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Album	You	Global	Diff
Live At Leeds The Who	5	3.33	+1.67
My Aim Is True Elvis Costello	5	3.35	+1.65
Surrealistic Pillow Jefferson Airplane	5	3.52	+1.48
Boy In Da Corner Dizzee Rascal	4	2.57	+1.43
3 + 3 The Isley Brothers	5	3.59	+1.41
The Low End Theory A Tribe Called Quest	5	3.7	+1.3
Boston Boston	5	3.71	+1.29
Can't Buy A Thrill Steely Dan	5	3.72	+1.28
The Grand Tour George Jones	4	2.79	+1.21
Night Life Ray Price	4	2.81	+1.19

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Album	You	Global	Diff
OK Computer Radiohead	2	4.1	-2.1
Nighthawks At The Diner Tom Waits	1	3.01	-2.01
Reign In Blood Slayer	1	2.96	-1.96
White Light / White Heat The Velvet Underground	1	2.89	-1.89
Olympia 64 Jacques Brel	1	2.78	-1.78
Casanova The Divine Comedy	1	2.67	-1.67
Bringing It All Back Home Bob Dylan	2	3.64	-1.64
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Bob Dylan	2	3.62	-1.62
That's The Way Of The World Earth, Wind & Fire	2	3.5	-1.5
Odelay Beck	2	3.46	-1.46

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The Next Day

David Bowie

2/5

Again, just can't get into David Bowie. I don't know why... Tough to digest. 2/5

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Blackstar

David Bowie

3/5

2.5/5 A good album for sure. However, not my taste or something I would come back to.

In A Silent Way

Miles Davis

4/5

4/5 a great jazz album. Great sound engineering / use of the instruments.

Disintegration

The Cure

4/5

Absolutely loved this album. Could have been my mood, my years, or the possibility that I didn't feel like I would like 'The Cure', but this album shocked me from the beginning.

Ágætis Byrjun

Sigur Rós

4/5

Loved this album! Perfect for Sunday mornings, relaxing strolls with the pup, and grabbing a rag and cleaning.

Live At Leeds

The Who

5/5

5/5 Great rock album. Purchased vinyl on 3/5.

Tracy Chapman

4/5

Great album. Looking to buy soon. Very beautiful voice and rhythmic beats.

That's The Way Of The World

Earth, Wind & Fire

2/5

All in all, was a good album. However, not an album I'll be seeking out in the future.

Pink Flag

Wire

3/5

Punk. 22 songs in 38 minutes. Hard. Good album. Will not buy.

Faust IV

Faust

2/5

Not my cup of tea. 2/5

I'm Your Man

Leonard Cohen

3/5

Beautiful voice. Not something I'm going to seek out as an album. 3/5

Reign In Blood

Slayer

1/5

Really tried - thrash metal just isn't my thing. 1/5

The Next Day

David Bowie

2/5

Again, just can't get into David Bowie. I don't know why... Tough to digest. 2/5

Paranoid

Black Sabbath

5/5

Amazing album! 5/5

Fishscale

Ghostface Killah

4/5

Never was a fan prior, however, was a great album. Would consider to buy as a vinyl.

Highway 61 Revisited

Bob Dylan

3/5

Interesting album. Haven't been a fan of Bob Dylan and I don't know if this album changed my mind. 3/5

Boy In Da Corner

Dizzee Rascal

4/5

Can take appreciate Dizzee. Grimey, hard. Always enjoyed his music. 4/5

Live!

Fela Kuti

3/5

Beautiful percussion! 3/5

Everything Must Go

Manic Street Preachers

3/5

Brit pop usually is something I'm okay with however with this I couldn't attach to it.

At Fillmore East

The Allman Brothers Band

4/5

Bluesy Rick that's his the soul. Great album. One to consider buying. 4/5

Golden Hour

Kacey Musgraves

4/5

Great country pop album. Wife is not a fan therefore, won't buy.

Paul's Boutique

Beastie Boys

4/5

Loved this album! 4/5

Beautiful Freak

Eels

3/5

Mid 90's alt rock that was beautifully twisted. Enjoyed! 3/5

NEU! 75

Neu!

4/5

Actually beautiful! Loved this album. Worth a consideration on buying. 4/5

Loveless

My Bloody Valentine

2/5

First two tracks didn't really appeal to me.

The Grand Tour

George Jones

4/5

Beautiful country music. I love the old stuff. Worth considering for a vinyl.

Kings Of The Wild Frontier

Adam & The Ants

2/5

Meh. A good album, just not my thing. 2/5

Live And Dangerous

Thin Lizzy

4/5

Really liked this album. Great live album with lots of good tracks. 4/5

Private Dancer

Tina Turner

3/5

Went into this not thinking I would like it, however, enjoyed all of the classic tracks!

Electric Ladyland

Jimi Hendrix

4/5

4/5 Beautiful - worth a purchase!

Midnight Ride

Paul Revere & The Raiders

2/5

Meh. 2/5

Odelay

Beck

2/5

While 'Where It's At' is one I truly enjoy, I couldn't get into the other tracks. Not something I'll be seeking to purchase. 2/5

Tragic Songs of Life

The Louvin Brothers

3/5

I enjoyed this, however, only a few tracks stood out and others were quite repetitive. 3/5

Raw Power

The Stooges

4/5

Raw and beautiful. 4/5

Dust

Screaming Trees

3/5

A great album to listen to - never listened to them previously. Great history behind the album and band, as well. 3/5

To Pimp A Butterfly

Kendrick Lamar

4/5

Loved this album. Reminds me of my favorite 90s rap. Worth buying -- 4/5

White Light / White Heat

The Velvet Underground

1/5

Man, could not get into this. 1/5

Bitte Orca

Dirty Projectors

2/5

All in all, a good album, however, not something I will be purchasing. 2/5

The Stooges

2/5

Meh. Not my cup of tea. 2/5

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

2/5

I just don't get Bob Dylan's appeal. I mean, for the time, sure, this would work. However, it loses its luster and I just can't attach to it.

Achtung Baby

3/5

For some, U2 can walk on water. However, for me, it just doesn't do anything. While I can appreciate the album for what it is and the change in music styles, I just don't think I'll seek to purchase on vinyl.

Mama's Gun

Erykah Badu

3/5

A good album - great use of instruments and Erykah's voice is beautiful.

American IV: The Man Comes Around

Johnny Cash

4/5

Beautiful album. 4/5

Destroyer

KISS

2/5

Meh. Just not a Kiss fan. While Detroit Rock City is a catchy song, this album as a whole isn't what I would throw on. 2/5

Konnichiwa

Skepta

3/5

Grimey - good lyrics and production. Overall, just nothing out of the norm. Money, cars, hoes, blah blah... 3/5 for production

Endtroducing.....

DJ Shadow

4/5

Amazing album. I've heard of DJ Shadow before but never took the time to listen to any of his songs. The first track on the album blew me away. 4/5 worth a purchase!

Ragged Glory

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

3/5

A good garage rock album. 3/5

Sheet Music

10cc

3/5

Actually enjoyed this album. The fifth track was interesting enough to make me raise my eyebrows. All in all a great album. 3/5

Queen II

Queen

3/5

First Queen Album. Pretty good just not something I'll seek as a purchase. 3/5

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

Aretha Franklin

5/5

Easily 5 stars. Need to purchase. 5/5

Pyromania

Def Leppard

3/5

Can't believe this is considered metal. I would consider it stadium rock. All in all a good album but probably not something I will seek to buy. 3/5

Vauxhall And I

Morrissey

2/5

Meh. Not my cup of tea. 2/5

Kid A

Radiohead

3/5

Great album - really enjoyed. 3/5

A Girl Called Dusty

Dusty Springfield

4/5

Beautiful! I get a lot of what is here are covers. However, I really dig it. Worth a purchase. 4/5

Deep Purple In Rock

Deep Purple

4/5

Loved this album - beautiful rock! Worth a purchase! 4/5

Forever Changes

Love

3/5

Instruments were great in this - lyrically, I questioned what I was listening to multiple times. 3/5

One World

John Martyn

2/5

A good album that I enjoyed as background music. Nothing that really stood out to me. 2/5

Bringing It All Back Home

Bob Dylan

2/5

Just cannot get into Bob Dylan. 2/5

Smokers Delight

Nightmares On Wax

3/5

Good music to have on in the background. I'm a big fan of electronic music, so this fit the bill. 3/5

Lost In The Dream

The War On Drugs

4/5

I'm shocked I had never heard of The War on Drugs. I love this type of music. I can understand why others don't. I really enjoyed this album. One to consider for vinyl. 4/5

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs

Derek & The Dominos

3/5

Beautiful guitar work. Layla is amazing. 3/5

Sunshine Superman

Donovan

2/5

Meh. I enjoyed Season of the Witch and Mellow Yellow, however, didn't take care for this album. 2/5

Disraeli Gears

Cream

3/5

Bluesy, psychedelic rock. Just not my thing, however, a few good tracks I enjoyed. 3/5

Bert Jansch

2/5

Great string work, however not something I particularly enjoyed. 2/5

Ten

Pearl Jam

4/5

Amazing album. Honestly have avoided Pearl Jam for the longest time. Glad this came up. Really enjoyed! 4/5

Gris Gris

Dr. John

2/5

I really didn't know what I was listening to. Enjoyable? Sure. Worth listening to again? Nope, not for this guy. 2/5

Ace of Spades

Motörhead

3/5

Some hits and misses on this one. Overall, a good album. 3/5

Since I Left You

The Avalanches

3/5

A good mix... Enjoyed! 3/5

Survivor

Destiny's Child

2/5

A good album for the time, however, listening again in 2023... Just doesn't hold up. 2/5

Revolver

Beatles

4/5

Beautiful album! Worth a vinyl purchase. 4/5

Boston

5/5

Love this album. Front to back one of my favorites. Own on vinyl and listen often. 5/5

Fear and Whiskey

Mekons

2/5

Meh. Really didn't enjoy and really only liked Last Dance. Country? 80s Pop? From a former punk band nonetheless? Again, meh. 2/5

Django Django

4/5

A good electronic pop album. Perfect for the long run I need today. 4/5

Purple Rain

Prince

5/5

Absolutely love this album. Own on vinyl. 5/5

On The Beach

Neil Young

3/5

Good folk album. Not much I could really get into. 3/5

I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail

Buck Owens

2/5

Honky tonk country - enjoyed. However, not something I will purchase. 2/5

Court And Spark

Joni Mitchell

4/5

Love Joni Mitchell and this album. Worth considering for vinyl. 4/5

All Things Must Pass

George Harrison

4/5

I really enjoyed this album and listened to it a few times over the last couple of days. Worth a purchase! 4/5

Berlin

Lou Reed

2/5

Man, this was a tough listen. I had no connection to this and struggled at times to appreciate. 2/5

Elephant

The White Stripes

4/5

A great album with very familiar songs. All in all, enjoyed!

Graceland

Paul Simon

4/5

Really enjoyed this album and will always love, You can Call me Al. 4/5

Ramones

4/5

Really enjoyed this album. 4/5

High Violet

The National

3/5

A good album - nothing stands out. 3/5

The Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd

5/5

I can definitely see why this is a must-have album by a lot of critics. My first listen and it was a good one. 5/5

Rage Against The Machine

5/5

Love this album! It is amazing to me how much this stuff relates in 2023. Worth of purchase! 5/5

Halcyon Digest

Deerhunter

2/5

Meh. Nothing here that I can appreciate... Except the production!? 2/5

Nighthawks At The Diner

Tom Waits

1/5

This is an album that I really didn't connect with. Possibly one of the worst I listened to. 1/5

Tidal

Fiona Apple

3/5

Beautiful voice. Didn't care for this when it first came out, however can see why it's on this list. 3/5

The Soft Bulletin

The Flaming Lips

4/5

Beautiful. Didn't realize I would enjoy this as much as I did. 4/5

Smile

Brian Wilson

4/5

Beautiful music - reminds me of my grandparents. 4/5

Ill Communication

Beastie Boys

3/5

Yelling through a microphone became a frustrating feature for me. Was going to go 1/5, however production was good and a few tracks were enjoyable. 3/5

Dusty In Memphis

Dusty Springfield

3/5

Solid album. Really beautiful voice! 3/5

Protection

Massive Attack

4/5

Great album - really enjoyed! 4/5

Clube Da Esquina

Milton Nascimento

4/5

First off, I don't speak Spanish. However, this album really smoothes you and it's production and rhythm is great. 50 years old!! 4/5

Debut

Björk

3/5

A good pop album that I didn't think I would like. Very little listening of Bjork before this. 3/5

Bug

Dinosaur Jr.

2/5

Meh. Didn't care for this one. 2/5

Songs In The Key Of Life

Stevie Wonder

5/5

A real gem! A great album. 5/5

The Visitors

ABBA

4/5

Really enjoyed this. Originally thought this would be way too much pop for me, however I really enjoyed. 4/5

Eli And The Thirteenth Confession

Laura Nyro

3/5

Did not realize this album was released on 1968. Beautiful voice, interesting album. 3/5

Untitled (Black Is)

SAULT

3/5

Good, not great. Great beats - odd lyrics. Nothing stands out. 3/5

Teen Dream

Beach House

4/5

Beautiful album - really enjoyed this mellow tunes. 4/5

Fragile

Yes

4/5

Great album - great classic rock. 4/5

Casanova

The Divine Comedy

1/5

Did not care for this album. Only got through the first 4 songs. 1/5

Darklands

The Jesus And Mary Chain

3/5

A little of mixed feelings on this one. Good? Sure. Great? No. 3/5

Rumours

Fleetwood Mac

5/5

Easily top 5 album for me. Front to back every song is great. 5/5

American Gothic

David Ackles

2/5

Solid album - just didn't attach to anything. 2/5

Emperor Tomato Ketchup

Stereolab

2/5

Background music, maybe... Not something I'll buy. 2/5

The Low End Theory

A Tribe Called Quest

5/5

Love this album and really bummed I just listened fully now in 2023. Easily 5/5. Great production and lyrics are on point. RIP Phife! 5/5

Cross

Justice

4/5

Really have loved this album for some time. Big beat! 4/5

Back to Mystery City

Hanoi Rocks

2/5

Sure. Some alright tracks. 2/5

Microshift

Hookworms

2/5

Meh. 2/5

Exodus

Bob Marley & The Wailers

5/5

Love the beautiful island vibes of this album. Worth a purchase. 5/5

Olympia 64

Jacques Brel

1/5

Not my cup of tea. Just didn't connect with this one. 1/5

I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight

Richard Thompson

3/5

Actually enjoyed this album. 3/5

She's So Unusual

Cyndi Lauper

3/5

Really enjoyed! 3/5

The Village Green Preservation Society

The Kinks

3/5

Generic pop. Fair. Not outstanding. 3/5

Trout Mask Replica

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

1/5

Gave it a few songs... Not my thing. 1/5

The Man Who

Travis

3/5

Basic pop - enjoyed. 3/5

There's No Place Like America Today

Curtis Mayfield

4/5

Beautiful album. Really enjoyed Jesus and So in Love. 4/5

OK Computer

Radiohead

2/5

Maybe two songs I really enjoyed? Not my thing. 2/5

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm

A Tribe Called Quest

4/5

I really enjoy A Tribe Called Quest music... Didn't in my younger years but now do. 4/5

Dance Mania

Tito Puente

4/5

Really enjoyed this album! 4/5

3 + 3

The Isley Brothers

5/5

Man, did I really enjoy this album. Lots of great songs and beautiful music. 5/5

First Band On The Moon

The Cardigans

2/5

Meh. Good, not great! 2/5

(What's The Story) Morning Glory

Oasis

4/5

Reminds me of my younger years. Really enjoyed. 4/5

The Gershwin Songbook

Ella Fitzgerald

4/5

Listened to over half of the songs on this album. Beautiful voice and music. Really enjoyed. 4/5

Rid Of Me

PJ Harvey

3/5

Really was proven wrong on this... Enjoyed more than expected. 3/5

Sea Change

Beck

4/5

Enjoyed this album as it was different then expected. Sappy songs. 4/5

Tonight's The Night

Neil Young

3/5

Enjoyed! Really liked it. 3/5

GREY Area

Little Simz

3/5

Actually quite good! Interesting production and lyrics. 3/5

Wild Is The Wind

Nina Simone

3/5

Beautiful voice! Some good songs! 3/5

The Man Machine

Kraftwerk

3/5

Interesting, enjoyed. Crazy to think this came out in '78. 3/5

Supa Dupa Fly

Missy Elliott

3/5

Waaaay back in 97, this was an album I loved to bump in my car. Move forward 25 years it takes me back for sure, however, it isn't the same album I remembered. Enjoyed, just not one of the best. 3/5

Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby

Terence Trent D'Arby

2/5

Meh. A few songs I could attach to, however nothing spectacular. 2/5

Parallel Lines

Blondie

3/5

Solid album! Enjoyed! 3/5

Jack Takes the Floor

Ramblin' Jack Elliott

2/5

Folksy rambling... Good, just not what I was looking for. 2/5

american dream

LCD Soundsystem

2/5

Meh. Was hoping for better. 2/5

Ellington at Newport

Duke Ellington

3/5

Great jazz and instrument playing! 3/5

Follow The Leader

Korn

2/5

Younger me - 4/5 Me now - 2/5

Destroy Rock & Roll

Mylo

4/5

Really enjoyed this. I listened to Mylo quite a bit in the mid 2000s with Dr Pressure and In my Arms. Other tracks, very similar and enjoyable on this album. 4/5

John Prine

3/5

Really enjoyed this album and the lyrics were so relevant to even today. 3/5

Peter Gabriel

4/5

Really enjoyed this album! Younger me didn't really care for Peter Gabriel. Despite that, this was really good. 4/5

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Genesis

4/5

I really like progressive rock! This was a first for me and I enjoyed it - 4/5

Walking Wounded

Everything But The Girl

2/5

Meh. It's okay, nothing spectacular. 2/5

James Brown Live At The Apollo

James Brown

4/5

Great music, worth a vinyl purchase. 4/5

Don't Stand Me Down

Dexys Midnight Runners

2/5

Meh. Not my favorite. Skipped through some songs. 2/5

Amnesiac

Radiohead

3/5

Sorry, I'm not depressed and this music doesn't do it for me! Production was great... 3/5

Buena Vista Social Club

4/5

Beautiful! 4/5

Daydream Nation

Sonic Youth

3/5

I get the angst and the effect this album had on teenage youth... 3/5

Tom Tom Club

3/5

Love the pop feel. A good album! 3/5

Deloused in the Comatorium

The Mars Volta

4/5

More, please! Progressive rock, ftw! 4/5

Iron Maiden

3/5

Rock!!! 3/5

Hot Buttered Soul

Isaac Hayes

2/5

Um, was not the best album for me at this time... Really couldn't get into it. 2/5

Night Life

Ray Price

4/5

I love listening to old country! 4/5

Triangle

The Beau Brummels

3/5

Interesting and enjoying. 3/5

Garbage

3/5

Very solid album! Enjoyed. 3/5

Murmur

R.E.M.

4/5

Really enjoyed this album. Wasn't a fan of REM before, however having actually listened to it, I really enjoyed it. 4/5

Virgin Suicides

Air

3/5

Really enjoyed this soundtrack. I have never seen the movie, however I'm leaning towards a watch at some point. 3/5

Young Americans

David Bowie

4/5

Really enjoyed this one. Fame is a great song. 4/5

Trans Europe Express

Kraftwerk

2/5

A few tracks I enjoyed, however nothing special. 2/5

Little Earthquakes

Tori Amos

3/5

Really enjoyed this album. Will listen to again. 3/5

The Lexicon Of Love

ABC

3/5

80s pure pop. Enjoyed and had never heard of the band prior to this. 3/5

Californication

Red Hot Chili Peppers

4/5

Really love this album. Bass, guitar, drums, and vocals all come together harmoniously! 4/5

Nevermind

Nirvana

5/5

Yep. Easily. 5/5

Crooked Rain Crooked Rain

Pavement

2/5

Meh. Nothing spectacular. 2/5

New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)

Simple Minds

3/5

80s Pop through and through. 3/5

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

John Lennon

4/5

Very solid album and one I really enjoyed. 4/5

Green Onions

Booker T. & The MG's

4/5

Iconic sounds! Immediately I knew I would like this album! 4/5

Juju

Siouxsie And The Banshees

3/5

Very solid album. A few tracks I didn't care for, other than that, 3/5

Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul

Otis Redding

5/5

Love this album. Worth a purchase! 5/5

The Seldom Seen Kid

Elbow

3/5

Deep. 3/5

Rum Sodomy & The Lash

The Pogues

4/5

Holy cow did I love this! 4/5

S.F. Sorrow

The Pretty Things

2/5

Was not into this. Interesting concept. 2/5

Abraxas

Santana

4/5

Beautiful album. Have always loved Santana's music. 4/5

Truth And Soul

Fishbone

3/5

This album and music was all over the place. Highs and lows throughout. 3/5

Suzanne Vega

3/5

Great coffee house music, rainy Sunday morning vibes. 3/5

Haunted Dancehall

The Sabres Of Paradise

2/5

I mean, its okay - nothing spectacular. 2/5

Blonde On Blonde

Bob Dylan

3/5

I try every time to give Dylan a chance, however it's not my cup of tea. 3/5

Frank

Amy Winehouse

4/5

Went into listening to this thinking I would not enjoy it. However, it was actually quite good. 4/5

Le Tigre

3/5

Really enjoyed this despite what my initial reaction off the album cover provided me. 3/5

My Aim Is True

Elvis Costello

5/5

Great album! Did not expect that! 4/5

The Hour Of Bewilderbeast

Badly Drawn Boy

2/5

Did not care for this album at all. Nothing too spectacular. 2/5

Parklife

Blur

3/5

Good album - a few great tracks. 3/5

Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys

4/5

Beautiful album. 4/5

Liege And Lief

Fairport Convention

3/5

Solid album - easy to listen to. 3/5

L'Eau Rouge

The Young Gods

3/5

Rock!!! Didn't understand a word. Good album tho! 3/5

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Bruce Springsteen

3/5

Not the best Springsteen album I've heard. Overall, good, not great. 3/5

The Genius Of Ray Charles

Ray Charles

4/5

Very beautiful album! 4/5

The La's

3/5

Meh. Average. 3/5

Can't Buy A Thrill

Steely Dan

5/5

Loved this album and Steely Dan! 5/5

The Köln Concert

Keith Jarrett

4/5

Beautiful album - great songs. 4/5

Fleet Foxes

4/5

Beautiful album - really enjoyed. 4/5

Happy Trails

Quicksilver Messenger Service

2/5

2/5 Really nothing to say.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots

The Flaming Lips

4/5

Catchy, quaint, fun. 4/5

The Suburbs

Arcade Fire

4/5

Damn, another AF purchase I need to make! Great album! 4/5

Surrealistic Pillow

Jefferson Airplane

5/5

Beautiful album! Worth a purchase! 5/5

They Were Wrong, So We Drowned

Liars

2/5

There's a reason this sat not listened to for months. Gave the first song a try and didn't care for it. 2/5

Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs

Marty Robbins

3/5

Solid ballads about... Guns and shooting. 3/5

Another Green World

Brian Eno

3/5

Solid. Nothing spectacular. 3/5

Viva Hate

Morrissey

2/5

Meh. Nothing over the top spectacular. 2/5

Franz Ferdinand

4/5

Solid rock album that brings back solid memories! 4/5

MTV Unplugged In New York

Nirvana

5/5

One of the great live albums. 5/5

War

4/5

Really solid album. 4/5