1001 Albums Summary

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818
Albums Rated
3.17
Average Rating
75%
Complete
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2010
Favorite Decade
Metal
Favorite Genre
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Top Origin ?
Wordsmith
Rater Style ?
85
5-Star Albums
35
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Arise
Sepultura
5 2.73 +2.27
The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
5 3.02 +1.98
Rain Dogs
Tom Waits
5 3.19 +1.81
D
White Denim
5 3.21 +1.79
Rust In Peace
Megadeth
5 3.24 +1.76
Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti
5 3.26 +1.74
1989
Taylor Swift
5 3.26 +1.74
Cross
Justice
5 3.27 +1.73
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
5 3.28 +1.72
Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
5 3.29 +1.71

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The Clash
The Clash
1 3.52 -2.52
Green
R.E.M.
1 3.47 -2.47
Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
1 3.46 -2.46
The Specials
The Specials
1 3.29 -2.29
Clandestino
Manu Chao
1 3.22 -2.22
If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
1 3.18 -2.18
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
1 3.16 -2.16
Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
1 3.12 -2.12
Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
1 3.08 -2.08
Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
1 3.05 -2.05

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Beatles 6 5
Led Zeppelin 4 4.75
Jimi Hendrix 3 5
Black Sabbath 3 5
Pink Floyd 4 4.5
Steely Dan 3 4.67
David Bowie 7 4.14
Kendrick Lamar 2 5
Iron Maiden 2 5
Aretha Franklin 2 5
Radiohead 4 4.25
The Who 4 4.25
Johnny Cash 3 4.33

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
The Fall 3 1.33
Dexys Midnight Runners 3 1.67
Beastie Boys 2 1.5
Belle & Sebastian 2 1.5
The Specials 2 1.5
Elvis Costello & The Attractions 3 2
R.E.M. 3 2
Nick Drake 3 2
U2 4 2.25

Controversial

ArtistRatings
The Clash 1, 4
The Velvet Underground 2, 1, 4

5-Star Albums (85)

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Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon

Middle of the road. Especially for Paul Simon. He made way better albums and songs

Timeless by Goldie

Not offensive or necesseraly bad, but just too damn long. Everything starts to sound the same, which is not helped by the fact that the main drum pattern is the basis for drum n bass. Two stars for pioneering a gene

The ability of cd's to store more music made albums longer and longer. Why did no one stop this man from putting an hour of his brain farts on this album. Maybe I would have liked it better if it was shorter, but after the stupid song with his "deep lyrics" and going "woah" after them, the album started to really get on my nerves. Two stars for the music, -1 for the length.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe

Nothing sounded the same but it did feel like a cohesive piece. Really amazed by it, maybe they weren't all winners but overall 5 stars

1-Star Albums (35)

All Ratings (818)

Mar 09 2023

The mellow parts were nice. Some good songs some not. Sometimes too much noise at once for too long. Not something I would put on unless in a very specific mood.

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 10 2023
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Mar 15 2023

Some good music in there. Not everything stuck, but overall a good listen. I didnt take in a lot of lyrics which might change my view on subsequent listens.

Calenture by The Triffids
Mar 16 2023

Ok, but completely forgettable

NEU! 75 by Neu!
Mar 17 2023

Some nice atmospheric music in the first part, 2nd part was ok.

Mar 21 2023

3,5 stars. Didnt really listen to punk before but it was alright. Holiday in Cambodia was the only track i knew but also the best.

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Mar 22 2023

Some good stuff in there, some parts were just a little bit less to my taste to give it 5 stars.

Dare! by The Human League
Mar 30 2023

Never wanting to hear don't you want me, it was a little better than expected

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Apr 04 2023

A bit long, so long that it got a bit monotonous. The flow was excellent, the skits a lot less. I can appreciate the quality, but will not listen to the full album again.

21 by Adele
Apr 11 2023
Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Apr 24 2023
Clandestino by Manu Chao
Apr 25 2023

Hate his voice. Music was sometimes alright

Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten
Apr 26 2023

Not as bad as some reviews suggest. But still not very good, stretches the definition of music.

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
May 02 2023
Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
May 03 2023

Hate the screeching vocals by one of them. The instrumentals and beats were nixe though. But the vocals make me want to not listen to it again.

Rocks by Aerosmith
May 08 2023
Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
May 09 2023

Some solid drums going on. But maybe a bit too long and forgettable in the end.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
May 11 2023

Good stuff

Be by Common
May 15 2023
Harvest by Neil Young
May 16 2023
The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
May 23 2023

I really don't get the hype. Don't like the vocals from Nico. Lou Reeds vocals also are all over the place. Weird ending to the album.

Boston by Boston
May 26 2023
Is This It by The Strokes
May 30 2023

I prefwr the arctic monkeys

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Jun 05 2023

Maggot brain is so good it elevates the rest of the album

Permission to Land by The Darkness
Jun 16 2023

Like a cheap version of Boston. Some forgettable stuff, but also some bangers.

Technique by New Order
Jun 21 2023

Hard one to rate, there were some nice tunes. Nice work music

The Clash by The Clash
Jun 27 2023

Dont care for punk.

The White Album by Beatles
Jun 28 2023

Normally i skip revolution 9, but even with it, it remains a good album

Jul 04 2023

Way too long to consider it one album. The first disc was more consistent than the 2nd.

Jul 05 2023

Hard to rate. Since english is not my first language the lyrics do not always register as sentences in my brain. There were some good beats and i like the style of rapping 3,5/5

Jul 10 2023

Really non-abrasive. But still sounds original, before they went with the safe cookie cutter pop sound.

Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu
Jul 13 2023

I really dont know what to think of this. There are some good sections and some horrible parts.

S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things
Jul 14 2023

Pretty good. Might even be 5 star.

American Gothic by David Ackles
Jul 20 2023

The oboe made it sound real theatry in a bad way. Forgettable.

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Jul 25 2023

The slow songs really dragged the score down. The rest were very good.

Diamond Life by Sade
Jul 27 2023

Boring bland background elevator music.

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino
Jul 28 2023

Really solid classic rock n roll. In the current time it sounds old. In the 50s it would be 5/5

Aug 02 2023

I got really annoyed by the music. I almost wanted to turn it off, but preserved. Bets track was the last instrumental track. God I hate this music style.

My Generation by The Who
Aug 04 2023

Good classic sounding rock. Mostly simple things, but you can hear the start of something more complex forming.

Broken English by Marianne Faithfull
Aug 09 2023

Suprised, didnt know this artist. Solid album.

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
Aug 11 2023

Instrumentation was solid. Vocals are very different from the other tim buckley album i got. Coincidentally the other was before led zepplins first album and this one after. To me he sounds like he got inspired by robert plant but it just doesnt work for me.

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
Aug 16 2023

Solid rock. Apparently clapton is not the best person in real life, but that shouldn't impact this album.

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Aug 17 2023

Ok

Rio by Duran Duran
Aug 18 2023

Good stuff

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Aug 21 2023
Djam Leelii by Baaba Maal
Aug 24 2023

Didnt like the vocal performance and the instrumentals were dull

White Ladder by David Gray
Aug 25 2023

Kind of liked it. I dont get the hate.

Teen Dream by Beach House
Aug 29 2023

Forgettable

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Aug 30 2023

I like rock and this is perfectly adequate.

Space Ritual by Hawkwind
Aug 31 2023

Kind of liked it. Very spacey and full of jams. Bit too long

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Sep 04 2023

Good stuff. Interesting and nice drums

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Sep 05 2023

Once in a lifetime is a good song, the rest was not as good. Worse than I would have thought.

Mask by Bauhaus
Sep 07 2023
Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
Sep 08 2023

Decent EDM, but nothing special

Play by Moby
Sep 11 2023
Ten by Pearl Jam
Sep 12 2023
Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Sep 20 2023

2 stars for the two good songs. Other albums i do enjoy from gorillaz, but this wasnt for me

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Sep 22 2023

Better than I expected. But aleo too long. I went from liking to dislikong to liking the experience. 3.5 rounded up. Dont think i will ever sitt through the whole album again.

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
Sep 26 2023

It was ok. English isn't my first language so not all lyrics register subconsciously when listening to it while working.

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers
Sep 27 2023

Definitely some block rocking beats. Bit on the long side

90 by 808 State
Sep 28 2023

Solid stuff

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Sep 29 2023

Forgot I listened to it the minute the last song ended. Not bad just super forgetable

Van Halen by Van Halen
Oct 03 2023

Dont like david lee roths voice

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club
Oct 04 2023

Better than expected

Achtung Baby by U2
Oct 18 2023

I really don't like the smugness in bonos voice. The music behind it was ok

Low-Life by New Order
Oct 24 2023

Man, this is tough to rate. The vocals were very rough at most points, but the longer it went on the more I started to enjoy it. Solid music but held back by the vocals

Doolittle by Pixies
Oct 26 2023

Not my type of music. I like loud music, I like quiet music .but this loud quiet loud is not for me

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Oct 27 2023

I named my dog Ringo, so of course everything from the Beatles is 5 stars. Really like nowhere man, but there are so many good songs to pick from

Oct 31 2023

Half of the songs I know and are bangers. The other I don't know and didn't really stay with me except for Kim. What an emotional song

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Nov 02 2023

Not for me. In 2023 it's sounds to generic.

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Nov 06 2023
Faith by George Michael
Nov 08 2023
Moon Safari by Air
Nov 09 2023

Hard to rate. Was it awesome, no. Was it bad, no. Were there things I liked. Almost all of it because it was so inoffensive. Background music for in the morning. 3,5 stars.

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Nov 16 2023

Boring and I hate the way the singer has to manipulate his voice to get the high notes. It really started to frustrate me at the end to the point where I was wishing it was over. Is it worse than duckstab or einsturzende neubauten, not really, but it wasn't more interesting.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Nov 20 2023

The instrumentals were good, but the singing rapping really started to be annoying at the end where I was happy it was over.

Illmatic by Nas
Nov 21 2023

I know it's influential. But as a European, the message and lyrics just dont have the impact I see it having on other people

Nov 22 2023

I came so close to turning it off. Angry British ranting over mediocre music. I hate this music style. Do yourself a favour and look up the original tracklist and stop after music scene.

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Nov 24 2023
Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Nov 28 2023

Good stuff, I didn't understand a word but the music was very good.

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
Nov 30 2023

Omg, so bland and too long.

Reggatta De Blanc by The Police
Dec 04 2023

The hits are good, but they did some weird shit in between

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Dec 05 2023

Good stuff, maybe a bit long and not as good as rumours. Tusk, the song. Is a banger

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer
Dec 06 2023

Nice proto metal. Something about a lot of the 60s vocals really rubs me the wrong way, this band included.

Trio by Dolly Parton
Dec 07 2023

They can properly sing. But it became quite similar the longer it went on

2112 by Rush
Dec 11 2023
Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Dec 13 2023

Meh, some good tracks, some bad. The whole thing sounded disjointed.

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Dec 19 2023

I get why it's on the list, but it's just not special in 2023

Roots by Sepultura
Dec 20 2023

Some very good stuff in here. Ratamahatta was the biggest surprise and sticks in my head. Canyon jam was too long and unnecessary, for that -1 star.

The Undertones by The Undertones
Dec 21 2023

Don't care for punk but at least the vocals on this were not the typical british shit. 1 star extra for the clearer vocals

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Jan 09 2024
Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Jan 11 2024

Not really my thing. I liked the bass driven sound, but something just doesn't work for me. Maybe the disinterested sounding vocals.

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Jan 12 2024

I always liked the beatles better. I dont know if it is the vocals by mick jagger or the jangly guitar that turns me off, but I dont like the stones that much. That said, the hits of the album are good.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Jan 15 2024
Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Jan 16 2024

Coincidentally I got the first Arcade Fire album the day before this one. I liked this one more. It sounded bigger. Cool that they recorded in a church and also the use of the organ.

Black Metal by Venom
Jan 17 2024

Its not bad. I get that it was influential, but everything it influenced is better.

Aja by Steely Dan
Jan 18 2024

Sounds so good

Jan 22 2024

Good music is your in the right mood. I can imagine it sounded revolutionary in the 90s. A bit long though

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Jan 23 2024

The basis is good. But I like the live album more. 3,5 stars

Jan 24 2024

It feels like they don't know what they wanted to make. Indie rock, triphop, hiphop, world music. An incoherent and too long result that drags on.

Fragile by Yes
Jan 29 2024

The yes album was better. 3,5 stars

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers
Feb 01 2024

It's southern rock for 90 minutes. Nothing special in the music. Nothing special in the vocals. Sometimes lyrics that go beyond muh Alabama and skynyrd

Sister by Sonic Youth
Feb 02 2024

Suprised by this one. But dont think ill go back to it

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Feb 06 2024

I just don't like the vocals and the emphasis on the organ. The doors is just a band that I don't get. There was better guitar work in there than I would have assumed

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Feb 07 2024
Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
Feb 08 2024

Never heard of this band. Will probably never hear of them again

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Feb 12 2024

Really surprised how good this was. A single piano and all improvised.

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
Feb 13 2024

God, I hate this band. The vocals are so grating. It doesn't matter if they did innovative stuff with sampling when this is the music you make. I hope I don't have to listen to the Beastie boys anymore.

In Our Heads by Hot Chip
Feb 14 2024

Alright, but not too special

Homework by Daft Punk
Feb 15 2024

The alive 2007 remixes are miles better. Too repetitive for its own good, but the start of something good

Blackstar by David Bowie
Feb 16 2024

Using a jazz band for rock gave it an interesting sound. Especially the drums are wild. Opinion is significantly influenced by Bowie's death two days later.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Feb 20 2024

Really liked some songs on here. Sometimes Bowie's vocals aren't the easiest on the ears

Music by Madonna
Feb 21 2024

Alright pop

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Feb 22 2024

Something about hearing this much Portuguese just rubbed me the wrong way. Musically it was fine, I got a bit sick of the monkey drum at the end though. The cover also unsettles me, what is up with that hazy photo and the weird eyes

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Feb 27 2024

The only good thing was the length

Kenya by Machito
Feb 29 2024

Alright big band jazz

Sincere by Mj Cole
Mar 01 2024

It all sounds the same

The Band by The Band
Mar 04 2024

Why does it sound like the vocalist is in another room shouting, and the second vocalist is even further away shouting harder. The vocals really started to annoy, the music became quite stale after a while. Some good songs but an overall meh expierence

Green by R.E.M.
Mar 05 2024

Blegh

Marquee Moon by Television
Mar 06 2024

Good songs, heard the foundation for some modern bands in here. But didn't really like the vocals

Duck Rock by Malcolm McLaren
Mar 07 2024

It felt like listening to a video game car radio. Except video games give credits to the artist. Apparently this guy didn't and just straight up stole all songs and packaged them in a funky hiphop package

With The Beatles by Beatles
Mar 08 2024

Maybe not the best Beatles album but sti find it better than everything else from the period

American Idiot by Green Day
Mar 11 2024

It was ok. Better than expected, but sometimes too simplistic. Liked that it had the feel of one coherent album.

Nevermind by Nirvana
Mar 12 2024

Didn't expect to know so many songs already. Really brought the rating down with the last song which just sounded like noise. Also not the biggest fan of the other two noisier tracks, but I can understand why this album became so huge

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Mar 13 2024

Wanna take a baaAAAATH???

1989 by Taylor Swift
Mar 15 2024
Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Mar 19 2024

Don't care for the doors, but it was not terrible. Just not for me

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Mar 21 2024

I can give it two stars for it being very old and therefore probably influential to other americana folk people. It was too long and why was there yodeling. Not my type of music. 2 stars because the one star reviews are reserved for the real special turds.

Moondance by Van Morrison
Mar 25 2024

Tough to rate. Some good stuff, especially into the mystic. But overall not very memorable

Different Class by Pulp
Mar 26 2024

They hit the right kind of manic energy that really drives the music forward. Lyrics are a bit dodgy maybe, but overall a very nice experience

War by U2
Mar 27 2024
Take Me Apart by Kelela
Mar 28 2024

Inoffensive background or bedroom music. Nothing piqued my interest. One star for an album an you should listen to in your life, but compared to some absolute turds on this list I give it two stars

Live! by Fela Kuti
Apr 01 2024

Maybe i wasnt in the right mood for it. But it did not grip me as I would have thought reading the reviews. Might have to revisit

Punishing Kiss by Ute Lemper
Apr 03 2024

Dark and moody but not that memorable

Dummy by Portishead
Apr 04 2024
The Colour Of Spring by Talk Talk
Apr 05 2024

Living in another world is a banger. The rest was also a nice listen.

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Apr 08 2024

Such a good album

Apr 09 2024

Quite liked some songs. Dylan's voice keeps being difficult. Not a native speaker so a lot of the intricacies of the writing are lost when listening and working at the same time

Connected by Stereo MC's
Apr 10 2024

Doesn't belong in this list, all sounds the same. One hit wonders

Legalize It by Peter Tosh
Apr 11 2024

2,5 stars. Never listened to this much reggae before. It was ok

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
Apr 12 2024

Exactly the kind of indie rock beats I like. Never heard of them before. Vocals can be a bit meh knocking it down to 4 stars

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Apr 15 2024

4,5 but not as good as the work of the Beatles. Something was just missing. Overall a very nice experience but I cannot help but compare it to the Beatles and round it down

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Apr 16 2024

Feels a bit disjointed. Going from without you to coconut is quite the transition. I was impressed by the drums on jump into the fire prompting me to read up on the drummer. Apparently the guy suffered from schizophrenia and murdered his mother.

Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti
Apr 17 2024

What is this. Shitty 80s androgynous music. Nothing worth remembering. 1.5 stars, it did not make me actively hate it, but it came close.

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
Apr 24 2024

Good first half with some nice tunes. Classics 60s rock. But what the hell was that 2nd half, weird stuff with not even good songs

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
Apr 25 2024

Could have died without hearing this. Inoffensive Bossa Nova

Vivid by Living Colour
Apr 26 2024

Some good rock tunes

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Apr 29 2024

Classic country. Dolly does have a good voice.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Apr 30 2024

Nothing sounded the same but it did feel like a cohesive piece. Really amazed by it, maybe they weren't all winners but overall 5 stars

Timeless by Goldie
May 02 2024

Not offensive or necesseraly bad, but just too damn long. Everything starts to sound the same, which is not helped by the fact that the main drum pattern is the basis for drum n bass. Two stars for pioneering a gene

Eliminator by ZZ Top
May 06 2024

Classic rock. Not blown away, but not bad. The hits from the album deserve to be hits. The rest was more forgettable

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
May 07 2024

Cool and atmospheric. Not as good as mezzanine, but a hell of a lot better than some other albums in this list

Fire Of Love by The Gun Club
May 08 2024

Better than other punk and postpunk. But still not my musical style. That long blues song on the end really dragged on and the score down

Arrival by ABBA
May 09 2024

not as good as I thought it would be. The songs that arent the greatest hits are not played for a reason. What is up with kiss the teacher, ick.

Sea Change by Beck
May 13 2024

Very nicely captures the spirit of loneliness and depression. Really resonated with me.

Pearl by Janis Joplin
May 14 2024
Heroes by David Bowie
May 16 2024

More ambient and instrumental music than I expected based on the hit single. Not bad, but it didn't feel like a complete Bowie album.

Liquid Swords by GZA
May 20 2024

Not memorable and a bad sign if the autoplay tracks after it left more of an impression

1984 by Van Halen
May 21 2024

The vocals and lyrics really are the weakest part, it was nice not everything was guitar masturbation. But in the end it all sounded the same. 3 stars for the hits

The Man Who by Travis
May 23 2024

It doesn't evoke any emotion. It sound s dated. It's just too bland to give it 1 star so 2 it is. Also so edgy and cool to put a hidden track after 3 minutes of silence

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
May 24 2024

Dreamy vocals. Sometimes I wondered if it was English. But it didn't leave a lasting impression. Already forgot I listened to it

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
May 27 2024

It's insane how you can create so much from chopped up parts of songs from bargain bin vinyl. Really good music to work/study with

Elastica by Elastica
May 30 2024

Must have been a bad year for music if this broke records

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground
May 31 2024

Why are these weirdos so popular. I needed a palette cleanse after 17 minutes of noise. Best bit of trivia is the engineer left the room during recording of sister ray since he couldn't stand the noise.

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Jun 03 2024

Don't have much to say about it. Nice music from a bygone era

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Jun 04 2024

Really hard to judge it 60+ years later. It's not bad, just very old.

Jun 05 2024

Why are all these hip hop albums an hour or longer. Really outstayed it's welcome. Eminem's verses were the best and showed a stark contrast in ability

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Jun 10 2024

Good music, but a bit long and the vocal style takes it down a star.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Jun 11 2024

I really dislike punk, this is better than the stuff from the sex pistols and everything after it, but still not my type of music

Dry by PJ Harvey
Jun 12 2024

Good alt rock

LP1 by FKA twigs
Jun 13 2024

Weird electric poppy high singing music

Melodrama by Lorde
Jun 17 2024

Better than I expected. It didn't drag or outstay its welcome

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Jun 18 2024

Weird b cuts apparently. Did not deserve to be on the list

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Jun 19 2024

Really liked this album, but it just feels a bit generic at some points. Which keeps it from 5 stars

Electric by The Cult
Jun 20 2024

I don't like his singing style for more than 4 songs. It started to really bore me near the end.

Atomizer by Big Black
Jun 21 2024

Was really dreading this based on the description, but actually liked it a lot better. The driving beats and bass really make this album. You can really hear the beginning of industrial rock starting.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Jun 24 2024

Its just really good and im noticing that I like almost all jazz albums on this list

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Jun 25 2024

Ok but not great, nothing besides the singles stood out.

Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Jun 26 2024

Bad glam rock, it adds nothing except the idea where ac/DC got their sound

Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners
Jun 28 2024

I really dislike the smug voice of this ass muppet

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Jul 01 2024

Really not that good. I understand back to Black being on this list, but this album is really a step down

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Jul 03 2024

Eh, not the best. Surprising Glynn Johns called this the best album he is associated with seeing how he worked with the stones, Beatles led zeppelin and the who....

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen
Jul 04 2024

Worse than his first album, boring and not for me

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan
Jul 05 2024

Hard to rate. I understand how influential this was, but I didn't particularly enjoy the album as a whole

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Jul 08 2024

Very nice

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Jul 09 2024

Nah this guy doesn't deserve 4 places on this list

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
Jul 10 2024

Middle of the road. Especially for Paul Simon. He made way better albums and songs

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes
Jul 11 2024

3 stars for the music, 1 star for belonging on this list. The fuzzy sound was already one before and better by the yardbirds. Don't know why these people would be influential

Blur by Blur
Jul 15 2024
Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Jul 16 2024

This is the way to play a Hammond organ. I can't help but think of the doors when I heard this album. Except I like this and dislike the doors, especially because of the organ

Real Life by Magazine
Jul 17 2024

Not for me

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Jul 19 2024

Placed in context probably higher. But it just doesn't hold up, the message is a powerful song though

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Jul 22 2024

The beats were good, the lyrics a lot less. Hiphop has come a long way since the chronic and I don't think I will ever listen to this album again.

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Jul 23 2024

Really dislike his voice. Instrumentation was ok

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Jul 24 2024

This doesn't belong on this list. They have other albums with more hits. At the end of the album is a song called don't give up, which felt like it was taunting me that I was still listening it and couldn't turn it off. Also there is a song with random moaning. Screw this album, never want to hear this again.

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Jul 26 2024

A breath of fresh air after some days with bad albums. Really like the drums in this album. It did feel a bit long but I was never bored.

In Utero by Nirvana
Jul 31 2024

Didn't like it at all. Too abrasive for me

1999 by Prince
Aug 05 2024

I don't get the hype.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Aug 06 2024

Ya man

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro
Aug 08 2024

Ok musically sometimes. Too long and annoying at the worst times. Why is this on the list? Did anyone get inspired by this, are they influential. I dont know

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Aug 09 2024
The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Aug 13 2024

The singles were dope and deserve 5 stars. The rest was a bit more forgettable

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Aug 14 2024

He sounds so far up his own ass that he can sing from his mouth again

Trafalgar by Bee Gees
Aug 16 2024

Ok, but very middle of the road. Better than boring, worse than good

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Aug 20 2024

I really don't understand the Velvet Underground

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Aug 21 2024
Forever Changes by Love
Aug 22 2024

Middle of the road, there was some interesting arrangemente going on. But the singing ir lyrics didn't grab me

16 Lovers Lane by The Go-Betweens
Aug 23 2024

I agree with another review.sounds like the smiths with a little bit less arrogance

The College Dropout by Kanye West
Aug 27 2024

Really good stuff. Watch the documentary on Netflix if you want to know more about the stuff Kanye when through to get the album made. Doesn't detract from what he has become now. But this album on its own is good. Only didn't like the 12 minute ending song

Moss Side Story by Barry Adamson
Aug 28 2024

Why is this on the list? Not bad not memorable

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Aug 29 2024

It's hard to put into words what I like or don't like. I know there was a certain hype around this album so I'm glad I listened to it, but it just didn't resonate with me

Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Aug 30 2024

It takes real skill to play this. It takes a madman to come up with it. It takes a special person to like it. I can hear some snippets of genius in there, but the overall album is too jarring, I'd rather listen to clowncore.

Eagles by Eagles
Sep 02 2024

The big hits make the album, the rest was alright. I dont get the hate.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Sep 03 2024

Background boogie. Nothing stood out.

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
Sep 05 2024

The only good thing about the album is the length and even then it felt longer than 15 minutes

The Predator by Ice Cube
Sep 06 2024

As a white European, most of it is lost on me. You could hear the anger and the beats were goood, but I wouldn't listen to it again

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Sep 10 2024

As the opening notes started the mood was set. The music was played to death to insinuate sex, but I really wonder how this sounded when it was new and without the current direct link to sex. Overall the album was smooth and enjoyable

GI by Germs
Sep 11 2024

My disdain for this genre grows with every shitty album I have to listen to from this list.

Pump by Aerosmith
Sep 12 2024

Acceptable cheesy rock. I found the screaming from Steven Tyler less annoying in this album. I think for an Aerosmith album this was nicely balanced

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Sep 13 2024

Nice and dreamy, could listen to this again during a quiet morning

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Sep 16 2024

Going from a very nice goldfrapp album the day before to this is a bit jarring. It reads like it's the same genre and everything, but this was way worse than goldfrapp. Would not listen to it again.

Sep 17 2024

The man had energy. Halfway through I felt a bit bored, but it picked up again. I can see why they didn't want to release this to not alienate the white pop audience

The Coral by The Coral
Sep 18 2024

The first time an album caught me by surprise with a so g I know but didn't know it was from this artist. There are some good tunes on here, but nothing groundbreaking. There is a lot worse rock on this list so I'll give it a pass.

Logical Progression by LTJ Bukem
Sep 19 2024

A way too long compilation album of different artists doesnt deserve to be on this list. The other shit Drum n Bass album is enough

The Specials by The Specials
Sep 20 2024

Really not my thing

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Oct 11 2024

really not my style of hiphop

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Oct 15 2024

Emotional music. Didn't really give it full attention, but it still grips you.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Oct 16 2024

Solid rock. Started to drag at the end

System Of A Down by System Of A Down
Oct 17 2024

Not the album with their hits. Still goes hard, but I really don't know if I liked it or not, it went up and down. I think I would have appreciated the other album more

Arise by Sepultura
Oct 18 2024

Really good metal album. Aggresive enough, but not too overpowering.

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead
Oct 21 2024

The middle songs were alright. But it all sounded too long and too boring. Why is there a 8 min feedback song....

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
Oct 22 2024

1 star for somebody to love and 1 star for white rabbit. The rest was annoying hippie folk. Not something I like to listen to. Something about the way the guy sings really rubs me the wrong way.

Henry's Dream by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Oct 25 2024

I dont know why this man has so many albums on this list. It al sounds the same. Tales about death and misery

Floodland by Sisters Of Mercy
Oct 28 2024

Cheesy, but nice. Was really vibing with it.

Oct 29 2024

Elton John said it's good so it must be heard before you die? I don't agree that this is in this list. I forgot most of it the moment the album ended, only the feeling of wanting it to end is remembered.

Suede by Suede
Oct 30 2024

Nah, annoying voice. Nothing noteworthy

The Stooges by The Stooges
Oct 31 2024

Interesting. I expected more noise being one of the big proto punk albums, but it was a lot better than I expected. It's still grounded in rock and is more melodic than I would have thought. Pleasantly surprised

Infected by The The
Nov 01 2024

Alright, but would have expected the first album which has the bigger hit.

Nov 04 2024

Really not so bad compared to other bottom tier albums on this list. Not as noisy as I anticipated, but in the end not very memorable, not even in a bad way. Semi liked the opening track, but after it it all sounded alike after a while

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Nov 06 2024

God I hate this album cover. Really takes it down one star

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Nov 07 2024

I hate the way this guy sings. Don't is just noise, not in a good way. I don't get this

Synchronicity by The Police
Nov 11 2024

I don't get why the police is such a massive band

Nov 12 2024

Historical impactful. Some of the lesser known songs were nice, but by the end I got really sick of the acoustic guitar, whiny voice, harmonica repeating structure.

The Age Of The Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets
Nov 14 2024

Surprised to see it on this list. Really like the Arctic monkeys and this is a good extension from Alex Turner. It did get weaker near the end. Might listen to the whole album again sometime

God I hate U2, the smug voice of Bono just really rubs me the wrong way. Everything sounds the same. Absolutely forgetabble human turd music.

Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
Nov 18 2024

Why this album... They made way better songs later on. It doesn't deserve to be on this list.

Signing Off by UB40
Nov 19 2024

Not as bad as I thought it would be. More instrumental than I assumed. Some songs with statements, but ultimately too long

The Score by Fugees
Nov 20 2024

The songs were nice and sometimes very good. But man, the static crackling and talking/skits really drag down the quality.

Nov 21 2024

Good stuff. I like the Beatles and there were some interesting tracks here, did feel a bit angry sometimes at Paul/the beatles

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club
Nov 22 2024

Boring eighties stuff. The title couldnt be more correct.

Tago Mago by Can
Nov 25 2024

Weird and experimental. Amazing that it's so old. 2nd side felt like a trip but it was interesting

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney
Nov 26 2024

Shitty indian music infused with jungle. Near the end they go Deng de Deng de Deng deng deng for 2 minutes. It felt like an eternity. Horrible.

Queen Of Denmark by John Grant
Nov 28 2024

I quite liked it. But it did feel a bit long and the album cover irks me. There is also no song that I actively looked up the title to listen to it again, but the total package is nice.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Dec 02 2024

Really dragged down by being a non native English speaker and taking in the lyrics. It just becomes bland singer songwriter stuff when you take away the lyricism. Perhaps I need to come back someday and give it a focussed listen

London Calling by The Clash
Dec 03 2024

Amazing how they went from their debut to this. There is some genuine songwriting and music going on

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Dec 04 2024

There is nothing to be said that hasn't already been said in other reviews. Doesn't deserve a spot on this list.

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Dec 05 2024

Punk pop rock but very watered down. Not that I like punk, but this sounds too tame

Damaged by Black Flag
Dec 06 2024

No

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson
Dec 09 2024

Oh man, why has this guy 2 albums on this list. At least put actual movie scores on here instead of this. Too much xylophone and too incoherent

Antichrist Superstar by Marilyn Manson
Dec 12 2024

Not bad, but I don't really feel like listening to it again. There were some good parts but also it was a bit long. Didn't feel like there really was an overarching story, which was supposed to be there

Our Aim Is To Satisfy by Red Snapper
Dec 13 2024

I really liked this actually. Does it need to be on this list? Maybe not, its never a good sign if the album isnt in the top albums from spotify, but nevertheles I liked it. There was more going on in variety and quality then some other electronic records on this list.

Life Thru A Lens by Robbie Williams
Dec 16 2024

Angels and let me entertain you, one star each. The rest is forgettable background music. My wife asked after more than half of the cd, is it all Robbie Williams you're playing? She didnt register that yes. It was all Robbie Williams

Back In Black by AC/DC
Dec 17 2024

Even though it is a bit formulaic. They damn perfected the formula.

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Dec 18 2024
Entertainment by Gang Of Four
Dec 19 2024

Surprisingly I quite liked it. Is this when post punk became good? Interesting musically. I dislike the vocals. They still sing like British punk and I absolutely do not like that

Deloused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta
Dec 20 2024

4,5 stars. I always had problems with the vocals. But the music is banging

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Jan 06 2025

It was alright. A bit rougher rock than what I expected. Stil, Neil young's vocals are not my thing.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Jan 07 2025

I have listened to this album multiple times before starting this list. It took a while to grow on me, but the driving beat makes it a listen I cannot let go off. Especially the bass is working magic driving the music onward

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
Jan 08 2025

I don't know. It faded into the background a bit. Nothing really gripped me

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Jan 09 2025

The better I knew a part, the more I enjoyed it. Which meant that the beginning was very good and it was downhill after that. I have heard part 1 multiple times fully so I appreciated the build up to the tubular bells. But part 2 I had never heard and I don't know what it added to the overall experience. Was it even the same song, it felt disconnected. On the wiki somebody had said that it was a shame that Oldfield mashed his 4 demos into one song, and I agree. But still, 4 stars for the amazing buildup and layering of sound.

Movies by Holger Czukay
Jan 10 2025

4.5 stars. it sounds completely unique . I cant imagine what effort it took doing it all analogue. Half a star off because I dont know if i will ever listen to it again.

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall
Jan 13 2025

God I hate this band. Why do they have 3 albums (at least) on this list. Hopefully this was the last. Musically better than the other ones but the guy has the vocals delivery of a dominos employee at 2 am

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons
Jan 14 2025

I liked it more than expected. Near the end I heard enough. But the first half I really liked. 1000 dollar wedding sounds cheap these days

Truth by Jeff Beck
Jan 15 2025

Very middle of the road. It might have been influential, but the vocals and lyrics of rod Steward sounds dated and written without much thought. Were they written at all. Becks bolero is the highlight, it's all instrumental

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Jan 17 2025

meh.I have a big distaste for punk, but it was intersting that it was mostly acoustic. Surprised I recognised two songs.

Jan 21 2025

It's alright. But I don't know if it is even the best album from her. It will probably and rightfully be removed in future editions

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jan 22 2025

Moody Nick Cave music. I always think I am missing something deep in the lyrics when casually listening, but when I look at the lyrics I still don't get it.

Planet Rock: The Album by Afrika Bambaataa
Jan 23 2025

It sounds so dated. I het they were pioneers, but the style of hiphop has changed soooo much.

Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis
Jan 24 2025

Mellow and funky, defintly worth a listen in the morning when needing focus.

Nick Of Time by Bonnie Raitt
Jan 27 2025

A nothingburger of music. I can't give it one star because it didn't even generate any sort of negative emotions. Just emptiness

Microshift by Hookworms
Jan 28 2025

Actually really enjoyed it. Might listen again. It's also not some landmark album you need to hear before you die, it feels too young for this list. It wouldn't surprise me if it is removed in new versions of the book.

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Jan 29 2025

Might be important in the history of music. But for me it didn't give any emotions.

A Northern Soul by The Verve
Jan 30 2025

One verve album on this list is understandable and enough. It isn't this album though

Copper Blue by Sugar
Jan 31 2025

ALright 90s rock but nothing really special. Maybe worth 3 stars, but I dont remember even one song after a day...

Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Feb 03 2025

The first half is where the meat is. The rest feels like padding. Interesting fact: Trevor Horn signed them as the first act for his new label and worked his ass of to make it succesful.

Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen
Feb 04 2025

I listened to it twice. I knew killing moon, but the rest of the album became a bit of a blur. Even the next morning in a more relaxed setting it didn't really give new insights.

First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans
Feb 05 2025

Something about the way the vocals are recorded drags the whole thing down. Wasn't expecting a black Sabbath cover though.

Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps
Feb 06 2025

It might have a place in history, but it all sounds very novel to me. Not enough to be blown away.

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Feb 07 2025

I kind of dig the vibe they got. But something about just didnt click. Too laid back but too gangster at the same time. 2,5 stars

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Feb 12 2025

A bit underwhelming. Does not deserve to be on this list. It sounded a lot like white lies, don't know if they are inspired by this band, but white lies took this sound and made it a lot better. Don't listen to this, listen to white lies

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Feb 13 2025

Alright, but more derivative than innovative

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
Feb 14 2025

Some hit songs with padding. The better stuff started happening after buffalo Springfield

Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock
Feb 17 2025

It was musically alright. Different than the bulk of the albums I listened to here. However, the lyrics and length of the album really drag it down

25 by Adele
Feb 18 2025
Smile by Brian Wilson
Feb 20 2025

I most of the orchestration and music. But it did sound like an old man trying to be young. Something about it made it sound like an imitation of the beach Boys but I can't put my finger on it.

All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot
Feb 24 2025

The singles are absolute bangers. The drums are legendary. I already liked slipknot, but to the people who dont like this, I hope you enjoy the fourth Tim Buckley album. At least this album makes you feel something.

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Feb 25 2025

The bass slaps. Overall enjoyable. Funny reading hating reviews for this kick-starting nu-metal, when the previous album was slipknot which I enjoyed more

Feast of Wire by Calexico
Feb 26 2025

Didn't expect this. Liked it, don't know if I'll ever remember to listen to it again though

Tommy by The Who
Feb 28 2025

The "story" was a bit weird and contrived, but the music was good. Very nice how they used the overture theme through different songs, really tied the album together. I can imagine this was a revelation in 69

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Mar 04 2025

sympathy for the devil carries the album

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine
Mar 05 2025

Noise and unbearable lyrics. After the album was over a song from the follow up album came on which sounded similar, but more polished and way better. Why is this album on the list?

What's That Noise? by Coldcut
Mar 06 2025

I like this style of music for a bit. It's interesting how you can create complete new songs and meanings from cutting and pasting

Chris by Christine and the Queens
Mar 07 2025

Liked the English versions more than the French ones. Overall really liked the energy and sound. I was pleasantly surprised and woke up the next with one song stuck in my head even

Suicide by Suicide
Mar 11 2025

There was some interesting sounds on here. But not worth another listen. At least it wasn't long

Highly Evolved by The Vines
Mar 12 2025

First thought it was the hives, from which I already had an album which I very much disliked. But the Vines are at least better. I can hear the nirvana comparison with the shouting. But the songs without shouting are actually the better songs I found. Also became a bit long, was waiting for it to end. Not the worst not the best album

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Mar 13 2025

It was alright. I can understand the hype at the time. But it isn't for me.

The White Room by The KLF
Mar 17 2025

Background music. I don't get why it is so highly regarded

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Mar 18 2025

As a white European this doesn't resonate with me. I like the sampling, I like some of the raps. I liked some of the hype flava Flav brings. But overall it felt way too long and started to become annoying. Maybe if I had more connection to the subject matter would I rate it higher. I'm for sure never listening to the whole album again

Mar 19 2025

The second half was worse than the first half. I liked the other album more than this. It certainly is unique.

Since I Left You by The Avalanches
Mar 20 2025

Insane what you can create with so many different samples. 4 stars for the music, 1 extra for creativity

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Mar 21 2025

There is some cool stuff going on, but a full album of this guy's singing is too much

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Mar 24 2025

Good swing music. Really gives the space to different instruments. Overall good but not so excellent that I would rate it 5 stars.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Mar 25 2025

Sometimes weird, sometimes very good. The final song was..... Interesting. I can imagine this blew people's minds when it first released. Completely unlike anything else at the time

Fred Neil by Fred Neil
Mar 26 2025

Better than most folk on this list. His voice is the saving part. Compared to Tim Buckley for instance Fred is so warm and full. Weird jam session at the end though.

Mar 27 2025

I can understand it being on this list. A good fusion of electronic, ambient and Latin Music. Better than the Latin jazz, but still not something for me

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Mar 28 2025

Its different than most albums on this list. Also its not really an album, being 32min long. Interesting themes that you dont hear much in this list. I really liked anderson paaks part. But nothing else makes it go higher than middle of the road for me. I doubt this album would remain in future iterations of the book.

Mar 31 2025

Interesting. I only knew the 80s hits from them and was surprised to see a 13th album from a band on this list. It sounds very inspired by the Beatles with the string and orchestra arrangements. I liked the first half but the second half didn't really capture my attention. Overall a nice experience and a lot better than most middle of the road albums that I gave 3 stars.

Cut by The Slits
Apr 01 2025

Nah, too much shit punk on this list

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Apr 03 2025

Too laid back for me and way too long. It all sounds the same

The Only Ones by The Only Ones
Apr 04 2025

God, shitty singer in a 70s punk band. I have heard enough of these. The music at least was a little better than most punk

Lost Souls by Doves
Apr 07 2025

There is some interesting stuff here. But I don't think they need two albums on this list

Sound Affects by The Jam
Apr 08 2025

Man, there is too much punk or post or proto or whatever punk on this list. I liked Paul Weller's later output better. This is being dragged down by the shitty way English punks from this era "sing"

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Apr 09 2025

I quote from the book itself: we have also taken the step of excluding any bonus tracks from the track listings, as these were not part of the original package. Save yourself the time and stop after grey/afro. the rest is not in the book.

Apr 10 2025

The ability of cd's to store more music made albums longer and longer. Why did no one stop this man from putting an hour of his brain farts on this album. Maybe I would have liked it better if it was shorter, but after the stupid song with his "deep lyrics" and going "woah" after them, the album started to really get on my nerves. Two stars for the music, -1 for the length.

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Apr 11 2025

Intersting, I knew nothing about this artist. Liked the sound, but it felt like music for parents in the 60's.

Architecture And Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Apr 15 2025

It is interesting and unique, but the sealand song really dragged it down.

Apr 16 2025

Better than expected since I can't stand u2. Bonos voice sounds so whiney on certain points, but overall decent

Live At Leeds by The Who
Apr 17 2025

I listened to the original album tracklist. Liked the energy.

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
Apr 18 2025

It was certainly refreshing to get a more unconventional album. Don't think I will ever listen to it again but I am a little bit more enriched in my music knowledge

Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices
Apr 21 2025

Utter nonsense. Like others said, a demo tape with ideas that could have been expended on.

The Sounds Of India by Ravi Shankar
Apr 23 2025

Good stuff. I liked the explanation in the beginning. I am a huge Beatles fan and the influence Ravi had on george makes me like it a bit more

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Apr 24 2025

Such a powerful voice and album. Listened to the same songs again from the extended edition because it was so good

Let's Get Killed by David Holmes
Apr 25 2025

Why is there so much wannabe film music on this list. At least put an actual film score like Lord of the rings on it rather than this slop. Annoyingly bad.

Debut by Björk
Apr 28 2025

Not for, the vocal style really puts me off. The disco song annoyed my wife

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Apr 29 2025

The best of the so far 3 albums by them

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Apr 30 2025

Too long and too random. Too much use of the drum machine which makes it sound very dated.

Leftism by Leftfield
May 01 2025

Quite liked it. More melodic than some other electronic albums on this list. Too long though

Done By The Forces Of Nature by Jungle Brothers
May 02 2025

Not for me. As a white European I can't relate to the black American experience. The beats and style also sound dated. I like a tribe called quest, but this was not for me. Best song was the song with all the guests from their collective.

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols
May 05 2025

Acceptable, but the droning shoegaze ending really drags it down. Won't ever listen to it again.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
May 13 2025

Really good. Liked the energy and social commentary. Also liked the automatic Spotify suggestions after it. Music that gets you moving

Tidal by Fiona Apple
May 14 2025
Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
May 15 2025

Slumped a bit in the middle, but maps elevated it and there are some interesting things going on musically. It also reminded me of the white strips, but instead of a man singing falsetto it is an actual woman which I liked better. Overall an enjoyable album

May 16 2025

It still confuses me how he went from this to ambient music. An interesting album nonetheless, but not one I will revisit

May 19 2025

I have listened to these songs countless times, but not really the full album. Its all good. I especially like the melodic bass playing of Paul.

May 20 2025

Background techno. Too long, too boring. It didn't stand out. This album has their biggest hit added with the deluxe edition, but I didn't listen to the deluxe edition. I hope the electronic music on this list doesn't only consist of British artist. But I'm afraid it will be....

May 22 2025

I like pink Floyd. But like most people only the stuff after meddle. This is a bit too far out for me. Random whimsical lyrics. There are hints at what the band can become. With the longer prog songs. Fun to listen to once, but not for repeat

May 23 2025

A bit weird at times, but the music is really interesting. Didnt care that much for peter Gabriels genesis vocals, Phil's song was an interesting break in the album.

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
May 27 2025

Nothing burger of music. Forgotten the moment it ended. Maybe if I was a native English speaker I would appreciate it more.

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
May 28 2025

Good stuff. Easy listening but layered with interesting stuff.

Slipknot by Slipknot
Jun 03 2025

I like the intensity, but the later albums are better I think. Still, there are some awesome drums and riffs on this album.

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso
Jun 16 2025

Something about the Portuguese language really distracted me from the music and made me feel annoyed with the album. I was glad when it was over.

Jun 17 2025

A bit long, but there are some really cool songs and ideas on this album. Don't think they should have went for the double album directly, else it would be 5 star.

Kenza by Khaled
Jun 18 2025

It was alright. Background music for a döner shop

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
Jun 19 2025

There was something nice and peaceful about it, but it didn't hit me like for some other people

Murmur by R.E.M.
Jun 20 2025

God I hate REM, mostly because of shiny happy people, what a shit song. But this album, looking at it objectively and not as an rem album, is kind of Ok. It doesn't sound like the 80s, the bass lines are good, there are some interesting drums and guitars going on. And then Michael stipe ruins it with his voice. REM is not for me, but this was kind of Ok, a begrudging 3 stars

Coles Corner by Richard Hawley
Jun 24 2025

Only knew about Richard Hawley from an Arctic monkeys b side. Liked the album, it was smooth and easy, but also nice to listen too.

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
Jun 27 2025

Tough to rate. I liked the start, but by the end I had enough. An interesting album nonetheless and glad the generator put it in.

Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals
Jun 30 2025

Weird and all over the place. Not really memorable.

Yeezus by Kanye West
Jul 02 2025

Kanye is completely of the rails in 2025, but I can understand why he got as big as he did. His music style is like no other, his rapping is less impressive.

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Jul 03 2025

Would have expected more or better based on the two hit songs I know from the album. Kind of disappointed because of the higher expectations

1977 by Ash
Jul 08 2025

His vocals really start to annoy me. Like he is pinching every last drop of pitch out of his throat. To high and forced

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Jul 09 2025

I liked the music a lot more than the annoying vocals. 3 stars on the strength of the music

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Jul 10 2025

Why does this guy have ( at least) 2 albums on this list. It was indistinguishable from Scott 1 since I didn't notice when Spotify just played on after the album. There was nothing wrong with the music but Scott walker doesn't deserve multiple spots on this list

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Jul 11 2025

I liked it, classical music in a prog manner. Some interesting things happening.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Jul 15 2025

Expected to like it more. But it got a bit samey near the end. Wasn't really paying attention anymore. I like the production and flow and would happily listen to a song or two in a larger playlist, but a whole album is too much.

California by American Music Club
Jul 16 2025

It was alright I guess. Nothing really gripping or memorable except for a weird louder song in the middle which also suddenly stopped, but that might be the YouTube version.

Fromohio by fIREHOSE
Jul 17 2025

Kinda cool. Interesting guitar work and drums. A nice mix between punk and indie or folk or something. It doesn't sound like anything else.

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
Jul 21 2025

Sounded nice. Not a bad song on there. But it didn't elevate to a higher level.

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
Jul 23 2025

I don't like the vocal delivery from b-real which really knocked the rating down. Won't listen again

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jul 24 2025

Rip Ozzy. Yesterday a lot of people got a black Sabbath album because of it. I really liked it, absolutely trend setting album. It felt a bit long towards the end though. Such a strong opening though. Somewhere between 4 and 5 stars, but since Ozzy just died and because of the influence it gets rounded to 5. Their later albums are just a bit better I think though

Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby by Girls Against Boys
Jul 25 2025

A little interesting. Dual bass in a band is unuasal, but it didn't really come through. Nothing stood out, will not listen again

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Jul 29 2025

Alright, but not super good. A nice listen once, but I won't play it again.

I was prepared for some weird an abrasive stuff, but what I got was not as bad as what I thought it would be. There was some interesting experimentation going on and it reminded me a bit of some tool songs, the death threats answering machine, some dark sound loop songs. Not super bad in the end. Compared to Einsturzede Neubaten this is a stroll in the park, therefore I can't give it 1 star. I won't listen to it again, but for a record made in the 70s, it was ahead of it's time.

Cross by Justice
Jul 31 2025

One of the first albums, next to daft punks alive, to get me into electronic music. I just sounds so grandiose. I really liked to listen to it again after some years of not really listening to it anymore. The opening is just so good.

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Aug 04 2025

Something different than their big hits. But not for me.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Aug 05 2025

A staple of blues, something very different from most of this list. However, it felt a bit long.

Woodface by Crowded House
Aug 06 2025

Middle of the road. Music for parents.

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter by The Incredible String Band
Aug 12 2025

Back to back low rated albums. Id rather listen to lightning bolt again though. This was too weird and drug influenced for me. A comical amount of kazoo and harpsichord. I can imagine this was eye opening in the 60s, one of the first 8 track recordings making a more layerd sound, but more doesn't mean better. Will not listen again

Aug 13 2025

I didn't know this movie so have absolutely no idea what the music should accompany. I read the synopsis of the movie though. It sounds alright, but if we are allowing movie scores, the Lord of the rings should be here instead of this.

Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys
Aug 14 2025

I liked it. Different from their biggest hits, but that made it more unique and fresh.

Aug 15 2025

I expected more, I can't put it into words. It wasn't bad but it was very similar

Smash by The Offspring
Aug 18 2025

I assumed this album was around the same time as blink 182 and limp Bizkit. It is a bit older which surprised me. I know the two hits, but the rest was very samey and forgettable, the last song seemed ok. But by then I had lost interest. Good music for skateboarding though.

Guitar Town by Steve Earle
Aug 19 2025

I didn't like it at all. The country accent was too thick. The guitar too twangy. Nothing for me here.

New Wave by The Auteurs
Aug 20 2025

Alright, but nothing that stands out. Already forgot everything about it one day later

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan
Aug 22 2025

I have not listened to much bob dylan in my life. I know some hits, some I like some I dont. But something about this album made me understand the hype better. I still dont get it entirely and should maybe dig into the lyrics more to fully get it, but something about it just works. I am hestitant to give it 5 stars, but it definitely deserves to be on this list.

Aug 25 2025

I used to dislike oasis with a passion. After watching a documentary about them I started to appreciate it a bit more. Liam still can't sing and the songs by noel are better, but overall the album sounds really good. I do hate wonderwall, it used to be the standard campfire song with an acoustic guitar and I really really hate acoustic guitars around a campfire and people singing along even more shitty than Liam sang it

Maxinquaye by Tricky
Aug 26 2025

Really liked the album and triphop as a genre. It still sounds fresh today.

Emperor Tomato Ketchup by Stereolab
Aug 27 2025

Not for me. The vocals really annoyed me and took away any possible satisfaction

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Aug 28 2025

Obviously important to future music with the most sampled beats of all time. As an album though, it was ok. I like drums and can appreciate it, but it felt a bit one note. Also, half of the album on Spotify is the second album , the original track list stops after bongo rock. The drop off to kiburi felt noticable. Do yourself a favour and stop after bongo rock.

Joan Baez by Joan Baez
Aug 29 2025

I don't like her vibrato but the songs were nice.

Locust Abortion Technician by Butthole Surfers
Sep 01 2025

It works as an album. But there is so much insane stuf going on I don't know how to rate it. I wouldn't listen to it again, but it stays with you. It could be any rating and I would agree, but purely on the relistenbility, 2 stars.

Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
Sep 02 2025

Good stuff, dropped off near the end but a welcome album to listen to

Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear
Sep 03 2025

Good flow of the album. Didn't particularly liked his voice on some tracks. The lyrics are deep and say something, but I had too look them up to understand them

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope
Sep 04 2025

Too long, another victim of the CD, like much of the 90s. Not bad music but it felt soooo bloated. Will not listen again

Sep 08 2025

An early concept album. But a bit too lightweight for me. The harpsichord really gets overused for my taste giving it a little bit too much theatrical vibe

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Sep 09 2025

Sad music played happy

Sep 10 2025

I am not black, so it didn't really resonate with me as it might have. I liked some things in the album. Wildfires is a nice song. It does get bogged down in repetition and the total length and amount of songs 2,5 stars

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Sep 11 2025

Really good songs. A bit on the mellow side, but a very good album nonetheless

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Sep 12 2025

I liked his voice and most songs. I didn't know it was so Christian heavy before I started which put me off a little bit. Not a bad album but a bit too sweet and preachy

Like A Prayer by Madonna
Sep 15 2025

It feels like it rides on the big hits and that it got big due to mtv

Pink Flag by Wire
Sep 30 2025

I don't like punk.

Want One by Rufus Wainwright
Oct 02 2025

It felt really long and the guy just likes to sing long notes. I was wishing for it to be over. I am scared that the book has want two in it, meaning I might have to slog through another album....

Destroyer by KISS
Oct 03 2025

Actually kind of enjoyable. A bit kitsch maybe, but I enjoyed so hey, 4 stars.

Another Green World by Brian Eno
Oct 06 2025

Liked it. Some sick experimentation going on with creating some of these sounds. Also some tracks becoming more ambient, foreshadowing Eno's shift(or creation) of that genre

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Oct 07 2025

Its no nonsense rock. Ace of spades is a banger and there are some nice tunes on the album -1 stars for jailbait....

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Oct 08 2025

Weird that the genre is shoegaze when apparently the guy didn't use pedals to create the effects. But man what a sonic distortion and what a story. All to end up with layers of sound and unintelligible lyrics

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
Oct 09 2025

I only knew tom trauberts blues by Tom waits. It was always an interesting song with a confrontational voice. But this record, I was not prepared. It feels crazy but in an awesome way. I was never bored during listening. It doesn't become stale, toms voice adds complexion and the instrumentation is crazy in a good way. Interested to see if there is more Tom waits on this list.

D by White Denim
Oct 13 2025

A really nice surprise. Reminded me of the black keys turn blue album. A bit classic rock, a bit prog and definitely a nice listen

Da Capo by Love
Oct 14 2025

Apparently I already listened to their other album. I couldn't remember a single song from it, I only recognized the album cover. I have the feeling this will also happen with this album. I might understand why it was on this list, there is something foundational about it, but nothing grips you. The 18 min jam song was a bit much

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Oct 15 2025

It was nice. Not exactly my type of music but an enjoyable listen

Run-D.M.C. by Run-D.M.C.
Oct 16 2025

Maybe important to history, but dated today

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Oct 17 2025

I knew the title track. But the rest of the album is surprisingly nice also. Heavy and fun.

Oct 20 2025

All these folk and social commentary albums do not hit the mark for me. Even with the lyrics open I didn't care for it. The music and voice did nothing for me.

Lazer Guided Melodies by Spiritualized
Oct 22 2025

Almost fell asleep. Kind of the point I guess. Some nice songs but very long winded

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Oct 23 2025

Middle of the road. Not bad, but I forgot it the moment I stopped listening. In a year I won't remember having listened to this

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Oct 24 2025

I listened to the original track list only. It was okay

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Oct 27 2025

The more albums from the 90s I get, the more it becomes clear that the CD gave too much room for filler. The good tracks are good, but it becomes too much after a while. A classic, but a bit one note near the end

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
Oct 28 2025

Fun time, take your mamma out is a good song. I stayed for the bonus tracks which indicates to me that it was a good time listening

High Violet by The National
Oct 29 2025

I can enjoy the mood the national have in their songs. A bit melancholic and sad, but beautiful. A couple of songs are nice, but a full album becomes a bit too much of the same.

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Oct 30 2025

Good, but I hope this isn't the only one by her on this list. Not her strongest album, but some nice more unknown songs

Hypnotised by The Undertones
Nov 03 2025

Better than the first album. But the singers voice isn't my favourite. Also, did this band really deserve two albums on this list?

New York Dolls by New York Dolls
Nov 04 2025

I can understand the importance and appreciate that it is not fully punk, but i didn't particularly care for anything. Weird that the singer became a lounge act later in his career ....

Phrenology by The Roots
Nov 06 2025

Good and varied, somewhere above 4 but below 5 stars.

Palo Congo by Sabu
Nov 07 2025

It's weird that such an old album made the list when there is so little information about it on Wikipedia. You would expect a long list of influenced artists or whatever. But it looks like it just is here to give people an idea about old Cuban music. It's fine for what it is, but why is this on the list.

Mothership Connection by Parliament
Nov 10 2025

Ended just in time. A good album without filler. Funky.

Abraxas by Santana
Nov 12 2025

Enjoyable soulfoul music. Focused on guitar, but there is more to it than that.

Nov 13 2025

I don't know if it is shit or genius. What a weird album. It kind of works over the course of a full album. Blinded by the lights was a good song. His flow is really weird, it could be 1 or 5 stars, so 3 it is

Brothers by The Black Keys
Nov 17 2025

Solid blues rock. Not groundbreaking but enjoyable. Does it deserve to be on this list? Maybe not. But it is for sure a lot better than some other albums on this list.

Among The Living by Anthrax
Nov 19 2025

I like metal. But the voice of this singer has always put me off. It sounds a lot more like aggressive punk. Not a bad album overall, but I won't revisit it. Also interesting that (for me at least) the loudness of the album was significantly lower than the metal songs that Spotify automatically played after the album ended

Out of Step by Minor Threat
Nov 24 2025

At least it was short

Histoire De Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg
Nov 25 2025

The music was nice. But everything else about the album made me feel gross. 1 star, say no to pedophelia

Junkyard by The Birthday Party
Nov 26 2025

Nick Cave grunting and screaming about stuff with disjointed guitars. It works in the chaos, but it's chaos nonetheless

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Nov 28 2025

Absolutely didn't need to be on this list. Every album by these guys is on here. This was more of the same and not relevant anymore. Not groundbreaking, just more distorted guitar droning with whispery vocals

Black Monk Time by The Monks
Dec 01 2025

An interesting piece of history, but not something I would seek out. Seeing the performances on YouTube, I can imagine it was a jarring band in the 60s

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Dec 02 2025

Such a sense album. I don't know if everything works and if the length is justified. But the total package is just really good. I can imagine that it would be even better if you're a black American. 4,5 rounded up

Bert Jansch by Bert Jansch
Dec 03 2025

Acoustic guitar noodling. Not bad, but not my style of music. I dont remember much from it after one day.

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington
Dec 05 2025

I only listened to the original album tracklist, since a lot of comments complained about the length. The original album is just really well performed big band jazz music and there is absolutely nothing I can complain about. It stands so far away from most albums on this list that it is a welcome change in pace.

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
Dec 09 2025

I feel like giving this a one. I hate the vocals of this guy. This whole project has showed me that I don't like these whispery talky high pitched "singers" worst among them Nick Drake. Just thinking about this album again puts me in a bad mood. Why is the band also like 8 people if there is so little music being played. Why is this band multiple times on this list. Just bad vibes all around. Does it deserve 1 star, probably not, but I don't feel like giving it more.

Meat Puppets II by Meat Puppets
Dec 10 2025

Cool for them that they were influential, but I didn't hear anything I liked

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Dec 12 2025

Not a bad album necessarily, but not really my jam. Jay z doesn't rap in a way that grips me. The eminem verse on the other hand was uplifting. Production and beats on the album are also really good

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
Dec 15 2025

Weird

Chelsea Girl by Nico
Dec 16 2025

I hated her voice on the banana album. I hated it here. Nothing noteworthy in this album. A stupid flute to push the rating down to one. Hopefully I forget this exists

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Dec 17 2025

5 stars for deservedly being on this list and the impact. The opening notes and build up is just something else. Actual rating would be closer to 4 stars, later led Zeppelin is no doubt better and not every song is 5 stars worthy, but the complete package and impact is undeniable

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
Dec 18 2025

Just a fun time all around. Enough diversity in the individual songs with the Asian influences. It made me want to dance, making the titel of the album a good indication of the fun time waiting to be had when playing the album

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu
Dec 19 2025

Man, this was some weird shit.

Jan 05 2026

Good flow. Sounds like classic us hip hop. Enough interesting variation between the songs, but a bit long. The auto play song after the album was solaar pleure, which was a very good track.

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Jan 06 2026

I really like the dire straits, also this album. But in all honesty I feel like it is missing something.

Street Signs by Ozomatli
Jan 07 2026

Nice beats. Latin influenced hiphop and very diverse. Too bad it isn't on Spotify and the YouTube playlist is incomplete

Truth And Soul by Fishbone
Jan 08 2026

Weird and all over the place.

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Jan 09 2026

Too pop for me, the other pet shop boys albums on this list sounded better

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel
Jan 12 2026

There is some wild stuff on here. The album is all over the place, but in a sort of good way. Standout track is solsbury hill, and it's not even close

Make Yourself by Incubus
Jan 13 2026

The most bland version of an edgy band possible.

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Jan 14 2026

It sounds like dexys midnight runners but somehow even worse.

Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Jan 16 2026

A bit up it's own ass maybe, but some really good stuff going on. The second side is a bit hit and miss though

In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
Jan 19 2026

Absolutely deserves to be on the list because of the significance of creating albums. But it's a bit meh and the same. Not bad but nothing noteworthy

Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement
Jan 20 2026

Meh. The guy sounded bored and it brought nothing new or exciting to the table

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Jan 21 2026

The music was alright. But it was a bit too long and meandering. By the end I couldn't stand to hear Stephens voice anymore and wanted it to be over. The beginning was nice and had some nice transitions, but it started to lose me on the 2nd side

...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Jan 22 2026

I was enjoying the first three or so songs. Turns out that's where the hits ended and it became a bit boring and generic. Sometimes I had the feeling it was Christina Aguilera singing, didn't know they sounded so alike.

Jan 23 2026

I was afraid to play it at the volume they probably intended, but it was some good high energy stuff

Third by Soft Machine
Jan 26 2026

Really really weird prog jazz stuff. I have respect for creating this in the time it was made. But the atonal sax really destroyed any joy I could find in the music, when the dude started "singing" I was really starting to get annoyed. A fever dream of an album

Vulnicura by Björk
Jan 27 2026

A very sad and heartfelt album. A lot better than the other Björk album on this list. The vulnerability elevates the album and works with the type of music she makes

Jan 28 2026

I was hesitant going into this album having not really understood and liked their Christmas song. But the rest of the album slaps and has infectious energy. The guy can't sing and has less teeth than a baby. But it works

Ingenue by k.d. lang
Jan 30 2026

It was really nice. The vocals are really good and the songs serve them well. I don't remember anything however after one day so it has no big impact beyond leaving a feeling of, it was nice

Risque by CHIC
Feb 09 2026

Infectious grooves, made for dancing. It gets a bit monotonous after a while though, the songs seem to go on forever

Who's Next by The Who
Feb 10 2026

What is there to say. It's just a really good album back to front. Even the songs that aren't hits are good

White Light by Gene Clark
Feb 11 2026

5 stars if it was 1001 albums you need to listen to when waking up. But it is not, it was an absolutely forgettable album.

Sheet Music by 10cc
Feb 12 2026

It was all over the place. There were some interesting songs on here and I enjoyed it overall, but it was so disjointed that I couldn't really see it as a coherent album. The Wall Street shuffle is a good song

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
Feb 16 2026

Sounds like a bad mix of oasis and the stone Roses. The vocals of the singer really started to wear on me, combined with the uninspiring music and lyrics the total package became very bland and forgettable.

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Feb 17 2026

What is there to say that hasn't been said

Kid A by Radiohead
Feb 18 2026

They create some really interesting songs on this album, but I feel that if it was a nameless band I wouldnt score it 5 stars, so 4 it is.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Feb 19 2026

A bit self-indulgent at times with the vocal acrobatics. But, unlike his father, Jeff had the decency to put some actual good music under his songs elevating the whole above the stuff his father made, which I couldn't stand and I hope after 4? Albums I hope he doesn't show up anymore. Anyway Jeff is better than tim

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs
Feb 20 2026

Oh my god I hate this British punk style of singing so much that I don't even know if the music was any good. Please, no more punk or post punk I am so done with the genre

Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits
Feb 23 2026

I really liked rain dogs and was ready for more interesting Tom waits. But it feels like everything done here is a bit worse, which makes sense since it's the earlier album. So if I'm in the mood for weird Tom waits music. I'll always take rain dogs over this album

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Feb 24 2026

Really good. Would have expected that the other album would be on here with cold little heart and love and hate, but this album hits the same marks for me. Good music, good emotional voice, enough variation but a consistent package

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
Feb 25 2026

Not for me. But an interesting album in the list, solely because it's African

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Feb 27 2026

Better than I expected, jack white is hit or miss for me, but the energy on this album was on point

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Mar 02 2026

Aggressively bad at some points (punk love, jazz something) too long for sure. The vocals are annoying on some (maybe all) tracks. It's way too long. The book of love is the only song I know from the cover by some guy( not Peter Gabriel) and I always skip the song. I havent even finished the album yet, I will, but it is just so blegh. The music is also all over the place and mostly not noteworthy or bad. I was convinced I had heard a song already halfway the album... I can keep going about the things I dislike but will stop to not make the review too long, something this band should have done

Pacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson
Mar 03 2026

After 69 love songs this was a very welcome album. Nice layered harmonies, funky instrumentation and chill songs. At parts it sounded like the beach boys/Brian Wilson on other parts it was very reminiscent of Gerry Rafferty. Overall a nice album

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Mar 04 2026

Background music. Not bad but not good

Mar 05 2026

Hauntingly beautiful vocals. The two songs I already knew were the highlight (grounds for divorce and one day like this). But the rest of the album was also interesting.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Mar 06 2026

Starts of really strong but loses some steam in the 2nd half. It is a very good album and I wished there were more albums of this quality on the list

Scum by Napalm Death
Mar 09 2026

I liked the a side better where there was some slow stuff and then fast stuff. The b side was really just a sonic bombardment. I kept the lyrics open, no way in hell that all words were pronounced. 1,5 stars. It's better than einsturzende neubauten and duck stab. But thats about it

Odelay by Beck
Mar 10 2026

It started out alright, but after the random telephone noises it got a bit worse

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Mar 11 2026

Good 80s stuff. I don't know why everybody is complaining. I had a fun time, the Beatles cover was a bit meh though

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Mar 12 2026

Absolutely influential. Not something I would listen to often, but its place on the list is well deserved

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Mar 13 2026

Influential and still holds up well. It might be a low 5 stars, but the influence makes it 5

Tical by Method Man
Mar 17 2026
Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Mar 24 2026

Some songs really started to drag on. I was really done with it by the end and then the stupid new York song came and knocked off another star

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Mar 27 2026

The explanation was that it was supposed to be like tripping. Mission achieved, but I dont think this was for me. My enjoyment went up and down and was mostly hampered by Rungren's singing.

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
Mar 30 2026

Energetic female indierock? Post punk? Middle of the road. Don't remember anything from it after the weekend

Moby Grape by Moby Grape
Mar 31 2026

Interesting album. Some nice compositions and use of stereo. Definitely improved by listening on headphones. Reading up on their history was a trip, unfortunate that nothing good ever came after this album from them.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Apr 02 2026

Good stuff, mellow music. But I think reggae is not able to reach 5 stars due to the repetitive rythym.

Dog Man Star by Suede
Apr 03 2026

I remembered the name from the other album on this list and was not looking forward to it. My notes only said the singer had an annoying voice. Thankfully they improved their sound on this album and his singing became a lot more tolerable. Combined with some grandiose arrangements it became quite a solid album. The middle part drags it down though and sometimes it becomes a bit too much and over the top, the statements from the press about it being too pretentious make sense. 3,5 stars

Half the time he sings in an annoying way. The harpsichord or whatever is really not suited for rock music, it immediately sounds like theater. I dont know what to make of this, maybe I'm not British or English speaking enough to fully grasp it

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Apr 07 2026

Funky, but I agree with the reviews on this site that a soundtrack in the list is a bit a a stretch

Goo by Sonic Youth
Apr 08 2026

I dont know what to think. They constantly sound to bored to sing but have this aggressive music under it. Not my style

Apr 09 2026

I feel violated, like the music has sex with me. Not my style of music at all.

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Apr 10 2026

A good album, but it is definitly on the long side.

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals
Apr 13 2026

I remember my dad bought this album and dvd because he was a huge Beatles fan and Paul McCartney played on the album. I always thought it was a weird album cover hiding some bizarre music. I was correct

Apr 14 2026

Like a female nirvana or pixies. The loud soft loud approach to music. Not really my style but not really bad either

Apr 16 2026

The 14th album by a singer over his peak (I guess, I don't know anything else from him) and a producer over his peak. I struggled to remember what album I had yesterday. Nothing stood out

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Apr 17 2026

I like the killers and expected big things from the deep cuts from this album since the hits are so big. Alas, it is really front loaded. The opening is still absolutely brilliant, the bass and drums on jenny are so good. The second half of the album really drags it down to 4 stars.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Apr 20 2026

I am beginning to notice that I really don't like white guys singing everything in their falsetto voice. It always sounds to strained. The vocals really take away from my enjoyment, it might be a good album musically. But I don't like it

Talking Timbuktu by Ali Farka Touré
Apr 21 2026

Desert blues, I don't know what ry cooder did on the album

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
Apr 22 2026

Some good shit, Stevie wonder really knows how to make a unique funky record. Not the strongest of the classic Line up, but way better than some other albums on the list

Violator by Depeche Mode
Apr 23 2026

Dark and moody. The whole album is a good listen

Quiet Life by Japan
Apr 24 2026

Duran Duran did it better

Apr 27 2026

I like the live album stop making sense. It was my first introduciton to the talking heads and every song on that album is ingrained in my brain. Hearing the original versions on this album makes it sound weird. The songs are too similiar and I dont think this is their best work

Pornography by The Cure
Apr 28 2026

It was alright. Goth rock at its peak I would guess

Odessa by Bee Gees
Apr 29 2026

Too long and too self indulgent. I flipped through the book to see what else came out the year this came out and there were some absolutely classic albums there, this shouldn't be on the list

Apr 30 2026

Difficult to rate. I know how enthusiastic people are about nirvana and this album, but it just doesn't resonate with me. I kind of liked it but I wouldnt listen to the whole album again. The highlight however is the last song, which pushes the rating up a bit

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday
May 01 2026

I understand why she is legendary. It sounds really unique and sincere. But ultimatetly it has the same problem a lot of old 50s albums have. It all starts to sound the same

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
May 04 2026

Dark and heavy on most parts. I liked it. But there is definitely better music out there

Wild Wood by Paul Weller
May 05 2026

Boring music for old people

May 07 2026

I don't like punk, so why would I like proto punk. The energy was alright and at least it wasn't the British punk where the singers sound really bad, but it just sounded like a mess ending in 60s prog punk combination.

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
May 08 2026

A heartfelt album about his messy divorce. Really nice and laid back, but still heartfelt and sharp sometimes

#1 Record by Big Star
May 11 2026

It was okay. I don't understand why there are two albums by this band on the list. Its better than the other album, but the review on this site comparing it to the ingredients of cake, while not being cake is spot on

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
May 12 2026

Steely Dan made some expertly crafted albums. Compared to some others on this list it's 5 stars. Compared to their own albums it's less. So holding it to the higher standard of something you need to have heard before you die, I would pick some of their other albums

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
May 13 2026

Grandiose, epic, over the top and a favourite album of mine. Musically it hits all the right marks and the vocals are epic. I don't understand what happens in someone's brain to give this 1 star. I would be really curious to hear with their perception

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
May 14 2026

I don't get the hype this album received. It might be that in time it's eclipsed by so many other artists that it doesn't generate the same emotion as when it came out, but I don't feel the need to listen to it again

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
May 15 2026

It's haunting and mellow. I don't think I will listen to it again, but I feel the pain of the singer in the music

Peter Gabriel 3 by Peter Gabriel
May 19 2026

Still somewhat put off by Peter Gabriëls shouting vocals sometimes. But the rest of the album was a very nice experience. Drum heavy with interesting parts. Biko is a beautiful and important song

A Seat at the Table by Solange
May 20 2026

A nice album with some good social commentary. But not really my thing.

May 21 2026

The hits are so good and still hold up well the rest of the album is also good but not 5 star good

A Short Album About Love by The Divine Comedy
May 22 2026

I said I wouldn't remember the other album by him in a year in my review, I was right and it wasn't even 6 months. His voice suits the music and it is all very inoffensive. At least it is a short album about love and not four discs containing 69 love songs... .... Looking at you magnetic fields. Just on the fact that this guy had the decency to make it half an hour makes it 3 stars

Live At The Regal by B.B. King
May 26 2026

It's a nice short blues album of one of the best blues players. Good energy, but ultimately, all blues start to sounds similar

Bummed by Happy Mondays
May 27 2026

The foundation for something fun is here. The beginning of the madchester scene, but the polish is severely lacking

Eternally Yours by The Saints
May 28 2026

Punk with horns, ok good for them. Still dont like punk.

Spiderland by Slint
May 29 2026

The songs sounds promising in their weird structures and build ups. But ultimately it doesnt deliver on what I would expect. Not very bad, but just not for me. Maybe there is something deeper to be found on repeat listens, but I probably will never do that.

I’m a Lonesome Fugitive by Merle Haggard
Jun 01 2026

Alright. It sounded nice. But like the blues albums, it becomes a bit stale after a while

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Jun 03 2026

It reminded me a bit of foster the people. But it went off the rails really fast. I don't know if I like it or dislike it. An interesting album nonetheless

New Boots And Panties by Ian Dury
Jun 04 2026

He likes to fuck and drink I guess. I don't get the appeal

Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
Jun 05 2026

I expected to really dislike this based on my dislike of the long notes Christina is known for, the AaayaAaayAaaaAAAaaa. Seeing the runtime filled me with dread. But it was not too bad. Her vocals sound powerful in a good way and I started to appreciate the range more. It was a thematic album without becoming too stale. Overall more enjoyable than Britney for instance. Maybe it should be 4 stars but I feel that is a bit too high

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Jun 08 2026

Better than expected

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Jun 12 2026

There is something really captivating about the drum(pattern)s. Combined with the dramatic voice of Thom Yorke it creates something unique. When I first saw a friend from University buy this album I thought of him to be the ultimate hipster, some recent Radiohead album is probably not better than the early stuff. I was wrong and it is a very amazing album

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jun 16 2026

Good music dragged down by the annoying voice of the singer

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Jun 17 2026

A bit all over the place and shit in the middle somewhat

Opus Dei by Laibach
Jun 18 2026

Wow, what the hell is this. Industrial, fascist? Music. I liked the first half but felt the 2nd half was a bit too weird. An interesting listen nonetheless, Yugoslavian German music isn't something you run into often

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Jun 19 2026

The Voice box scatting was the only thing taking this album down. Good and funky overall, a pioneer in the genre

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Jun 22 2026

Weird to get two industrial experimental metal albums from non English speaking European bands in one week, but it makes the comparison easier. I liked Laibach better, this was not far enough off the deep end to make it interesting and not safe enough to make it enjoyable. Its in the middle between normal and weird not a good place to end up

All Hail the Queen by Queen Latifah
Jun 23 2026

The same Bongo best with some ok raps over it.

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
Jun 24 2026

It was alright. But overall not my cup of tea. I can see why it was influential thoguh

B-52's by The B-52's
Jun 25 2026

I really dislike the guy "singing". It works for the context of the band, but it is not for me

Central Reservation by Beth Orton
Jun 26 2026

She has a nice voice and it makes for a pleasant listen. But in a few weeks I will have forgotten this album exists

Under Construction by Missy Elliott
Jun 29 2026

This sometimes feels more like a timbaland album than a missy album. The production and beats are the real star of the show. Missy raps fine, but it didn't elevate the album to something greater

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Jun 30 2026

It feels somewhat over the top at some points. But it just is a fun high energy experience. The hits are so good and I was even surprised by the lesser known tracks. Will listen again

Time (The Revelator) by Gillian Welch
Jul 01 2026

An album making me wish it would end deserves 1 star. I really didn't like it and then 15 minutes of repeating lyrics and minimal guitar started and made me wish I could make time move faster. Why is this considered one of the best albums ever..... I don't hear it

Jul 03 2026

It was alright. Something from a pioneer in the genre that probably belongs on this list, but I dont have any strong feelings about it

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Jul 06 2026

Just the genre itself is making sure an album never goes above 3 stars. There is nothing in this that I like, but it's better than the sex pistols or similar "true" punk bands

Brown Sugar by D'Angelo
Jul 07 2026

I've come to understand I really don't like neo soul. At least this was better than Maxwell's urban hang shite

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Jul 08 2026
Ys by Joanna Newsom
Jul 10 2026

Very weird.... It might be very good but I might need the lyrics beside the songs to understand it. The singing style was unique but not necessarily off putting

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Jul 13 2026

Nice and a good mix of pop and prog. The 80s reverb are fully on display and the music is interesting and layered

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr
Jul 15 2026

Old school hip hop which sounds dated. It might

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Jul 16 2026

A trendsetter in electronic music. It builds nicely and provides a nice mood for working. I always thought it was newer than 1970s, that is the most amazing part of this album

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Jul 17 2026

It was alright. I lock rock and classic rock, but maybe the style of Alice Cooper has been redone so many times over the years that a full album like this doesn't evoke anything in me anymore. I wouldn't turn the album off if it played, but I won't put the whole album on by myself

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Jul 20 2026

Nice background music for working. I saw their later work a lot on music television so I was surprised those albums didn't make the list, but this did. My feeling was those were their biggest hits (galvanize, do it again, the salmon dance etc) but apparently I am wrong

Brutal Youth by Elvis Costello
Jul 21 2026

Holy shit why is this guy 6 times in this list. What's so different about this album from the others. It sounds the same, he sings the same, about the same things. Nothing new or interesting to be found here. 5 down 1 to go, not looking forward to it

Bossanova by Pixies
Jul 22 2026

I think I liked it better than the other pixies albums. A bit more accessible and less reliant on the quiet-loud-quiet approach they are known for. But I will never think about this album again after today probably

Shadowland by k.d. lang
Jul 23 2026

Nice vocals, but a bit too country and boring. The other album on this list by her is better, so I'll score this lower

Arular by M.I.A.
Jul 24 2026

Something different than most hip hop on this list. Its unique, but also within the album it gets a bit repetitive.

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Jul 27 2026

I got this album on Friday. On Monday I don't remember anything except like the music in the opening track. One review on Wikipedia stated the lyrics were like a teenagers diary, unfiltered and dramatic. It didn't leave any impression on me

Now I Got Worry by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Jul 29 2026

What a weird experience. I really don't know what I think of it.

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
Jul 30 2026

It was alright upbeat 60s music. Nothing to really draw me back in for repeat listens.

Water From An Ancient Well by Abdullah Ibrahim
Jul 31 2026

The best thing about this album is the Rabbit Hole of African jazz it let me into. Since I watched it on YouTube, the queue put in an Ethiopian coffee house DJ that was spinning some good stuff. It was more memorable than the album, but it was a nice laidback album on its own.

Drunk by Thundercat
Aug 03 2026

I knew about thundercat from his collaborations where he was hailed as a virtuoso bassist. This album is certainly bass driven, but I really don't know if he is so virtuose. What I do know is I don't like the vocals, too much falsetto. Additionaly the short songs that don't leave a unique impression which causes the album to feel like one long song. The best thing about the album is the cover

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
Aug 06 2026

Only notable thing on the album is a forest. The rest is more moody gothic mumbling music

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69) by Ministry
Aug 07 2026

Nothing about this resonated with me. It was loud rock, but didn't feel unique or interesting.

Music From The Penguin Cafe by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Aug 10 2026

I couldn't describe this if I wanted to. I let my wife listen to a part of the long song and halfway she said, ah this is where the aliens come in

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
Aug 11 2026

I remember listening to one other album from her on this list. The one coming after this. Apparently I also listened to the first one already which didn't leave an impression. This one I didn't like however, the early 90s influences are there in full effect. Weird sounding, quiet loud quiet. Nothing I really like. The connecting factor in all the albums from this period I didn't like it's the producer, Steve Albini. I think I just don't like his production style

Vento De Maio by Elis Regina
Aug 14 2026

It was alright. Something different from most of this list, but the portuguese language just doesnt sound nice to me. By the last song I was getting tired of it and it felt like it was the most repepititve stupid song on the album, leaving a bad aftertaste.

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