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61
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3.64
Average Rating
6%
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12
5-Star Albums
0
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Pink Flag
Wire
5 3.2 +1.8
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
5 3.4 +1.6
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
5 3.42 +1.58
Parachutes
Coldplay
5 3.46 +1.54
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
5 3.61 +1.39
Illmatic
Nas
5 3.61 +1.39
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
5 3.65 +1.35
Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
5 3.66 +1.34
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
5 3.76 +1.24
Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
4 2.78 +1.22

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
2 3.73 -1.73
Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
2 3.48 -1.48
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
2 3.23 -1.23
Django Django
Django Django
2 3.19 -1.19
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
3 4.07 -1.07
Future Days
Can
2 3.02 -1.02

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David Bowie 3 4.67
Nick Drake 3 4.33

5-Star Albums (12)

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KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka

Not a bad album by any means, just not my thing. Liked a couple of tracks, but some felt boring. I can see how it garnered critical acclaim.

All Ratings (61)

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
May 13 2023

Purely an instrumental album, but it was a pretty enjoyable listen. I think I had heard the title track somewhere before, and it was probably my favorite. Not sure how much re-listening I will do, but I put a few tracks on a playlist. The second half of the album felt weaker and it was naturally a little repetitive.

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
May 14 2023

Not a bad album by any means, just not my thing. Liked a couple of tracks, but some felt boring. I can see how it garnered critical acclaim.

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
May 15 2023

In reality I'd give this album something like 3.5 stars, but of course that's not an option. It was impossible to *not* move along to the songs. Fun listen :)

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
May 16 2023

After my initial listen, I didn't really understand why this album was getting so many good reviews. I ended up listening to it one more time later in the day, and for some reason the songs clicked. Really cool album!

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
May 23 2023

Really enjoyed this one. Listened to it twice all the way through yesterday, and even started listening to 'Pink Moon' because I wanted more Nick Drake. I imagine I'll be playing his songs for a long time now. Thankful that this website recommended him to me :)

May 27 2023

One reason this album is earning a 5-star rating is because it's better than each album I've given a 4-star rating so far. Another reason this album gets 5 stars is because it is awesome. Super fun, super fast, and all around just great music and a great performance.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
May 30 2023

This album does really shine at certain points, but for a lot of the time I spent listening to it, I just wanted it to be over so I could listen to something better... Many songs blended together, and Corgan's voice is well, not great.

Jun 01 2023

I understand that Byrne's vocals might not be for some, but me personally, I love them. The bass lines and funky sounding guitar hooks throughout this album make it really fun, and very different. Absolutely awesome album.

Boston by Boston
Jun 17 2023
Back In Black by AC/DC
Jun 28 2023

This album is really hard for me to properly rate. I've been an AC/DC "hater" for a while now - but I tried to listen to this all the way through giving the music a clean slate and open mind. Honestly, my initial thoughts are: Hey! This music is really fun. Could be good for a poker night with my friends. The longer I listen though, the more I think: This stuff isn't all that complex or creative though... and I don't think the vocals do much good... and some of the lyrics *are* questionable. It makes me nod my head along though (most of the time). Just going to put it at 3 stars, because that feels correct.

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Jul 04 2023

I had been meaning to fully listen to this album for a long time now, and I'm glad I finally did! I think I still prefer 'Bryter Layter', but most of these songs were really great. I especially love the closer 'Saturday Sun' :)

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Jul 07 2023

There's a lot about this album that I don't love, but there's a lot about this album that I do love. It makes rating this one particularly difficult.

Heroes by David Bowie
Jul 09 2023

I had already heard this album (and liked it), but hadn't ever revisited the ambient tracks before. After re-listening to the full project once more, I think my rating now is still the same one I would have given it when I first heard it. Overall a great album! The title track is beautiful :')

Jul 14 2023

Is any explanation even needed? I have considered 'The Dark Side of The Moon' to be my favorite album of all-time for quite some time now, and a re-listen only solidified that opinion. I don't even know where to start talking about this album. Just listen to it. All in one sitting, no interruptions. I think then you'll understand how I feel about it.

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope
Jul 17 2023

I can't even begin to describe what, exactly, I just listened to, but I really liked it. The percussion especially stood out to me throughout the album. A solid 4/5. I will be listening to more Julian Cope.

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Jul 29 2023

Sarah's voice is absolutely phenomenal. I'm taking from another review of this album when I say this, but it's entirely accurate and the perfect description of this album: It's just like a warm cup of coffee and a fuzzy blanket on a cold December evening around Christmas time. I love it!

Ramones by Ramones
Sep 05 2023

I've heard this album before, and I'm aware of its reputation as one of the greatest, if not THE greatest punk rock album ever made. I would also consider myself a pretty big Ramones fan, and this isn't my favorite album of theirs. It's actually 'Leave Home'. I've never really understood why this one is the most popular, even after listening to it multiple times. However, for some reason, it definitely clicked a bit more this time. It doesn't surpass 'Leave Home' for me, but I think it passes up some of their other albums that I preferred. Gonna give it 4 stars. (And I fucking love Blitzkrieg Bop)

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Sep 09 2023

This one's just great. Probably my favorite Dylan album that I've listened to so far. It also features my favorite Dylan song, A Simple Twist of Fate. Easy 5 stars for me!

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Sep 13 2023

I'm not even gonna say anything besides I love David Bowie. Doesn't clear Ziggy though!

Raw Power by The Stooges
Sep 21 2023

Pretty fucking cool honestly. Couple tracks on here that don't do it for me, but the rest is sick. Enjoyable listen!

Let It Be by The Replacements
Sep 29 2023

A few songs stand out, but the rest kind of blend together. Not all that in my opinion. I definitely prefer 'Pleased to Meet Me'.

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Oct 13 2023

Disorder is great, Shadowplay is alright, the rest are just.... not good. I want to like Joy Division. But I don't.

Pink Flag by Wire
Jan 19 2024

Already heard this, it is amazing, literally only slays.

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young
Jan 27 2024

I had been meaning to listen to Neil Young for a long time, and I was not disappointed. A cool mix of folk and rock, just didn't particularly amaze me at any point. Solid 4 stars.

Mar 02 2024

Continuing my 1001 albums project after a LONG hiatus. I had only heard the first three tracks before today, but I've always loved those three, especially the opener 'Where The Streets Have No Name'. I was thoroughly impressed by the rest of the album. A very cool style of rock, and magnificent vocals. Really, that voice is killer!

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Mar 03 2024

It's good music, it really is, I'm just not overly impressed by any of it. There are jazz albums from around this time period that I connect with and enjoy much more. But it's not bad.

Future Days by Can
Mar 04 2024

Maybe I'm being too quick to judge, but overall this was just a boring album. There are some bright spots, but I definitely did not NEED to hear this one...

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Mar 05 2024

I've always been a bit of an Oasis hater, but admittedly, this album blew me away. Just simple but awesome rock and roll. Very fun, very 90s sounding. I understand why it was so popular when it came out.

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Mar 06 2024

It's not awful music, and I kind of like the vocals, but it's just a forgettable album overall. Had it playing while doing some work and at no point did it grab my attention. Didn't need to hear this one.

...And Justice For All by Metallica
Mar 07 2024

No one does metal like Metallica. This isn't their best work, but still good enough to earn 4 stars from me.

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
Mar 08 2024

I liked this a fair bit! It was definitely something different from what I'm used to, but I enjoy exploring new genres of music. Will be grabbing this record if I see it in stores :)

Django Django by Django Django
Mar 11 2024

Did not finish this one. Vocals were super lackluster. Music wasn't that special either. Pretty boring.

Mar 12 2024

LOVE the singles on this album. Remind me a ton of my high school days (which weren't very long ago LOL). Was hoping for the songs I didn't know all that well to be better. Singles carry this one to 3 stars.

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen
Mar 13 2024

This album is just barely hitting 3 stars. I like "stripped back" music a lot, but this stuff is *too* stripped back if that makes sense. Not enough going on for a voice that I don't think really stands out much (at least on this album).

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Mar 19 2024

The title track is pretty fun, but the rest is a bit forgettable really. Not bad, just forgettable.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Apr 09 2024

When I got recommended this album, I had already heard it many times, and I knew I liked it a lot. That makes this review pretty easy! After revisiting the album today, I can confirm it's a 4-star project. Good stuff.

Sep 25 2024

I've always thought this one was the best Smiths album. It's just the most complete in my opinion. The closer "I Won't Share You" is just beautiful. Not quite deserving of 5 stars though. But definitely the Smiths best work!

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Feb 18 2025

Beautiful.

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
May 04 2025

My favorite album by my favorite rock band. Easy 5 stars.

Disintegration by The Cure
May 31 2025

I really want to give this one a 5 just because of 'Pictures of You', it's an all-time favorite song of mine. Alas, I've given out too many lenient 5's on this rating platform. 4 it is.

1984 by Van Halen
Oct 06 2025
Made In Japan by Deep Purple
Dec 29 2025

idk what yall are talking about this being too long... give me more, that drum solo is killer

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel
Feb 21 2026

No dude, I don't need to hear this before I die.

Illmatic by Nas
Mar 11 2026

straight out the fuckin' dungeons of rap

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