attention throughout. Never a good sign when you keep checking how many songs are left.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
The first song sounded like an 80s scifi soundtrack, no? I wished it wouldve kept that vibe throughout the album, but it quickly turned into your more standard Cohen fare. Lyrically it wasn't as good as I expect from him either. Promising start turned into a bit of a let down.
David Gray
2/5
Very boring 90s pop.
Sugar
3/5
It's fine. Nothing more, nothing less.
Wire
2/5
Whenever I see it is a postpunk album, I expect something like this. They all start to sound the same to me.
The Avalanches
4/5
Interesting electronic music, kept noddig my head. Love the genres being mixed together to come up with something new.
David Bowie
4/5
Very creative.
Queen
4/5
Went in expecting I'd love it. And it is good, don't get me wrong. I just didn't love it.
Joan Armatrading
4/5
Havent heard of her before, but I'm left with the feeling that I want to hear more.
Spacemen 3
2/5
Slow, long and overindulgent.
The Cure
3/5
It's the Cure. I can't get over the singer's singing style. It's all very whiny. I enjoy the music, though
Sleater-Kinney
4/5
Surprisingly fun.
Talking Heads
4/5
Very catchy and very Talking Heads, but I like that.
Neil Young
4/5
Neil Young is always good.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
It's fine, nothing special.
Miles Davis
5/5
No big deal, just a couple legends making some of the best music I have ever heard.
Sam Cooke
5/5
Not a bad song on the album. While I usually dont care about live sets, this one has me bopping and tapping all the way through.
Koffi Olomide
4/5
Happy, funky music.
X-Ray Spex
4/5
Way more fun than I expected it to be. Good energy.
The Beach Boys
4/5
Very topical for multiple reasons, this is quite a departure from what I'm used to from the Beach Boys. Very political, verh conscious. I like it.
Rest in Peace Brian Wilson.
Beth Orton
2/5
Bland
Buffalo Springfield
4/5
First song was great, the album started to get a little worse the longer it went on. Still enjoyed it overall.
Screaming Trees
2/5
Simply boring.
4/5
Surprisingly good. Didnt expect much when I started it, but this was pretty good.
Grateful Dead
3/5
Hate that it is a live album, but at least it was a good one.
The Who
4/5
I didnt listen to all the songs on Spotify, because the deluxe version was the one linked and 2 hours would have really made me hate this. I kept to the original tracks. As it stands, I quite enjoyed this.
Scott Walker
2/5
Scott Walker is boring.
Pulp
2/5
This was borecore.
Sisters Of Mercy
3/5
Hey, that's that song from GTAIV
Nothing else was special about the album.
Tom Waits
4/5
Not as good as his other works, but still enjoyable to listen to.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Sounds very 80s for a 90s album
Megadeth
4/5
Thought I'd gonna hate it because I assumed this was full of noisy riffs, ended up liking it because it was full of noisy riffs.
Nico
2/5
I hate the way she sings.
New Order
3/5
Nice early edm, but it slides back to Joy Division's sound now and then, which really wasn't necessary. It wouldve been a better album if they kept the focus of the first track.
Mudhoney
2/5
Very standard grunge. Nothing remarkable about it in any way.
James Taylor
2/5
Very boring and he even did covers. What's the point?
The Black Crowes
4/5
Turns out I like this kind of blues rock.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
Felt like I heard this before, but I feel that often when I listen to prog rock.
The Mothers Of Invention
2/5
I wanted to give it one star, but I have a feeling this was all a big joke.
Radiohead
3/5
Not bad at all, just a bit boring. I know Radiohead can do better.
Marilyn Manson
4/5
Very edgy, I almost cut myself.
Stephen Stills
3/5
It's fine, sounds similar to other, better bands.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
It feels like I already hears this album if his before, but it just sounds the exact same as the last one that appeared on this list.
New York Dolls
3/5
It was fine, but every song sounded the same. I couldnt tell you how one song was different from the other except the lyrics.
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
It was a beautiful day and this music worked perfectly for it.
The Divine Comedy
2/5
Very boring
Prefab Sprout
3/5
It was alright, albeit a bit unmemorable. Did I enjoy listening to it? Sure. Would I listen to it again? Probably not.
Public Enemy
5/5
Banger after banger after banger. Still relevant today, morso even.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
even though it sounded all very same-y, it does sound good throughout.
Metallica
3/5
It's just very edgy and faux tough guy. Still, I felt a little tougher than before.
4/5
Bit same-y for an hour worth of music, but i loved the combination of 90s electronic music and Brazil.
Elvis Costello
2/5
Oh hey. How quaint. Another Costello album. I started off this project not knowing anything about hia music. Then I enjoyed it, or at least appreciate it. And now I'm at the point where, after 4 albums or so, I feel like I'm getting sick of him. Every album sounds the same, stop it. One entry wouldve been enough.
Frank Ocean
4/5
Fun album which lost me at times with some of the singing near the end. But still, hearing an album start with the og ps music and street fighter 2 was nice for nostalgia.
The Cars
3/5
One of those albums where I don't really understand the five stars, but I'm happy for those who love it. Just felt very basic to me.
The Byrds
2/5
Felt very chaotic, couldnt focus on or enjoy it.
3/5
Overlong songs, but at least they sounded good.
Marty Robbins
5/5
Fantastic album, lots of cool stories. I generally hate country, but Ive learned that I enjoy it when it is about western or outlaw topics.
The Charlatans
2/5
Sounded like a worse oasis to me.
The 13th Floor Elevators
4/5
I wouldve been fine without the jug, but I honestly had a good time with this album. Guess I love acid rock.
CHVRCHES
4/5
I've only heard of this band through Death Stranding, and I liked this better than what I've heard there. It feels very much like pop music, except with a little more bite.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Whatever you think of Ozzy Osbourne, you can't deny that he is the best example of a rock legend. Good and bad. RIP.
As for the album, I love the three 3 most well-known tracks , but then also hated Planet Caravan because it took me out of it entirely, as if it belonged on a different album. And that feeling stayed with me throughout, even though Iron Man came right after. The songs that followed just weren't enough to shake that feeling, sadly. Still a great album by a great band, just with one big fat bruise on it.
Faith No More
3/5
It's fine, felt like very standard late 90s rock wich makes its impressive that it came out in 89.
Bebel Gilberto
4/5
Chill album.
Van Morrison
4/5
Fine. Very soulful, although after this album I got an autoplayed Bill Withers song and it reminded me how much better this genre can be.
Stereo MC's
2/5
Ome good song at the very start. Badly rapped songs for the rest of it.
Cee Lo Green
3/5
Hard album to enjoy, to be honest. I think I just get annoyed by Cee-Lo's voice, even though the music was good.
Basement Jaxx
4/5
Perfect summer weather music, made me want to lay on a beach with a cold alcoholic drink in my hand.
Jane's Addiction
2/5
Nothing special.
Ride
2/5
I felt like ive heard this album 100 times already
Turbonegro
3/5
Much better than I expected at first glance but I expected very little.
Madonna
2/5
I liked the title song but everything else was horrible. Jesus.
Christine and the Queens
3/5
I liked it, would've been 4 stars if it wasn't 1.5 hours long, wtf is wrong with you that you think I want to listen to your poppy music for that long??
Sepultura
4/5
Surprisingly amazing. I can listen to this genre normally, but I never find it amazing. But this unique combination of South (and native) American sounds with thrashing electric guitars just hits.
Sadly a little too long, last track wasn't necessary at all tbh.
Nick Drake
3/5
It's a Nick Drake album. They all sound alike. Thankfully it was very short.
Röyksopp
4/5
Yes, it sounds like the reception area of a (would-be) trendy city hotel, but it sounds good. Relaxing.
50 Cent
5/5
The album came on the scene like a bombshell when released and it still holds up.
Eurythmics
4/5
Title song is a classic. The other songs don't come close to the greatness, but make a good attempt. It's all a very unique sound, especially for the early 80s.
Iron Butterfly
2/5
Sounded like The Doors but worse, except this album came out 2 years before The Doors (the album, not the band.)
Still sounds worse.
Jane Weaver
2/5
Very unremarkable
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
Boring punk
Morrissey
1/5
Ffs, another one? I just can't stand his whining disguised as singing any longer. Seriously, every song is like a complaint letter.
Traffic
2/5
Just another 60s rock band no one ever talks about anymore.
Jethro Tull
3/5
Very boomer rock, but the good kind.
The Last Shadow Puppets
3/5
It's basically the Artic Monkeys without the energy.
Motörhead
3/5
Dont hate the music but the album misses the mark. Bad recording quality should immediately disqualify an album on this list.
Maxwell
3/5
Music to make love to.
TV On The Radio
3/5
Very uneventful
Blood, Sweat & Tears
5/5
Good stuff. I was working out and my wife asked " is that blood, sweat and tears?" I pointed towards my abs questioningly, she shook her hear and said "No. The music."
Jamiroquai
4/5
Funky and soulful. Not a cheap imitation, but heartfelt.
TLC
4/5
Good collection of songs, but I was glad that it ended. It's one of those weird albums where I feel it misses something.
Motörhead
3/5
-1 for making me listen to Jailbait. Felt like a creep listening to that.
Mercury Rev
2/5
Forgettable
Devendra Banhart
3/5
It's unique to say the least. Little messy here and there, but I enjoyed it.
The hits are fine, everything else is very boring. I remember when my dad bought this album because he was U2 fan, but I don't remember ever hearing him listen to it. I can understand why now.
Madness
2/5
Only good song was Our House, everything else was really so-so. Why can't we get more real reggae on this list?
Kate Bush
5/5
The experiments don't always hit, but you've got to appreciate something that's experimental and highly listenable.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
Overlong but some good songs on it. Under the Bridge is still great, idc if it is nostalgia speaking.
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
Weak album and far too long. I know he can do better than this.
MGMT
4/5
Fun, short, diverse.
Wu-Tang Clan
5/5
When I think of good hiphop, this is the album that comes to mind. The rawness of the beats, the variation in rap styles. What's not to love.
Christina Aguilera
2/5
Tempted to give it 1 star because 1h17m is too much Christina Aguilera. But honestly, I listened to all of it and, while I didn't liks it by any means, I was less annoyed than I imagined I would. Not 1 star worthy.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Starts with a huge banger, doesn't really reach that level after that. Still very good, though.
Crowded House
3/5
Nothing special, not unenjoyable. Great background noise.
Talk Talk
3/5
It was fine.
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
Dated? Yes. But you got to respect the classics.
Tom Tom Club
4/5
I had never heard of this, but i like Talking Heads so it is no surprise I like this one too. Very fun!
Barry Adamson
3/5
Good sound, but too long as it got boring quick.
Suzanne Vega
3/5
Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega. Suzanne Vega.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
I love a short album, so that is a plus already. Even very dated ones like this one.
Deerhunter
2/5
Very forgettable
Pink Floyd
3/5
It was alright. Dont understand their hype, though
Pink Floyd
3/5
Second Pink Floyd album in a row (yesterday was Wish You Were Here) and I still dont get it. It's fine, inoffensive.
Country Joe & The Fish
2/5
Maybe unfair to this album, but it is the third prog rock album in three days and I am done with this genre.
Fred Neil
3/5
It was nice, nothing special.
The Zombies
3/5
The album became good with the last song. Everything else just sounds like a standard 60s band.
Nirvana
5/5
One of those rare albums where every song is a good one.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Good stuff, dont get the hype but i enjoyed it.
Peter Frampton
2/5
I hate live albums.
The Gun Club
2/5
Honestly felt like a parody band in movie. Boring, badly sung.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
4/5
Took me quite a bit to realize there were no instruments and I didn't miss it at all. Just a couple guys and their voice and hands.
2Pac
5/5
It's 2Pac, I have been listening to his music since I was 10. Of course this gets full marks. Poetic in the way most rappers (and singers in general) just aren't.
John Grant
3/5
Took me a while to get into it, but I enjoyed it near the end. It's all a little too long, though.
Everything But The Girl
2/5
I know why you have to listen to this album before you die. It makes 45 minutes feel like an eternity. I skipped after the sixth song because it's too boring.
Bee Gees
1/5
I was waiting at the airport and even then, when I had nothing to do, I chose not to continue listening to an hour of this shit. Honestly completely uninspired, you wonder how they got to be so big a few years later.
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
I respect the noise, but not enough to actually listen to it.
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
4/5
Finally something different.
Joe Ely
2/5
It's a country album
Kelela
4/5
Latter part of the album was better than the first. It went from pretty basic r&b to actually good. Wish it held that quality throughout.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
It's fine, I dont get the hype.
Red Snapper
3/5
It's alright.
The Everly Brothers
2/5
Im sure it was great in the 50s, but I can't get into it.
The Flaming Lips
2/5
I like good singing. This didnt have good singing.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Not my favourite Wonder album. Just when I thought it was getting better, I realized the album was done and it was following a playlist with his other music.
Elbow
2/5
Boring.
Pere Ubu
2/5
Noise.
Love
3/5
It's an ok album, nothing special though.
Moby Grape
3/5
Pretty good aged rock
The Shamen
2/5
Some music shouldve been left behind in the 90s.
Madonna
3/5
Not that bad actually, but 1 hour was too much.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
This the 6th (and hopefully last) Costello album on this list. While I don't think his music is that bad, we really didn't need 6 of his albums.
Johnny Cash
5/5
I generally don't like live albums, but can you imagine a high profile artist in 2025 singing songs for prisoners in a prison about how much it sucks in there? I can't see something like this happen anymore. That reason alone makes it far more interesting than a standard concert album or even a studio album.
Peter Gabriel
2/5
It's very surprising. The album that has such a great song as Solsbury Hill is completely uninteresting otherwise.
System Of A Down
5/5
Hadn't listened to this album by SoAD yet, and I dont know why. This was awesome.
Brian Eno
2/5
I just dont get Eno.
The Associates
2/5
Boring af.
Talking Heads
4/5
Once in a Lifetime is an exceptional track, one that stays with you for hours after listening. That song along gave this album an extra star. Sadly, the rest of the album did not reach close to those heights and I've listened to enough Femi Kuti to be really impressed by what I heard.
Radiohead
4/5
Couple great songs on here.
Sinead O'Connor
4/5
Normally I would give this 3 stars. Which means it is decent music but nothing that blew me away. Enjoyable listen. But Nothing Compares 2 U? Man, it is one of those songs that just blow you away. Easy extra star.
Metallica
2/5
Two hours??? And a live album??? Ew.
Music is alright, but it is too much.
Prince
4/5
Basically what people try to copy when they make synthwave, but I got a little tired of all the beeps and boops at the end of it.
Fela Kuti
5/5
Despite being a live album, the quality you find here is rare.
The Libertines
3/5
Pretty bog standard brit pop sound, but it sounds decent enough.
Mott The Hoople
2/5
Very forgettable
Nina Simone
5/5
What a talent, what a voice and this album does not even has her best work. What an indictment to this list, by the way, that this is the only Simone album on here. She deserves so much more.
Magazine
3/5
Not my favourite, but it did sound good.
Beatles
3/5
First 2 songs were great, petered out a little after that.
Iggy Pop
3/5
It's fine. Nothing stood out but it served well in the background.
Norah Jones
4/5
Chill music and even though she gets away with it, I blame her for the husky, breathy singing voice becoming so popular among singer-songwriters.
DJ Shadow
5/5
A collection of samples coming together as something new and unique.
Justin Timberlake
3/5
The early 2000 Neptunes and Timbaland beats are great, too bad it's ruined by Justin's singing.
The Pretty Things
2/5
Bland.
Tim Buckley
3/5
Got a little tired of the faux medieval vibe, but it was quite a trippy album.
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
Absolute rubbish. Shit the emperor would listen to and everyone would say it is amazing even though it is a collection of noise and nothing more.
Michael Jackson
5/5
I dont care for the guy himself, but as a pop artist there are few who can stand in his shadow. This album shows why. You think it cant get any better after Dirty Diana, but Smooth Criminal and Leave Me Alone shortly follow to prove you wrong.
Snoop Dogg
5/5
Every song a banger. G-funk will never get old to me, fucking love that sound. Have the lyrics aged well? Probably not, but keep in mind that Snoop Dogg was 22 when this came out and honestly, me and my wife still laughed out loud to some of the funny nonsense coming out of Snoop's mouth. Easy 5 stars.
3/5
Thought it was pretentious shit at first. 40 mins later I still found it pretentious, but less shit. It grows on you.
Echo And The Bunnymen
2/5
I dont get all the 5 stars this is getting. It felt extremely generic to me, the type of music I have heard a dozen times on this list.
Björk
4/5
Weird but kinda wonderful. Björk has grown on me.
The Isley Brothers
5/5
Very funky, very soulful. The only think I dislike is that I hadn't heard this album before, because this is my shit.
The Hives
4/5
Very energetic, mercifully short. Wouldnt call it my new favourite band but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
2/5
Hour and a half long and it is mostly the sitar. Idk, just doesn't hit me at all and it actively annoyed me after a while.
Roxy Music
3/5
It's alright, didnt blow me away.
Frank Black
2/5
Not much to say about it, just felt very generic overall.
Echo And The Bunnymen
2/5
Jesus this was bland.
Astor Piazzolla
3/5
pling plong pling pling pling plong (continue for one hour)
I didn't hate it but it got samey real fast.
Alice Cooper
3/5
It's fine. Nothing special, I expected more from such a big name.
Fairport Convention
4/5
Chill and pretty modern faux medieval troubadour rock.
Alice Cooper
4/5
Lots of different vibes and genres. Nice and short too. Better than I expected.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
The best guitarist ever. The album might be a little too long, but this was one of the rare long albums where it doesn't bother me at all.
Cowboy Junkies
3/5
Liked it at first, liked their rendition of Blue Moon, started to get tired of it about 40 minutes in and was done with it at the end. Sadly too long.
Fishbone
4/5
Surprisingly good. Ska records fail more than they succeed but this one was highly energetic, had good lyrics and was very diverse.
Pavement
2/5
Yet another early 1990s album for gen x kids whose parents don't understand them ;_;
Janis Joplin
5/5
Fantastic voice, and what a great album. Sad that it is her last one. Could listen to this all day.
The Cardigans
3/5
Interesting Iron Man cover, little too sweet of an album for my liking. Still enjoyed it.
R.E.M.
4/5
Gets a little samey even though it is such a short album, but the highs are really high.
The Byrds
2/5
Jesus this was slow.
Liz Phair
3/5
Little too long for my liking, but I love her energy.
Foo Fighters
3/5
Insanely impressive that this was made by one guy, sadly I thought it got samey quite quickly.
U2
3/5
Great first song everything else was just alright. Mostly reminded me of sitting in the backseat as a child while my mom sang along with the songs.
Neil Young
3/5
Feels like a standard Young album (guess that's what you get when there are 7 of his albums on a list). Enjoyed it though, but it didnt give anything else.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
5/5
Jazz albums are the reason the 50s are my favorite era on this list, even though I rarely care about 50s era music.
Linkin Park
4/5
I was completely ready to hate this. I never liked it when it came out, but now that I'm older and wiser I figured it was worth an honest listen. Turns out I didnt hate it. It's short, it knows what it wants and it sounds good. I can't help it.
Adele
3/5
Expected to hate it. Her voice brought me over and Someone Like You is an all time classic. Still not my thing, though, but it's hard to argue that this is bad.