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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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| Ctrl | 5 | 2.91 | +2.09 |
| Brothers | 5 | 3.58 | +1.42 |
| Live At The Regal | 5 | 3.68 | +1.32 |
| Atomizer | 4 | 2.72 | +1.28 |
| Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not | 5 | 3.73 | +1.27 |
| Doolittle | 5 | 3.75 | +1.25 |
| Rip It Up | 4 | 2.9 | +1.1 |
| American IV: The Man Comes Around | 5 | 3.9 | +1.1 |
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| My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy | 1 | 3.42 | -2.42 |
| A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector | 1 | 3.28 | -2.28 |
| NEU! 75 | 1 | 3.09 | -2.09 |
| Brothers In Arms | 2 | 3.74 | -1.74 |
| Kid A | 2 | 3.71 | -1.71 |
| Smash | 2 | 3.37 | -1.37 |
| Hot Rats | 2 | 3.36 | -1.36 |
| Low-Life | 2 | 3.3 | -1.3 |
| The Slim Shady LP | 2 | 3.29 | -1.29 |
| The Soft Bulletin | 2 | 3.28 | -1.28 |
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1/5
-oh dear lord its a christmas album
-i’m sorry but i don’t like christmas music
-i don’t feel like i need themed music for a holiday personally
-also i don’t like this version of white christmas
-cause bing crosby’s is the best version. of course
-im sorry i skimmed through the songs i do not have the want to listen to christmas music
-i really love christmas as a holiday i love the smell of pine and pretty lights and ornaments and red ribbon
-i just find christmas music ANNOYING
2 likes
Green Day
3/5
-I KNOW THIS ALBUMMMM
-AND this band!
-i have only listened to american idiot tho
-so very excited to have a fresh listen
-forgot how good this song is
-remembering the cover 5sos did of this song
-liking the switch up in jesus of suburbia
-i do really like his voice i’ll be honest
-i Do know wake me up when september ends
-i honestly think the slurs are the only reason this album isn’t a 4 or a 5, but a 3 (but also because idk if this album is that amazing but it is legendary and very good
1 likes
Arcade Fire
3/5
-never heard of this album or band!
-i like the bits of french in the first song
-i do like the lead singers voice its very nice
-this is definitely not something i would choose to listen to on my own
-i do like the more rock leaning stuff on this album
-most of the songs sound different from each other but its all the same vibe
-not a bad thing! just not obsessed
-overall its a pretty average album to me. the songs are nice to listen to but i don’t really like them
1 likes
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Steely Dan
3/5
-so far its funky dad music and i’m SO into it
-controversial take, not a huge fan of reelin in the years
-favorites are definitely dirty work and change of the guard
-its not super my thing but its good!!!! and i can tell why this was and still is a big deal of an album!!!!! makes me interested in listening to steely dans other albums
Van Halen
4/5
-this sort of rock is definitely more my thing than steely dan
-i have definitely heard jump before, which makes sense because its from the 80’s and is. literally van halen
-guitar solos are SICK AS FUCK
-favorites probably panama, drop dead legs, and i’ll wait
-(note that guitar solo at the end of drop dead legs is awesome)
-sucker for some guitar man. guitar solos are making or breaking my favorites on this one
-overall this album is actually REALLY good. i enjoyed it a lot and am glad this was my first introduction to van halen
Led Zeppelin
4/5
-custard pieeeEEEeE
-literally so funny i Love it sm
-this is so different from van halen but at the same time similar
-favorites so far are in my time of dying,
-love the guitar here so much MORE than other rock bands i’ve listened to
The Cure
3/5
-gotta say, LOVE an intro song. definitely helps u get into the vibes of an album
-definitely a different sound from what i’ve listened to so far
-this album isn’t BAD. its just not exactly out there enough for me
-i do enjoy the cure, and even though this album isn’t full of big hits like their other albums, i still enjoyed!
-favorites: at night
-i definitely think this cure album specifically is moodier and darker
Prince
3/5
-a PRINCE ALBUM!!!!! how EXCITING!!!!!
-oh this is GROOVY i dig it
-love that the first song is the title track
-would you believe me if i told you this is my FIRST PRINCE ALBUM!!!!!! (hence the reason im doing this album generator thing, expanding my music knowledge)
-little red corvette is a full slay
-favorites: D.M.S.R,
-like how can you not dance to dmsr come on now
-me hearing the l
Joan Armatrading
3/5
-have never heard of this artist! was very excited to start listening
-love her voice. oh my god
-is that a saxophone on????? love and affection????????
-favorites: love and affection, join the boys, tall in the saddle
-she has a distinctive sound and i DIG IT!!!!!!
-join the boys has that EDGE that i LOVE!!!
-for reference i only rate albums higher than 3 stars that have more than two songs i Really like or of i in general enjoy most or all of the album
Boston
4/5
-so far this is a really cool sound
-the guitar in more than a feeling is SICK AS HELL
-favorites: rock and roll band
-oddly enough i’m getting major queen vibes from this album
-like the vocals and guitar specifically
-i like this more than i thought tbh
-let me take you home tonight gets CRAZY at the end
Frank Zappa
2/5
-so far…….very interesting
-sounds are funky but i do prefer lyrics in my song
-peaches en regalia sounds like video game music and that is a compliment
-favorites: willie the pimp
-only like willie the pimp because theres Some words and the guitar is fun to listen to
-i really like sounds! but i don’t like just 8 minutes of sounds with no lyrics
-its the reason i don’t love classical music
-son of mr green genes is kinda cool tho
Beck
4/5
-first album i’ve gotten from an artist i’ve listened to before
-LOVE beck
-epro is a cool song
-favorites: epro, hell yes,
-beck has such a cool sound
-love beck love his cool wacky ass sounds LOVE BECK!
-hell yes was so cool
-beck is amazing at what he does and i REALLY liked this album
Muddy Waters
4/5
-things to know about me? i love a live album
-i LOVE his voice
-the bits where he speaks at the end of the songs is lovely and fab
-favorites: baby please don’t go, i got my mojo working, meanest woman
-always have loved this type of music, but this album isn’t my favorite of them
GZA
4/5
-EXCITED about the genre change happening for me rn
-NOTHING compares to this shit, the stuff that came out in the 90’s
-like seriously this is so cool
-loving the beat and flow on these tracks!!
-favorites: living in the world today, i gotcha back
-seriously, this album is so good. like hello????? ghostface killah?????
Lou Reed
3/5
-vicious was a cool song
-i don’t think i’ve listened to lou reed before?
-but i definitely know of him
-love that it sounds like he isn’t trying to sing
-thats not a read i promise
-favorites: vicious
-i’ve heard walk on the wild side before
-i like how chill all of these songs are
Tricky
2/5
-have never heard of this artist in my life
-so far it sounds cool
-the sounds and how they are used is very interesting
-this persons voice in these songs is very pretty
-i don’t know if i’m necessarily vibing with this tho?
-its not bad. just not for me
-favorites: hell is round the corner, brand new you’re retro
-wait hold on hell is round the corner is so familiar!!!!!
Orange Juice
4/5
-first of all, orange juice is an awesome band name
-you can tell this is an 80’s album, but not in a bad way at all
-the sound is really fun!!!! i like the singers voice
-favorites: turn away, i can’t help myself
-i just love the funky sound going on here
-loved the end of breakfast time
-SAX AT THE END OF I CANT HELP MYSELFFFF
Joy Division
3/5
-very excited to finally listen to joy division
--favorites: a means to an end, twenty four hours
-has a very cool sound
-the darker sound makes sense for that genre at that time
-i don’t hate it but i don’t Love it
-i have a feeling joy divisons other album is better
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
-this feels so much like beastie boys but. better
-like. DAMN
-TRICKKYYYY
-HAD NO IDEA IT WAS BY THEM!!!!!!
-favorites:it’s tricky,
-walk this way is sick as hell
-love a good screamy sing in a song
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Yes
3/5
-okay these songs are SO long
-very cool sound
-album cover is SO moody in SUCH a cool way
-okay that little live bit in the clap is cool as hell
-im going to be honest the songs are too long for me
-other than that the music itself is good!
Manu Chao
4/5
-i’ve heard this guy before!!!!
-he had a song trend on tiktok
-i Love songs that are in spanish so this is so nice
-favorites: mentira,
-i like the switch between spanish and french
-listening to this while making breakfast is such a vibe
The Black Keys
5/5
-already the first song is added to the playlist!
-so GOOD!!!!
-favorites: everlasting light, the only one,
-i have not heard of these guys before so i’m excited!!!!
-next girl is like this dark cool sort of instrument thing i LOVE!
-might be my first 5 star album 🤔
-WOOOOOAH THOSE SOUNDS TOWARDS THE END OF TIGHTEN UP
Yes
3/5
-oh i know this song! (roundabout)
-cans and brahms sounds like the music in a play when the king walks on stage
-its cool stuff just not for me personally
-are people gonna get mad at me if i say this feels like middle of the road rock 🫤
-okay love five per cent for nothing. just a bunch of funky sounds!
-fade in from long distance runaround to the fish was cool as hell
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
-so far very slow and sad
-his voice is very deep and interesting
-i’m really not trying to be a hater but they all sound really similar
-i like the lyrics for the songs tho!
-the piano is nice
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
-something about bruce springsteens vocie….. so comforting
-a lot of his songs and lyrics are So rejuvenating
-guitar in second half of badlands is GREAT
-adam raised a cain is SO GOOD
-like the yelling and intensity of it WORKS
-favorites: adam raised a cain
-something in the night feels holy
-overall loved this album and tbh it almost got 5 stars……
The Rolling Stones
4/5
-rolling stones is hitting different than other rock albums i have listened to
-there is something about them man……
-loving rocks off
-favorites: sweet virginia,
-i like how varying the instruments on this song
-sweet virginia is almost a little country
-this album is cool and definitely one of the better rock (?) albums i’ve listened to
Ash
3/5
-this music feels very early 2000’s
-i dig it tho!!!!
-goldfinger is a solid song, only two songs in!!!!!
-girl from mars kind of average but not bad!
-favorites: goldfinger,
-THE TRANSITION TO i’d give you anything!!!!!!!!
-gone the dream is slower and sweeter
-i like angel interceptor the lyrics are cute
-really like darkside lightside
Miles Davis
3/5
-miles davis!!!!!
-its really just a bunch of funky instruments together
-it sounds really good tho!!!! just not super my thing
-miles davis is definitely a legend so it can’t go less than three stars but idk if i would listen to it again
De La Soul
3/5
-intro is HILARIOUS
-the magic number is SO FUN
-im loving this so far
-i had a feeling it would be fun because of the album art but i LOVE it
-favorites: magic number, eye know, say no go
-change in speak is more chill
-going back to the gameshow bit in the intro is SO FUNNY
-idk if this is something i’d listen to all the time but its genuinely so much fun to listen to
Joy Division
3/5
-already i like this joy division album better than the last one i listened to
-i’ve heard disorder before
-favorites: disorder, wilderness
-idk this stuff is moody but not in a tickle my brain way
-im trying so hard to like joy division i really am
-idk. like this music is a little dull to me
-i do like it better than the other one tho DEFINITELY
Taylor Swift
4/5
-okay so i have this album on vinyl and really like it
-BUT! its not her best
-i personally think folklore is better
-but i really like cowboy like me, gold rush, and right where you left me, coney island
-i have to give this album four stars and i’ll explain why
- marjorie and right where you left me are two of my favorite songs ever period
-if folklore showed up on this list it would get four stars also but again. marjorie and right where you left me are the ONLY reason this album gets four stars
TLC
4/5
-TLC!!!!!
-icons. legends. the moment.
-creep is a bouncy fun song
-but we all know which song im waiting for
-loooove kick your game
-favorites: kick your game, waterfalls
-WATERFALLLLLSSSSS
-we all already know this album is getting four stars i mean come on now
-the interludes really help make this album
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
-okay this is so interesting so far
-that noise in the background is so ominous
-its definitely a darker intense sound which i enjoy
-i definitely like these songs but idk if i would listen to them again on my own
-favorites: all i need, sueisfine
-overall this album is really cool
The Clash
3/5
the clash!!!! i know these guys
-going back to the OG punk stuff. which i love
-its a lot of fun to listen to
-favorites: hate & war, garageland
-overall this is the type of music i wouldn’t usually listen to but im into it
-im going to honest i dont like it as much as i thought i was going to
-but its not bad!!!!!
Deep Purple
4/5
-okay this is already WAY different from my other albums this week
-this is way more my style!!!!!
-when it all settles and the guitar comes in is so nice
-favorites: bloodsucker
-the guitar riff for this one is my FAV! (bloodsucker)
-i LOVE some good screaming
-i love when i find a band i’ve never heard of and hear some cool ass rock songs
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
4/5
-this GUITARRRRR
-favorites: double crossing time,
-i LOVEEE me some blues
-like this is so awesome
-im groovin to the guitar in EVERY song
-this music is just genuinely so good feeling
-listening to blue always makes me feel good always always
-that harmonica is pulling SO MUCH WEIGHT
-it better have gotten credits and pay for all it did for this album
Van Morrison
3/5
-van morrison is tight as hell
-vibes are very good
-favorites: slim slow slider
-these lyrics are also really beautiful
-idk if i like this enough to listen again but i’m enjoying listening to it
-these older albums sincerely need to stop with the 8+ minute songs. halfway through i have checked out mentally because they have not made it interesting enough to keep the song going that long
-sorry i have simply hit my limit
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
-um jimi hendrix and that guitar are CRAZY
-purple haze is a good song i see why this album is a HUGE deal
-and a guitar solo is gonna hit for me every time
-favorites: love and confusion
-the guitar is really the star of this album
-the lyrics aren’t super my thing
-jimi hendrix is very much a legend, but this album itself personally is getting a 3 from me
The Offspring
2/5
-okay that intro song is HILARIOUS
-this just seems like very average punk rock
-like teen garage band punk rock
-and some bands like that are really really good!
-but i don’t super think this band is
-the songs weren’t bad to listen to
-definitely enjoy a lot of the rock on this list WAYYYYY more
Dolly Parton
4/5
-SO EXCITED for dolly parton
-LOVE HER!!!! SO MUCH!!!!!
-i’m already getting emotional at this first song
-gosh her voice is STUNNING
-traveling man is a cute song
-this is the only country i have (so far!!!!) really genuinely liked
-early morning breeze is easily my favorite on the album
-it feels like a lullaby you sing to a kid in the summer
-overall i love dolly parton and this album was fun to listen to
Van Halen
3/5
-my second van halen album!!!!
-guitar is just as good as i remember
-eruption is CRAZY
-i HAVE heard you really got me before
-they definitely are more traditional rock in this album than the other one i listened to
-i’m the one is very cool
-UH???? THE SHOO BE DOOP?????
-was fully not expecting that at ALL
-i really really like jamie’s crying, probably my favorite
Tori Amos
4/5
-tori amos like the name sounds so familiar
-but i honestly don’t think i have listened to her before
-crucify is already such an interesting song
-her voice is really beautiful
-i definitely hear some kate bush and fiona apple
-precious things is such an epic song
-it should be in a magical fairy movie
-these songs are really good but idk if i would necessarily ever listen to them again
-happy phantom is definitely my favorite
JAY Z
3/5
-i haven’t listened to a lot of jay z
-takeover has a pretty cool vibe so far
-everytime i hear jay z i just think of new york state of mind
-the beats are really interesting
-this album does feel a bit slow
-honestly not as good as jay z’s other stuff
-hola’ hovito is probably my favorite
-the song with eminem was really cool
-this definitely is very new york, duh its jay z
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
-excited to listen to some brazilian music tbh
-haven’t heard a lot of it before
-i like the vibes of this first song
-i like the horns in the background
-he also has a nice voice
-love when phones have little dooo do de dooos in the background
-O filósofo is really really good, probably one of my favorites
-OOO THE GUITAR IS OUTTT
-meus filhos, meu tesouro is ALSO now a favorite
-like the different sounds being used in the background with the instruments and singing
George Harrison
4/5
my first beatles/beatles adjacent album!
-george harrison has such a nice voice
-i like the funky album cover too
-i’d have you anytime was a sweet chill song
-favorites: i’d have you anytime, wah wah
-loving this guitar bit on wah wah
-im genuinely SHOCKED by how much i like this album
-this is definitely a four star album, nothing less than that
-like the vibes of art of dying
-last half of the album gets a little boring but overall its a VERY good album
2/5
-never heard of this band or album
-love a female lead singer tho
-kinda cool guy vibe going on over here
-idk, this album doesn’t feel that special compared to other punk rock
-like its cool! but not super interesting to me
-its not bad, but i wouldn’t listen again
-also there isn’t one or more songs that really stand out to me among them, they kinda blend in
-i do like everyones singing voices tho
Bee Gees
3/5
-this first song is very haunting
-i only know the popular bee gees songs so
-theres something about the bee gees man
-these songs are all so beautiful
-this definitely is not the best bee gees album
-but i am still enjoying it!
The Who
3/5
-baba o’riley is just so iconic
-apparently this is my first the who album!!!!
-i do like the singing
-i really do like this better than a lot of the rock i’ve listened to
-baba o’riley is sadly the only real banger on this albim methinks
-if that weren’t the case i’d give it four stars
The Go-Go's
4/5
-haven’t actually listened to much of the go-go’s
-first song is fun tho
-really loving this high energy groovy vibe
-feels very 80’s
-favorites are lust to love
-loving these songs tbh
-THEY DID WE GOT THE BEAT? such an iconic song
-one of the few not annoying popular songs from the 80’s (in my opinion)
-i really love the vibe of most of these songs, especially fading fast
-overall i really liked this! easy four stars for me
Arctic Monkeys
5/5
-i am SOO EXCITED about this
-i LOVE the arctic monkeys, one of my favorites
-i have listened to a few songs on this album but not all of them
-the view from the afternoon is a GREAT album opener
-i LOVE i bet you look good on the dancefloor
-fake tales of san fran is a groovy fun bop
-the guitar in arctic monkeys songs is some of my favorite guitar ever (brian may in queen is first place tho)
-young alex turner you are everything to me
-haven’t actually heard you probably couldn’t see for the lights but i really like it
-vampires is so good….
-GUITAR AT THE END OF VAMPIRES IS CRAZY
-LOOOOVE when the sun goes down
-favorites: i bet you look good on the dancefloor, mardy bum, when the sun goes down, i bet you look good on the dancefloor
-definitely 5 stars for me
Julian Cope
2/5
-this first song isn’t really giving anything
-never heard of this guy before, like the album cover
-double vegetation is kinda crazy
-pop off with those cries king
-OH THIS ONE SOUNDS COOL
-i do really like the guitar in all these songs but sadly thats the only part i Really like
-these lyrics sure are interesting!
-this album was definitely weird but in a fascinating way
The Boo Radleys
3/5
-never heard of this band or this album, once again
-this week really just gave me one artist and album i love and then a bunch of random other ones
-this first song is pretty cool
-the intro was really weird and spacey but i liked it
-another song with a kooky intro! i dig it
-loving the guitar in the beginning of leaves and sand
-there are lots of funky sounds in this album
-an easy three stars from me
The Saints
4/5
-the very beginning of this sound so much like the strokes
-i Love the horns in the back
-i really like the slight harder rock version of like. the strokes going on here
-i like this band that i had never heard of more than i thought i would
-i do like the vibes they created in the studio that day
-we Are all so groovy so true king
-overall a solid four star album! i enjoyed that greatly
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
-this has to be my first album pre 1960’s
-i have heard of buddy holly (weezer song)
-i Love this kind of music
-it sends me sooooo far back in time
-but its too late tho 😭
-i really liked this, but it is in fact getting three stars
-i love this type of music! but this album specifically isn’t one i’d listen to again
Stevie Wonder
4/5
-STEVIE WONDERRRRR
-very excited about this
-GOD i forgot how nice stevie wonders voice is
-first two songs are pretty average to me, redeeming quality is his voice
-LOOOOVE living for the city
-AND YOU CAN BET HE. BARELY MAKES A DOLLAR
-golden lady is cuuuuute
-HIGHER GROUND another favorite of mine
-don’t you worry about a thingggg also love that one
-overall i love stevie wonder and this album is an easy four stars for me
TV On The Radio
3/5
-never heard of this band or album tbh
-first song has a very interesting vibe
-EERIE beginning of this one omg
-i REALLY like this song
-staring at the sun is in the liked songs club
-dreams was okay
-love the dum dum dum dum dums in the back of this one
-i love the vocals and how high they go
-overall i am enjoying this
-i wish half stars existed cause idk if this is 3 or 4 stars
Fatboy Slim
3/5
-i don’t think i’ve heard ANY fatboy slim
-THE FUNKS SO RUBBBER
-i know this one!!!!!
-first song was cool but kinda got old halfway through
-lmao the “f*cking in heaven” is really funny”
-okay so far gangster trippin is AWESOME
-favorites are: gangster trippin, you’re not from brighton
-this is an UNEXPECTED album for me. i do really like it
-one or two songs stand out, but i don’t love this album and idk if i would listen to this album again
AC/DC
4/5
-highway to hell is literally one of the most known songs ever
-however it is very good
-i mean cmon, its ACDC
-all these songs are very good but i was expecting that
-kings of rock fr fr
-every song is really good and also iconic
-so for that, it is getting four stars from me
CHVRCHES
3/5
-this band seems familiar
-which would make sense because its a newer album
-this song is cool so far
-i am actually really enjoying this music
-although it sounds a bit like tv/movie montage music
-these songs are very bright and fun
-idk if this is necessarily my thing tho
-but i am enjoying this listen! so 3 stars
White Denim
4/5
-okayyyyy this seems really cool!
-the album cover is also really tight
-i like burnished a lot
-the voice with the guitar and the instruments……REALLY WORKS
-back at the farm being only instrumental was really really cool
-i liked how it fits in with the rest of the album
-LOVE street joy
-the whole vibe and then THAT VOICE!!!!
-bess st is a very cute song
-is and is and is. so magical and cute
-idk guys i think this is a four star album……
Suede
2/5
-i do like the groove of this
-i really like animal nitrate
-it has a little bit of an 80’s feel to it
-it has lots of pop moments but lots of more indie moments
-its a little boring for me personally
-each song only stands out a little bit more than the others
-i also probably wouldn’t listen to these songs again, so its gonna be a 2 star for me
The Hives
3/5
-never heard of these guys
-but i do love rock so im already in
-this is true early 2000’s rock and i kinda like it
-i don’t love it, i don’t hate it
-i would probably give it 3 stars just because im neutral about it
-i like that its yelly rock
Foo Fighters
4/5
-SO EXCITED i’m listening to foo fighters
-i really like this first song
-LOVE the guitar in i’ll stick around
-good grief is a realllllly good song like duuuuude
-dave grohl is really killing it here with this album
-like this is genuinely the type of shit i dig sooooooo hard
-distorted vocals sounds really cool
-this is the first time i’ve heard a song with cow in the name and cow in the song
-a solid four star album
Little Simz
2/5
-have never heard of little simz before so im excited
-i like everything in the background while shes rapping
-theres so much going on in the background like with the sounds and i LOVE it
-selfish is really nice and chill
-VENOMMM i’ve heard this song before
-101 fm was kinda slow for me
-i do like how honest and real she is in thesw lyrics
-overall this album was cool but i didn’t love it and i probably wouldn’t listen to it again so 2 stars
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
-i have heard of elvis costello but i have never heard the music
-first song was nice but nothing special
-this stuff is sorta groovy but a little too relaxed for me
-his voice is really nice but idk its a little dull for me
-the long honeymoon is nice tho
-this three day long listening of this album needs to end
-town cryers the best and i don’t even super like that one tbh
Femi Kuti
3/5
-idk this artist so im very excited to experience this
-these songs are so long
-i like the instruments all together
-i like the jazzy sounding elements in these songs
-this ended up being really great background music for me making toast and dropping it on the floor and then having to toast new bread
-not enough singing for me personally
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
-i have vaguely heard of this band before but haven’t listened to them
-loving this first song
-THAT BASSSSSS
-okay i love how kinda subtle the background and instruments are because the rap can really shine
-and i Love the lines in the raps
-its so fun and chill
-check the rhime is a genuine bop
-this album gets an easy 4 for me, fun chill and easy to listen to
The Rolling Stones
3/5
-i mean cmon, its the rolling stones
-first song was pretty cool
-no expectations was kind slow but sweet
-im always surprised by the rolling stones idk why
-parachute woman has this really cool vibe to it
-i don’t love the rolling stones, but i don’t hate them
-street fighting man isn’t as good as i was expecting it to be but i enjoyed it!
-i do really like prodigal son
-stray cat blues is a certified banger
-love the name of it too
Ella Fitzgerald
4/5
-LOVEEEE ella fitzgerald
-her voice is incredible and stunning
-how could you listen to ella fitzgerald and NOT enjoy it
-like CMON!!!!!
-every song was genuinely so lovely
-this is an easy four stars for me, could listen to ella fitzgerald forever and ever
Alanis Morissette
3/5
-of course i’ve HEARD of alanis morissette
-but idk if i have ever listened to her music
-idk how i feel about her voice but i do like the rest of it
-i do really like oughta know
-I DO KNOW HAND IN MY POCKET
-the lyrics are very meaningful
-alanis morissette is very talented, but im not really a fan of her voice
-girls got PIPES on forgiven tho omg
-i have ALSO heard ironic before
-overall a 3 star album for me
Big Black
4/5
-these songs are SO COOL
-also my first band i had to leave spotify to listen to!!!!
-passing complexion feels like a very surreal song
-big money is really fun
-to me this is ROCK! i really am enjoying this
-i like his voice and how eclectic this feels
-LOOOOVE the guitar in kerosene
-fists of love feels very hard rock
-easyyyyy four stars for me
The Darkness
3/5
-love some yelly scream singing
-feels very hard rock and i dig it
-DAMNNN those high notes
-singer has got PIPESSSS bro it makes the songs that much better
-idk if i would listen to this again but its cool
-overall this is a 3 star album for me
Joni Mitchell
4/5
-JONI MITCHELL TIME
-so excited love her voice sm
-court and spark is a great intro song
-LOVED help me it was an upbeat nice song
-same situation lyrics are so real and beautiful
-you tell em joni mitchell!!!!
-car on a hill is FUN
-down to you is a little too instrumental for me
-just like this train is my favorite
-is this my favorite joni mitchell album? no but is it STILL REALLY GOOD? yes.
-easy four stars
Bonnie Raitt
2/5
-never heard of this woman or this album
-GREAT VOICE on this lady tho
-thing called love is groovy
-its kinda eh to me tho
-real mans got some country vibes
-is this music good? i guess? its just not my thing
-a bit boring and bland for me
-but i like her voice! and the lyrics aren’t terrible!
-but this is going to be a 2 star album for me
Happy Mondays
2/5
also have never heard of this band or album!
-love a good british band
-country song is very weird
-it feels like a song trying to make fun of a country song which is funny
-these lyrics are WACKY
-i do like mad cyril
-its all very ooooo and ahhhhhh 80’s music, not bad but not my favorite
-this is a 2 star album for me just because its not really my thing and i wouldn’t listen to it again
Air
3/5
-never heard of this band
-it seems they might be french?
-this does sound pretty cool
-first song was mostly instrumental and pretty sounds which was nice
-sexy boy is a nice sort of chill song
-i like the sounds and beth hirshs voice a lot
-i do love these quirky sounds
-solid 3 star album for me
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
-have never heard of this band or album
-but i like it a lot so far
-SCREAMY ROCK!!!! so much fun
-LOVE a female lead singer forever and always
-date with the night is really good
-the lyrics to man are so funny
-i REALLY like this album
-tick is my favorite so far
-this is a solid 4 star album for me tbh
-would listen again definitely
Coldplay
3/5
-now THIS album and band i know
-i’ve only heard sparks and yellow (both songs i love)
-i do think some of coldplay is overrated but never their early stuff
-dont panic was nice tbh
-i do like coldplay and this album but idk if i love it
-this is a 3 star album for me, but i did really enjoy listening to it
Public Enemy
3/5
never heard of these guys
-i do like this so far
-i like the chill moments from the beats
-LOVING cold lampin with flavor a lot
-LOOOOOVE TERMINATOR X
-night of the living baseheads pretty sickkkkk
-i have listened to other hiphop/rap albums that i personally like better than this one, but its still pretty good
Patti Smith
3/5
-oh no big deal just a LEGEND
-mfing patti smith!
-these songs are really clever and groovy
-idk if this is super my thing sadly
-birdland was so long and some parts of it were really spot on but some felt a little dull
-overall im giving this a three because i don’t not like it but idk if i would listen to it a lot/again
The Fall
2/5
-i have never heard of this band or this album
-frightened was nice and catchy
-its feels like pretty average indie rock to me tbh
-these songs aren’t bad but they aren’t…….super good to me personally
-its catchy and the lyrics are fun
-it wasn’t a bad listen, just not for me (loved the guitar bits), two stars probably
Frank Sinatra
3/5
-I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR SOME SINATRA
-literally SO excited because i haven’t listened to this album specifically
-UGH this first song is so beautifully melancholy
-i can’t get over his voice! never ever
-loving sinatra in his sad boy era
-deep in a dream is one of my favs
-i’ve never seen this side of sinatra! (emo boy)
-but i am LOVING it
-i’m giving it 3 stars because i Love sinatra but this isn’t his best work. and that will be getting four star
Green Day
3/5
-I KNOW THIS ALBUMMMM
-AND this band!
-i have only listened to american idiot tho
-so very excited to have a fresh listen
-forgot how good this song is
-remembering the cover 5sos did of this song
-liking the switch up in jesus of suburbia
-i do really like his voice i’ll be honest
-i Do know wake me up when september ends
-i honestly think the slurs are the only reason this album isn’t a 4 or a 5, but a 3 (but also because idk if this album is that amazing but it is legendary and very good
Portishead
4/5
-never heard of this band or album which are Always my favorite
-SO FAR VERY INTERESTING
-i do love the mysterious vibes in sour times
-this album is so lovely and mystical i was not expecting this
-the vocals are really pretty
-THATS WHERE THIS SONG IS FROM? GLORYBOX?
-never would have EVER thought thats where this song is from omg
-this song is getting a 4 from me mostly because of that last song getting a green check from me
-but also because i enjoyed listening to this album
Pretenders
3/5
-i Have heard of the pretenders
-her voice is So interesting!!!!!
-i really like it
-idk this isn’t really super standing out to me
-from doing this i have been listening to so much rock/rock adjacent stuff, so this just seems very similar to the other stuff
-love LOVE a female lead singer tho
-i do really like the wait a lot
-overall it was pretty good but i wasn’t in love. giving it a 3
Radiohead
2/5
-FIRST RADIOHEAD ALBUM!
-never actually fully listened to them so im excited
-but im like pretty sure i have heard this first song before
-loving the silly voice filtering
-okay the national anthem was just a bunch of crazy noises
-i hate to say it because its radiohead……none of this has been that interesting to me thus far
-i do like in limbo
-motion picture soundtrack is beautifully eerie
-this is a 2 star album for me, just because it doesn’t stand out to me and it faded in the background for me
Lana Del Rey
3/5
-i have listened to SO MUCH lana del rey, but funny enough not this album
-first song is definitely not her best songwriting or singing
-lanas voice is so pretty and i will never get over it
-dark but just a game feels like old lana
-this is definitely very chill and laid back
-OH i know breaking up slowly
-very beautiful song
-definitely my favorite on the album
-this is getting 3 stars because it was nice to listen to and i like lana but this is not her best album
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
never heard of this band or album
-20 MINUTE SONG?
-we’re waiting to do the 20 minute song
-this feels all over the place
-loving the piano and then the DUDUDUDUDIDU
-20 minute song is a little all over the place and too long for me personally
-overall this was okay
David Bowie
3/5
-FINALLY i got some david bowie
-not a huge fan but i love his voice
-this is also his older stuff so i don’t know it as well
-love is lost feels like a movie song
-like it would play during an intense scene in a movie
-i REALLY like you will set the world on fire
-i’m going to rate this a 3 because its good and its david bowie (and theres some songs i really like)
-but overall i don’t love this album and idk if i’d listen again
Johnny Cash
5/5
-starting off this week STRONG with johnny cash
-one of my favorite songs ever is by him (folsom prison blues) so im very excited
-LOOOOVE his voice
-the man comes around is SO great
-THE OTHER VOICE IN BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
-so effing beautiful. this whole album.
-these are all covers which is INSANE johnny makes them sound like his OWN
-god that was SOOOO GOOOD his voice is so good that is an easy 5 stars for me
Alice In Chains
3/5
-i have heard about alice in chains but never listened to them
-THIS is real rock like yooooooo
-the lyrics are the most hardcore rock out of all the rock bands i’ve heard
-and the guitar is real intense which i LOVE
-idk if i would listen to this again but i am enjoying it
-the songs do sound a bit similar to each other
-and for that, it will get 3 stars
Marvin Gaye
3/5
-TIME FOR MARVIN GAYEEEEE
-so very excited for this
-his voice is so beautiful
-i don’t think this is marvin gayes best album but i am still enjoying it
-the beginning of is that enough is really cool
-i do really like this album, the jazzy bits and his voice are delicious together
-but im going to be honest, this doesn’t feel like his best album to me personally
-so for that, its 3 stars for me personally
The Mars Volta
3/5
-never heard of this band or album
-loving it so far
-inertiatic esp is really good actually
-his voice goes pretty high which im enjoying
-this feels like it stands out a lot
-you listen to enough of these albums and can tell when an album stands out and sounds different
-dude these songs get CRAZIER
-i was like who do these guys vaguely remind me of. its MCR
-anyways. three stars for me
Eminem
2/5
-FIRST EMINEM ALBUM!!!!
-very excited i haven’t listened to a lot of him tbh
-all the stuff that i know from him are songs he’s featured on
-public service announcement is an iconic beginning of an album
-MY NAME ISSSS YUPPPPPP
-the lyrics in good conscience 🤨😐
-im gonna be honest i prefer when eminem raps about deep stuff to cool beats than when he talks about hurting women
-im not gonna lie. i wasn’t expecting to not like this this much
-no hate to eminem but i have heard other rap albums that i like better
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
-NEIL YOUNG TIMEEEEE
-another one not on spotify 😔
-some lovely guitar going on here
-round and round is a really soothing song
-i really really liked running dry
-the guitar parts of all of these songs are really spot on
-i really enjoyed listening to this album, especially cowgirl in the sand even though it was so long
-having a hard time deciding on three or four stars
-but overall i really liked a lot of this album
Orbital
2/5
s this album actually called Snivilisation? thats so funny
-beginning of this first song is cool
-THE TRANSITION RIGHT INTO THE NEXT SONG WITH THOSE SOUNDS
-loved that. it just continued right on
-i wish i had duck feet is so real because me too
-this isn’t super my thing but im intrigued
-now hold on sad but true goes hard
-why is there a 15 minute song. why
-some of these songs are too long and they’re not interesting enough to keep me engaged
The Flaming Lips
3/5
-never heard of these guys but what a crazy album name!
-who is yoshimi????? why are we battling the pink robots? i NEED to know more
-liking the groove in these songs
-okay so there is a whole story with the robots this is So cool
-but WHY are the robots evil
-they want to EAT the band???????
-omg that scream is CRAZY! love it!
-its been a while since i’ve listened to something this chill
-overall im giving it three stars
Talking Heads
3/5
-omg its THE TALKING HEADS
-very excited for this
-i do know one song on this album (psycho killer) but thats it
-this is a pretty short album compared to others i’ve listened to
-this is pretty chill and groovy so far
-this is nice to listen to but i don’t Love it, enjoying it tho
-his voice has this strain to it that i kinda like
-overall a 3 star for me
Beatles
4/5
-FIRST BEATLES ALBUM
-i have listened to the beatles before, but i haven’t listened to any of their albums in full
-also this is the first beatles album i have gotten from the random album generator list
-great funky start to the album
-one of my very favorite songs ever and of the beatles (blackbird) is on this album (im very excited)
-lots of these songs feel silly fun which i like
-ob la di ob la da was so cute
-COOL GUITAR on happiness is a warm gun
-god i love blackbird. its SO GOOD!
-piggies????????? was that an OINK?
-why don’t we do it in the road?? SO FUNNY
-i will has got me like 😭😭😭😭
-okay revolution 9 felt very dystopian
-i love when the rating is easy because the album is so good (hasn’t happened that often) (this is an easy 4 stars)
Michael Jackson
3/5
-MICHAEL JACKSON???? what a week im having so far
-starting off STRONG
-have listened to one or two michael jackson songs but never a full album
-VERY strong starting song
-this song is with paulie mccartney and my last album was the beatles (love it)
-i mean literally who doesn’t know thriller
-this song is really the star of the album
-i also know beat it but i don’t like it as much as thriller
-lots of very popular singles on this album, like billie jean which i do like but not as much as THRILLER
-his voice really is something special. forgot to mention that somehow
-PYT!!!!!!! an iconic classic
-im going to rate this a 3 because its a CLASSIC and theres a lot of good songs here but its not Really my taste
Carole King
3/5
-CAROLE KING!!!!! oh my god what a week im having
-start with MJ and now carole king
-fun fact my mom HATES her music like fully can’t stand it
-carole king is so right about feeling the earth move under her skin
-i do like this song i have heard it before
-these songs are very good, which honestly i was expecting
-ngl her voice is a little boring but its nice
-overall this album is good but a little boring for me tbh, giving it a 3 star rating
George Jones
3/5
-i have never heard of george jones tbh
-oh i LOVE his voice
-i love old timey country a lot like cash and this guy apparently
-i LOVE darlin the chorus of voices singing “darlin” was really beautiful
-the songs are more lowkey but i kinda like that
-not sure i like this croony chill stuff as much as other country i have heard but im enjoying it a lot
-another 3 star SORRY! i really wish there were half star ratings 😭😭😭
Calexico
3/5
-i have NEVER heard of this band
-the album cover is so different from the sound of the band omg
-REALLY like sunken waltz it was very nice
-i like this persons voice a lot too
-i love the vibe of these songs. its like dark and moody but also elegant
-pepita is a nice instrumental track that gets you in the mood a bit
-nice little piano track
-i liked the latin influences in some of the songs
-the beginning of the album was more my thing
-overall none of the songs specifically stood out to me and but it was a good listen for sure
The White Stripes
3/5
-i know this album and this band
-specifically because of seven nation army
-i haven’t heard all the songs on this album tho, but i have heard a lot from these guys
-UGH what a way to start an album this song is a CLASSIC (and also incredible)
-this heavy guitar is just what makes the white stripes who they are. its amazing
-i really like the guitar in ball and biscuit
-some of these songs are misses for me but thats okay
-it kinda sucks that i didn’t like this album as much as i was hoping
The Verve
3/5
-this album cover is really giving lets go to the park and take aesthetic photos for our album cover
-but i kinda like it
-WAIT I THINK I KNOW THIS FIRST SONG
-i really liked sonnet a lot, especially the strings at the end
-all of these songs are on the longer side but they feel enchanting the whole time
-i am REALLY liking this album which is UNEXPECTED
-its not very interesting, kinda wish there was more diversity between the songs
-why is the HIDDEN TRACK the most interesting song on here. sigh
Nitin Sawhney
2/5
-never heard of this artist or album
-very cool first song
-i like the different languages in the songs and the influences of them
-the artist bringing elements of their culture and its music is really beautiful
-personally a bunch of these songs aren’t really my vibe but its nice to listen to
-i love the speaking parts they are very powerful
-overall this album is good but idk if i would listen again
Pixies
5/5
-okay so i know this artist And this album because tame is one of my favorite songs
-i really love the pixies sound in general
-debaser is SO GOOD
-LOOOOOVE TAME ITS SO GOOOOOOD
-cannot get over that song
-the yelling at the end is the BEST
-oh this might be another 5 star album…..
-wave of mutilation is also a great song…… i am in AWE
-the guitar in i bleed is awesome
-THATS WHAT THIS SONG IS? i know this one!!!
-okay but a song about a monkey going to heaven is crazy
-this is SUCH an easy 5 stars for me
-this album is so well balanced and personally for me, none of the songs fall flat
Neu!
1/5
-never heard of this band or artist so im excited
-so far its just very instrumental which i’m going to be honest isn’t my favorite
-first song bored me a little but i like seeland so far
-okay loving these ocean sounds
-okay so there is singing now but it sounds like when you have to stick your tongue out and go ahhhhhh at the doctor
-hero only song so far that sounds SICK
-FINALLY SOME SINGING
-i do not give 1 stars lightly but this literally sounds like anything else i have heard so
-no offense! but like some of the songs feel too long for what it is
Deep Purple
3/5
-i do love a live album so im excited for this
-i think this is the first live album i’ve gotten?
-loving the screamy rock going on
-why is the same song on here three different times. i get it was performed at different places and times but is there a real reason why
-these songs are really good, but i think live albums are better when you know and love the original songs
-having said that, the songs itself are good from what i can tell
-the guitar and drum solos are fun
The Flaming Lips
2/5
-omg these were the pink robot guys!!!!
-excited to be listening to another album from them
-never really noticed before hilarious that the band is named the flaming lips
-this album sounds very similar to the other album i heard from them
-i also am not as big of a fan of these songs
-i remember liking the other album better than this one tho
-these songs aren’t bad but just a bit boring
-the gash is so far the most interesting song on the album
-overall this album was not that exciting for me
Steely Dan
3/5
-my second steely dan album!!!!
-you can’t say steely dan doesn’t make good music because they do
-that being said, i’m not in love with steely dan
-their music is objectively good. would i go out of my way to listen to it on my own? no
-which doesn’t make it more than a 3 star
-overall its a good album! not as exciting as the other album i listened to of theirs but still a fun time
Stereo MC's
2/5
-have never heard of these guys
-this first song is very catchy
-i am really liking all these songs so far
-the lyrics are actually super powerful and moving
-i don’t really like his voice and i think its taking me out of it a bit
-they’re good songs but not super my vibe
-overall i did enjoy the album
Ian Dury
3/5
-um this is such a funny album name
-never heard of this guy
-first song is based and valid as hell
-that piano is popping OFF
-love this sax (?) coming in it sound so COOL
-the array of instruments and sounds in these songs is really what i enjoy
-and his accent is so much fun!!!!
-i like the more rock sounding songs the best
-okay the laughing laughing at the end of if i was with a woman was kinda creepy
-overall an interesting album. some elements are not my taste and some were
Bob Dylan
4/5
-FIRST BOB DYLAN ALBUMMMM
-i surely do know this artist!
-REALLY liking this first song
-LOVE a good harmonica
-his voice is genuinely beautiful
-i understand a lot of the hype behind bob dylan now. this stuff is beauty
-mr tambourine man is so cute and funny i love it
-he is truly so great like this is slay
-last song is so beautifullllll
-such a 4 star album. bob dylan you have done it again!
Jimmy Smith
3/5
-never heard of this guy but i love the album name and cover
-this guy looks like be knows what tf is UP
-jazzy sort of instrumental to start the album off which is nice
-see, this would be a great album to get if i really loved jazz (i don’t really love jazz)
-and thats fine! jazz is great music! just not what i personally really like
-so in my opinion, this album is kinda boring. and i wouldn’t really listen to it again
-does that make it bad? NO!
-it sounds cool tho. i will give it that
-so for that, it gets a 3
-cause a 2 feels too harsh for this. its just jazz
Elvis Costello
4/5
- Have heard of elvis costello and i feel like i’ve listened to him before
-DAMN loving his voice
-i am REALLY loving the guitar with his singing its perf
-these songs are so catchy and fun, genuinely a good time
-another solid 4 star album here for SURE
-its dynamic and interesting and those are my fav albums
-i’m not angry has a GREAT start
-this is such a wonderful album. loved listening to it
Ananda Shankar
3/5
-never heard of this artist or album
-but im excited to hear this
-already this sound is so COOL
-would love to hear some singing personally
-but its fine this is so neat
-i’ve said it once and i’ll say it again: I LIKE LYRICS! AND SINGING!
-loving light my fire tho
-omg was not expecting the last song to have a voice in it
-i did enjoy this album, but i didn’t love it or hate it
-overall it was a beautiful sound throughtout the whole album, lack of lyrics is part of the low rating
SZA
5/5
-CTRLLLLL YESSSS
-not only have i listened to this album, but i LOVEEEEE IT
-love sza so MUCH!
-supermodel always makes me 😭
-god. doves in the WIND! DUDE! is so insane (one of my favorites)
-drew barrymore. love of my life.
-sza really made a beautiful insane album and its just out here dude
-prom is one of the songs i listen to the least on this album but its still really good
-the weekend is genuinely also one of my favorites
-garden (say it like dat) is probably one of my least favorites but like Barely
-her grandmas voice throughout the album ❤️
-BROKEN CLOCKSSSSS
-i haven’t listened to anything a lot but its again. REALLY GOOD.
-wavy interlude is the only song im not into in some way
-NORMAL GIRL SUPREMACY ❗️❗️❗️❗️
-20 something too fucking relatable
-this album is one of few albums i have listened to that deserve to be on this list
-easy 5 stars
Elton John
4/5
-LOOOOVE elton john
-have listened to albums of his before but not for this list and not this album
-TINY DANCER!!!!! WHAT A START TO AN ALBUM!!!!
-genuinely a beautiful song
-razor face is a funky song
-eltons voice!!!!! god i just love it
-you Are a rock and roll man elton you tell em!
-this definitely isn’t eltons best album
-but tiny dancer is on this album which is iconic in its own right. so its getting a 4
David Bowie
3/5
-omg more david bowie!!!!!!
-like that the album starts with just an instrumental track
-david bowie has such a cool iconic voice
-im liking the funky rock moment happening here
-idk not a lot of singing going on
-just a lot of instrumentals and different sounds
-feels like a very average david bowie album to me personally
David Bowie
3/5
-okay two david bowie albums in a row, slay
-loving the FUNKY SOUNDS very on brand for bowie
-i do like when the singing kicks in in station to station
-definitely like the vibes in this album better than yesterdays bowie album
-theres a lot more singing and action in these songs vs the other bowie album from this week
-this is exactly what i think of when i think of bowie
-overall i did enjoy this album but i’m giving it a 3 because i didn’t love it in general and none of the songs specifically stood out to me
Common
4/5
-never heard of this rapper! but i’m excited to listen
-omg is this an upright bass?????? what a start
-LOVING this intro song omg
-this rap is so GOOOOOOD
-i like that the rap takes center stage in GO! because it really is the star
-they let the beats and background be more subtle to let the rap shine
-so far genuinely one of the best rap albums i’ve heard from this list
-the singer in testify has a BEAUTIFUL VOICE
-damn common and KANYE? omg the dave chapelle show
-YEAH JOHN LEGEND ON THE CHORUS! you tell em pookie!
-this is definitely getting a full four stars, really good album
Elis Regina
4/5
-never heard of this artist or album
-plus its another album not on spotify!!!
-her voice is SO pretty
-tiro ao álvaro is so lovely
-that one is definitely my favorite so far
-listening to music in other languages is so eye opening to me
-mostly because i grew up in america with only english and sometimes latin music
-in o medo de amar é o medo de ser livre the guitar goes CRAZYYYYY
-i REALLY enjoyed that album a lot actually. it gets a solid four from me
-her singing is beaitful and the songs themselves are diverse
Nick Drake
4/5
-nick drake the name sounds so familiar
-but i know i have never heard his stuff
-already im liking the folky sort of vibe and his singing voice
-the guitar picking in these songs is GORG i am loving it
-his voice feels HAUNTING in tbe best way
-these songs are genuinely beautiful
-love the strings in way to blue
-day is done is definitely one of my favorites
-it is more chill abd melancholy but i think it really works
-an easy four stars for me
Arcade Fire
3/5
-never heard of this album or band!
-i like the bits of french in the first song
-i do like the lead singers voice its very nice
-this is definitely not something i would choose to listen to on my own
-i do like the more rock leaning stuff on this album
-most of the songs sound different from each other but its all the same vibe
-not a bad thing! just not obsessed
-overall its a pretty average album to me. the songs are nice to listen to but i don’t really like them
The Incredible String Band
3/5
the incredible string band sounds familiar. close but no cigar
-excited to listen tho! album cover is cool
-very folky which i always really enjoy
-loving this minotaur song and all the voices in the back
-this is Totally mystical fairy music and i dig it
-not loving the loving jesus song especially because its like ten minutes long
-water sounds in the water song. everything i could have wanted
-some of these songs are really good and some are not hitting the mark for me
-overall i’m giving it a 3, because i didn’t love it but did enjoy listening to it
-first two songs drew me in and then the rest were eh
Dire Straits
2/5
-never heard of this album or band either!
-so far away is a little boring for me personally
-this isn’t bad rock it just isn’t my thing really
-last couple of songs have been a bit boring to me ngl
-no offense like the lyrics aren’t bad the guys voice is average but the songs are kinda BORING!!!!!
-eh overall it was a fine album. the music wasn’t Bad but i didn’t really like it, so it’s getting a 2 for me
Rahul Dev Burman
3/5
-oooo a movie soundtrack! thats a first for me on this list
-now i kinda feel like i need to watch this movie to understand
-never seen a bollywood movie so it would be interesting
-i do know one thing tho: bollywood music is sooooooo good
-obviously some of these songs don’t have lyrics and i’m fine with it because it’s a movie soundtrack
-overall a fun listen! think it would have more of an impact if i watched the movie, solid three stars
Gorillaz
3/5
-OH not only do i know this band, i have listened to them a lot
-funny enough i haven’t listened to this album, so i’m excited
-this feels so CHILL compared to the later gorillaz stuff i know
-which makes sense because this is their early stuff
-some of these songs sound and feel DULL
-even clint eastwood although that is the best of them so far
-like the funny sounds in double bass
-also love that theres a spanish song on here
-left hand suzuki method is really interesting
-like specifically the background instrumentals
-like the japanese is SO COOL!
-overall is this their best album? no. would i listen to it again? probably no. was it bad? no!
-therefore, another three star rating
Beatles
4/5
-another beatles album!!!!! very excited about it
-a hard days night is literally one of their most iconic well known songs
-what a GREAT way to start the album is with the title track
-and i love her is SUCH a beautiful song i love it
-this is such a good album. like early beatles is top tier
-yeah john lennon sucks!!!!!!!! we can literally ignore him paul mccartney is a legend and so is george harrison and ringo starr
-can’t buy me love is another ICONIC song, but not my favorite on this album
-every song is genuinely really good
-like. such a classic beatles album. it’s not possible for me to rate this lower than 4
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
-i have listened to an album from these guys
-hey i’m sorry! is that a fucking frog ribbiting by itself in the song
-thats kinda so hard
-other than that this sorta feels like other rap albums
-i left my wallet in el segundo has actual literal BARS
-also a hilarious song title
-this is a good rap album actually ignore what i said before
-every song has BARSSSS
-i have really enjoyed listening to this album, and not one song falls flat in my opinion
-an easy four stars from me
Radiohead
3/5
-i think i have already listened to a radiohead album as part of this list
-excited to listen to another
-i hate to keep saying this, but radiohead songs are very dull LMAO
-these songs are definitely interesting but idk if its in a good way
-you and whose army feels like the first real song of this album that is enjoyable to listen to
-i might be wrong is so far my favorite on the album, i actually like it a lot
-first couple of songs threw me because they were so meh but second half of the album is not actually that bad
-overall its getting 3 stars
3/5
-never listened to this album or spirit in general
-oh yeah its rock WE ARE SO BACK
-grooving and moving to these songs so far
-THE COW BELL? obsessed
-these songs are cool, i’m not super into any of them in particular yet
-but they’re catchy and nice
-life has just begun is a bit repetitive
-rougher road is a fun song actually
-the secone half of this album is a little boring
-overall its a 3. very average to me, only one or two songs stand out
Ice Cube
3/5
-ICE CUBEEEEE
-so excited to listen to this album
-when will they shoot is A BANGERRRRR
-some of these songs sound similar but the beats are hard
-IT WAS A GOOD DAYYYYY
-mfin ICONIC beat and song right here omg
-i like the inserts between the songs with the talking
-dirty mack is a favorite for SUREEEE
-the childrens story references in gangstas fairytale 2 is interesting
-overall i enjoyed it, some of the lyrics were iffy (but it was the 90’s)
-giving it 3 stars
Hugh Masekela
3/5
-oh shit this is more jazz!
-i am not bothered by that tbh. i can rock with it
-9 minute jazz songs are not my favorite but i am kinda enjoying this
-oh boy……..is every song going to be 9 minutes……
-all the instruments together is maseru go HARD
-overall it all kinda sounds the same to me
-SORRY i like jazz and i appreciate its beauty but i would never listen to it on my own
-overall its getting a three from me
Marty Robbins
4/5
-have never heard of this guy
-THIS IS THE TIKTOK SONG. the “big iron on his hip” SONG
-oh i LOVE his voice
-they’re hanging me tonight is seriously so good
-omggggg all the voices together in cool water
-i really am loving EVERYTHING about this album which is unexpected
-all these songs are really hitting the mark for me. not one that i feel is boring or the same as all the rest
-its very old western cowboy but thats what makes it WORK!
-idk why i was fully expecting this man to start singing the hunger games hanging tree. LOL
-anyways its a good song just like the rest! getting a four stars for me
-just because i love music like this and his voice scratches that part of my brain PERFECTLY
Metallica
3/5
-omg METALLICA!!!!!!!
-it is time to rock and mf roll
-i mean i already feel like i’m going to really like this album
-if this heavy guitar is anything to go by
-i’m going to be honest. i’m not as big a fan of this as i thought
-the guitar isn’t bad! not a huge fan of the screamy singy
-i am enjoying some good ol classic rock tho. feels like i’m being educated
-album cover is really cool i forgot to mention that
-yeah it was a good album! feels middle of the road to me personally so three stars
Guns N' Roses
4/5
-YEAHHHHH ANOTHER ROCK ALBUM
-some mf GUNS N ROSES
-welcome to the jungle is SO good
-nasty perfect guitar in this song fr
-i might be messing with fate and the spirits for saying this but i might like guns n roses better than metallica
-just because i had a metallica album the other day so i can compare
-lead singer of guns n roses is DOING IT FOR ME! awesome voice
-nightrain is also really good
-omg obsessed with the day in the life we are given in mr brownstone
-i am really enjoying all of these songs
-overall this is a GREAT album and is getting four stars from me
New Order
2/5
-i don’t think i have ever listened to new order?
-i do actually like this guys voice
-are those…….bug or frog sounds???? in the perfect kiss????
-these songs are very interesting to listen to
-idk i’m im really into it or not yet
-i’m going to be so fr this is boring to listen to LMAO
-some parts of some songs are fun and good but the rest is dull
-yeah this is a two for me
MGMT
4/5
-OH DO I KNOW THIS ALBUM!!!!!!
-it has some of the most epic songs on it!!!!!!
-electric feel!!!!! kids!!!!!! like are you kidding me!!!!!
-time to pretend is also so mf goooooood
-electric feel might be one of the best songs ever
-kids is also a song that haunted me during my peak tumblr/online years in middle school
-love it so much still tho
-okay the rest of this album is songs i have not heard before
-i do like the vibes of all the other songs but none of them are as good as kids or electric feel
-overall it is an enjoyable album! has some really iconic hits on it, so for me its getting a four
The Beach Boys
4/5
-YESS THE BEACH BOYS
-theres something about the beach boys i just really love
-and these songs are so fun
-and their voices sound so nice and satisfying
-ESPECIALLY when they all sing together
-help me rhonda is one of my parents favorite songs
-and they used to sing it when i was younger so i have a soft spot for it
-its also my favorite beach boys songs
-and now please let me wonder is my new fav!
-omg theres talking in this song??????
-that was SUCH a delightful experience that is getting 5 stars from me
The Byrds
3/5
-never heard of this album or band
-but so far this first song sounds nice!
-the instrumentals in these songs are very interesting
-they sound very busy but not in a bad way
-this is the strangest guitar solo i have ever heard (eight mile high)
-sometimes this persons singing feels like they are trying to hypnotize me
-this album has some good songs at the end but mostly kind of boring to me
-it is getting three stars from me
David Bowie
4/5
-my third bowie album on here!!!!!!
-i am liking how upbeat this first song is
-this is my favorite of his albums i have listened to so far
-okay cracked actor is completely and totally a banger
-a lot of these songs are really hitting the mark for me
-other bowie albums to me have felt lackluster
-bowie is so iconic and a legend but he definitely doesn’t always bring it for me
-but this album! is the first time i feel bowie lives up to his name
-this album was really great. easy four stars!
Kanye West
1/5
-is it fair to say i will not listen to this album because kanye west is a roaring antisemite?
-i used to love listening to monster because of the queen and mother nicki minaj
-i don’t think i will be listening to the rest of this album methinks!
Jefferson Airplane
3/5
-what a lovely funny album name
-very excited to listen to this
-the beginning of this song feels so familiar
-somebody to love i have heard online before
-i really like that her voice is center in this song
-idk its giving kinda boring for a couple of songs
-loving the guitar in 3/5 of a mile in 10 seconds
-what are these like songs with numbers and letters in them
-really loving this sweet nice guitar in embryonic journey
-white rabbit is REALLY good
-i love all the songs with this persons voice specifically
-overall i liked it! didn’t love it didn’t hate it, three stars
Skepta
2/5
-never heard of this guy but im excited!
-A SONG WITH PHAREELL WILLIAMS?
-these songs are cool, similar beat in each of them so far tho
-idk. some of these songs feel a little basic to me
-the raps aren’t bad! its just none of these songs are hitting for me
-the next song has pharrell williams on it which means i need it to deliver 🙏🏻
-THERE WE GOOOO THIS IS ALL PHARRELL
-hate to say this. its a little boring for a pharrell feature
-but i have to say! one of the best i’ve heard on the album so far
-i have definitely listened to man before and its kinda fire
-overall this album is alright. not personally my thing, giving it two stars
Dr. Octagon
3/5
-okay this album title and cover are so fucking funny
-never heard of this band before so i really don’t know what to expect
-god i LOVE some 90’s rap i really do
-i miss when there were interlude/speaking songs that were short between the other songs
-very heavily enjoying a lot of these songs
-is this rap i would go back and listen to again? probably not
-but am i having a good time listening to this? yes!
-i really like the theme they have stuck with here
-overall its a solid three stars for me
Paul Revere & The Raiders
3/5
-never heard of this album or band
-kicks is actually a fun song
-like i wasn’t sure what to expect from this album and the first song is really up my ally
-i do like the vibe going on here
-its chill but the guy is singing like his rent is DUE
-okay we are popping OFF in not your stepping stone
-these songs are groovy. like thats the perfect word for it
-some songs are more jazzy, and some more rock which i really like
-love that theres an italian version of one of the songs
-overall its a 3 from me!
The Who
4/5
-the who!!! i think i’ve gotten one of their albums before
-its very different from the other album i’ve listened to, probably because its their first album
-i really like my generation
-i know the who’s newer stuff is so iconic but i’m loving these older songs
-i also really like anytime you want me
-this older rock is really doing it for me
-like i am enjoying this so much
-overall there was SUCH a fun groovy rock vibe in this album
-older the who is way more my speed and gets a solid four stars
The Rolling Stones
4/5
-the rolling stones!
-am really loving this album cover with the cake and records
-THIS GUITAR! really digging it
-is that SAXOPHONE?
-the rolling stones really pulled it out for this album
-and i am HIGHLY enjoying it
-am LOVING how he is singing let it bleeeeeed
-i vaguely remember the last rolling stones album i listened to enough to know i like this a lot more
-the creepy children singing you can’t always get what you want is not a vibe tho
-its a four star rating for me rn
B.B. King
5/5
-absolutely Love a live album
-and BB KING? so excited
-his voice is just TOO GOOD!
-all the girls screaming after some of those notes in sweet little angel is so real and true
-i’m going to be honest i have never been to church but i imagine this is what it feels like
-the crowd is so RESPONSIVE and i love it
-and his voice? i feel like i am being MOVED somewhere idk where
-i literally am ascending listening to this
-that is how i know this is a solid 5 stars
-wow!!!! BB KING!!!!!!! this deserves 5 stars 100%
Björk
2/5
my first björk album!!!
-of course i have heard of her but have never listened to her music
-the noises in the beginning of this song are……interesting
-this is definitely weird but im waiting to see if its my kind of weird or not
-WOAH THOSE SOUNDS IN WHERE IS THE LINE
-this does feel a little like something that would play in a fight scene in a game of thrones type show
-like its giving warrior music
-who is it is the first song i actually kinda like
-this is something i would not listen to again
-BUT! it is very interesting to listen to
-her voice is very mystical and i like that
-overall this is a 2 star album for me just because its a little too strange weird for me Not in a good way
3/5
-i have never heard of ABC before
-excited to see what this is
-oh yeah this is 80’s MUSIC!!!!!
-this is giving fun dance music
-i really like how cherry this is. fully makes me want to get up and dance
-the songs do all sound very similar to each other tho
-i do really like the look of love part 4
-yeah overall this is three stars for me! theres drama theres lovely instruments theres groove!
The White Stripes
4/5
-another white stripes album!!!!!
-i swear i remember having listened to this album before will doing pottery
-its been a while so i will listen again
-this album is as good as i remember it
-especially fell in love with a girl. definitely one of my favorites
-their songs are always so fun
-i always enjoy listening to the white stripes
-this album has bangers. the white stripes DELIVER!
-four star album for me
Supergrass
4/5
never heard of this band
-love going into an album with no idea what the deal is
-getting a groovy indie rock sort of feel here
-i am liking the vibes of these first two songs
-I KNOW THIS SONG
-alright!!!! what a song!!!!! its such a fun tune
-i am actually really loving these songs
-this is an album that is perfect for me
-genuinely i enjoyed every minute of this album which was So unexpected
-i am giving this a solid 4 stars
Funkadelic
4/5
-never heard of this band or album
-another no spotify album which is always fun
-oh this is FUNKY i am liking it
-i’m going to be honest i really like funk music
-based on this song title i think the funk band is about to play rock music
-okay but seriously i am loving this song so far
-there were SO MANY seriously insane magical guitar solos in this album
-i ascended during all of them btw
-overall what a FANTASTIC funk album holy MOLY
-eassssyyyy four stars
Burning Spear
4/5
-love back to back albums i don’t know from artists i don’t know
-a shorter album which is always intriguing
-oooooo i am really liking this
-i don’t listen to a lot of reggae esque music and i am really enjoying it
-i honestly do really like shorter albums and shorter songs like this
-this was actually so much fun to listen to
-if you can listen to this without moving your body in some way i don’t even know what to say to you
-easy four stars for me
D'Angelo
3/5
-third album in a row where i don’t know the artist or album
-let me tell you. this guy has a VOICE
-like so pretty
-these songs too are like DAMNNNN
-YEAHHH THOSE HIGHER NOTES YOU TELL THEM!
-also he looks AMAZING on this album cover
-he is cruising through these vocals and SINGING!
-these songs are very groovy
-im actually enjoying the vibes we have created here
-overall im giving it a 3 just because i really liked it but idk if i would listen to it on my own
Elliott Smith
4/5
-i Have heard of elliott smith
-but i have never heard this album specifically
-this is very indie sad boy music which i do like
-i like how soft and nice this is
-his voice is distince but very soft
-these songs feel very sweet and relaxing
-90’s indie is truly the best and this is a good example of it
-overall i actually really enjoyed this album!
-i had heard say yes before and its probably my favorite on the album
-easy solid four stars
Various Artists
1/5
-oh dear lord its a christmas album
-i’m sorry but i don’t like christmas music
-i don’t feel like i need themed music for a holiday personally
-also i don’t like this version of white christmas
-cause bing crosby’s is the best version. of course
-im sorry i skimmed through the songs i do not have the want to listen to christmas music
-i really love christmas as a holiday i love the smell of pine and pretty lights and ornaments and red ribbon
-i just find christmas music ANNOYING
The Flying Burrito Brothers
3/5
-this is the funniest name for a band i have ever seen
-i have never heard of them or this album
-also Such a cool album cover i love their outfits
-and this first song is quite nice
-loving these country vibes going on
-the lyrics to do right woman are a little wacky
-the first half is sweet and the last half a little sus
-really just the giving a man respect part huh??????
-the instruments in the background are just perfect
-obsessed with this love song being called hot burrito #1
-okay hot burrito #2 is not as good tbh
-last song is giving storytime
-is that an organ in the back?????
-you know what. if it is i’m glad. we need to bring back the organ in songs
-overall this was an enjoyable album! i’m giving it three stars
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
-FINALLY some bob marley and the wailers
-love his voice i’m So excited for this
-im going to be honest im spacing out through a lot of this because its comforting background music
-seriously tho i have always loved all of bob marleys stuff with the wailers
-all these songs are filling me with such JOY!
-overall i did enjoy listening to this
-i am tho going to give this 3 stars simply because i have heard better from bob marley and the wailers
The Isley Brothers
4/5
-i have never heard of these guys or this album
-excited to see what this is like
-oh this is real 70’s music
-and the GUITARRRRR
-i like all of them singing together
-THIS SOLOOOO IS EATINGGGG
-okay this man is singing with his whole chest and heart
-these songs are So catchy and the singing is really amazing
-overall i loved the groovy 70’s vibes in the studio today
-it totally gets a four from me
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
-omg another live album!!!!!
-never heard of sarah vaughn but im very excited
-okay vocals POP OFF!!!!!!
-i love the live albums because its very authentic and i like hearing the artists talk
-she genuinely has such a beautiful voice
-and a GREAT band behind her
-i can just imagine myself there sitting and listening and watching
-UGH the scatting i love it
-okay RANGE!
-loved this live album its a four from me
Dion
3/5
-never heard of dion
-he has a good voice that is nice to listen to
-so far im not super feeling these songs
-these songs feel a bit average to me LOL
-they aren’t bad they just aren’t really doing anything for me
-i’m genuinely a little bit bored
-one or two songs have had some spunky upbeat vibes that i have enjoyed
-okay you showed me what love is is kinda a banger
-i do like the vibes of lover boy supreme
-the guitar is cool too!!!
-overall this is a 3 star album for me
Doves
3/5
-never heard of doves!
-love getting multiple albums in a row from artists i do not know
-love that its an album from 2000
-these songs are very interesting
-like the vocal affects they choose and the instrumentals behind it are cool
-sea song so far is very pretty
-so far sea song is definitely my fav
-okay these songs are getting a little boring
-lost souls feels too long
-im kind of over listening to this album tbh
-catch the sun is the first real not boring song
-and its not that good
-these songs were really not giving in the way i was hoping they would
-but some gave more than others and thats why its getting a 3
Machito
2/5
-gonna have to say this for every jazz album i get on here……not a fan of jazz really
-also im back! excited to do this again
-i do have to say even though im not a fan of jazz i enjoy hearing all the instruments
-i’m just going to always be a song with lyrics enthusiast at the end of the day… sorry if that gets me hate
-i think if i were listening to this live it would hit MUCH harder and i would enjoy it more
-its nice background music for my scrolling i won’t lie
-the ending of kenya is FUN
-yeah overall jazz isn’t my thing, it gets a 2 from me