My first album from the generator. An absolute classic right out the gate. I've owned this for decades, always loved the greasy Mexican food pic on the inner gatefold. Tons of blues, swagger and groove. This will always be a 5 star album.
Outstanding. I've never heard this album before yesterday. It really blew me away. It will get repeated listening from me. Road trip music for sure.
Never heard this album before yesterday and not my usual genre of music. But I listened to it a couple times and found it to be quite enjoyable.
Solid album. I've never heard of this band before yesterday. The two vocalists do an excellent job.
Absolutely killer. Never listened to this before. I wish someone would've shown me this 30 years ago. I'll be investing some time in Fela's catalog.
Solid album. You can definitely hear how this influenced a lot of late 80's early 90's alternative. Lo-fi at its best.
This was in heavy rotation back then. As strong a first album as there is. I haven't listened thru in years. There's a few songs that aren't as good as I remember. But at least 7 total bangers on the album. Classic.
Never heard of this band. Album was ok on 1st listen. Probably need to hear it again.
Another solid album. I enjoyed this album.
Solid album. I only started listening to this band a few years ago. Shoegaze is a genre I enjoy.
An all time classic. In my to 3 favourite Zep albums.
I've never listened to this band before. It didn't do much for me.
Almost didn't listen to this because Kanye is a schmuck. But I did and I'm glad I did. It's a lot better than I expected.
Not my standard listening but these voices together are awesome.
Solid album. I really enjoy the percussion.
I've listened to this album a half dozen times over the last decade trying to hear why everyone thinks it's great. I just don't get it. It's a good album but not great in my opinion.
Great album. Lots of classics in this record.
This album is just alright for me. Nothing I would choose to put on.
Radiohead is not a band for me it seems. I'm beginning to wonder if they're a "you had to be there" band.
Lots of classics on this album. Can't You Hear Me Knocking is a favourite.
An all time favourite for me. I bought this lp for $1 at a swap meet in '89. I can't tell you how many times I've listened to it over the years.
I was hoping for more from this album. I liked the first song and not much else.
Good album. Great vocals.
Solid album. Great vocals. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Solid album with a lot of honesty and great vocals.
Great album. Iconic album cover. Bowie's 70's stuff is classic.
I've listened to this album and band before. Solid Americana.
At an hour and a half this album is about 45 to 50 minutes to long. Parts of it I liked but I felt like it was never going to end.
Classic.
This might not be a 5 star album but it's a 5 star album for me. I spent about 4 hours getting tattooed and the artist had The Black Keys on shuffle. I'd never listened to them before but I've loved them ever since. Everything up to El Camino is a good listen for me.
Never listened to this band before. Solid. Really enjoyed it.
Strange album. Musically I enjoyed most of it. The vocals really brought it down a lot.
Classic album. Hearing Blondie on the radio as a kid. Hearing these tunes at the ball field. This brings back good memories.
Good album. The music is great. The lyrical content seems to be the same in every song.
Solid album. The 2nd song seemed out of place. I enjoyed the rest of it.
Great album. New wave at it's finest.
Another hour plus long album. Call me old. Call me short attention span. I find 40 minutes give or take usually leaves me wanting more. An hour plus leaves me wondering when it's going to end. About half of this album is strong.
Solid album. 10 tracks, 34 minutes. Get in, take care of business, get out. I don't listen to much C&W, so it's hard to tell if this is great. But this is pretty good.
Good album. I enjoyed listening but I probably won't replay it.
Solid rock album. I've listened to this one before. Very Zeppelin. If it wasn't for that 70's show theme these guys would be lost in history.
Good album. One of those 'all time classics' that I never connected with. I don't ever need to hear 'The Weight' again.
Another band I've never heard of. The vocals on the 1st were weird. It got slightly better after that. Doubt if I'll revisit this.
Strong album. Groovy good time music. If you want funk this is tough to beat.
When you've never heard an album before but you already know most of the tunes. Great album.
I usually like Brit Pop. This album was just ok for me. It would probably grow in me if I listened a few more times.
Another strong album killed by length. 18 tracks and over an hour is too much. If this was pared down to about 10 or 11 tunes and 40 to 45 minutes it would be a classic. I hear lots of Nick Drake in this and that's a good thing.
I like Springsteen a lot. His 70's stuff is untouchable. I don't know how many albums he has on this list but I can think of at least 4 other albums that should be on here before this one. It's mostly good, but it's too long. 15 tracks at 72 minutes, should be 10 at around 42. That complaint seems to recurring for me from CD era releases.
Not much else can be said about Johnny Cash. The good tunes on here are excellent and the bad ones are still ok.
I listened to this album twice because I couldn't believe it was so boring the first playthrough. It was me, the second listen was much better. Mostly enjoyable, a couple I'd skip if I listened again. Albums like this are what I like about '1001 must hear', lots of new to me tunes.
It's a good album but nothing really stood out to me.
I never liked this band much in high school. I've grown to appreciate them. Their music brings back good memories.
Solid album. I don't think I've listened to him singing his own songs. I've heard lots of people doing his songs. Good music and lyrics, vocals are just ok.
I've been making an effort to get into early Genesis. The musicianship on their albums is top notch.
Solid album. It's like listening to an episode of In Living Color. Thoroughly enjoyable.
I found this album a couple years ago. I've listened to it a lot. I think it's great. It hits me just exactly perfect.
Never listened to this band before. It was just ok for me. The vocals are really good.
Good album. Great vocals. Probably not going to relisten, I'd rather hear his early doo wop music.
I've never been much of a Queen fan. I like this album because there are no hits on it. Brian May is an outstanding guitar player.
It's just ok. It's like the Beach Boys without the greatness.
Enjoyable album. I kept wondering where Carlos Santana was. I liked the more rock/funk tracks with horns the most. Solid band.
Solid album. Excellent vocals.
Great album. Like most CD era albums it runs a little long, but what is good is really good. Classic.
I wore this tape out when this album was new. Killer album. An all time favourite for me. Listened thru twice and it still holds up. One of the greats in this genre. Dedicated to Cliff Burton. 'Nuff said.
Great listen. Really like the folky tunes with a little psych. Classic band.
Just an ok listen for me. Lots of Bowie in this vocalist. I feel like this is a "you had to be there" album.
A classic. Old school rap and hip hop at it's finest. I don't miss the early Rap drum beat sound, but this stuff is great.
I've been listening to this album for a few years now. I'm a big fan of the motorik drum beat.
Good album. First time I've listened to this band. Solid British post punk. I've listened to a couple of their other albums and I think I prefer The Gift over this. The opening bassline was really good.
Just ok on this album. I tried to like NIN when their first album came out. For industrial metal I'd rather listen to Ministry any day.
I had a roommate in '94 who brought this home. We liked Beck's Mellow Gold so this fit right into the soundtrack. Good memories listening to this album.
My uncle gave me and my brother this album. I've owned this my entire adult life. An all time classic. The most 5 star album I've come across on 1001 albums so far
Really good album. The Cure remind me of old friends and high school. I've listened to a lot of their albums but it's never heard this one. I'll come back to this album.
Mellow album. I've listened to this one before and I like it. It's really mellow. If you're at work dealing with a bunch of jagoffs, this is a good album to put on.
Solid album. If I'm going to listen to Pop punk this is how I like it. Short and to the point with fat basslines. I remember hearing the 'hit song' in the 90's but didn't remember the band name.
I bought this album for $1 at a swap meet back when everyone was switching to CD's and used records were cheap. It's a solid album. The good songs are really good and the ok songs are still pretty good. 70's Bruce was awesome.
Another lp I bought for $1 at a swap meet back in the late 80's. There is some classic stuff on here for sure. I think The Police are one of the biggest 'what could've been' bands. I remember hearing they broke up on the radio. I never liked any Sting music half as much as I liked his Police stuff.
One of the all time great singers. Some great tracks on this album. I'm glad they have some Sam Cooke on here.
I've only gotten into Kraut rock in the last few years. I really dig it. The motorik beats and the droning is something that appeals to me. Faust is excellent.
I remember when this came out. I don't think I listened all the way thru. First time today and I think it kicks ass for what it is. I thought Dookie was great. I like my pop punk like this, short, catchy and I can sing along. It doesn't have to be a classic for me to appreciate it. Solid 5 star pick for me dawg.
All Bob Marley is 5 stars. Reggae music always makes me feel better.
Sinead is great. I like her first album a little better but I remember this getting played a lot back then.
I love this type of music. Old blues music is where it's at.
Solid album. I dig this type of music. You can really hear the influence this had on other bands.
Pretty solid album. I enjoy Brit Pop. If you trimmed three songs off this album it would be better for me. As is it's still worthy of the praise it gets.
Solid album. This type of funk is very enjoyable. A classic of the genre.
5 star classic. I really only listen to their first three albums. This is their best in my opinion.
To me I hear a combination of Beatles, Pink Floyd and U2. Outstanding song writing, Brit Pop at it's finest.
I'm trying to figure out why this album is on this list. I listened through twice and never got it.
The desert island album. These days I prefer to find a yt video that has all parts of Shine On put together. In my to 3 Floyd LP's.
I've owned this album over 30 years. I never liked it much. There are barely enough good songs to make one just ok album. I get they were following up Rumors and wanted to do something different, but they're a pop music band without the catchy tunes. This is a record and a half of crappy music. I'd take anything off the Peter Greene albums or the 1st two Nicks/Buckingham albums over any of this. 3 stars is being hugely generous. This album doesn't belong on this list.
Good album. Rap is not really my genre. Overall I enjoyed it but probably won't listen again.
I couldn't get into this one. Twice thru did nothing for me.
This one's a classic for me. Psychedelic space rock rates very highly in my book. The people at these shows got their money's worth. Hawkwind is one of my most listened to bands this year. They have an immense catalog to dive into with lots of great tunes. The Lemmy albums are where it's at for me.
Great album. 5 stars all the way. 70's Stevie is outstanding. Killer musicianship, killer vocals. Funky as can be.
Elvis was probably my first favourite artist. Elvis Gold on 8 track. All the music, all the movies, I liked all of it. Old doo wop rock and roll is tough to beat.
I couldn't get into this album. I don't know why. I usually enjoy this style of music. I should probably revisit this album.
Solid album. Good 70's style blues rock. First time I ever noticed how much his voice sounds like Robert Plant. A little long, a few tracks could've been left off.
Solid album. Not really my style of music, but I enjoy his delivery. I was told that music would be different if Biggie was still around. It was a bit long. I don't need an hour of anything. Trim it down. Less, more impactful songs is better to me.
This album was just ok for me. The vocals are above average. Strongest part of the album. This isn't anything I'd ever put on. One listen was sufficient.
Good album. Not really what I'm into but mostly enjoyable.
Modern day classic. The first time I really listened to this band was at Bonnaroo in 2018. Good memories, some great tunes on this one.
Good album. Never listened to them before. I enjoyed it but probably won't revisit.
Shew. This was a rough listen. The vocals were obviously done before auto tune. Lyrically it was rough too. I won't be revisiting this album.
All time classic. I can't tell how many times I've listened to this album. Every song on this album is great. If you get confused, listen to the music play.
I remember this band during 90's alt rock time. I never listened to them then. Glad I'm hearing it now.
Great album. My favourite by Traffic for sure. This was in heavy rotation in the 90's when I was listening to lots of 70's classic rock. Albums like this check all the boxes for me.
Never heard of this band before. That was a struggle to get through. Lots of Bowie in the vocals.
Solid album. 70's Bowie is tough to beat.
I couldn't make it through this album twice. I like weird music and this didn't do much for me.
This was an odd listen. Nothing really stood out. The most appealing thing was how uncommercial it is. Very middle of the road.
An all time classic. Janis was great. Iconic album cover. I don't need to hear Piece of my Heart any more. I'm pretty burned out on 60's rock anthems. But Turtle Blues is an outstanding tune. Great album all the way around.
Solid album. I like most of Josh Homme's musical output. A few tunes dropped would've made this a classic for me.
A weird album for sure. I enjoyed the 60's psychedelia. Everytime the narrator started talking I thought I was listening to Headspace. An enjoyable listen, but not an album I'll revisit.
I enjoyed most of this. It's very Public Enemy and Rage Against the Machine.. Again, most CD era stuff is too long. This didn't have 4 songs on Spotify and was still long. Most of the choruses seemed to be repeated an excessive amount of times, stretching these songs into 6-7 minutes long. I think they needed someone to help with editing these tracks.
An all time classic. I bought this album for $1 at a swap meet in the late 80's. I knew half the songs the first time I heard it.
Once again, a good album that is just too long. Over an hour long, 16 tracks. By the 13th doing I felt like it would never end.
Strong album. I didn't like them when I was in high school. As my musical tastes have expanded I've grown to appreciate their music. This album reminds me of different times. Well worth a listen.
I like Ska a lot. This album was just ok for me. The first song was great and the rest was pretty pedestrian.
Solid album. The opening track is my favourite.
This band and Billy Gibbons are favourites. The opening 3 tracks are all classic. This one was overplayed back then. I still enjoy all their albums. There are a couple of clunkers but the strong tunes make it a 5 star classic.
It's not on Spotify, but it is on YouTube. I've never heard of this artist before. The level of talent on this album is massive. Probably the most different album I've heard in this list.
I understand the importance of this album. Iggy is a crazy mofo.
I've listened to this album before. I should listen to it more often.
Heck yeah. Dinosaur Jr is great. I saw them at a Lollapalooza in '93 and again in '17 with my son. They've been a favourite for a long time. For me this album is about 4th or 5th best of theirs. But I really like most of their albums. I really like J's solo stuff too.
Solid album. I enjoyed this a lot. It's not something I would normally put on. It was a good listen.
Excellent album. Muddy Waters is one of the all time greats. Otis Spann on piano and James Cotton on harmonica. This would have been a great band to see. I've been listening to this album for a while. 5 stars all the way. Just exactly perfect.
An all time great live album. Thin Lizzy is a favourite. The guitar playing on this album influenced all the bands I grew up listening to. These live versions are much better than the studio versions in my opinion. This would've been a good tour to see, the playing is on fire. 5 stars all the way.
Good album. Didn't do much for me. 51 minutes long and it seemed like it would never end. Not really my style of music so my listening enjoyment was just ok.
Good album. Leonard Cohen is one of those artists where I like their music but it's not anything I would ever pick to listen to.
Strong album. I remember when this came out. It was good then, it's good now.
Another Zeppelin classic. There's a reason they were the biggest band of the 70's. 5 star classic all the way.
Great album. One of my favourite jazz albums. As a bass player in a life far, far away, Jaco was always an inspiration. His playing on Teen Town still floors me. The musicianship is top notch. 5 star classic.
This was a really nice listen while I got it together in the morning. I'll listen to this again.
Never listened to this album before. Until I got to Without You. Jump into the Fire is a groovy track. Solid album.
By the third track I was trying to understand how this album made the list. It was ok but not something I'll listen to again.
This album sounds a lot like it's from the 60's with a modern production. Nothing really memorable and I'm not hearing why it's on this list. The thing I liked best was the 34 minute playing time.
Tina is one of the all time greats. I remember when this album came out. It was a smash hit. Classic.
136 albums in and this is just the 2nd metal album. I'm beginning to think the genre is underrepresented. As a lifelong Metallica fan I'm giving this 5 stars. Watching this gig on video is better than just listening though.
Never heard of this guy before. Really enjoyable album. He has the kind of voice that makes you feel like everything's going to be alright.
Solid. Never heard this album and I enjoyed it a lot. There is a lot of swagger in the singers voice. It's probably the best part of the album. I'll listen to this again.
When they were badass. I've owned this lp since the 80's. This whole thing is great. Steven Tyler is phenomenal on this. Confidence and swagger on every track. A long time favourite.
Almost all Elvis is good Elvis to me. I remember hearing he died on the radio on my way to school. I think I was in 1st grade. I've always dug his music and his movies. The back up band really nails it on this album. Solid.
Just exactly perfect for Xmas morning. I'll be revisiting this album next holiday season.
I like The Kinks and I enjoyed this album. I don't believe I've ever owned an album but then and I'm not sure why.
I never got into this band in the 80's. I enjoyed most of this album. It would've been a lot better as a single lp.
It is Supa Dupa Fly. My wife grew up listening to Missy Elliott. This album sounds like a good time.
Absolutely. I enjoyed every part of this record. I've heard this album before. But I really got it this time. Classic.
I've never heard this album. I didn't care much for the first 2 tracks. After that I thought it was pretty groovy. I rarely understand many of the lyrics on this so I like the accent on the raps.
I've had this album recommended by spotify for a few years now. I think I've listened to it once before. I'm enjoying this listen. I'd be fine with 11 songs as a whole album. Another solid album that is just too long.
I don't think I'm ever going to be a fan of Radiohead. Their albums are always on someone's "best ever' list, so I've listened to them at various times over the last 15 years. This album was more enjoyable than others I've heard, but it does very little for me.
Never heard of this group before. It was just ok for me. I imagine for some this album is pure nostalgia and others are wondering why it's on this list.
The 2nd album of theirs on this list. It's just okay for me. I found the orchestration to be distracting. I understand what they were going for but it didn't really work for me. Not really my cup of tea.
Solid album. A little Celtic punk goes a long way. Not something I'd put on for everyday listening, but this would probably be a blast in a pub in Boston.
This reminds me of my friend in Jr High. She was into this New Wave stuff. I miss her.
The bass playing really supported this whole thing. Great Doors like keys. Thoroughly enjoyed an album I've never heard before.
Disco fever. Classic.
Elton is the man. I saw Elton live in the early 90's. Still one of the best shows I've seen. The first 2 tracks are classics. The rest of the album is solid.
This album would've been a lot more fun at a rave in the early 90's then my kitchen on a Tuesday morning getting ready for work. It's good for what it is.
Solid album. I think I would've liked this a lot when I was younger. Now, I appreciate it for what it is, but I wouldn't put this on for everyday listening.
I feel like I've listened to this a long time ago. The musicianship is top notch and I probably would've liked this a lot when I was younger. It's a little too busy for me now, but it's still solid.
The two hit songs off this album are classic. The rest of the album is really solid. It's a short album. I listened through twice without even noticing. I owned this and Damn the Torpedoes on lp for years. The old days, when you could buy records in a parking lot for $1. Mostly this album sounds like a good time.
I thought the first song was great. I was hoping the whole album was going to have a psychedelic shoegaze vibe to it. But it just got weird. An interesting album for sure. Not something I would choose to put on though.
This came out when I was 15. I remember all the hits being on MTV everyday. I'm sure my brother had this on tape. Probably the best hair metal album there is. I saw Bon Jovi open for Scorpions in '84 and Ratt in '85. Good times.
Solid album. I never cared for this band when I was in school. Now they remind me of different times with a bit of nostalgia. I am able to appreciate what a great band they were.
Solid album. Glad this band is on the list.
An all time classic. Any of the Mick Taylor albums are worth listening to.
Never heard of this band before. This whole album went by without grabbing my attention. Just not my cup of tea.
An absolute classic. This album came out when I was in 8th grade. It was everywhere all the time. VH was a band at its peak. The musicianship is top notch. The soundtrack of my youth album. 5 stars all day.
This was just ok for me. It's good for what it is but I would never choose this to listen to.
Solid album. Probably my favorite Clapton after his Blues Breakers stuff. Duane is absolutely brilliant on this. Such a massive talent. I would've preferred a few less tracks and it be a single album. Definitely a classic and worthy of being on this list.
Masterpiece. The chonker cat on the cover is great. Amazingly I've never owned this album. I've listened to it plenty though. There's so much space and breath between the notes, it forces me to allow down and listen. Excellent headphone album. Definitely essential.
Good album. Mostly came across as background music.
I understand going to the club and dancing the night away to techno music, but I wouldn't choose this genre for everyday listening. I don't listen to enough of this style to know if this album was good or not.
Good album. Mostly enjoyable but not really my cup of tea.
An all time classic. This album came out when I was a Junior. It was inescapable for the next year. I've listened to this a ton of times. It's still a great listen, the bass and guitar are excellent in my opinion. Five stars all day
Been listening to The Who as long as I remember. Never heard this one. I would have been ok never hearing it. It's ok but it became a chore to finish.
Two albums this week that were huge when I was a Senior. Other than the hits, I've never listened this one. I didn't like Wham and I didn't like this back then. Now it's just nostalgia.
An all time classic. Easily in the top 10 of greatest debut albums. Every track is perfect. 5 stars all day. And it's not even their best album.
Solid album. Fantastic vocal harmonies. Music like this is always a welcome listen.
Good album. Not usually my everyday listening. I thought it was mellow and groovy.
Solid album. Simone is an artist I don't listen to enough.
An all time classic. I can't count how many times I have listened to this. I've listened to most of their albums and enjoy them a lot. 5 stars all day.
Never listened to this one. I enjoyed most of it. A bit uneven though. Probably won't listen to this again.
This one's a real banger. I've listened to this album a lot. I find this type of music helps me focus and stay calm. Mellow. One of my favorite ambient albums.
This album was entirely too long. It didn't do anything for me at all. 3 stars because my wife told me it was good. I didn't hear it, but I trust her opinion.
This album came out when I was 16. You couldn't escape the Fight for Your Right video. It was great stuff back then. Now it's a bit like 3 Jerry Lewis's yelling 'hey lady' for 45 minutes. Not their best but still worthy of inclusion on this list.
Otis is the man. One of the all time great singer/entertainers.
When this album came up I wondered how many dessert/stoner rock bands were mad a brit pop band took this name. I listened to this album 3 times.
Not a fan of C&W at all. But Dolly told all the fascists and white supremacists to fuck off, so that's 5 stars in my book.
It's rare to get a 5 star album from an artist you've never heard of. The bass playing on this is killer, especially the first track. The music on this album is a pleasant surprise. I don't understand anything that's being said, I almost prefer it. Most lyrics are pretty droll to me.
Reed, Bowie, heroin. Most people can't even function on drugs and these guys were blasting out killer albums. Fucking wild.
The original album has 6 songs and half of them are covers. I used to hear the cover tunes on the radio and it made me disinterested in getting the album. I've been a Who fan for a long time and there are lots of their albums I'd pick to listen to before this one. But it's a smokin' live document of a great band.
If you're a casual fan and only own one jazz album, Kind of Blue is probably it. I can't expound on how great this album is. Genre defining.
This album is good for what it is.
It's good for what it is. An hour of piano music just becomes background. If I ever put this type of music on I'd probably pick George Winston instead.
Great players. I would've preferred the original version. Duke is an all timer for a reason.
Relistened and got it.
I've always liked Ice Cube. I remember when Today Was a Good Day was in heavy rotation on MTV. I prefer his 1st album but this one's solid too.
You can only trust yourself and the first seven Iron Maiden albums. An all time classic and one of my favorites. Paul dying straight up bummed me the fuck out. Every song on this and Killers are absolutely perfect. UP THE IRONS!!!
I recognize this for what it is, but nu metal was never my thing. It's too long at over an hour. 35 to 42 minutes is a better length in my opinion. Over that and listening becomes a chore.
Never heard of this group before. Solid album. Not my usual listen but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Solid album. About as classic a jazz standard as you can get.
Definite 5 star album. I've listened to this one a lot. Owned it on vinyl for years. I'll probably never willingly listen to this album again.
A psychedelic masterpiece. I can't say how many times I've listened to this. I like everything about this album. Nothing has ever been as groovy as the 60's. If I could time travel, I would go to the Summer of Love. So much great music in that time period.
This is fantastic. Albums like this are why I started listening to this list. Never heard of this artist before. I'd like to be in a restaurant sitting on pillows, eating and listening to a band playing this type of music. This album makes me want to travel.
A great album. All the musicians are excellent, but the bass playing is on another level. An easy 5 stars.
Solid early 80's rap album. I wonder if they could remix these albums without the cheesy electronic drum sounds.
I listened to this a couple times. I'm not sure why this album is included on the list. I think this one may be in the category of 'you had to be there'.
This album sounds like some Hollywood producers wrote a movie about a fictitious 60's garage group with shiny boy band vocals.
It's ok for what it is but I wouldn't have included it on this list. Maybe it could be replaced with I Forget Where We Were by Ben Howard.
An all time classic for this style of music. I bought this record a long time ago. The days of lying on the floor and spinning albums, listening thru headphones. Good memories.
An all time classic in the genre. Blackmore just tears it up on this album. This thing was a huge influence on early heavy metal. The drums groove and are also excellent. 5 stars all day.
A little techno goes a long way.
I've never been able to get into Zappa. This is probably the 4th FZ album I've listened to. I enjoyed this one the most but it's not something I'd put on.
Another banger by the Stones. The opener is a classic. The closer is a classic. Everything in between us a classic. Keith will outlive us all.
Good album. The Stevie Wonder influence is all over this album.
Solid album. I enjoyed it a lot more than I remembered. Grohl is an ambassador for rock and roll. 4 stars for the album and an extra star for being friends with Lemmy.
Awesome album. Some really great tracks on this one.
Solid album for what it is. The first couple tracks are the best for me. Then it's pretty uneven. The title track is a classic.
Solid album. I don't ever remember listening to Shugie. I listened to this album and a couple others of his. I would have chosen his 1st 2 albums over this one on this list.
This album is a nostalgia trip for me. It takes me back to playing Little League. This might be the 1st time I've listened to this album all the way through.
I've always liked ELO. This album has a few classic on it.
Good album but I'm not sure why it's ok this list. Their 2 albums after this for sure. But not this one.
This one didn't do much for me. But I've never been into pop music. I went for the French version. I like to hear music in different languages than my own.
How many Radiohead albums are on this list? I think this is my 3rd one and none of them are above 2 stars. I've tried to listen to this band for almost 20 years. I think it's safe to say I'm not going to get it. Maybe replace this album with Ben Howard I Forget Where We Were.
A classic of the genre. PE has been a favorite for a long time.
I've listened to this a bit over the years. Metallica brought me to The Wait, stayed for the rest of the bangers. A classic.
Solid album. I should listen to Curtis more often.
It's Aretha. She can sing anything and make it better. If Aretha don't get your left eye to jumpin' it's not Aretha's fault.
I bought this on vinyl in the early 90's. I was always disappointed with it. I liked his Mayall and Cream stuff, but this was a let down. It's a decent album, but if you remove I Shot the Sheriff, there's no way this album is on this list.
How do you even pick a Temptations album for this list? They have at least 8 four to five star albums in their catalog. As always their vocals are excellent. Solid.
Solid album. I enjoyed it a lot. Outstanding musicianship on this record.
Another album I'm wondering why it's on this list. This was a struggle to get through.
I don't believe I've ever listened to PJ Harvey. This album is firmly in the 'meh' camp for me. There's tons of 5 star reviews for it, so I'm obviously not getting something. I just don't hear any earworms.
This is my 2nd album in a week where the main qualification to be on this list is, 'Kurt Cobain liked it'
I liked the guitar in Where is My Mind? and the vocals on Gigantic. The vocal delivery reminded me of David Byrne.
This is my 2nd Kinks album on this list and there hasn't been one single hit song on either. I didn't get this list. I think this is a solid album. But it doesn't really stand out from all the other great britpop albums around this time.
I remember when this album came out. I heard the hits on the radio, but I wasn't buying much music at this time. So this is the first time I've listened all the way through. It's a solid album and enjoyed most of it.
I don't think I've ever listened to this band. Musically it's really groovy, vocally it's a little spotty. Overall it's a really good listen. I liked it better the 2nd time through. I'll probably check out the rest of their catalog. I've always enjoyed the 60's psychedelic rock scene from SF.
An absolute classic. This album never gets old.
Another head scratcher. A decent album but I failed to hear why it's included on this list.
I'm sure this album has some significance in this style of music. Mostly it just gave me anxiety.
A classic of the genre. I've never been a c&w fan but I do like these murder ballad. I can't tell how many times I've heard the Grateful Dead play El Paso.
Rap isn't my preferred genre of music. But I'm a shitty mathematician so I enjoyed this.
Never heard of Fred Neil before, but he seems to have influenced a lot of other musicians. It was a good listen but I probably won't come back to it.
An absolute banger. I wonder how much music I've heard that's been inspired by this band. 5 star classic all day. R.A.M.O.N.E.S. R.A.M.O.N.E.S. Ramones.
I've been listening to this album for a few years now. Glad to see it pop up. Excellent.
Was disappointed with this album. I like 'til tuesday and Aimee's voice but this is firmly in the 'meh' category. How it made this list is a head scratcher. Maybe it could be replaced by The Way We Move by Langhorne Slim and The Law.
Shew. I'm having a hard time believing how many reviewers miss the entire point of Money for Nothing. The lyrics are written from the viewpoint of an idiot who thinks rock stars don't work for a living. And it's this stupid character who is calling rock stars, i.e. Knopfler, a fa**ot. Then to exacerbate the stupidity, says the rock star he just called gay, gets his 'chicks for free'. I've known a lot of gay dudes and none of them wanted any chicks in that way.
But, go on if you're going to be daft, I can't stop you.
Enough of that though, this album is a 5 star classic all day. Knopfler's guitar playing is masterful.
Ugh. I make effort to separate musicians from their music and personal life. But I really can't with Jerry Lee. When you marry your 13 year old cousin while you're still married, You've hit the big WTF trifecta of incest, pedophilia and bigamy. He was married 7 times with 2 of them dying under suspicious circumstances. Ugh.
I'd rather listen to Ray Charles, Little Richard or Otis Spann for my boogie boogie piano.
I didn't like this when it came out and it hasn't gotten any better for me. It was a slog to get through. Wishing Well is the best song and then it's a steep drop off from there.
There's no doubt Xtina can sing anything she wants. This just isn't my type of music and it was entirely to long. I couldn't get through the whole thing.
I got into the Faces listening to the song Ooh La La and then listened to rest of their catalog. This type of British bluesy rock and roll that sounds like the wheels are about to fall off is my jam. This is a 5 star banger in my book. 4 stars for the killer tunes, 1 Star for the swagger. Classic.
This album has me in my feels on a Friday morning. This is a desert island album for me. I had a friend growing who loved this type of goth/new wave. I miss her and wish she was still here.
I really liked the first tune. It made me feel like I was in a dinner club in the 1940's. I wore a white tuxedo and my dame wore a nice evening dress. I enjoyed this album. Not something that will be in regular rotation though.
I remember being around 10 and staying with my Aunt and Uncle. They had a bunch of Beatles albums. I remember playing them and thinking the vocals were outstanding. I think there is a defining line with the Beatles. They directly influenced every band that came after them. Brit pop at it's finest. 5 stars all day every day.
Solid album. Didn't care for it when it first came out. It provides a bit of nostalgia at this point.
This album is a bit of a bummer. Dig the music but the talk/sing vocals are so monotonous. I listened through twice and was unable to figure out its inclusion on this list.
Ugh. Another album that's boring as fuck. Why is it on this list? The vocals sound the same on every track. Low, bassy, unintelligible singing to start, then firmly in a Bowie baritone for the rest of the time. It's pretty obvious if you're a 90's Britpop/indie rock band from the UK with a couple of mediocre singles, you'll have at least 3 albums on this list.
I listened to one of their other albums and it was better than this. So I'll be expecting that album eventually.
I've never heard this band or album before. It's a banger and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. This is the type of album I was hoping to discover from this list. Dig the music, dig the vocals, dig the Van Astral Weeks tune. Kick ass.
Pure fucking magic. I know music is subjective, but Hendrix is probably the GOAT. On the Mount Rushmore of guitar greats there's Jimi and Edward. Everyone else is still trying to catch up. I think this is the beginning of heavy metal.
This is a groovy listen on a Saturday morning before anyone else is up. Pretty solid throughout. You can tell there has been a lot time put into writing these tunes. Not something I'll revisit but I'm glad to have heard it.
Solid album. Has some classics on it. They sound like 4 different bands on this album. Part trying to figure out who they are, part record company influence. I didn't know Nicky Hopkins played on this. What a talent that guy was. The Ox is a completely different track.
I had this cd when it came out. I liked Siamese Dream better. If they would've kept this a single album with 10 to 12 tracks it would be considered one of the greatest albums ever. There's some really classic stuff on here, it's just too long.
An all time album for me. I 'borrowed' this lp from a friend in '83 or '84 and never gave it back. I still have it. Side 1 is perfect. Side 2 is just as great. Great album cover. Just a classic for me.
Man this album is great. Some all time classics on this one. Listen to this album and then watch some yt videos. They are infinitely more groovy than what we have now. When I was in 1st grade I had a pair of couderoy bell bottoms. They were the best pants I've ever owned.
Another all time great. That's 2 this week. More Than a Feeling hits you right in the feels. Every track is great. As close to a perfect album as you're going to get. 5 stars all day.
This is my second The xx album. I like this one a lot more. I would consider this lo-fi style music. I like it.
I had only listened to Eno's ambient work. This is not that. Weird for sure. I think I enjoyed reading people go on about this album more than I enjoyed the album. Tracks 7, 8 and 9 are standout. King's lead hat might be the weirdest semi catchy tune.
I didn't like this at all when it came out. You couldn't escape it. This was the 1st time I listened to this album. Pretty solid, lots of hits.
Solid album. Great vocals and instruments. Preacher Man is an ear worm. Not my regular listen, but very enjoyable.
I've never heard of this artist before and I struggled to get through the 1st disc. This album is not my style.
I enjoyed the energy of the drums and would probably dig this live. But I mostly found this pedestrian.
On an unrelated side note, this 'random' generator has given me 6 albums in a row and 17 out of the last 21 by British artists.
Great album. The early 90's was a good time for music. I remember listening to this album and playing Sega with friends. Simpler times.
I was struggling to listen to this until the song Liability. I enjoyed the album from that track on. Definitely not my usual jam but I enjoyed it. I've heard her name but never listened to her. Pretty solid for a pop album.
Another head scratcher on this list. I've been a Paul Simon fan since hearing him on the radio as a kid and I've owned lots of his albums. The Di Meola guitar solo on track 1 is the highlight. 3 stars because his voice is relaxing and makes me feel like everything is going to be alright. Decent record but doesn't belong on this list.
This album gets 5 stars for the bassline in Good Times alone. I enjoyed the rest of the album just as much. The whole thing has a great groove. I never understood the Disco backlash, but I was very young when it was popular. I always enjoyed it as a style of music. Some of the outfits were a bit much, but I still want a pair of bell-bottoms.
All Floyd is 5 stars in my book. Gilmour is on my Mount Rushmore of guitar greats. The Wall is probably the greatest concept album of all time. Comfortably Numb is probably the greatest guitar solo of all time.
Another 90's British group I've never heard of. Lol. I enjoyed the first track. The rest became background music pdq.
Maybe this album could be replaced with Souvlaki by Slowdive.
Does anyone else think Love Removal Machine is a Start Me Up ripoff? I didn't care for this when it came out, but I mostly listened to thrash and speed metal at the time and this wasn't heavy enough. Now it's a nostalgia trip. Tons of swagger in the riffs and vocals. Give me a fuck yeah yeah yeah baby baby.
Come on, if you are an influence on the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, you qualify as an All Time Badass.
This album is considered one of the best ever recorded, it is. 5 stars all day long.
Not my usual listen. This was ok and pretty much blended into the background. I listen to a lot of chill instrumental music at work but I probably won't revisit this. I'm adding an extra star for not having to listen to some guy boast about his money, his guns or his dick for an hour.
The best thing about this album, not one single bite is taken from the commercial apple. Not one. This album is perfect for an overcast Saturday morning. A master class in songwriting delivered with just guitar, harmonica and voice. Masterpiece.
You can only trust yourself and the first six Black Sabbath albums.
The rhythm section of Butler and Ward are in my top 3 all time.
I didn't need to listen to this one again for the millionth time, but I did anyway. A perfect slab of metal.
Rush has been a favorite my whole life. The musicianship is outstanding. 2112 is an all time classic in my book.
My first thought on seeing this album, Matt Pike standing in front of a wall of Orange amps playing some crushing riffs. This is not that. My second thought, who the fuck is Frank Ocean.
This is not my usual jam, but I've been told my 15 old niece listens to Frank a lot, and since she's of the age of knowing everything, I'm going to believe this is good.
The only track I really dug was Lost.
This type of music reminds me of being a kid in the back seat on road trips, when it gets late and the only thing that picks up is Oldies on the AM radio. Good tunes, great voice.
Solid album. I feel like I had heard 1 song before. If you're going to play pop music it better have a hook. The song writing is well crafted on this album. I enjoyed it more the 2nd time I listened.
Pretty solid album. I remember seeing her albums in the 80's but this was the first time I've ever listened to her. The songs are well crafted and you can tell she is talented. I probably won't revisit but I enjoyed it.
Holy fuck is techno/electronica repetitious.
I think I would like it more if I was at a rave on Friday night whacked on ecstasy and dancing. But I'm at home on a rainy Saturday morning sipping tea and it doesn't quite translate.
Writing one 50 minute song as a 19 year old and having it sell more than 16 million albums is pretty damn impressive.
This one is just ok for me. Not bad, not great.
C&W is the last musical style that I'm ever listening to. But I really enjoyed this album. It has enough folk elements and there is an honesty in her voice. Solid album.
This album is good for what it is. The first track was really good. I generally like Rap and recognize the talent these artists have, but it's just not my jam.
Another British band I've never heard of. Entertaining for the most part. An extra star for Simon Diamond because I have a Chug dog named Simon. He's been a best friend for a long time. He loves bed.
Albums like this are weird for me. It's supposed to be great. Apples top 100 list just came out and this is sitting at 7. I don't hear it. Stevie Wonder is sitting at 6 and I hear that. I know these things are subjective, and his rap game is really good, but I don't get all the praise when so much of it is derogatory towards women. I won't invest the time it would take to find it's greatness because of that.
This was a wild listen for 28 minutes. George has 80 studio albums and he's pictured on every one. Smile George, smirk George, look serious George, show the sideburns George, look drug addled George
This isn't my style of music, but I can see the appeal. George has a smooth delivery that would be popular with the masses.
Heck yeah! One of the few mornings I've been able to sit outside this year. Killer Sunday morning at 6am with a cup of coffee and this album. An all timer for me. Seven of the eight tracks are classics. Side two is perfect. I got this album in the late 90's. Either given to me or in a box at a ridiculously low price from a friend. High quality British blues.
The people who saw these shows got a treat. I would've been stoked to see these gigs. The band is on fire. I had a good friend who was into Van and I listened to a lot Van's catalog on road trips. A whole concert filled with bangers. Easiest 5 star album on the list.
At one point while listening to this album I took my dog out and walked around the block. When I came back in Rufus was still singing the same word as when I left.
Good album musically. Not something I'll revisit though.
My 2nd Nick Cave album. Equally unenjoyable as the first. I won't spend the time it'll take to 'get' this album.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this album. Of their 3 albums I've heard on this list so far, this is the best.
Is this the 4th or 5th Radiohead album so far? I've been trying to get into this band for 20 years. I think it's safe to say I'm not going to get it. I just think it's ok.
New Order is a band I always knew about but didn't listen to. Metal kid back then and liked heavy and heavier music. Now I listen and know I missed out on some killer tunes. This album is nostalgia and old friends long gone and soundtracks for 80's coming of age movies. Simpler times when going to school 5 days a week was the hardest thing in life.
The folks that give this 1 star and say this album tried to make me feel bad for being white are the reason albums with this type of messaging are still being made.
That being said, at 20 tracks it's at least 10 songs to long. I really dig the bass playing. Lyrically there's only one message and it can be heavy handed and repetitive. Musically it's very lofi and groovy and the vocals are well done. Layered and harmonized nicely. It's too long though, I checked out after 35 minutes.
Maybe the Mystery Unfolds by Mutabaruka would be a good addition to this list. Heavy metal and reggae seem to be under represented in this endeavor.
Some all time classics on this album. Not much can be added to the greatness of early U2. Banger. Easy 5 stars.
Heck yeah. 60's psychedelia from Brazil that's as weird as can be. Take all my stars.
Back when I was in college I used to go to a bar and listen to Neil tunes and do magic tricks for women. There was a bartender there, he was the best. I loved that guy. Some of the best years of my life.
What an absolute 'fuck you' to the establishment this must have been in '78. And judging by all the 1 star reviews it still has the hypocrite masses clutching their pearls. Ever get the feeling you've been cheated? Lol.
The bass playing on this album is killer. The first 3 tracks are ok. From track 4 to the end is where it's at for me.
The energy of this album is undeniable. Of the 100 or so old blues albums I own, this one is up near the top. The playing on this is a masterclass of blues music. The blues is where it's at. 5 stars all day, every day.
This is my 2nd Pixies album on this list. I like this album more, but I feel like I should revisit the other one now. After several listens I started to get it and could hear how much it influenced 90's grunge and alternative. The bass playing and vocals of Kim Deal are where it's at for me. Solid record and pretty enjoyable listen.
Enjoyable album. I don't think I've ever listened to an entire Bjork album. Musically I really liked it. Lo-fi beats and almost ambient music makes me wish there was a vocal free version. I would listen to it while working if there was.
This was a lot better than I was expecting. Usually there's a big drop off when the album leads with a hit single, but all the tracks were really consistent throughout. Real musicians playing real instruments, great vocals, no bullshit auto tuning.
People who give this album a low rating couldn't get laid at a swingers convention in Vegas.
Country is my least favorite genre of music. That being said, this album is the only c&w album I've purchased in my life. Back in the late 80's when everyone was converting their collections to CD I picked this lp up for $1 in a swap meet parking lot. Simpler times. This album's a classic and an easy 5 stars. After I'm done listening to this one I'm going to listen to Willie sing They All Went to Mexico with Santana.
I remember when this album came out, ironically this is the first time I've listened to the whole thing. Total banger. Kurt is the focal point, but all the musicians on this album are killing it. Nirvana was a great band, I wish they would've been around a lot longer.
Funny, I'd never listened to a Bjork album until 4 days ago. Now the all mighty generator gives me another one today. This isn't my cup of tea but you have to tip your hat to the creativity and talent it takes to write an entire album of numbers like this. Triumph of a Heart is particularly enjoyable. Pixie disco land.
When you combine the cock of the walk swagger of the Stones and fuck you sneering of Johnny Rotten you get a solid slab of rock and roll. There aren't any 'hit singles' on this album to burn out on and that makes it a more enjoyable listen for me. 30 years on and this record still holds up.
The Stones are pretty rock and roll. I've worn out the Mick Taylor albums but this is the first time I've listened to this album. It's good but I would rather have a Buddy Guy, Lightnin' Hopkins or Mississippi John Hurt album on the list.
I think the inclusion of the last 2 Bowie albums on this list is purely fan driven. Although this album is very good, if you listen to Station or Ziggy it becomes apparent this album is not in the same league. I think Bowie's 70's output is exceptional but he has 9 albums on this list and other great artists like Buddy Guy, Robin Trower and Wishbone Ash have zero.
This is one of the greatest final albums by any band. The Doors were such a great band. Morrison gets a lot of the attention, but the musicianship and songs are too notch. An easy 5 stars. Mr Mojo Risin'.
Riley Blues Boy King. On the Mount Rushmore of guitar greats. This live album is a testament to that fact. I'm not sure how Completely Well and Indianola Mississippi Seeds have been left off this list. But, those albums and this one have been in my listening rotation for a long time. An absolute classic in my book. Easy 5 stars.
I don't think album will convert anyone to this genre of music, but I enjoy this type of meandering, go nowhere space rock. I'll revisit this album again.
The title track is a classic. The rest is the type of Americana folk that I dig. I'll listen to this one again and wonder why I never bought it in a swap meet parking lot 30 years ago.
Some of my earliest memories of songs on the radio were Paul Simon. I liked him then, I like him now. Solid album.
Solid album. Not my usual genre, but albums like this are why I'm here. Never would've heard this otherwise. Good stuff.
Steve Harris liked Yes so I liked Yes. I think some of their 70's albums are best ever in prog rock. This one is great. Makes me want to listen to Close to the Edge.
I skipped a few of the more popular tracks. Listened to this on cassette while playing Super Mario 3 more times than I can remember. Along with the Black Album, probably the best album of the decade.
I remember being at my aunt and uncle's house and they had this and Glass Houses on vinyl. I thought it was fantastic stuff. When I got older I bought his Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2 on double CD. Volume 1 was probably the best CD I ever listened to. Volume 2 was probably the worst CD I ever listened to.
This is an album full of bangers. I feel like I've heard most of these tracks on the radio at some point. Easy 5 stars.
C&W is just not my genre. Other than the slide guitar and vocals by Emmylou this album didn't do much for me.
I've heard of this band but it's the first time I've listened to them. I would've liked it they took the time to develop 10 of these to full songs. As it is, the shortness of each track makes it feel like a demo.
This is the only Creedence album I've ever owned. Classic track after classic track. An easy 5 stars for me.
I feel like I've listened to Richard Thompson a few times over the years but never got into him. Vocally I think he's just ok. It gets better when he and Linda duet. His guitar playing is excellent. I think this album is really good and only gets better with repeated listening.
This is my 2nd Kanye album on the list. I still fail to understand why this guy is popular. His rapping is mediocre at best. Lyrically it's all very silly, every song Kanye let's us know what he's going to do with his dick or what Kanye wants done to his dick. All the lyrics sound like they were written by a 7th grade boy who just started puberty.
Melancholy music done well. I prefer the bookend Morning Phase over this album but they're both excellent. Great album to listen to on the patio on a mellow summer morning at dawn. Just exactly perfect.
Like Leatherface and Michael Myers have previously shown us, a pair of coveralls and a mask are creepy as fuck. The drums and percussion are standout on this album. This album could've been streamlined to 10 tracks and said everything it had to say. Mostly Nu Metal sounds like a heavier more aggressive version of Faith No More's The Real Thing album to me. This is a fine album but not one I'll revisit any time soon.
I vaguely remember hearing Love Plus One. Sounds like a good 80's soundtrack tune. I've always enjoyed funk and horns in British New Wave. Pretty solid album. Not something I'd normally put on, so this is a nice find. I listened to this a few times yesterday. It's a grower.
This one was just ok for me. I listened a few times and nothing really stuck.
I first picked this up because it's always in the top 10 of greatest albums lists. I was just alright with it and didn't understand all the accolades. It's really good, but it's no Sgt. Pepper or Nevermind imo. I think a lot of the songs have a 'show tunes' aspect to them that I'm kinda blah with. But I know this album is great even if I'm lukewarm on it. I think the mono version is a better listening experience on spotify.
Lol. Another UK bloke I've never heard of. I listened to this twice was just ok with it. Except for that one tune with the piano. That one was good.
I first listened to this album because I kept seeing it on all time album lists. Maybe it's the Sunday morning on the patio with dog friends and coffee, but this album is outstanding. I've listened to this a few times over the last 20 years was just ok with it. But today it's my soundtrack. Lol. The basslines are just cooking, very Peter Hook inspired I think. I'm also hearing how this album influenced the 90's. This thing really is an all time classic.
This is THE all time classic heavy metal album. I am unable to tell how many times I've listened to it. Paranoid was the first song I learned to play on bass. My buddy in Jr High had this 2 for 1 cassette with Paranoid on side 1 and Heaven and Hell on side 2. I've owned this on tape, vinyl and CD. The drumming from Bill Ward is exceptional. This whole album is just exactly perfect.
Man this album smokes. Every track is standout. Every musician is standout. The vocals are standout. An absolute classic. 5 stars all day, every day.
I have only heard this entire album a few years ago. Though I remember a few tracks from the radio when I was growing up. What a revelation, this whole record is fantastic. I was glad to see it come up today.
Soul brother #1.
This is my 2nd Nick Cave album. I didn't like the other album but this one surprised me. I enjoyed a good bit of it. I think I liked the Lyre of Orpheus disc better but it had good tracks throughout.
I'm half way thru my 2nd listen and I'm starting to understand it. This album is always on greatest all time lists. I knew it would come up eventually on this list. I've listened to this a few times and never got into it. I think the album picks up steam and the back half is strong. Maybe it's the early summer morning listen talking, but from Medley on it's pretty brilliant. Well executed psychedelic pop tunes unsullied by radio play. I'll probably listen to this all day.
I could easily wax poetic about this album. This album and the prior run of 4 albums by Stevie are truly impressive. A double album full of bangers is a mighty feat. 5 stars all day.
I think this is my 3rd Kayne album on this list. It's decent musically, but I think Kanye is mediocre with his rap game. Put him next to Snoop, Dre, Tupac, Eminem or Biggie and his voice and flow are completely outmatched. i think I'll skip the next album of his when it comes up.
Another masterpiece by Dylan. It's wild how many classic songs this guy has written. 5 stars all day on this one.
I feel like Cocteau Twins was a band I first heard on MTV's 120 minutes back in the 80's. I'm sure I would have dismissed it because it wasn't metal. But my much younger self did that sort of thing frequently. In the last decade or so I found that I really enjoy the dream pop/shoegaze genre. It's been a pleasure to listen to this album again.
Solid album. Even though 80's rap can sound dated with some of the drum sounds, I prefer this to the over saturated rap we have today. Not something I'll revisit but I enjoyed listening.
My 3rd Pixies album from the all mighty generator. While they've all been mostly enjoyable, Kim Deal is standout for me. But I think their 2nd album is better.
Never heard of this guy before. I read British and 90's and I was ready to be disappointed. But I have been pleasantly surprised. First 3 tracks are really enjoyable.There are a few tracks I would skip on future listens. But the laid back groovy stuff is good.
This is a weird one. Pretty eclectic collection of tunes. It's pretty shitty there are so many uncredited musicians on this album. Both black and white. Thank goodness the cultural appropriation police are out in force keeping us safe. Other than Buffalo Gals I didn't think I'd heard anything else.
Solid album. First time listening to it. I didn't know Bowie wrote most of it. I'll probably revisit this one.
First time I've listened to this band. It was just ok for me. I listened to some of their other albums and I enjoyed them but nothing really grabbed me.
I've been waiting for this album. Great album. None of the major hits that have been overplayed. I prefer disc 2, but the entire album is solid all the way through. Prince was a massive talent.
This is my 2nd Fela album on this list. I had never heard him before and so far, he's my favorite new discovery from the generator. I thoroughly enjoyed this album. I had it on repeat most of the day.
This is an album I bought for $1 in a swap meet parking lot about 35 years ago. I gave it to my son when he moved out. As 5 star classic as it gets.
This isn't a fair review because I really don't like c&w. I listened through twice and it's probably pretty good for this style, it just doesn't do much for me. Giving an extra star cause it's miles better than any bro country I've heard in the last decade.
This record is a prime example of music that grows on you with repeated listens. Really dig the album cover. I enjoyed the more folky tracks. This seems to be getting blasted in the reviews and ratings, but I would listen to this over any current Country, Pop or Rap 100% of the time.
Really solid album. Not a bad track on the whole thing. I remember when this came out, Fast Car was everywhere. Glad to have listened to it.
Pretty good album. I think it's only drawback is the CD era bloat. Cut a few tracks and it would be stronger. I feel like I should check out some of their other albums. I like this a bit more than some of the other 90's Brit pop I've gotten from the generator.
Outstanding album. Lots of people have great voices, but not all of them know how to sing. George Michael knows how to sing. This isn't my usually genre, but I appreciate talent. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 5 stars.
Fred Flintstone worked at the quarry. I always wished I had a job where a bird punched my timecard with it's teeth. Oh well. I never really got into Morrissey or the Smiths, not an album I'll revisit but I'm glad I listened to it.
This one's an all timer for me. I got this album because I had a guitar magazine that had the bass tab for Long Distance Runaround in it. It was a lot of fun to play. Chris Squire was a killer player. That fat punchy sound of a Rickenbacker played with a pick, it cuts right through the mix. Excellent album. 5 stars all day.
There were two reasons I didn't listen to this band in the 80's. First, it wasn't heavy metal. Second, their name is silly. In the early 90's I had a roommate that gave me RHCP Freaky Styley. Turns out it was just the cover, it had an Echo and the Bunnymen album inside. I was truly surprised at how much I liked it. I don't remember which album it was, but I know it wasn't this one. This album is good but I think they have better. But that's all subjective innit.
This is the style of British New Wave I like. I'll probably dive into the rest of their discography today. Solid.
This album is just ok for me. It's not my genre so I'm not going to spend the time to see if it really belongs in Apple's 100 albums of all time. I'll just listen to it once and believe all the critics and millions of people who say it is. But, Beyonce has been on top for over 20 years, nobody stays on top in the music biz for that long without a ridiculous ass ton of talent and smarts.
This is album 366 for me. Probably my favorite Beatles album. But I also think most of their stuff is 5 star. So year number 2 is starting with a bang on this project.
Beep-beep, beep-beep, yeah.
First time I've listened to this band. My kind of weird.
Pretty enjoyable album. I really liked the mellow vocals. I would probably check out the rest of their catalog.
First time listening to Tricky. I enjoy trip hop as a genre in general. The woman singing is the highlight for me. Pretty mellow with a good beat.
One of the greatest debut albums of all time. Every song is great. Knopfler is an exceptional guitarist. Happy to have listened to this one again.
This is really solid 60's Pop music. Probably the first time I've listened to a Monkees album. There aren't any overplayed hits to skip, which makes it that much better. The vocal harmonizing is standout for me. Really enjoyable listen. Just exactly perfect for a summer morning on the patio with coffee.
I'm confused how I missed this album back in '92. I was into a lot of indie and alternative stuff so this would've been right in my wheelhouse. I'm on my 3rd listen and it just gets better. Raw, unpolished and thoroughly enjoyable. Not a single bite has been taken of the commercial apple.
I love 60's psychedelic rock bands from San Francisco like the author of this book loves Bowie and 90's Britpop. Yes, that much. Everything about this album is great. The songs, the vocals, the instrumentation, the cover. When you have Jerry as your musical and spiritual advisor, how can you go wrong?
It's a pleasure to listen to this one again. My sister in law introduced me to this band, along with Avett Brothers, Dawes, Bon Iver and some other Americana folk indie bands that I thoroughly enjoy. I probably would've found these bands on my own sooner or later, but the memories are always better when someone has shared it with you.
While Rap isn't my preferred genre it's obvious this is above average. Whoever put the music samples together did an excellent job. With that and the snippets of old Kung Fu movies it was my favorite aspect of this album.
I had never heard of Gene Clark until this year. Nate Garrett from Spirit Adrift talks this album up on his YT channel. This album kicks ass. A lost masterpiece is right.
Laid back with killer sax and Hammond organ. I have enjoyed this album immensely. I listened to it most of my work day. I used to have his Dynamic Duo CD with Wes Montgomery and that one is good also, but I like this type of blues jazz a little more. Thanks album generator, this one's a real gem.
I think I've heard of this band but never listened to them. That was a mistake on my part. I really enjoyed this album. The horns, the Latin influences, all of it. I spent most of the day listening to this and a lot of their other catalog. The generator gave me a solid today.
This album is wild. It's no easy feat to combine softness and harshness with melody and dissonance and come out with a masterpiece. To my ears, that is exactly what's happened. I listened to this album, then Darklands, then this one again. The melancholic, ethereal vocals are very pleasing to me. There is brilliance in this album, if you take the time to find it.
I spent a lot of the day listening to their catalog. The song with Hope Sandoval was a banger. The rest I heard is solid.
Solid album. Much better than his other one I got from the generator. Listening to this on headphones sounds better than my phone or car speakers. A bit long but lots of good tracks on here if you're willing to look for them.
This album is way off the beaten path. I've never heard of Dagmar Krause. She has a great voice. This type of stuff is why I started this project. I don't need to be validated with albums I already know I like. I need albums that push my boundaries and challenge my ears.
Another group I've never heard of. Another great find. This album is exactly the type of stuff I like to listen to while working. I'll be checking out the rest of their catalog. The album generator does me a solid, again.
This album cover looks like every busker on any corner in Asheville, NC. My 2nd Supergrass album on this list. It might be my favourite 90's Britpop album I've gotten so far. Makes me think I should relisten to the other one.
I didn't need to listen to this one again, but I did it anyway. Voted the number one album of all time by Rolling Stone in '20 and I can't say I disagree. A true classic.
The guy playing electric guitar is standout on this album. Nice tone, nice phrasing. The Tex-Mex sound from the accordion adds to the title track also. Solid album, no dud songs. The 37 minute run time is just exactly perfect.
My 2nd Pogues album from the generator. Another enjoyable album full of bangers. Could've had a few more tracks with Kirsty MacColl singing, her tune was a highlight. Makes me wish I was in a pub in Ireland, non stop dance jigs.
Recorded in one session. The chops on this album are fantastic. If you only have a few jazz albums, chances are it's this one and Kind of Blue. This is definitely a heavy hitter in the genre. I think I'll listen to Welcome by Santana after this.
I love the Beatles. All their albums are great. If someone told me Sgt. Pepper's was voted greatest rock album ever, I'd say ok. This shit was musically revolutionary at the time. I keep looking to see if my dogs hear the dog whistle part, so far their ears haven't perked up at all. I wonder if Sir Paul is just messing with us.
First time listening to Grizzly Bear. Their name implies heavier music in my mind. But I enjoy this type of music. It took about 4 listens before I started comprehending it. It's very different but it's obvious each musician is way above average. I wonder how I would've felt about this album when it was new. I wonder if much younger me would've dug this.
Just awesome. I remember having an Uncle play this album for me. This is high quality psychedelic rock. Obviously the title track is the main draw but the rest of the tunes are solid as well.
Even if you took the 4 mega hits off this album it would still be 5 stars. I owned this on vinyl for years and gave it to my son when he moved out. Elton is great, this album is great. An all timer.
XTC seems to be one of those bands that all my favorite musicians love and adore but I've never gotten into. I'm not sure why either. The albums I've heard are really enjoyable, and this one is no exception. The instrumentation and vocal arrangements are strong throughout. The person playing the horns on The Last Balloon are a highlight for me. I listened to the YT upload by SonyTheSquirrel with no interruptions. This album really is a work of art.
Heck yeah. I smiled when this album came up. This one's a familiar friend. I threw Nearly Lost You on plenty of mix tapes back in the day. I've listened to these guys off and on over the last 30 years. It wasn't until Lanegan passed and I revisited their catalog that I really connected. This album is brilliant. It hits the nostalgia trip to a much younger me. This will be on all day.
I only discovered Nick Drake a few years ago. I really enjoy his style of music. Richard Thompson's playing on this is so good I had to look up who it was. It's too melancholy to be everyday listening, but if you're in the mood it's brilliant.
Not sure how this one slipped through. I was listening to tons of stuff like this back then. But I'm hearing it now.Thoroughly enjoyable album. I might check out Husker Du while I'm at it.
Really good album. Great vocals and playing. Horns in rock is a plus for me. And, if you played Woodstock you're in the eternal pantheon of badass.
Great album. British punk at its finest. Thoroughly enjoyable. I'll have to explore the rest of their catalog now.
This is a great album. I think everyone who has listened to Dylan has tried to sing like Dylan at least once in their life. He's a poet for a generation. Just brilliant.
I remember seeing this album in record stores growing up. I went through every album looking for new music, of course I eyeballed this. But this is my first time listening. Just awesome. Doing morning things and this is mostly background, Casanova was the track that caught my attention. Now I'm relistening. This album is pro. All the instrumentation is outstanding, the guitar playing in particular. Thanks album generator. Super Badass.
Synth pop masterpiece. I remember seeing this on cassette when I was at the record store growing up. First time listening all the way through. This whole thing is outstanding. The motorik beat in Seconds is a highlight. I hear a Kraftwerk influence and that's a good thing. Easy 5 stars for me.
This album is wild. I don't think I've listened to Bobby Womack before. Excellent funk music. Nathan East is a great bass player. This is not my general listening so I'm glad the generator threw this my way. This is good to listen to on repeat. Dig it.
There's magic in this album. Always happy to listen to this one again. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Is this the longest album on this project? The sheer scope of this album is wild. People who don't give this a chance because of length are really missing out. There's some really great stuff on here.
This album was a pleasant surprise. Never heard of Jane Weaver before but the motorik beats pulled me in. Thoroughly enjoyable.
I'd be hard pressed to find an album I've listened to more in my life. Orion is probable the high point for Metallica songs for me. The live shot of the stadium from behind Lars on the back cover was the 1st time I saw them in concert. Day on the Green 1985 in Oakland. One of the best days of my youth. I also got to see them open for Ozzy on this tour in SF. It's fucking wild that a lot of the best concerts I've been to happened before I was driving age.
Of the 400+ albums I've listened to from this project, this might be the best one so far. It's a masterpiece. Fuck it all and fucking no regrets. 5 stars all day.
60's psychedelic rock is where it's at. I've never listened to a Youngbloods album. This has been a pleasant surprise Elephant Mountain is a way above average album and I've enjoyed every aspect. I think the opening track is great. I'll be listening to this all day.
I always dismissed this band because of the name. I have to say I was incorrect with my judgements. I'm on my 3rd listen and there are lots of strong tracks. The space left between the notes creates a great groove. The vocals are outstanding, it's like dueling Princes. Quality art rock.
Really enjoyable album. This type of melancholy was perfect for a Monday. It wasn't on Spotify so I didn't listen as much as I'd like. I'll revisit this one.
I was surprised to see a Slade album on this list. I'd really only heard the Quiet Riot versions of their songs. I enjoyed this a lot. High quality good time rock and roll.
First time I've listened to a T. Rex album. Bolan brings the rock and roll swagger. Thoroughly enjoyable. I listened to some of their other music and I'll be expecting it to pop up soon also. This is the type of stuff I was hoping to get turned on to when I started this project. Solid album and highly influential.
Never heard of this band. Interesting mash up of punk, blues and country. I don't think I've ever heard a band that sounds like this before. Wild stuff.
How do you follow up one of the biggest albums of all time? The music on this is pretty solid. Pretty inescapable when it came out.
Heck yeah. Dig these guys. I've listened to this before and it's a grower. The track Porcupine is a masterpiece. Weird psychedelic for the first half and up tempo rock for the second. I don't put this band on a lot but I really enjoy them when I do. Listen to it until you get it.
This is the stuff. Never heard of Youssou and probably never would have without the album generator. This is why I'm here. Pitche Mi is standout for me. Nice separation of instruments, lots of good grooves.
Just exactly perfect for an early Sunday morning.
This album is heartbreaking. I hope I never have to listen to it in the same place he is. This is probably the heaviest album I've gotten on the list. Masterpiece.
I always enjoyed Spy Vs. Spy in Mad magazine. People inflicting chaos on each other wordlessly. This album is a lot like that.
I generally like jazz so I enjoyed this, but this is some pretty esoteric stuff.
Never heard of John Martyn before. This is really enjoyable. Lots of different styles going on with this album and they all work pretty well. Glad to have heard this and I'll check out the rest of his catalog.
An all timer. An Uncle gave me and my brother this album when we were kids so I'm very familiar with it. John Paul Jones gives a masterclass on bass playing. If you told me this was their best I wouldn't argue. 5 stars all day.
Punk rock has always been a middle finger to the mainstream. After reading all the pearl clutching comments, this album is still doing that after 40+ years. Lol. Great album.
The mind blowing thing about this album, it's their 9th record and the quality of songwriting is ridiculously high. The amount of killer, all time classic tracks is astounding. The Beatles might be the best band ever. Helter Skelter is heavy heavy.
Side note, this is my 420th album. It's 133 minutes long, yesterday's album was 16 minutes long. Man I love the variety of music on this list. The generator keeps giving me great albums. I'm thoroughly enjoying my experience with this project.
That's the funny thing about music. I listened to this band about 8 years ago and thought it was just ok. Listening with today's ears and frame of mind, this is pretty fantastic stuff. Playing guitar through fuzz, delay and reverb pedals to get this shoegazey sound is loads of fun. I've listened through 3 times, now I'm on to their album prior to this one. Really dig the early Pink Floyd influence.
This album rocks. The Full Tilt Boogie Band should've been a household name. It's an odd coincidence I got this album the day after Kris Kristofferson died. Freedoms just another word for nothing left to lose. Janis always has dem ol' kosmic blues. 5 stars all day.
Magazine is one of those bands that lots of people love but I've never listened to. So I'm glad to have gotten this today. Solid album that gets better with repeated listenings.
First time listening to this group. I enjoy melancholy music so I like this. I know he doesn't have the greatest voice but he's expressing his feelings through words and music. It takes a lot of balls to put yourself out there like that, especially when you know people are just going to gripe about it. Glad this was on the list.
Solid album. I like this one better than the last Morrissey album I got. I have yet to get a Smiths album, I'm sure that will change soon.
I've listened to this album so much in my life I know every note. An all time classic where every song is perfect. I don't need to listen to this one again, so I'm going to the Deluxe Box Set to listen to the Day on the Green and Arco Arena shows. Two shows a much younger me attended and both were phenomenal concert experiences.
Side note, there's a lot of pearl clutching in the comments. "Boredom sets into the boring mind" I'm looking at you 1 star reviewers.
Absolutely fantastic album. This one was a nice surprise for today. The 'ah-ha' after knowing me knowing you is sung is one of my earliest musical memories. I was about 6 or 7 and at the mercy of what came on the radio and this group always stood out. This is the first time I've listened to an ABBA album in my adult life and I enjoyed every minute of it.
This is wildly unique to anything I've heard. First time listening to this group and I am floored. I'm 428 albums into this project and this banger is easily in the top 20 of what I've heard so far. The vocals and the vocal delivery are outstanding. Brilliant album in my opinion.
60's psychedelic rock from San Francisco is where it's at. I thoroughly enjoyed this album. They played Monterey Pop and Woodstock. What an awesome scene to have been involved in. Great stuff.
If I had a time machine I would travel back to the late 60's and be a Deadhead. A surefire way to get rid of the upright squares is to open your gig with a 20 minute banger. I still miss Jerry.
Tons of groove on this album. Not my normal listen but this was thoroughly enjoyable.
This is my kind of weird. Never listened to this group before. This is the type of stuff I was hoping to discover on this list. Interesting to say the least. I'll have to look into the rest of their catalog.
Great album. One of the few I think is too short. I don't know much about her, but she seemed to have been in a lot of pain while she was here. We lost a talented person when she left. Thoroughly enjoyed listening.
There is not enough praise for this masterpiece. This album is responsible for my lifelong enjoyment of psychedelic rock music. Hendrix is on the Mount Rushmore of guitar greats. Everything about this album is masterful. The guitar, the drums, the bass, the vocals, the songwriting, the production, all of it. One Rainy Wish is at the apex of heavy psych guitar playing for me. Desert island album.
Beck is a musical genius in my book. I'm not as familiar with this as Sea Change or Morning Phase but it's thoroughly enjoyable. This album is a grower, invest some time listening and you'll be rewarded.
Pretty good way to start the week. Dance club music on a Monday morning. Boogie in the kitchen.
This album is groovin'. Great from top to bottom. Thoroughly enjoyed listening.
Here's an esoteric album if I've ever heard one. Musically this is pretty adventurous. I'll bet the energy at a live show is wild. 5 stars for being unique.
Well, that was wild. I think this would've been more appropriately titled if it was His Magic Mushroom Band because this is the sound of tripping.
This is a really solid album. It reminded me a bit of George Michael, which is a good thing. Not really my regular listening but I enjoyed it a lot.
This was unexpectedly awesome. I feel like I've listened to this before. I listen to a lot of ambient/frequency type music and I'm sure Spotify would've recommended this to me. But this is really perfect for walking the dog around the block, before the sun's up and having coffee.
This album looks familiar. I don't remember ever listening though. I really enjoyed the last two songs. These types of drum beats work well for me. I'll probably check out the rest of their catalog.
Perfect album. 5 stars all day.
Listening to this has me saying sacré bleu like Blacque Jacque Shellacque. And sometimes I'll throw in an omelette au fromage for emphasis. A little industrial goes a long way for me but this is enjoyable with just enough quirk.
I was living in Long Beach when this came out. I listened to this a lot that year. Drove up to Hollywood to see Body Count play at the Cathouse. Good times. Solid gangsta rap.
This was pretty inescapable when it came out. The hits were everywhere. Madonna ruled the 80's and this is more proof of why.
Solid indie rock. There's not a skip track on this album. Enjoyable listen.
I thought this was a masterpiece the first time I heard it. I know a bunch of tunes are overplayed, but being tired of a song doesn't make it any less great. Of their first 3 or 4 albums I think this one is the strongest. This album contains some truly brilliant moments. Modern classic.
I don't think I've heard this band. I'm sure I would have passed right over this album if I saw it in the record store. The cover reminds me of Billie Holiday, just close up done in chalk. Solid late 80's new wave.
This guy is an icon for the everyman. In love, in heartache, down on your luck, drunk in a seedy bar with a woman who would leave you for the first bloke with a bottle of gin. If you can't find yourself in a Tom Waits song consider yourself one of the lucky few. Great story telling, great album.
This was the first Prince music I remember hearing. 1999 and Little Red Corvette were pretty inescapable that year. Prince was such a massive talent. I regret not seeing him live. Fantastic stuff.
Behold the beginning. Little Richard influenced everything after him.
No Little Richard, no Motorhead.
Another solid album from John Martyn. I really enjoyed the guitar playing on this. I feel like it's coming from a different place than what I normally hear. I'll keep listening to this.
Iconic album. Rightly considered one of the greatest live albums. I miss the album days with one song taking an entire side. Duane was a huge loss for music lovers. Jamming and extended solos all day.
This is some wild shit. A much younger me would've enjoyed this a lot. The guitars are a bit washed out to my ears. So I just focus on the drumming. This isn't my usual listen but I appreciate good musicianship and the drums are standout. The album cover is creepy, like a good metal record should be. The vocals are also good for this style of music.
I didn't know this was the name of the album too. I remember when this song came out it was a smash. This is my first time listening to a Eurythmics album. I always thought Annie Lennox's voice was great. If Sweet Dreams was released today it would still be a hit.
All killer and no filler. Truly excellent album.
Solid album. The guitar playing is standout for me. I like my music with a bit of melancholy and The Smiths deliver.
15 albums in and Bob is still writing bangers. This one might be my favorite of his on the list. The first two songs are always great to hear Jerry Garcia play them. Classic. On this list all day.
This one's an all timer. I generally don't listen to country music, but I'll listen to Johnny Cash.
This was a pleasant surprise. Never heard of Joan Armatrading but I think she's great. A+ vocal work. Thoroughly enjoyed.
I remember when this came out. It was huge. Then they broke up and I was bummed. I think The Police were brilliant. They had a strong 5 album run and went out on top.
I've never heard of Koffi Olomide before. I often enjoy music sung in a different language. Since I don't understand what's being said I focus more on the music and melody. This stuff makes me want to be on a beach.
This list wouldn't exist without this album. It would've been wild to be a kid around this time. One day there's music as you know it and the next day there's Rock and Roll. Set the world on fire. Elvis was the king.
Kraftwerk is awesome. I've only been listening to them for about a decade but I really like the albums I've heard. Thoroughly enjoyable for me.
Another British guy I've never heard of. This one has been a pleasant surprise. It has a great steady vibe throughout. Definitely evening listening.
This is probably the last perfect rock debut album. I remember hearing in the late 80's that Axl and Slash were voted 'most likely to die of unnatural causes' like 3 years in a row. This band should've been my generations Rolling Stones. Drugs and egos fucked that up though. This album is proof that nothing exceeds like excess. Game changer and total banger.
This is the type of stuff I was hoping for in this project. Great music that I probably wouldn't have heard otherwise. Thoroughly enjoyable. Will listen to again.
Pure magic. This is a candidate for albums I wish I could hear again for the first time. When Edward starts tapping in Eruption you realize he was better than everyone else. By a lot. This album is absolutely perfect. In my top 10 from this whole list. Pure magic.
If you give this less than 5 stars you're only semi good looking.
Easily my favorite Neil album. The live stuff with Crazy Horse around this time is also great. Listening to this and I'm back on a couch playing Madden '93 on Sega. Good times.
The impact these Beatles albums have had on the music I've listened to in my life is immeasurable. Jerry Garcia saw A Hard Day's Night in the theater and decided he wanted to be a musician. No Jerry, no Grateful Dead. Immeasurable.
I've never heard of Orbital before. Not my usual listening, but another nice find from the generator.
Solid album. Good vocals. If you put Ms. Dynamite on and can't get any action it's not Ms. Dynamite's fault.
Straight out the gate with some AC/DC guitar chord stylings. This album would fit in well in the late 80's. Sounds like they're having fun, which is the whole point of rock and roll.
Solid album. Nice vocals. I enjoyed the whole thing. Not my usual listening but I wouldn't turn it off.
I only started listening to this album about a decade ago. I didn't understand what the fuss was about and it took a few listens before I started to get it. This isn't an album I would've liked when I was younger. But know I think it's in the super badass category. I hear a lot of influence on things I've listened to over the years. Peter Hook has some killer basslines. 5 stars all day.
I'm sure I've heard Lucinda before, but this is my first time knowingly listening to her. I think this is stellar. This type of 70's Laurel Canyon Americana is all right by me and it's about as Country as I want to get. There's a Neil Young/Sheryl Crow/Tom Waits vocal delivery in some melodies that I find really enjoyable. This album is a find.
Sidenote; I try to only read 5 star reviews. It's nice to read how these albums have had a positive impact on peoples lives. Music is great.
11/25/87 was the first time I saw Megadeth live. 37 years to the day the generator kicks this album out. What are the odds?
I also saw them on this tour opening for Judas Priest. Still one of the best concerts I've seen. This album is about perfect. Easily in the top 20 greatest metal albums of all time. 5 stars all day.
Solid album. Some all time classics on this one. If you're looking for a little Americana country rock this is tough to beat.
This put a smile on my face when it came up. First time I heard Tom Waits I was blown away. I enjoyed this album tremendously for several reasons. 5 stars.
Albums like this are why I signed up for this project. I would have never heard something like this in my own. Album cover looks like young Brendan Frazier opening a Pepsi. The upbeat repetitive nature of the drum beats was my favorite part.
This album was huge for me when it came out. I think it's Lars best drumming. Hetfield's vocals are ferocious. I saw this tour in Irvine on a Thursday, went to Hollywood the next day to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and back to Irvine on Saturday to see Metallica again. I went to work in the morning after all three shows. To be young again. Good times. Every song is perfect. 5 stars all day.
Lana is not my usual listening. But my kid has been listening to her for a long time. If he thinks she's great, then she's probably great. Solid album. Great vocals. I enjoyed this one.
This is my first time listening to a Moby album. It's interesting, I usually prefer my electronic music to be a little more ambient. It's difficult to make a record that is as equally interesting to pay attention to or have on as background sound. I think this album walks that line pretty well. I enjoyed the blues music samples. The blues is where it's at.
I came in on Facelift and thought that was great. Then this came out. Goodnight nurse. A masterpiece of the 90's. I saw them in '93 at Lollapalooza and should've seen them in '94. By then Layne's issues were causing show cancellations. This album was superb then and still holds up now. Makes me want to play Madden '93 on Sega.
Solid album. I like the raw, demo feel it has. A lot of songs seem like they could fit into a 90's iPod commercial with the black silhouette and bright background colors. Fuzz. Blues. Garage. Killer.
Solid album. Great vocals. Really strong indie rock album. I'm glad I listened to this.
First time listening to Talvin Singh. Interesting stuff. I appreciated the blending of world styles. Not my usually listen but I'm glad I heard it.
Interesting album. I'm not sure why this is labeled electronica. But this is the type of stuff I'm here for. Albums that I would never have heard. The mighty generator comes through again.
The cover really matches the music. I've never listened to this group. I am sure I would've passed over this because of the band name had the opportunity presented itself. This album is a pleasant surprise. This type of spacey pop with reverb layered vocals is exactly what I'm looking for. Adding this to the playlist.
Solid album. I remember when this came out. First time I've listened to it all the way through. Not really my thing back then. Holding Back the Years is an all time classic. I enjoyed just about everything from this pick. Extra stars for the nostalgia.
This one hits right in the feels. I've never listened to this album but I had a friend who was a big fan in Jr. High. I miss her. Great vocals, great drumming. All the songs seem like they were having fun. Good times.
Banger. Probably in the top 5 best albums of the decade. The hits are killer. The deep tracks are killer. 5 stars all day.
This is one of the weirder albums I've heard. I'm glad I was here for it.
Solid album. I've only known about this group recently but I like what I've heard. I'll keep digging into their catalog. Thanks generator.
Great early Stones album. Another example of why they're the greatest rock and roll band of all time. I like the Mick Taylor albums better but this is classic stuff.
I've known about this band my whole life but I never listened to them. I feel like I'm hearing KISS, Twisted Sister and all my other favorite hair metal bands from the 80's. This album cover really has it all. Platform boots, roller skates, platform clogs. As a young boy in the 70's I really liked the fashion, I had a great pair of corduroy bell bottom pants. When the times were groovy.
Kick ass vocals. I enjoyed this quite a bit for a band I'd never heard of. This type of music was popular at this time, I'm surprised they weren't bigger.
The whole lo-fi chill vibe is awesome. Paul is the only Beatle I've seen live. McCartney is a musical genius. This is my 500th album on this list. Perfect.
High quality New Wave. I've heard of this band but never really listened before. Thoroughly enjoyable 80's sounds that I hated then but love now. Extra stars for the nostalgia trip.
A fantastic album. This is one I own on vinyl so I didn't need to listen to it again, but I did anyway. Mayall's first three albums are masterpieces of British blues. He had an ear for talent. The blues is where it's at.
This one is wild. I have a thing for psychedelic rock and this one ticks a lot of boxes. Just for the sake of being weird. I'm here for this.
Solid album. The rhythm section is tight. This album sounds like some highly skilled musicians having fun. No bite of the commercial apple has been taken. Another good discovery from the generator.
Heck yeah. 5am. 32 degrees. Walking the best dog around the block. Drinking coffee. Listening to techno. I felt so European. Playing on loop.
Essential punk masterpiece. Lots of things to like about this album if you're looking for something off the beaten path. A real nice Sunday listen.
Easily the most accessible Joni album I've heard. I prefer her jazzier albums with Jaco but that takes nothing away from this one. Really enjoyable listening.
Wild album. Relax was a smash hit and you couldn't get away from it. They sound like they're having a good time making this album. Extra stars for the nostalgia trip.
This time last year I got a Phil Spector Christmas album. That one was awesome. This one is awesome. I was 11 when this came out so it wasn't on my radar. I did see the Rollins Band with Gwar in '90. A memorable gig for sure. This banger is good aggressive fun. Classic Punk.
Wild album. I appreciate the ambitiousness the artist is trying to pull off. 20 minute opening tracks are usually reserved for 70's prog rock albums. Not my usual listen but still enjoyable.
This one's a pleasant surprise. Never heard of Shack before but I enjoyed this a lot. I'll probably check out the rest of their catalog. Thanks generator.
Creep show album cover. I didn't pay any attention to this when it came out. So this is my first listen. Better than Nine Inch Nails but not as good as White Zombie is what I am hearing. Solid album and pretty good for industrial groove nu metal. The Beautiful People is a banger. I put on some 963hz meditation frequencies after this to balance out.
Good listen. I like this type of repetitive background muzak vibe. Jacob Street 7am and Chapel Street Market 9am were standout for me. I'm glad I listened to this album today.
Don't read 1 star reviews, they'll warp your mind.
Outstanding album. The opening bass riff to Peace Sells is classic. I can't tell you how many times I've listened to this. Part of the soundtrack of my youth. 5 stars all day.
Solid album. Not a country music fan but Bonnie transcends the genre with her outstanding vocals and guitar playing. I could go for an entire album of tunes like The Road's My Middle Name.
Never listened to this band. I enjoyed the vocals a lot. Solid rock album. I'll check out their other albums as well.
Eminem's rap game has always been above average. Hip Hop isn't my usual genre but the beat and flow of this album is good. I did see him at Bonnaroo some years back and his show was great. Not something I'll listen to much but I enjoyed it.
This was awesome. Never heard of either Willie or Ruben but I thoroughly enjoyed this album. I kept expecting a Santana guitar solo to happen. Killer rhythms, killer horns, killer bass. Samba party.
Groovy album. This is so far outside what I normally listen to. Thank you generator for turning me on to something new and different.
Heck yeah. This album kicks ass. I was a freshman when People Are People came out. I had a girlfriend that would play it while we were making out. Lots of Depeche Mode and Simple Minds. Huge thanks for the wonderful nostalgia trip, the generator always comes through. All the stars.
Solid album. My loves JT. I bought her tickets to see him last November. Happy wife happy life. 5 stars.
BEHOLD THE BEGINNING!!!. It's hard for me to express in words the importance of this album in my life. Walking to school in '82 and stopping at a friend's house and he played The Prisoner and TNOTB for me. It blew my mind and was a real before and after moment. Iron Maiden has been my favorite band ever since. I don't care what anyone says about Invaders, it's a killer opening track. And the drum intro to Gangland shows why Clive Burr was considered one of the best NWOBHM drummers. The other 6 tracks are all classic and were incredibly influential on the development of the genre. This is the soundtrack of my youth.
I don't listen to a lot of hip hop, but when I do it's Public Enemy. Everyone needs a hype man like Flavor Flav. Bring the noise.
Three all time classic tunes on this album are worth the price of admission. The rest of it is solid as well. Considering the mountains of blow these guys did, it's a wonder any of them made it out of the 70's. The Eagles were killer.
Solid album. I enjoy this type of laid back music. The vocals match it perfectly. Nice way to slide into the weekend.
I saw the RHCP in '89 at the Hollywood Palladium. I was 18 and had mostly gone to see the opening band the Butthole Surfers. Good times. When this came out I was all about it. John Frusciante puts on a guitar clinic. Just outstanding playing. One of the few albums that stays interesting throughout it's lengthy runtime. This album is a masterpiece in my opinion.
Never heard of Finley before but I like Reggae a lot. This is perfect music to start my Sunday even though it is 11 degrees out. I really dig the basslines. Funky, melodic and in the pocket. Groovy stuff.
Solid album. Wasn't sure what to expect and enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. Not my usual listen but I'm glad I heard it.
I remember being disappointed the first time I heard this. I was a fan of his earlier work and this was not that. Fast forward 25 years and I am able to appreciate this a lot more. I enjoy just about everything he's done. Tom Waits is a national treasure in my book.
This has been the first Cohen album I've gotten that I really enjoyed. The guitar on the opening track pulled me right in. I've never owned any of his albums but this one might change that. Highly recommended if you're looking for a singer songwriter album.
The only way to feel the noise is when it's good and loud. I hope the fine people who attended these gigs realize they saw something special. Motorhead has been a favorite band of mine for over 40 years. This is the soundtrack of my life. Just in case.
Early Bowtie is tough to beat. Changes is an all time classic. This is a solid album all the way through. An easy 5 stars in my book.
There's a reason this album is usually in the top 10 on any best ever list. Including this one. This influenced the direction of music in my opinion. Like a lot of Beatles albums, it's my favorite when I'm listening to it. And Paul McCartney, he's one of the best bassists ever. The horn section in Get You into My Life is outstanding. 35 minutes of perfection.
This is 2nd Sunday in a row the Generator has given me a reggae album. Total banger. The Wailers really are the apex of Reggae music. I listen to a lot of this type of music and this band is simply the best. All the deep tracks are where it's at. If Aston "Family Man" Barrett isn't in your top 10 all time bass players we probably can't be friends. 5 stars all day, everyday.
I've always dug this kind of music. The guitar playing is way above average. Pretty impressive considering this is a 4 track demo. Outstanding album.
Solid album. Eno is massively creative with his music. I really like his ambient stuff, but this is great too.
This motherfucking album is a good motherfucking time. Rock against ass motherfuckers.
Wild album. I've never listened to this band before. I think this is really good and I enjoyed just about all of it. There's a lot to take in and it requires multiple listens. Solid Shoegaze and Britpop stylings.
My 2nd Cohen album in 10 days. I like this one just as much as the other one. Leonard has really grown on me. He's really a great song writer.
If this album doesn't make you smile when it comes up, that's too bad, because it's a masterpiece. I've owned this lp for years but I don't remember where I got it and it doesn't have a cover. I've listened to it a lot though. 540 albums in with the generator and this one's a highlight.
I'm a fan of Steve's work in Traffic and Blind Faith. I like this a lot too. The fact he plays every instrument on this album showcases what a major talent he is. Steve Winwood is so good that whatever he decides to play, I'm along for the ride.
Great album. Never listened to Machito before but I really enjoyed this. This type of album is exactly what I'm looking for in this project. 5 stars all day.
Kick ass. I burned a lot of brain cells while playing Madden '93 on Sega listening to this album. It's not very edifying lyrically, but that's not really the point of gangsta rap. But it is entertaining and has some good beats. Snoop is definitely the highlight.
Never listened to this band before. I was pleasantly surprised by this. I played it three times and it got better every listen. Really solid Britpop. Highly recommended.
Brian May's guitar tone is outstanding. I've never been a big Queen fan but I recognize everyone in this band is a musical genius. They have some of the best songs from the 70's. 5 stars all day.
A perfect album. It's not my favorite Van album, but it's probably his best. This was a really good listen today.
Solid album. Never really listened to them, so this was a pleasant surprise. High quality electronic pop music.
Every gym bro had this playing while pumping iron in the late 90's. I wonder how differently this album would be seen if Bobby Shazam had a better world-view. I hadn't heard anything except the first two bangers. If your favorite album couldn't beat this one to get on the list, you should probably question your listening choices.
This album is awesome. Iconic album cover. Tons of groove and swagger. Electric Warrior is where it's at.
I really enjoy 70's prog rock. It was a great time for musicians making epic music. ELP were at the top of the heap. Fantastic band. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Nick Cave is an odd dude. I think this is my 4th or 5th album by him so far. For me, he has one of the best and one of the worst albums on this list. This one's good and gets better with repeated listens.
Far and away my favorite Dylan I've gotten on this list. The opening track might be my favorite song of his. Another classic. 5 stars all day.
Whoever did the cover got it right cause this album is the bomb. Thoroughly enjoyable listening. Every track.
In for a penny, in for a pound. Spending 3 hours with Ella is no hardship. Listening to this reminds me of being with my Grandma. Luckily I got this album on a Saturday and I'm able to relax with coffee. This is an outstanding collection of tunes. The Gershwin brothers knew how to write a tune.
While the title of this album is a mouthful, this whole thing is groovy. It's impossible to not have some body part moving rhythmically while this is playing. Sidenote; it's nice to see all the positive 5 star reviews for this record.
Solid album. This guy had a strong set of pipes. Above average vocals in my opinion. I've listened to this a few times over the years, I really enjoyed it today.
Fantastic album. I really enjoyed this. I'm thankful for this type of music The generator threw me a solid today. 5 stars all day for me.
Easily my favorite Bowie album. I think every track is great. I bought this album for $1 at a swap meet in the late 80's. Listened to it for years and then gave it to my son in the late 10's. Masterpiece.
I'm not familiar with this Neil album. I'm always amazed when a singer with an ok voice is able to pull emotions out of you. It's a real gift. Bluesy, raw and gritty. This album is right up my alley.
Heck yeah. TLC on Valentine's Day. Banger. This isn't my usual listen but this group was obviously very good at what they do. Consistently strong throughout.
Pummeling. In the first 30 seconds you know exactly what you're going to get. This album is ingrained in my psyche. There are some of the greatest metal songs ever on this record. The Raining Blood riff is a masterpiece, and then the drums kick in. Perfect dog walking music at 5am on a Saturday.
As far back as I can remember, Steely Dan was playing on the radio. I always thought it was great. But I thought Disco was great, so what do I know.
The band really gets after it. The musicianship and songwriting is masterful. These guys wrote perfect songs, just brilliant stuff. 5 stars all day.
Kick ass. Never listened to this band before. I really enjoyed the energy of these songs. The vocals were great and the sax was a plus. The generator threw me a solid today.
An all timer. I didn't need to listen to this but I did it anyway. Bon Scott was one of a kind and music became a little less entertaining when he died. Long live AC/DC. 5 Star classic all day
This is a weird one for me. This wasn't the type of music I listened to back then. The release date of this album is the same week I got my drivers license, so that brought the nostalgia trip.
But my bunny died yesterday, so I listened to this album while blubbering in my kitchen this morning. I listened through twice but I had Look On Down From The Bridge by Mazzy Star running through my head the whole time.
Never heard of this group before. There's a lot of good music on this album. The guitar playing on the opening track is pretty tasty. I really enjoyed the vocals from both singers. I'm glad the generator gave me this album today.
This album kicks ass. Right from the opening bass and drums this was exactly what I needed. Dig the guitars, lots of swagger in the vocals. I enjoyed this album a lot.
I was not familiar with Laura Nyro, but I'm glad I am now. Way above average vocals, really nice layering. The band is on fire too. Everything from top to bottom on this album is professional. This is exactly what I'm looking for from this project. Top notch.
This is the 3rd Kinks album from the generator and it's easily my favorite. I didn't realize Sunny Afternoon was theirs, it's a banger. Every track is solid and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this. Nicky Hopkins on piano is always a bonus.
If there was a list of albums I wish I could hear again for the first time, this would be at the top. Floyd is one of my favorite bands and this album is a masterpiece. Easy 5 stars for an all time classic
Solid rock and roll album. I hear how this band influenced other bands, namely AC/DC and Quiet Riot. This isn't the type of rock I revisit much these days, but this is pretty strong.
Kick ass album. Never really listened to this band but this groovy. I'll bet this was a good time live when they were young and hungry. I enjoyed this album a lot.
It's been years since I listened to this. I like it a lot more now. But my appreciation for Floyd and psychedelic music has grown over time. Shine on Syd. Without you I wouldn't have some of my favorite music. 5 stars all day.
Nothing receives backlash like excellence. Everything about this album is a masterpiece. This is what I'm here for with the generator. Just outstanding. A modern classic. 5 stars all day.
Solid album. I think I've heard a few of their songs but never a full album. This is exactly the type of thing I'm looking for in this list. I don't need 1001 albums I've heard already, I need 1001 albums that will expand my already massive obsession with music. This album does that. 5 stars from me.
This album kicks ass. I had only heard the hits on the Oldies station but the whole album is solid. I'm a big fan of 60's garage/psychedelic rock and this ticks all the boxes.
Pretty crushing. I used to have Chaos A.D. and Arise but this is my first listen to this banger. I don't listen to this style of metal much anymore, but this album makes me want to stage dive into a mosh pit. 5 stars for the heaviness.
Who's the black private dick that's a sex machine to all the chicks?
Anyone who gives this less than 3 stars knows their chick would rather be eating chocolate salty balls then their limp bizkit.
Laid back funk and groove for days on this album. You're damn right this is 5 stars.
I only know Skip Spence through Moby Grape. Their Grape Jam album is a favorite. I've always been fascinated with an artists ability to get the words and sounds from their mind out into the world as a tangible piece of art. This album is from a person who's obviously struggling. It's really a bummer, he was very talented.
Back in late '88 I bought Racer X by Big Black at Tower Records. I was hoping it was an album by Racer X the heavy metal band. Imagine my disappointment.
Fast forward 37 years and I'm listening to Big Black again. Just awesome. If I had a time machine, I'd go back and have someone kick me in the ass and make me listen to this more. Albini was the man.
Banger. The Girl From Ipanema is an all timer earworm melody. And the rest of the album is great too. I'm fascinated by music that can be engaging to listen to or sit perfectly in the background. This music is timeless for me. Another excellent selection from the generator. 5 stars all day.
I never listen to C&W willingly. But if I do it's gonna be some old school shit like this. Merle is a legend of the genre for a reason. The vocals, musicianship and production is all top notch.
Why don't men try gay sex? Because they're afraid they'll like it.
Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week.
First time I've listened to this all the way through and I get why it's on so many all time lists. Ronson plays really great rock and roll guitar and it's the standout for me on an album full of standout moments.
I've only listened to the radio songs by this band. High energy rock and roll with plenty of entertainment value. If this doesn't put a smile on your face it's not Mott's fault.
Heck yeah. This album kicks ass. The right mix of everything that I like in a record. Tight, well played, no skips. There's a reason this album is on so many 'best ever' lists. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 5 stars.
Awesome world music album. Thank you album generator for being one of the few bright spots in a pretty shit world. Baaba Maal is 5 stars for me.
Heck yeah Sonic Voyagers strap in for the ride. I admire the intestinal fortitude it takes to say fuck what other people think, I'm going to be artistically creative in a way that makes me happy. Collapsing new buildings indeed.
Ross The Boss. It's funny how unserious this band is and his other band is over the top serious. His guitar playing is the highlight of this album
I've never heard of this band. It's a nice combo of punk and new wave. I like the more frenetic songs. Listened through a few times and enjoyed it more each play. The shortness of the tracks gives it an early rock and roll feel. Solid album and really enjoyable listen.
Why is it that any time a woman expresses her sexuality she's a slut or a skank? I don't know, but maybe one of the guys here can provide an answer after they're done watching their 30 minute videos on how to be an alpha male.
But anyway, as someone who never listens to Pop music or the radio, this album exceeded my expectations. There are some really great tracks here and the vocals are top notch. It runs a little long but I grew up with vinyl and I think 36-44 minutes is the perfect all killer no filler zone. As is this is outstanding, but make your own playlist with 12 to 14 tracks and this album becomes stellar.
Xtina is rockin' those pants. It takes me back to the days of lo-rise jeans with a thong peaking out and lower back tattoos. Heck yeah that look was delicious. 5 stars for the music and 5 stars for the album cover.
Musically I really enjoy this album. Eminem has a great rapping voice. He has a way of building tension with a delivery that has tons of manic energy and it makes the songs explode.
Now for the elephant in the room. Lyrically this album is why women choose the bear every fucking time.
What the fuck Marshall?
This is a prime example of not judging a band by its name. This album was a pleasant surprise. A really nice blend of rock, indie, jam and psychedelia. I'll invest some time into the rest of their catalog. The generator did me a solid today.
Kick out the jams motherfuckers. This seems to be ground zero for raw garage punk music. I can understand why people don't like this, but I think it's great. The energy level is unreal. These gigs must have been a blast to have attended. 5 stars for the flawed perfection.
Someone called Morrissey the Mahatma of Mope Rock. I'm sure it was meant as an insult, but I would wear that nickname with honor. I've always like a little melancholy in music so this suits me fine.
Buddy Holly's music is fantastic. It will always be fantastic. One of the great things about music is it's ability to transport you back to when you first heard it. This album started and I was instantly a pre teen camping with my grandparents. One of my uncle's had a box of tapes with this and a bunch of other 70's rock type things. Sleeping under pine trees and cooking pancakes, bacon and eggs over an open fire is tough to beat. Anyways, Buddy Holly is pure magic.
Every time I listen to The Byrds I think I don't listen to The Byrds enough. Jangly guitars, harmonized vocals, just the right amount of pop, folk and psychedelia, this is the type of stuff that gets my left eye to jumpin'. The mid to late 60's was such a fantastically creative time for music and this album is right in the middle of it.
Extra kick ass album cover with the horse.
This week I've had albums from '57, '67, '68, and '69. All killer records. The leap from musical styles and recording techniques in 1957 to 10-12 years later is massive. I feel like I had another Buckley album and liked it so I listened to his other albums, including this one. I dig this. 60's experimentation is off the charts. Folk, blues, rock, world music, all jammed together. Once I Was is really standout.
Pretty familiar with this album. This band will always be a band I had written off due to their name, until I listened to them and was blown away. And it seems, if I listen to one Echo and the Bunnymen album I'm usually listening to la ot of their albums. Ocean Rain is a great closing track, it really hits my kind of melancholy.
This one brought the nostalgia trip. Yeah I know the keyboard sounds are cheesy, but it's my cheesy. The bass player is great, the vocals are great. Thoroughly enjoyed this album even though Don't You keeps playing in my head.
This album was everywhere back then. I don't need to listen to the hits anymore, radio and MTV burned those out a long time ago. I've always dug their sleazy brand of blooz rock and this tracks. Never really listened to anything post 70's. Perry and Whitford are a kick ass guitar duo. Tyler belts it out like he invented it. I've listened through twice and it's strong, strong like bull.
Pet Shop Boys kick ass. I would've never admitted that back then. But I suspect I've always know it since I first heard West End Girls. Catchy pop music that isn't pretending to be anything that it's not.
Missy's rap game is strong. Even though this isn't my genre I enjoyed it very much. Definitely an album that should be included in this list.
This drummer swings. Playing a loose groove with a tight beat really drives these tunes. The opening track is a Mount Rushmore super badass guitar solo. Everything about this album just rips. Exactly perfect for an early Saturday morning dog walking and coffee. One of the all time great albums.
This was a pleasant surprise. I remember them but never listened to anything but their radio or MTV hits. Lyrically I don't identify with it, but the music and melodies have good vibes. Something about this album is oddly satisfying. Strong Sunday morning album, I listened through twice. Groovy find on the sonic voyage.
Awesome. High quality electronic dance music. 1st time listening to 808 State and really enjoying it. Definitely better than the low ratings suggest.
Another groovy 80's album. I've been getting a lot of them recently. I remember her name but I'm not familiar with any of her music. This is pretty solid and provides a good snapshot of music from that time.
Kick ass album. 6 out of 9 tracks can be heard regularly on classic rock radio. I didn't need to listen to this banger again, but I did it anyway. 70's Aerosmith is tough to beat.
Nice. This is the type of garage punk I like. Short, sweet and to the point. Never listened to this band before but I'll check out the rest of their catalog.
This album is groovy as can be. Never listened before but I really enjoyed it. Thank you album generator for giving me another solid.
Wild. I listened to this album a few times. Rednecks is a song you only need to listen to once. I remember hearing Short People on the radio as a kid. I thought it was pretty funny. This is one of the quirkier albums I've gotten from the generator.
This album cover is great. Like they were going out and found hippies on their lawn. The looks on their faces says this isn't the first time. But anyway, this is the type of folk rock I need today. It is so well played, the vocals and harmonies are top notch. Outstanding record.
High energy punk rock. The horns really help make this album. Listened through twice and really enjoyed it.
I like my oatmeal lumpy.
Great album. Solid vocals, instrumentation and song writing. I only remember disco Bee Gees from when I was very young. I knew they had earlier albums but I never listened to them. A little too melancholy for daily listening, but if you're in the mood it's tough to beat.
This album is fantastic. About the third listen and I started to get it. Especially the acoustic songs at the end. Solid.
I think the Beatles were probably the best. All their albums are awesome.
This album was surprisingly better than expected. Nu Metal passed me by but I can understand it's popularity with albums like this.
Much better than the low ratings would imply. I've been enjoying electronic music lately so this fits in. If you're in the mood for some electronica that's easy to listen to, this is probably it.
Solid album. U2 have always made quality albums and this one is no different. Stuck in a Moment is a highlight for me.
Contender for greatest rock debut album of all time. I love The Doors. I think they're one of the greatest bands ever. Perfect album from start to finish. Classic.
This album is wildly eclectic. It borders simple and genius at the same time. Don't sleep on this band.
My Uncle gave my brother and me this lp. The cover opened up like an old school desk. Lots of killer tunes on this one. I've always liked this album, extra stars for the nostalgia trip.
Fuckin' aye this album is too long. To demonstrate how little I know about hip hip, I thought OutKast was a rapper's name, not a group. Trim this from 40 songs to about 12-15 and it's probably the best rap album of the aught's. As is, these guys are ridiculously talented. The first disc is nothing but bangers.
I remember hearing the Carpenters on the radio or seeing their TV specials when I was a kid. I was to young to actually know better, but I thought Karen's vocals were outstanding. Now I know better and I was right. Great album. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
I've seen this album cover before and I can't remember where. The music doesn't seem familiar at all though. I'm wondering how this slipped through the cracks back then. I was listening to this style of post grunge at the time, but I was also drinking a lot, so who knows. But anyways, this album kicks ass. Another gem from the generator.
Throw in a kid with a mullet and a crazy family pet and this album cover becomes 'awkward family photos.' But the music inside is really good. There are some deep tracks here that require multiple listens to absorb. Give this one a chance and don't read the negative reviews.
Heck yeah. Any day I get a Neil album is a good day. I wasn't familiar with this album at all but I think it's really good. Thanks generator for giving me another solid.
Solid albums. I listened to the director's cut version on Spotify and the regular version on YouTube. I enjoyed them both. Next time I'm in the mood for some electronica I'll throw this on.
This was a surprise. This album really kicks ass. I passed on this band back in the 80's because they weren't metal. Better later than never to dig into their catalog.
Jeff Beck is your favorite guitarists favorite guitarist. He is the obvious draw to this album as his playing is top notch. Solid British blues rock. Dig it.
Don't read the 1 star reviews. They are always negative bullshits. Read the 5 star review by the person who says the daily album is one of their all time favorites. That's where the magic of this whole project is, every day someone is having their day made better by seeing an old friend pop up. Music is powerful stuff.
But anyways, I have limited experience with Wilco. Luckily it's Saturday and I'm able sit on the couch with a chonker cat and spin this multiple times. Highly enjoyable, really strong Americana album. (Was I) In Your Dreams is my kind of melancholy rainy day music. I should visit the rest of the catalog.
Always happy to get another World music album. I am a music over vocals guy so everything being sung in a different language is fine with me. It's mostly the rhythms that get me with Brazilian music. Outstanding.
Interesting listen. Very creative endeavor. It's not an every day listening type of album but it's well worth enough spins to get it. It has a lot going on. I need to save this album and listen to more Eno.
I think I like this more because it is The Byrds. Every album I hear from them is different. It takes a lot to pursue your artistic urges instead of staying in your lane and pumping out records you know will be safe with your audience. Once you remove your expectations of what you think it should be, it's pretty outstanding. The vocals really make it. Awesome album cover too.
This was not what I was expecting. The name makes me think alt/grunge rock like the Motley Crue song. Yeah it's not that.
This is a really solid album. There is a lot going on and it's pretty enjoyable. I'll have to check out the rest of their music.
"Otherworldly space-travel escape dream synth trance music with no lyrics is my jam."
I lifted this from another review and it describes how I feel exactly. A lot of my music listening has been Moog based Kosmische Musik this year. This album is fantastic.
Excellent album. Excellent vocals. Definitely need to dig more into her catalog. Albums like this are why I started this project. 5 stars all day
Putting this style of music on just doesn't happen for me. But watching people play this type of country/bluegrass/americana, especially outdoors, it becomes infinitely more interesting to me. Big plus for the mandolin. That's an instrument that I am always happy to hear.
This list could probably use a few straight bluegrass albums.
Never heard of this band before. This album is wild. The first 3 minutes of the opening track are off-putting. It's a weird stop, start, repetitive to the point of annoyance, and then it stops and the drum beat kicks in. Awesome use of tension and release. The droning tribal parts are where it's at for me. An entire album of tracks like "We Fenced Other Gardens with the Bones of Our Own" and "Flow My Tears, the Spider Said" would be in heavy rotation for me. If you only listen to the first few minutes and dismiss it, you'll be missing out on a groovy album. It's as weird as can be and will really push your comfort zone. The generator did me a solid today. Nice Sunday morning listen.
It's wild how music can transport you back to one day in your life from 34 years ago. First time I heard this I was in the back of a car riding to a Renaissance faire. I was really blown away by how good it was. Everything that day was perfect. Good friends, good weather, good food and drink. Good memories of that day. The first two Pretenders albums are untouchable. I'd take Chrissie Hynde to front any band I was in.
Solid lo-fi album. This is a good combination of hooks and weird. I like it.
If you were flipping through a box of albums it would be easy to pass by this one, nothing catchy about the cover, but if you stop to look you realize its depth. Old buildings usually have a fascinating history. One reviewer describes Billy Bragg as a British urban folk troubadour, I normally reserve titles like that as an intro for fighters or wrestlers, but if you're gonna have one this is as good as any.
Awesome album. 1967, psychedelic rock from San Francisco. This is my thing. Well worth finding on YouTube. Vocally this is outstanding and the lead guitar playing is outta sight. There is a lot of their catalog that isn't on Spotify, which is a bummer, I would listen to them more if there was. This album makes me feel like this band should've been bigger. If they could have strung 4 to 6 albums of quality material like this together they'd probably be a household name. As is, their story is pretty tragic and they slipped into obscurity.
Albums like this are what I was hoping from this project. Great music I wouldn't find on my own. Nice blend of world and blues music. Dig it.
Solid album. I'm never putting Country on, but I really like this style. It has enough rock and roll in it to make it interesting.
At the time of listening this is a 2.37, that's a low rating. I listened to it 3 times. It's a grower. The first 2 tracks are bangers. It gets pretty far out, which I enjoyed. This ain't for everyone.
In the last 2 months I have had 46 albums that I had never listened to before. That includes this one and it's really the whole point of this endeavor for me. I don't want albums that justify my listening taste, I want new music that pushes my comfort zones. Solid album.
I've always thought I should like Jeff Beck more than I do. His stuff is always good. His playing is always excellent. Lots of solid blues rock on this album. Rod sounds great. I think most of the albums I've heard with Nicky Hopkins, his piano playing has made them better.
I feel like I've heard of Janelle but never listened to her. This isn't the style of music I normally listen to, but this is pretty strong. Great vocals and a good groove throughout. Glad to have listened to it.
Only 5% of the 8 billion people on this planet are native English speakers. I really enjoyed this. I had to find it on YouTube, when I was done I listened to some other of his albums from around the same time. I don't have a reference point as to whether it's good or not, I do know that I liked it.
Heck yeah. This album was part of the soundtrack. I had a roommate that wore this tape out. I saw them open for Metallica on this tour. They were kicking ass and then James came out and played War Pigs with them. This whole album is strong. Extra stars for the nostalgia trip.
Yes please. File this under stuff an 80's metal kid would have never listened to but really digs now. I'm not familiar with this album. Peter Hook is strong as always. Maybe not their best but still really enjoyable.
Superb album. I had no idea what to expect going in and was pleasantly surprised. Killer lo-fi ambient space pop that soundtracks my rainy Saturday morning. This really goes with the vibe of the day. Overcast and dreary. Strong all the way through.Listened about 7 times and feel the need to watch the movie now. I'll probably dive into the rest of their catalog.
This one's an all timer. I remember hearing Mountain Song on KNAC and not liking it, but by the time I heard this album, good night nurse. A candidate for best album of the 90's. Side 1 is rockin', side 2 becomes more introspective. All the instrumentation and playing is superb. When it ended I started it over. Eric Avery is an outstanding bass player, I've always felt his lines are what made them so killer.
Sidenote, 3 days ago I had a Faith No More album that got wore out by an old roommate. This album got wore out by the same roommate.
Just exactly perfect Sunday morning listen.
This album is my kind of weird. I've been recommended to listen to this by Spotify several times throughout the years. I can see how a lot of people might not like it, but I think it's it's pretty strong. Worth the effort to spin a few times.
Heck yeah. This album is awesome. James Taylor is awesome. Three all time classic tunes and a bunch of strong songs. Throw in Carole King on piano and my maths tell me this is a 5 star album.
Great album title, weird band name. I don't remember hearing them but I think their name had to have held them back. All the songs are solid. I'm glad I heard this today.
It's funny, the top review for this album as of May '25 says this sounds like the type of music playing in a scungy record shop. If I walk into a record store and this is playing I know I'm in the right place. Lol. Perspective.
The Bowie influence is undeniably awesome. Solid album. I listened at least 4 times. Dig it.
It's Marvin Gaye. This isn't his most accessible album. It's starts kinda slow, but when it picks up it really picks up. This guy was a musical genius.
Nothing better than a Reggae album on a Saturday morning to start a long holiday weekend. Musically it is always a good vibe for me. Rhythmically it's impossible to sit still while listening. Check out Dub Side of the Moon by Easy Star All-Stars for some killer reggae that's less socio-political lyrically or something by Mutabaruka if you want a bit more.
I really dig the bass, I feel like my life would be better if I made the effort to learn how to play reggae music on bass. On my third listen now and will probably dive into the rest of the catalog.
Awesome listen. Never heard of this group before. It has a nice flow to it, both rhythmically and vocally. A lot of the rapping sounds like a combination of shirtless guy from the C+C Music Factory video and Ice-T with a touch of the Humpty Hump guy. All of it works pretty well for me. This would probably be a good road trip album. Listened through a few times. Solid.
I would like to know, between Eno and Bowie, how many albums are in this book that have their involvement in some way? It's not a bad thing at all for me. I'm 660 albums in and feel like I've had at least 20 that have their name attached to it somehow.
The early 70's was a great time for albums like this. Experimental rock blended with multiple genres, it really feels like they have an anything goes attitude.
But anyway, this album rocks. My kind of weird. Listen to it until you get it.
Heck yeah. This takes me right back to the late 70's. My brother had a bunch of KISS albums and I remember spending hours listening to them.
This album really kicks ass. KISS was the gateway to heavy rock. I know they've kind of become a parody of themselves, but back then they were larger than life and were a lot of fun.
Not familiar with Prine at all. So this was a pleasant surprise, this is a really strong album. Lyrically it elevates the album so much you don't even mind you're listening to country. Highly recommended.
This album is my kind of weird. They blend a lot of different genres really well. Especially enjoyed the vocals. I'll probably check it the rest of the catalog. Another unknown gem from the generator.
I checked this cd out from the library in the early 90's. I didn't really like it. I was into more straightforward jazz at the time and this was pretty atonal. Fast forward 30+ years and I'm listening to this with different ears. It's obviously a masterpiece, the musicianship is stellar.
I can see how a bunch of 20 minute songs would be pretty daunting, considering we're in the 15 to 30 seconds tiktok video era.
Pretty much every player on this album would be the best musician in any band they were in. Invest some time listening, it's worth it.
This album is madness. There is so much weird shit going on the band name is appropriate. Very adventurous album that hits most of the time. I dig Ska music in general and this fits right in. Solid album.
This album and Fear of a Black Planet are the Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets one-two punch of Hip Hop. It's the apex of the game.
Just outstanding. Really dig the Bring the Noise version with Anthrax, I missed out seeing their tour together in '91 because of a job I had. Wrong choice, I should've quit that dead end job and went to the gig.
This thing hits you with a solid wall of music that is just pummeling with energy, and it never lets up. It's a masterpiece.
Solid album. The 7NA song is a great one, so of course they do what they always do with great songs, over play it and drive it in the ground. But the rest of the album is solid and worthy of inclusion on this list. Jack White is definitely a talent.
If you see the name Shankar and don't think sitar you haven't been paying attention. This album is awesome. I usually enjoy world music and this one was a highly enjoyable listen.
Heck yeah Sonic Voyagers. You're bloody well right this album kicks ass. Years ago I had a friend gift me a nice collection of albums. They had 5 or 6 Supertramp albums in there and I really enjoyed them all. I would add this to any discussion of 'perfect' albums.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this again.
I haven't listened to this album since the late 90's. I had a friend who was a big Costello fan and he loaned me this. I thought it was just ok. Fast forward 25 years and I'd like to think my musical palette has expanded. Listening now and this is really strong, especially for a debut.
I miss that guy and his eclectic music collection. Extra stars for the nostalgia trip.
I haven't knowingly listened to X since the late 80’s. I had a girlfriend that loved them and she played Los Angeles for me. As a metal kid it didn't have those razor sharp riffs that I wanted, so I was just ok with it.
35 years later this is exactly the type of fuck you punk attitude that I want going into my Friday. I really dig the doubled vocals. And all the songs kick ass and don't go on too long.
I hope I can keep this type of energy at work all day.
Wild. I've never heard of the Sonics. The Witch is pure garage rock. And I really dig rock and roll sax. The drummer gives these tracks a frantic energy that saves a lot of the covers that every band seemed to do at the time.
The only bummer is I'm just now hearing this for the first time. A real snapshot of the music scene in '65. Stellar album in my opinion.
This was a pleasant surprise. I had low expectations going in, due to only hearing their radio friendly tunes and not really liking them. But I was incorrect with my first assumptions, this album is pretty stellar, especially for a debut.
I hear Abba, Bowie, U2 and a British football match. I can see why this is on so many best of lists. Walked the best friend around the block twice in-between downpours, really nice Sunday morning listen. The generator has been throwing me solids all week.
Solid album from what I remember. I had a dog pass away yesterday morning so it's kind of a blur.
Solid album of old style C&W. I am not a fan of country in general, but objectively for the purposes of this project, this is some high quality tear in your beer stuff. Ray is singing his heart out and the backing band is tight. Don't sleep on this one.
This was an unexpected surprise. The album cover is a bit creep show but the songs inside are excellent. Don't pass on this because the content is too heavy, maybe don't be the type of asshole who inspired him to write the lyrics to Jesus Hates Fags. I'm sorry he didn't make the hatred and abuse he's taken from the religious a little more poetic to spare your feelings. I'm looking at you 1 and 2 star reviews.
Brian Wilson died yesterday, the generator throws me a Beach Boys album today. Appropriate. This isn't your cleancut Beach Boys, this is your animal style fries Beach Boys.
This album kicks ass. Listen to it until you get it.
Awesome album. There are some all time classics on this one. CCR sold more albums than any other American band during the Vietnam war. Thanks for that information Alex Tribek.
Outstanding album. I've listened to most of their catalog. It's always a nice nostalgia trip. Every track works incredibly well. The fact that all the songs groove with the same style and energy really makes this a perfect album for me.
I've listened to several Fairport Convention albums and this is the one. Fantastic energy. The vocals are top notch. I don't know why I never put her and the Battle of Evermore song together.
This is an excellent listen on a Sunday morning. I was supposed to be at Bonnaroo today but it got rained out. So it's the backyard and coffee with this masterpiece. Tam Lin kicks ass.
I've never listened to this whole album. I remember the video for Take On Me was really cool. It's impressive how much this song is still played. I wasn't into this style of music back then but now the 80's new wave provides the nice nostalgia trips. It was a good time and place, you forget how wildly easy being a kid was, compared to now. The 9 to 5 grind, work and debt. What the fuck. There has to be more than this.
But anyway, giving this multiple listens. Consistently good songs. Everything from this time period gets put into cassette tape form, there is a Side A and a Side B and in my brain I'm flipping the tape over. The first and last songs of each side are strong, nice sequencing. File this under albums I wouldn't have liked back then but have an appreciation for now.
Heck yeah. High quality garage and psychedelic rock. If I had a time machine I'd go back to the 60's and watch all these great bands from that time. Excellent album and I'm glad it's on this list.
I've listened to this album before. I like the cover art. Solid album, the vocals are really good and I like the mix of instruments. I would really like to visit Iceland.
Groovy album. I watched Sharky's Machine back in the early 80's so I've heard Street Life at least once. You throw this on Saturday night with a fireplace going and your significant other will know your intentions are getting naked.
Killer late 70's smooth jazz album.
Solid album that seems to have gotten buried underneath a lot of heavy hitters from this time. I really enjoyed this a lot. For someone who doesn't listen to this genre, the concise 39 minute length is a plus. The beats were good throughout. If I had heard this back then it would probably be a classic for me.
I've listened to this album many times. If you're in a work situation and you need some groovy and mellow music to help focus, this one is a banger. I enjoy the vocals being set in the music instead of out front. It's laid back and urgent at the same time. In my opinion it's an excellent album and has no skips. Put it on repeat and get on with your day.
Jammin'. Another new to me album. This thing has great energy throughout. High quality early punk rock. Another solid from the generator.
What a great record. The playing is top notch. You can be floored by this group or you can put it on as background music. That is not an easy accomplishment. I'll keep this one in rotation for killer laid back jazz. Really glad to have heard this
The first time I remember hearing Dylan was watching the movie The Wanderers. I remember being moved by it. All these years later I still am. He's probably one of my earliest examples of how little the singers vocal ability has to do with my enjoyment of the music. It's always been music first for me.
But anyway, this album is awesome. Bob was the voice of the 60's. Whatever you think of him, dude made a huge mark on music and his generation. Also the band is on fire.
When you show up for the daily album and find you've stumbled into a meeting of the Hyperbolic Karen's Pearl Clutching Division. This album is a lot better than the comments. Yeah it's different, but I like strange. Your never going to great any of this on the radio. It's too good for that.
Fantastic album. Fantastic voice. I'm not familiar with Miriam Makeba. So far all the world music selections have been spot on. And this one was no exception. Easy 5 stars.
Well, this kicks the living shit out of today's bro country. Of the major genres of music, C&W is my least favorite. But this stuff is all right. Really dig the pedal steel guitar. I mostly know Buck Owns from Hee Haw so extra stars for that. And extra stars for the awesome jacket he's got on. Solid album.
This is one of the lowest rated in the whole project but I've been looking forward to it. This album gets mentioned in the reviews of other albums, usually in the context of, no matter how shitty an album is it's not as bad as Throbbing Gristle. I get it. This is not the type of album that appeals to the masses.
I'm 3 listens in and this thing is a creative masterpiece. If more tracks were like AB/7A it would be in regular rotation. I know I'll probably never listen to this again, but today this album is pure brilliance.
It is a pleasure every time I listen to Traffic. I've owned a few of their records going back to the late 80's. I could go to the swap meet with $5 and come home with five albums. The collection grew considerably. Lying on the floor with headphones plugged in, looking at the cover, reading line notes and lyrics. I read a lot of great books back then too. A real bright spot in a low point.
But anyway, this album is just exactly perfect. Musically these four guys were magic.
Maybe it's the coffee but half way through I started to get it. I don't know enough about this genre to know what's new and innovative, but I know it makes me feel like I should be participating in double dutch jump rope.
Great album. I've heard the funk soul brother tune but didn't know who it was. Funny things is, I thought Fatboy Slim was another 90's slacker rock artist like Uncle Cracker or Beck or G. Love, boy was I wrong.
But anyway, I listened to this 5 or 6 times yesterday. Just outstanding. File this under albums that make you dance in your living room.
You had me at 60's funky psychedelic soul from San Francisco. I don't listen to a lot of SFS but I always enjoy it when I do. I really need to check out the rest of the catalog. The bass playing really does it for me. 5 stars all day.
Willie's voice has a way of making you feel like everything is going to be ok. He's a national icon at this point. An easy 5 stars. Excellent album.
I was walking my dog this morning and thinking I never pick Hip Hop when I have a choice. But I really enjoy it when it's like this. Everybody sounds like they are having fun making groovy tunes. The horns sound like they're going into the Rocky theme, just building up. In my opinion the way these guys rap is really impressive. It's easy to tell they've put a lot of time and hard work into what they do. It's no different than the time it takes learning guitar or piano.
But anyway, I listened thru a couple times. The flow and vibe of the music is outta site. This album is brilliant.
Quick aside, it's dawn, sitting in my backyard listening to this and the birds singing. Just absolutely perfect. Happy 4th of July.
This is album 700 from the generator. It's wild how much quality British electronic music I've gotten so far. I've heard this already. Chill and laidback, it's an easy album to have on repeat all day.
Jose Gonzalez brought me to Massive Attack with his cover of Teardrop. Headphones, coffee, animal friends, hummingbirds, in the backyard on a pleasant Saturday morning. I need more days in my life like this.
Good night nurse. Pure magic. The quality of music that was coming out of this scene at the time was amazing.
The whole psychedelic folk rock vibe of this album is perfect. Early Sunday morning with coffee, dog walking, stopping to watch deer eating grass in a field, birds singing. A sublime soundtrack.
Never heard of this group before. Man there was a lot of solid Brit Pop coming out of the scene. It's inevitable that albums will slip through the cracks. This would have been something I was listening to back then. Starting my third listen and this keeps getting better. It's a grower.
I got this album for Xmas when I was 10. Text book definition of classic. 45 years later you could go see them in concert and reasonably expect at least 4 tracks played off this bad motherfucker.
This one is a candidate for most listened to albums in my life. In the archaic days of pre streaming, if you had a handful of tapes, that's what you listened to. Over and over. Go to your buddy's house and listen to his handful of tapes. Good memories of borrowing and loaning. Albums like this are snapshots in time.
No skips, just banger after banger. Easily in the top 25 albums in this project. Outta sight.
This was recorded in one day, these cats were on top of their game. I've been a fan of Mingus for a while. When a much younger me was a bass player I always paid more attention when the bassist had a prominent role in writing. This really is a masterpiece. 5 stars all day.
It's been decades since I listened to this. I saw them at a Lollapalooza in '93. They're part of a memory from a great day.
The 3 hits are really standout. Extra stars for the nostalgia trip.
I've listened to this one a few times over the years. I'm sure Spotify recommended this and the album title pulled me in. This is outstanding. There's a lot going on and it's all good.
Awesome album cover. If you know anything about Shoegaze you know this is at the top of the heap. I got a Spiritualized album yesterday, back to back Shoegaze bangers. There was so much good Indie coming out at this time. Really strong album. 5 stars all day.
The whole vibe of this album is electric. The crowd is into it. Johnny sounds confident. An absolute classic of the genre.
Thanks to classic rock radio there are 4 songs off this album I don't need to hear again. The other 4 tracks are solid and enjoyable blues rock. As solid a debut album as there is.
Straight up masterpiece. If you're listening on Spotify, find the 50th anniversary edition and listen to discs 1 and 2. I believe that's the original tracklist and much preferable than the other remasters track order.
This album is so great I even enjoyed the jams. It's wild how many great tracks are on this. 5 stars all day.
Kick ass album. This is one of the weirder and more eclectic albums I've gotten from the generator. I'll bet this band was great to see in a pub back then. Pure entertainment.
Well this was great. It sent me down the rabbit hole of mellow ambient pop. How many Eno related albums are on this list? I'll be exploring the rest of the PCO catalog.
I think Neil's music with Crazy Horse is his best. This album flew by considering it's over an hour. Really groovy stuff. I'll be returning to this. 5 stars all day.
Ironically I've seen this band at a Lollapalooza in '93, but this is the first time I've listened to an album from them. They were solid live with lots of frenetic energy.
I can't help but feel like they were one Give it Away or Don't Speak type of hit that would've made them household names. They were certainly as good or better than their rock, funk, punk, ska contemporaries.
But anyway, a few listens in and this album gets better and better. It jumps around musical styles a lot but I'm good with that. Solid.
This one's an all timer. But my objectivity is out the window, my uncle gave me and my brother this record when we were kids and I've been a Tull fan ever since. This is probably their best overall and I've listened to everything up to Heavy Horses pretty extensively. Progressive folk rock at it's finest. Every song on this is album is just exactly perfect.
I'm going to create another list called "1001 Mediocre Albums That Made It Into the Book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die Instead Of My Favorite Albums And I'm Mad About It".
I know it's a mouthful, but it's hard to encapsulate the plight of the maligned in a succinct sentence.
But anyways, this album is pretty good. The guy has a great voice and the songs flow really well. This is a nice way to start my work week. The generator keeps throwing me solids.
Amazing vocal harmonies. This album along with Deja Vu are pure magic. I saw C,S&N in '90. You know a group is badass when you go only knowing a few songs and then recognize more than half the setlist. I went with a friend and left as a fan digging into a lot of their works as a group and as individuals.
This album is about as close to perfect as you can get in my opinion. This will never not be a 5 star album.
When a much younger me was a pre teen and getting into heavy music I remember reading about Ozzy Osbourne. He bit the head off a bat? Parents hated him? The Jesus Krispies were picketing his concerts? He was all the things a rebellious youth could ask for and I was all in.
Diary of a Madman was one of the first cassettes I bought with my own money. Paranoid was the first song I learned to play on bass. Ozzy was the first concert I went to. I was lucky enough to see him in '84, '86, '89, '92, '04, twice in '05 and '06. Three of those shows were with the original Black Sabbath, bucket list gigs for me.
I've loved this album and all the Sabbath albums as long as I can remember. Thanks for the damn good times Ozzy, Tony, Geezer and Bill.
The opening track is a banger. The rest of the album really kicks ass too. I know I've listened to this album before but I enjoyed it more this time. R.E.M. really is one of the great American rock bands 5 stars all day.
Heck yeah this album is brilliant. There are no bites of the commercial apple taken on this and I'm glad for it. Mellow and lo-fi, I'll be adding this to the rotation. Just exactly perfect for a Friday morning. I think Kirk Hammett said it best, "when Lou Reed says he wants to make an album with you, you say yes."
5 stars all day, everyday, in my book.
ABBA is awesome and they'll always be awesome. The production on their albums is fantastic and Frida's vocals are amazing. ABBA was all over the radio when I was a kid and I have fond memories of hearing the hits. There aren't any of the hits on this album but it doesn't matter to me. It's pop music and it doesn't pretend to be anything else. 5 stars from me.
This is one of those albums I've known about for a while and just never got around to listening. Now I'm five listens in and holy shit have I been missing out. If Miles Davis seeks you out to play in his band, you're probably a badass. I think this album proves that. Really enjoyed the 15 minute opening track. Herbie is the man.
Just like the other PIL album I've gotten, the real draw here is Jah Wobble. The bass playing makes this album for me. I also enjoy Johnny's vocal sneering, his anti establishment attitude strikes a chord in me. While this is an hour long it passed by quickly and I listened a few times. Dig it.
From here on out I'm calling today epiphany Tuesday. My wife often tells me I need to pull my head out of my arse. Apparently she's right, I'm really Möbius loop vibing to this album.
I think this is the third Björk album I've gotten. This isn't one of my preferred genres of music but her talent and vocal ability are undeniable. One of these days I'm going to make it to Iceland and sit in a hot springs and watch the Northern lights. Bjõrk is going to be my soundtrack.
Heck yeah this album is great. I feel like I've heard the name Doves but it's my first time listening. Pretty impressive for a debut, psych, shoegaze, dream pop. I really dig this. I listened to this several times and started on their second album as well. New to me music that gets my left eye to jumpin' is why I started this this project. Banger.
This takes me straight back to 8th grade. A goofy kid wearing his Ozzy hat and Iron Maiden t shirts everyday wondering why I had pimple all over my chin and hair growing in my armpits.
This album classifies as a smash hit. But, other than the radio/video hits this is my first time listening to the entire album. I always liked Cyndi, she was the anti pop star that didn't fit in to the normal bullshit MTV was selling, and she embraced her weirdness, which was endearing to an awkward kid starting puberty. While school was busy smashing square pegs into round holes Cyndi was telling you to be yourself, no matter how unusual.
And, Time After Time is an all time banger. 5 stars all day, 8 more stars for the nostalgia trip.
Wow! The generator has given another kickass new to me album and band This is the energy I needed for a Friday morning.
Steely Dan was one of the bands I heard on the radio as a kid and really liked. The first 7 Dan albums and the Nightfly by Fagen are on my required listening list. I find their music to be outstanding. The musicianship and songwriting is superb. Bodhisattva is a jam, find a live version from '74 and you'll hear what I mean. Always 5 stars from me.
While rap isn't my preferred genre it's obvious to see the people in Wu Tang have talent. I've gotten several group and solo albums. Every one has been a little better than your average hip hop record. I'll probably never listen to this album again, but for the purposes of this endeavor, this album is solid.
It's been decades since I listened to this. I was into it when it came out. The musicianship is stellar.
Back in '89 I saw these guys in Oakland opening for the Rolling Stones. They played a kickass set and when they left the stage I headed to the restroom. Then I hear them start another song. When I get back to my seat my brother tells me Carlos Santana came out and played Johnny B. Goode with them. Good night nurse, something good is going down and I'm alone in the bathroom with my junk in my hand. Story of my life. Lol.
File this under music I would've never listened to back then but find really enjoyable now. The 80's synth sound let's you know exactly when this came out. Solid pop music. Perfect Way brings some nostalgia and reminds me of high school.
This is such a killer album. I listened to this a lot when it came out.
I saw Sheryl at a Christmas Jam in Asheville in 2012. Her band and Warren Haynes and Trombone Shorty played the Blind Faith tune Can't Find My Way Home that was particularly great. There's video of it on YT if you're inclined to being blown away.
But anyway, this album is still as good today as it was back then. This was really a good time for women in rock music and I enjoyed all of it. Extra stars for the nostalgia trips.
This album is great. Really dig the crazy ass song titles. It's obvious this guy is extremely talented musically. I like this type of indie rock and I'll look a little deeper into his catalog. Now I understand why Spotify keeps recommending his albums.
Stevie has an ass ton of funk in his left hand. His 70's output is unrivaled in the funk/soul/r&b genre in my opinion. This was like seeing an old friend when it popped up this morning.
I feel like Stevie was hanging out with the other producers of this album saying, I like the song Maybe Your Baby, but I think it needs a groovy fuzzed out guitar solo. And they said, well Stevie, who you gonna call?
I enjoy Randy's biting satire set to music. While this style of music isn't everyday listening type stuff for me it's obvious how talented he is. Lots of really great tunes on this one.
Exactly what I needed for my Sunday morning coffee and dog walking. I've been music first as long as I can remember and have delved deeper into instrumental music as I've gotten older. Never heard of the Incredible Bongo Band and I'm really digging this. In A Gadda Da Vida is the highlight for me.
I listened to this a few times and enjoyed it so much I listened to their 2nd album too.
This guy has a lot of talent. Uh Uh sounds like someone's been listening to Jaco. Which is not an easy feat to pull off. A little long but a solid listen overall.
Never listened to this group before. I'm not a lyrics person so I'm generally listening to the music no matter what is being sung/rapped about. The first track is awesome, killer groove. This isn't on Spotify so I listened on YouTube. Now I'm watching a KEXP video from a few years back. These guys kick ass. It's too bad they weren't more popular and mainstream. Extra stars for not having to rap about the size of their penises, violence against women or drugs and guns to sell records.
This is a prime example of dismissing an album at first impression. First listen I thought was crap. Second listen I paid more attention to the lyrics. Third listen I was mesmerized by the dark sadness that runs throughout. There are some really heavy themes going on here. American Gothic for sure.
Big thanks to the reviewer who hated this pick and threw out 75 other choices. I'm on my 3rd day on the couch with Covid just kicking the living shit out of me and these picks have been my playlist for today. I haven't found a record that I think should replace the David Ackles choice yet, but that Low Things We Lost in the Fire album is some damn fine slowcore.
Solid album. A nice way to start my 4th day of Covid kicking my ass. Blur is right, modern life is rubbish, all the fucking gaslighting that's happening on a global scale is mind-blowing. I liked it better when I had to stick my finger in a number and go in a semi circle to the right 7 times to call my friends. And if your finger slipped out you would have to hang up and start dialing again.
But anyway, this is really enjoyable Britpop, it's catchy but not commercial and I appreciate that. I don't think I've heard any of these tunes before. Solid playing and no outright skips. I would enjoy an entire album of Miss American style numbers.
Heck yeah, this album rocks. I remember when they were all over MTV with Eileen but my listening taste was pretty narrow back then and I wouldn't have liked this anyway. I kinda feel like I've missed out on listening to a real banger all these years. Music like this with the Ska/Punk stylings and horns and Northern Soul really strikes a chord in me.
This is a great way to start my 5th day of Covid making me its bitch. This is the 2nd shittiest I've ever felt in my life. The shittiest I've ever felt was the first time I had Covid back in November of '20. Boy that was a year, daily press conferences where our Administration shit out his mouth and gaslit the country every time he spoke. Half the country thought it was a hoax and the other half thought it was going to kill us all. And while we were busy fighting each other the upper 2% of society relieved the bottom 98% of trillions of dollars. At this point simply living is unattainable for over half the country. While we're drowning, our Government is throwing us cinder blocks and has made homelessness illegal, and here come the detention (concentration camps) centers. What a fucking Owellian hellscape.
But anyway, this is the best album I've gotten this week. Even the 2nd disc of demos, outtakes and b-sides is good. I know my outlook is pretty dour, but being unable to sleep for longer than 3 or 4 hours without waking up in a coughing fit, drenched in sweat really does a number on your psyche.
Burn it down indeed.
Today's pick has me in better spirits. Day 6 of Covid and I hope I'm over the hump. No fever, no chills, no aches, slept decent, lungs still feel like shit. When I saw this album I smiled with sadness in my eyes. Neil always brings a bit of melancholy. I got this album in '93, I was 5 years into a 14 year stretch of drinking as part of my daily routine. Just getting fuckin' hammered every day. A hurt kid who became a hurt adult who hurt the people he was around. Thanks to the internet I've been able to contact most of those people and apologize for the things I did.
But anyway, this album brings lots of good memories too, playing Madden '93, Road Rash and Toe Jam & Earl on Sega. I had a roommate that was constantly bringing new music home. Mazzy Star, Dinosaur Jr. and Mother Love Bone were particular faves. I miss those guys.
This album is 5 stars without the nostalgia. Thank you generator for another wonderful rabbit hole to go down.
The 2nd Steely Dan album I've had in the last two weeks and maybe my favorite from them. I remember hearing Rikki on the radio when I was still single digits. Dug it then, dig it now. I gave this album to my son when he moved out, along with some other well loved lps, Heart, Elton John, Pink Floyd etc. he's not really into this type of music but it'll remind him of me when he does get around to listening. I won't be around forever.
I'm on the last day of my Covid quarantine, still feel slightly shitty but it's the best I've felt in a week. I feel like I've lost a week of my life and I'm pretty fucking salty about it.
But anyway, as with all the Dan albums I feel like the songwriting and musicianship that goes into crafting these masterpieces is top notch. The guitar playing by Dias and Baxter give exactly what the songs require. I feel bad for people who dismiss this as boring. Boredom sets into the boring mind I guess. The depth, swing and feel is something I can explain to you, but I can't make you hear it.
Nice album to ease back into the real world. Exactly the type of mellow I needed today. Really enjoyed the music and the vocals. I've never listened to this group before, I don't understand the low ratings this album has gotten, it's actually quite good.
Super kick ass! Perfect album to get on Ian Gillan's birthday! All my favorite heavy metal bands from the 80's usually list this as one of their favorite albums. And for good reason, this is a top tier live album, right up there with Folsom Prison, Band of Gypsys, Strangers in the Night and Live After Death.
I find it's funny though, the things I think are great about this album are criticisms from others. To each their own. I see a 20 minute Space Truckin' and my left eye gets to jumpin'. The drumming from Ian Paice is standout in my opinion.
Well exceeded my expectations. Which are generally low for hip hop with an hour long play time. Not this album though. I've never heard of Mike Ladd, but this is groovy. Lo-fi and laid back, not commercial at all and not over produced. I'll probably listen to this all day. And I'm right there with him, where's my motherfucking floating car?
Wow, I wasn't expecting this. I've heard the band name before but this is my first listen. At this point in the game this type of music is what I'm seeking out, psych, shoegaze, drone, mellow vocals, catchy guitar lines. Really digging it.
I'm putting this on the list of killer finds by the generator. Extra stars for acknowledging the shear badassery of Kim Deal.
First time listening to this group. I wish the album listed what songs the samples were taken from on wiki. Some seriously groovy music. The DJ was the highlight for me. Way above average hip hop album.
The GOAT. If you look up 'psychedelic rock' on Wiki it has a picture of Jimi. From an electric guitar standpoint, Hendrix will knock your dick in the dirt. With the exception of Edward Van Halen, everyone else who has ever picked up a guitar is playing second fiddle to his creative genius.
I'm not just throwing out hyperbole either, for my money this is the greatest double album of all time. Pure magic. Funny things is, it's not even my favorite Hendrix album.
I listened to this a couple times and now I'm on Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts. Four sets from the Band of Gypsys. 5+ hours of pure live music magic.
Strap in for the ride Sonic Voyagers! This is some seriously fine Kosmische Musik. I was very happy when it came up today. About 3 or 4 years ago I discovered that I really enjoy motorik beats, so I did a deep dive into the Krautrock genre, of course Can was part of that. There's a really informative video on YT from Sea of Tranquility on their favorite Krautrock albums, easily searchable if you want a more in depth look at where to start in this genre.
This is the musical version of 'nothing exceeds like excess' with a couple 17 and 18 minute tracks, those are highlights for me. Peking O is a bit of a skip track, but everything else is genre defining excellence. 5 stars all day.
I've been waiting for this one to come up. I've listened to this album a few times over the years, it's seemingly on every 'best of' list. It took me a while to get it. When I did get it I realized this is what it sounds like to give no fucks. Pure raw art that's just electric. This album is the sound of freedom. I need to live my life more like Horses.
The old brain seems to be wired for a bit of melancholy with a twinge of sadness so this is right in my wheelhouse.The album cover is pretty memorable so I've either listened to this before or it's been recommended on Spotify. Really enjoyed this today. Solid album. I'll probably check out the rest of his catalog.
Heck yeah. Fuck a 3 minute pop song, ELP are holding a masterclass on self indulgent prog rock. I've always enjoyed this style of music, Rush, Yes, Tull, give me artists who would be the best musician in any band they were in. I wonder how far ELP would've pushed it if they were in the digital era where you could theoretically have a continuous 80 minute piece of music instead of being confined to an album side.
But anyway, Tarkus is an outstanding album. 5 stars all day.
It never got dark enough for me Leonard. I think this is the 3rd or 4th Cohen album I've gotten and I like it best so far. Leonard's voice has aged well and I enjoy the lyrical content. Coming to grips with your own mortality is always sobering.
When you get to a certain age and realize that at best it's already half over, it's a bit of a fuckaroo. Inevitable facts of life.
Listening to this album makes me feel like I should be shaving in front of a foggy mirror with a straight razor while telling the dame who spent the night in my apartment that she has nice gams and should call before she comes around, all in a voice that sounds exactly like Philip Marlowe.
5 stars all day.
Perfect dog walking music on a Saturday morning. It's a bit all over the place but really enjoyable. The guitar player knows what he's doing. Now I need to watched Unplugged.
Well, this kicks ass. 757 albums in and I get my first Taylor Swift. First time I've ever listened to anything not on the radio. Cottagecore might be my new genre. It would be awesome if she did another record like this with Kurt Vile duetting on every track.
This album is wildly impressive. I would drop No Body and Long Story on further listens, but the rest has its own groove. This woman knows how to write a song, it's syrupy smooth and has hooks all over the place. I see why she's a megastar.
It's time to come to grips with the fact that if this album is on the list and your other favorites aren't, maybe your listening choices are shite.
I really enjoyed this, a bit like Brian Eno at the club. I need to listen to part 2.
If 'I hate you, please don't leave me' was an album. Lyrically this is a hard listen, dude is going through it. Musically it's enjoyable, especially the drums. I've listened to this a few times over the years. Solid.
Really dug the first track, it sounded like Hawkwind. All the pics on the album cover look like Dave Grohl playing all the roles in a video shoot. I listened to a few of their other tracks and liked them too. Solid album, much better than the low ratings suggest.
JHS Pedals brought me to this album about 5 or 6 years ago. Two things, I didn't realize how much Coldplay lifted from this band, and I don't understand why I'm fine with the vocals on this album but when I listen to Thom Yorkes whine singing it drives me up the wall.
But anyway, I like this record. Solid mid tempo rock with a bit of melancholy is fine with me. This album deserves its place on the list.
This is a candidate for an album I've listened to most in my life. My brother got this for Christmas in 1980 and I wore it out. Next to Sabbath and Maiden, they're the most influential metal band of all time and it's easy to see why on this seminal album of the genre.
There isn't anything I don't like about this record. Absolute classic. Sad Wings of Destiny should also be on this list.
1981. New Wave. A great album to listen to on a Saturday morning with coffee. On the back patio with a torrential downpour and an impressive show of lightning and thunder, but my best dog friend doesn't like the storms so we went inside. Now I'm on the couch being terrorized by a 5 month old cat that just showed up in my backyard and we have tamed. Somewhat tamed. Animals show up at my house and they get taken care of. Life is funny that way.
But anyway, Tainted Love is an all time banger. I've listened through a few times, this thing is great. Jaunty and upbeat, the sax in track 1 and the female vocals on track 7 are standout for me. Dudes are looking spiffy on the cover too. Good vibes.
Magnificent album. There are a lot of layers to this thing. A few listens in, no matter what instrument I focus on has something interesting going on. The piano solo in Harry's House. Good night nurse. It's obvious every musician on this record has mastered their craft. I've heard Joni called the greatest songwriter of the modern era, I can't really argue against that.
Groovy album. I really enjoyed the fuzzy, distorted guitars and bass. I want to jump into the rest of their catalog but I think I'll be getting more of their albums from the generator. This got better and better the more I listened.
This is about as country as I like my country to be. I think this is excellent, strong songwriting and vocals. I could listen to this all day. Another solid new to me album from the generator. Dig it.
Just like Mark David Chapman, it's always the religious wingnuts fucking it up for the rest of us.
This album kicks ass. Imagine has been overplayed but it doesn't make it any less classic. And look at his backing band, I see any of those names on any record and it's a good bet it will be worth a listen.
Pretty quirky album. It's a grower if you give it multiple listens. And it has Jimmy Bain playing bass on a few tracks. I've been a fan of his work since Dio.
This is the 6th new to me album in a row the generator has thrown at me this week. The whole project has been great.
Another new to me band and album. Nice and chill way to start my Friday. This is like a blend of early Beck, G Love and Cypress Hill. Lyrically it's silly, but the word Fun is in the name, so whaddya want? The band playing all the instruments is a big plus. Groovy stuff.
Heck yeah! This one's an all timer for me. In the top 25 of this whole project. Van is the Man on this album. Richard Davis shines on every track, just masterful playing. I don't remember when I got this, early 90's I think. First listen and I was floored. I've listened to it a ton while playing Madden '93 on Sega and I still revisit it every few years, giving it a thorough half dozen listens soaking it up, just exactly perfect.
Heck yeah! Motorik beats for days. Neo-psychedelic space rock is what wiki says and I dig it. It's what 80's New Wave would sound like with better instruments, technology and production. Killer bassline in Shortcomings. The generator did me a solid today, saved to the library. It ticks all the boxes. An easy 5 stars for me.
I remember when this came out. It created a buzz and felt dangerous. It's wild to think that lyrically this album is reality to a lot of people, where this level of violence towards women or people wearing the wrong clothing or law enforcement as part of daily life. It's some pretty dire shit.
Solid album. I really enjoy 80's New Wave. I'm not familiar with this album but the sounds bring a touch of nostalgia. Glad to have heard this one today
Highly enjoyable jazz music. I listened through a couple times. Well worth the time invested.
Fantastic album. Killer vocals, killer hooks, killer songs. Listening to this and it's a good time.
For anyone saying they aren't gay enough for this album, your Porn Hub search history tells a different story.
But anyway, highly enjoyable dance pop music. Dig it.
As I've gotten older Pink Floyd has become one of my favorite bands. I listen to them frequently. Way above average psychedelic space rock. The Pink Floyd are easily in my top 10 bands all time. 5 stars all day.
Heck yeah! I don't listen to this band too often. But I enjoy them when I do. I think I need to watch a video on the guitar players pedal board. I'm sure it's huge and awesome. I like the washed out ethereal qualities of Shoegaze, especially the vocals set in the mix.
Don't read the reviews that give this a low rating. Negativity will rot yer brain. Listen to this album for what it is instead of what you think it should be and you'll enjoy it more.
New to me and pretty interesting. While listening I read there's also an instrumental version, I listened to it on YouTube and preferred it. The raps are ok but the beats are where it's at.
I would put this in the rotation if I had easier access to the Instrumentalyst version.
I thought this album looked familiar but I'd gotten Want Two already and the covers are similar. This is a really solid album. I'm just ok on the vocals but the songwriting and execution is top notch.
Salisbury Hill is an ear worm. The rest of the album is new to me. Art rock, prog rock, it's pretty weird on first spin. Subsequent listens and it really opens up, quality songwriting, quality musicianship. Strong album that deserves a place on this list.
I've been listening to this since the mid 90's and I think it's outstanding. Revelation has to be one of the first songs that takes up an entire album side and it's probably my favorite track. Love's first 3 albums are classic.
I've never heard of the Go-Betweens before. Solid 80's New Wave, it sounds new and familiar at the same time. I listened through several times, really enjoyable. I wish I was in a band that had a bridge named after it.
Ray Charles kicks ass. You can throw a dart at any of his albums and find something worthy of inclusion on the list. Really dig the backing band on this record. The world lost a true musical genius when Ray left. Just brilliant.
This album kicks ass. Like everyone else at this time, I knew about Hole. I never got into them back then though, lots of music in this style and I was listening to other things. Courtney Love's performance is stellar. The band, the songs, the production, all top notch, but her vocals are next level.
Several listens in and it's just exactly perfect for a Saturday morning dog walk in early Fall.
One of the peaks in a genre full of killer albums. And the cover art is pretty great too.
Heck yeah. Kicking the door wide open. Jam-Master Jay is where it's at. Early in the genre and widely influential. All your favorite Hop Hop artists borrowed liberally from these guys..
Just like 50's Rock and Roll music, it's rudimentary compared to what it has become, but it's absolutely essential listening.
Solid coffee shop music. First time listening to this artist, as far as I can tell. Pretty enjoyable album.
Outstanding album. This album would be better on a Saturday night trying to make time, it's still pretty good for a Tuesday morning.
While this isn't my style of music for everyday listening, everything about this album is above average.
Great album. I had gotten their 1st from the generator a few months ago and really enjoyed it. I think I like this one more. This is going in the rotation.
I enjoyed the Indian spices with the British fare so much that I went back for seconds. And thirds. Eclectic but solid album. I had a good time listening.
I've know about Suzanne Vega for 40 but this is my first time listening to this album. Really solid and enjoyable. Listened through 4 times and liked it more every time. Dig it.
This is exceptional. 53 year old album that I'm hearing for the first time. I have been missing out. City, Country, City is the jam. Back in the day when you had this lp, I wonder long you sat amazed, saying what a way to end side 1. While the sax was wailing during the title track, I was walking out on my back patio with a cuppa joe and the whole thing was slo-mo like a movie scene and the tune was my background music. Surreal and cinematic at the same time. Groovy.
I'm wondering why someone didn't lay this album on me 35 years ago. I have been missing out.
I think this is my 3rd PJ album. Solid album but I'm a bit jet lagged so I'm not in the right frame of mind for a proper listen.
Absolutely fantastic album. A bit surreal listening to Man on the Moon while watching a waxing gibbous moon disappear behind the Klamath Mountains about 2,640 miles away from where I normally listen to my daily album. Maybe it was the extra shot of espresso in my coffee but this record hit me just exactly perfect.
R.E.M. are one of the great American rock bands.
Whenever I listen to French music I feel the need to use an accent like Blacque Jacque Shellacque.
In all seriousness though, I didn't understand a word but I feel like Jacques had the audience eating out of the palm of his hand. Music transcends language, always has, always will.
Strong psychedelic pop. The opening track brings this album to 5 stars on its own. Of course it sounds dated, but there wasn't any auto tune or endless overdubbing back then. This was probably laid down on 8 track tape by people who could actually sing and play their instruments. One of the groovier albums from the generator. Dig it.
Solid album. I like the psychedelic tunes best. I need to listen to this band more often.
Memory is a wild thing. I haven't listened to this album in 36 years. I saw them opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Hollywood Palladium in '89. The day before this show I went to Irvine to see Metallica. And the day after I went back to see Metallica again. I went to work in the morning after all 3 gigs.
This is the Surfers album that should be on this list. Extra stars for the nostalgia trip.
This is chill and laid back. One of the things I like best about the list is albums like this. I'm never listening to this on my own, but while I'm here I dig it. As a music first guy I like vocals that are set in the mix and this fits.
Nice way to ease into a brisk Fall morning, realizing that long pants and shoes season is back.
A few weeks ago I had a Ray Charles album, and once again, Ray Charles kicks ass. I've listened through twice and every track is really solid to outstanding. Especially when Ray cuts loose with a piano solo. Two full albums recorded over 5 days, that is pro.
Ironic my 800th album is named Repeater. This list does have a groundhog day quality to it. The bass and drum grooves are locked in. Musically I enjoyed this a lot, I listened to some other tunes of theirs and I liked them too.
King Buffalo also has an EP named Repeater. Check it out if you need to be floored by a killer band.
New to me band and album. If I had seen this back then I'm sure I would've passed on it because the band name is dumb as fuck, and the equally clunky album title wouldn't have helped. I like the distorted bass sounds on this album. Solid.
Heck yeah. This is exactly the type of music I needed today. I really enjoy the hypnotic groove of the guitar. It reminds me of Mississippi Hill Country blues. I can't understand anything that's being sung but the vocals fit perfectly. I've listened to this several times today and it's in my top 25 new to me albums from the generator.
4 punk albums in the last 7 days is fine by me. It's wild how much alt/punk/rock I listened to in the 90's that borrowed heavily from the Minutemen. I've listened to this a few times over the years and I enjoy it when I do. Solid.
Solid 80's New Wave. I've never heard of this band. Listened through a couple times and enjoyed it a lot.
This album is awesome. The generator keeps throwing me solids. I would never listen to this on my own, it reminds me of something my Grandma would have in her collection. The track sung by Lata Mangeshkar is standout. She has a real stop and take notice voice. The cover/movie poster is also great.
This list needs more World Music, particularly from Japan and Brazil.
Of the thousands of hours I've spent flipping through record bins I've seen this one a lot. Never picked one up though. My loss, this album is outstanding. I'm only listening to the 12 tracks of the original lp. The layering of everything is really masterpiece level, I've listened through 5 times and I keep hearing new things. This is one of the best finds from the list so far.
My brother had this tape and I heard it a lot through the walls. This album was huge back then. Radio, video, it was all over the place. 3 classics and a bunch of other strong songs. Smokin bass playing. Still sounds great today, extra stars for the nostalgia trip.
Another crooner album I would never find on my own. Solid
Judas Priest brought me to Joan Baez. Joan's amazing voice kept me here. She was 19 when she made this album. Just outstanding. She should have a few more albums on this list.
Country is my least favorite music genre by a mile. But I do enjoy a good lap steel guitar, and it goes well with k.d.'s laid back melancholy vocals. I'm never going to put this on, but for the purposes of this project, this is quite enjoyable.
Smooth R&B that's a nice way to start my Friday. I enjoyed the first track and feel like the entire album kept with that vibe. Some of the sax work had a nice Grover Washington Jr. feel to it. His album Winelight should be on this list also.
I wasn't thrilled when I saw this. This is my second PJ album this month and maybe my fourth overall. I was in a different time zone for the first one and up listening at an early hour. Her music is uneven for me, but this record is really strong, I was incorrect in my initial thought. Being pleasantly surprised is one of the best things about this project.
This album fits the mood of the morning, the first Fall day it's too cold to sit out always brings a twinge of sadness.
Pretty solid late 80's alt rock. I listened to the 11 track version. It's short enough I played it 4 or 5 times. Musically I enjoyed it a lot. Vocally I never pick this type of singer to listen to anymore.
Heck yeah! This is the type of hypnotic boogie guitar album I need on a Monday morning. Highly enjoyable and going in the rotation.
Solid album. This is music I'm never putting on. But they are obviously talented with the vocals and I enjoy listening to them sing. Emotion is probably the highlight for me. This was recorded in 3 days. I don't care who you are, that's impressive.
Another new to me album and band. I just listened to the 12 tracks from the original release, at 35 minutes I played through several times. Solid Britpop with his vocals. I enjoyed this one.
These guys don't look like a hippie band from San Francisco.
More new to me Britpop, I enjoyed this quite a bit. Everything about this album is solid.
Progressive hip hop? This is one of the guys I've heard before and didn't know I was hearing. Pretty laid back. I enjoyed this.
This project is wild. I'm 820 albums in, all but 4 albums were new to me for the month of October. November seems to be starting the same. Like most albums, they get better with multiple listens. The vocals are a highlight for me. Listening on YouTube, walking the dog, 32 degrees, fucking winter. The opening track, And A She Wolf After The War and Fish are bangers.
Female led post punk is top notch. Need a few more commas in my review.
Haven't listened to this for years. For the type of music I've been into lately, Side 2 is outstanding. Really dig V-2 Schneider and the cosmic rock sounds. An obvious nod to Neu! and Kraftwerk.
Now I'm listening to Kosmischer Läufer, high quality motorik space jams from East Berlin when the Wall was still up.
One of the great things about this project, rediscoveries. Highly enjoyable album for Daylight Savings Time ending.
Heck yeah. Early psychedelic rock it's where it's at. I'm only familiar with his 'hits' and I've been missing out. This stuff is pretty fantastic. I need to dig deeper into his catalog.
Extra stars for having half the mighty Led Zep playing on the title track.
High quality blues rock with swagger. This band was awesome in the early 90's. This album has the hits but I liked their next album better. Lots of time on the couch playing Madden '93 with this cd on.
Heck yeah! Counterculture hippy music at its finest. I enjoy Stills guitar playing a lot, throw in Hendrix and Clapton on a couple of tracks and it makes this an enjoyable listen for me. The talent on this album is outta sight.
Whoever had a polka dot giraffe around for the photo shoot tells me the drugs flowing around this album were plentiful.
My 2nd M.I.A. album. I think I like this one better. I really dig electronic music and the beats are solid. This isn't the type of music I'm ever putting on but I enjoy listening to it. Extra stars for the Iron Maiden font.
Absolute banger. I had a roommate that brought home Where You Been? in '93 and I thought it was great. I saw them at Lollapalooza the same year. I've been listening to them ever since. J Mascis is a fuzz master.
This was a pleasant surprise. Started listening to this with coffee and dog walking. Finished it with deep breathing meditations while a kitten cat attacked my feet. Just exactly perfect start to a Saturday morning.
Electronic music has been doing it for me this year. Now I'm listening to Kraftwerk.
This album is outta sight. Listen to the title track and know it was played at every school dance and roller rink that year. I remember hearing EW&F at the video game arcade when you still got 5 balls for a quarter on pinball. Asteroids was still pretty new. The old days.
I've listened through a few times, this style of music with the horns and percussion is enjoyable to me.
The album cover is odd. Why does the guy look like he's going up a skateboard ramp?
This album kicks ass. I'm surprised there's only 1 Chicago album on this list. I'm a big fan of horns in rock music and this album checks a lot of boxes for me. 5 stars all day.
This album is quirky. There's a lot going on and multiple listens is a benefit. Progressive pop is a good description. I listened to their next album as well and I might like it a tad more.
Another new to me album and band. Laid back. Groovy music, I enjoyed the instrumental songs the most.
I bought this album for $1 at a swap meet in the late 80's. As a fan of Reggae music it was everything I hoped it would be.
Another new to me album and artist. Coincidentally she also released an album today. I wonder what the odds are of that happening. Not really my style of music but it's enjoyable if you take some time to listen.
Heck yeah. I'm pretty sure I've listened to this before. The Vikings song is intertwined in my brain with the music and visuals of the show. The rest of the album is strong. Hypnotic, pulsating. Really dig it.
Double nickels on the dime for me today and multiple listens in, this hits just exactly right. Nice cover art also. Might be moving into my top 25 for this project. Really dig it.
This is unique for sure. I saw them at an Ozzfest in '06, they were pretty intense. There wasn't any one in the lineup I wanted to see that year, but my brother wanted to go. I made the right choice by going. I never really listened to these guys, by the time they came out I was more interested in a barstool and wasn't keeping up with new tunes.
But anyway, this album is strong. They are really forging their own sound and this is some next level stuff, way above average.
835 albums into this project and I've found nothing gets people salty like a Neil Young album.
Outstanding. I've always had a thing for her voice. No matter what Billie is singing about, you feel it. She is one of the best to ever do it.
Another new to me album and artist. I like this type of laid back music with good beats. Solid.
Solid album, entirely too long though. I thought Be was better.
Another new to me band and album. I wish someone had given this to me years ago. Solid post punk that makes you want to dance. Killer bass on this.
Erykah Badu, more like Erykah Badass.
Another new to me album. 35 minutes is the right length for albums. I got several listens in. This is one of the weirder albums on the list. The structured songs are good, the more experimental stuff is far out.
This one's a grower. The songs are solid. Some are weirdly melancholic. Good album with zero bites taken from the commercial apple.
Kick ass. I was listening to this last week. I would be shocked if this style of music isn't in my top 5 on Wrapped this year. NEU! is on top of their game with this album. Cosmiche musick is where it's at!
Kick ass. Algy Ward rips. I need to listen to The Damned more often.
Solid Thanksgiving album. This isn't my typical listen, so I'm unlikely to revisit it. But a few listens in and everything about this record is pro. Moon On Your Pyjamas is standout.
I've listened to this a lot over the years. If you put Al Green on and can't get any action, it's not Al Greens fault. This one's a classic.
Solid album but way too long. There's a lot going on in every track and the musicianship is stellar. Very Rolling Stones and Van Morrison, it's Americana folk rock done well. I don't listen to a lot of this style anymore, if you're in the mood it's pretty strong. The cover looks like a Green Day single.
Heck yeah. First time I listened to this band was at Bonarroo. 3 solid days of music and they were in my top 5 for the festival. They really blew me away. All the songs on this album are incredibly well done. There's a drive and urgency to these tracks, I enjoy the space rock and new wave elements of this album.
Solid ambient trip hop album. I would've preferred it all instrumental. For me the vocals didn't add anything to it. I've been into electronic music lately and figure I'll eventually get through the 70's and get to this stuff. Extra stars for the groovy album cover.
Expert way to start an album. Begin with screaming and eliminate 90% of the lily livered in the first 30 seconds. It gets a lot better after the first bit of crazy and improved with multiple listens.
Solid album. No bites taken of the commercial apple on this album. The guitar is outta sight. I'm not sure why this band wasn't bigger.
I'll be a rock 'n' rollin' bitch for you if you give this five stars. This isn't my favorite Bowie album but it's probably his best overall. Straight up classic.
The blues is where it's at. I was surprised at how good this album is. I'm also surprised John Lee only has 1 album on this list. Dude was a blues master.
My Spotify Wrapped tells me my 3, 4 and 5 spots in genres are folk pop, hip hop and new wave. It's funny how this project influences that with albums like this. The opening track, Escapade and Come Back to Me are bangers. Janet has always been an above average pop star. A few listens in and I understand why this was a smash hit.
I've gotten 2 1989 albums in a row. Maybe the planets will align and I'll get Taylor Swift 1989 tomorrow.
Since I Left You was listed at number ten in the book 100 Best Australian Albums. Along with 9 AC/DC records, pretty impressive.
Listened through twice, It's wild to think how much time was spent finding the clips used on this album. The gunshot ricochet sound was part of all the Westerns I watched growing up. I enjoyed this but am unlikely to revisit. I prefer my electronica with as few vocals as possible.
Another new to me band and album. Really nice, lo-fi and laid back. I enjoyed this quite a bit. Nice and short, I must've listened through a half dozen times. Lots of these albums are growers. This one included. Take it for what it is. Extra stars for the luchador.
Another outstanding album from Joni. As always, Jaco's playing is next level.
Wait until the generational stereotypers find out that fucking Boomer Neil Young is on this album, they'll have to write an essay about it.
Heck yeah! Solid album. Between Fela and Femi this is the 3rd kick ass album from the Kuti's. They are easily one of the best discoveries from this project. Dig the horns and percussion. I'll revisit this one.
Solid album. It's easy to see why this fell into obscurity. No hit songs at a time when the UK had some pretty heavy hitters going. Like a lot of albums on this list, if you give it a few listens you can see why it was included. I enjoyed this a lot.
This is the roots. You can draw lines from all the music I've listened to my entire life that connects back to Fats Domino in some way. If this music hits you right, you never forget how it made you feel the first time you heard it. Pure magic.
I think this is my 4th Kinks album. I only listened to the original 13 tracks, it's the right length at 36 minutes. I played it through several times. There's a lot going on. These songs would sound great in a giant beer hall with a bunch of drunk rowdies singing along. Solid album.
Another new to me band and album. The generator keeps throwing me solids. Early Sunday morning dog walking, low 30's with a stiff wind. Hot Chip kept the walk brisk. A few listens in and I like it. I've been listening to a lot of electronic music, but I wouldn't have found this in my own. It's a bit long and I'd probably stick with the dance tracks on future listens.
Daft Punk Confirmed!!!
Solid album. Ringo's drumming is always above average. Extra stars for Yoko not caterwauling. Lennon is one of the few artists that actually deserves all the albums he has on the list.
I listened to this after I listened to their other album on the list about 400 albums ago. Upbeat and enjoyable. I don't think this will be in my rotation anytime soon but it was a solid album for today.
Banger. Old school at it's finest. It's almost 40 years old, of course it sounds dated. Extra stars for the Kraftwerk music.
Scientifically proven fact; most albums sound better on Friday.
Groove and vibe for days. The blend of retro styles and current productions is done really well. Listened through a few times, recording this at 19 is impressive to me. If this doesn't make you want to dance I don't know what will. Dig the Scottie dog on the cover.
Magnificent album. I have never heard of Ute Lemper but it's obvious she's talented. You don't hear this kind of powerful voice often. Reading her biography and she's a triple threat, singing, dancing, acting. Her career is very impressive. She's really the top of the top people who do this type of thing.
I'm a rock guy, so I'm never throwing Cabaret music on, but I would've never heard this without this project. I've listened through a couple times and Ute elevates this album with her brilliant vocals.
I wish I could've listened to this album with my Grandma.
This one's an all time classic. Hard to believe there's only one Cream album on this list. Any of their first three could be on here. Power trio psychedelic blues rock at its finest.
Rolling Stone put this at 43 in their top 500 albums of all time. GTFOH. This album isn't even in the top 10 for 1991 let alone top 50 all time.
Or maybe this is brilliant and I'm just salty today.
Banger album. Half the tunes were hits. There is no doubt this belongs on the list. This isn't something I'm going to put on often but for the album of the day it's solid.
Heck yeah. Groovy 60's psychedelic rock for Christmas morning is just exactly perfect. Too bad they didn't make more albums.
Not familiar with this. Early San Francisco sound. Second side of the album is really good. It's easy to see how this got lost in all the albums from 1967. That year is loaded with all timers. Solid album.
Strong album. This isn't the style of music I'm putting on too often. Really enjoyed it today but I'm unlikely to revisit. Some of these tracks are bangers and being recorded by a 19 year old shows a lot of talent and hard work.
This one's an all timer. The drumming of Al Jackson Jr. is standout for me. Steve Cropper passed away early this month, guitar master.
If you're spitballing ideas for a book about 1001 albums you should listen to in your lifetime, and this record isn't in the first 25 albums thrown out for consideration, there's probably going to be something wrong with your list.
This is a weird one but I enjoyed it a lot. I didn't know this was the original version of These Days. I'm beginning to think 1967 may be the greatest year ever for albums. The generator keeps throwing me solids.
Emmylou has a fantastic voice. Solid album for C&W. And if you can get Ron Tutt playing drums you got it going on.
My 2nd Beta Band album. I really like the vocals and the styles jump around but are all pretty solid.
Now for the elephant in the room, this band has two albums on the list. I've stated before that if an album gets on here instead of some of your favorites maybe your listening taste is shite. I can quick name a few dozens albums that should be on here instead of this, so the question is, are my listening tastes shite? My wife says yes.
Solid album. Really enjoyed the bluesy stuff. Lending credence to my thought 1967 may be the best year of recorded music. More accessible and enjoyable than their other album on the list. I'm a little surprised that neither Ry Cooder or Taj Mahal has a record here.
The generator keeps throwing me solids. This is really strong for a debut album. It's not the style of music I listen to often but the musicianship is undeniable. Way above average piano playing.
I played this several times and started on their other albums. I've been listening about 6 hours and they're all really solid. The ethereal wave dream pop vocals are standout for me. I've known about this band since the 80's but passed because they weren't Metal. Better late than never. Highly enjoyable for me.
Banger album. I bought this lp at a swap meet parking lot back in the late 80's for $1. There's a reason it sold over 6 million copies the year it was released. If you're unable to figure out why I doubt if I can help you. Humble Pie should have an album on here also.
New to me band and album. I couldn't find it on Spotify so I only listened a couple times on YouTube. Solid. Too bad they only had one album.
File this under music I wouldn't have listened to growing up but enjoy now. I'm surprised there is only 1 Bauhaus album on this list. And no Love and Rockets either.
But anyway, I think this album is really good and I'll take it as a reminder to listen to more Gothic rock.
Fantastic album. I've enjoyed Ravi's music since I first heard his performance at the Monterey Pop Festival. All the instruments blend incredibly well and the droning is something thats appealed to me in recent years. There will never be a day this isn't 5 stars.
Nothing but banger albums this week. Had to listen on YouTube and had commercials in between every song. The slight interruption didn't stop the boogie. It's got motherfuckin' Bootsie Collins on it, what's not to like?
Going into this I only knew Cars. By my estimation I have been missing out. This album kicks ass. This type of electronic music has been doing it for me lately and this got my left eye to jumpin'. I even listened to the extra tracks that weren't on the original album. Except for Broadway, that song sucks. I don't care who's doing it, I'll skip that tune every time. I'm adding this album to the rotation.
Solid album. The music has good energy to it. The vocals get a little samey but that's fine with me. Extra stars for the Sabbath Vol. 4 on the wall of the album cover. There's a little Iommi in all of us.
Chris Cornell is easily a top 5 rock vocalist of the last 35 years and this is one of the best albums of the decade. All the different time signatures really keep it interesting and it's killer track after killer track. Super badass.
This is my 2nd Suede album. The 1st one is better in my opinion. This is still solid. I think the back to back piano ballads were oddly sequenced in the track order. Maybe I just enjoyed the guitar driven songs more. Like their first one, it got better with multiple listens.
All Bri'ish all the time innit. My 3rd Blur album and they're one of the better Britpop bands I've found during this project. I like this album a lot, but as I've stated before there isn't any 16 track record that wouldn't be made exponentially better by cutting 4 to 6 tunes. That being said, this album is as solid as you'll get from this project. Dig it.
Heck yeah! This type of laid back folk album is exactly what I needed to start my day. Never heard of this cat before but I gotta admit I'm jealous of his middle name being Obi. All I got is a letter. No name, no period, just a letter.
Another new to me band and album. This is a banger. I listened to their 1st album also and I'm surprised it isn't on the list. Loads of energy. Good listen.
I saw these cats in 1989 in Hollywood with the Butthole Surfers and Mary's Danish opening. Good times The killer tracks on this album are really killer and the filler tracks are really filler. John Frusciante is master player and he elevates the whole thing in my opinion. Road Trippin' is easily the best song for my money.
Adele is just phenomenal. I like 21 a little more and like my review for that album, nothing receives backlash like excellence. And she is excellent. This isn't the style of music I usually pick but I could listen to her sing all day.
I've heard of this band but it's my first time listening to them. Solid album and I dig what they're doing. Strong songs throughout. There's also an instrumental version I'll give a spin. I think the vocals are really good but I would like to hear how it differs. Good listen.
Monday and a cold ass 21 degrees out. This album fits the scenario. I've had a pulled muscle in my back all weekend, but my dog loves this type of weather so I'm out in the elements trying to get over myself.
The bass playing of Peter Hook is standout for me. Too bad they didn't have more albums. I think they had a pretty unique thing going at the time.
Who knew I needed Scottish folk-ambient today? My 900th album from the generator is from a band I've never heard of. 7 tracks, 38 minutes is where it's at. Get in, kick ass, get out, no bullshit filler.
Granted I'm operating on about 4 hours of sleep, maybe it's the delirium kicking in but I enjoyed this a lot.
My 3rd Kate Bush album. Like the others it's a grower. This isn't my style of music but it's pretty obvious Kate is on a different level of musicianship and songwriting. I really enjoy music that's sounds like the artist is playing what they hear and feel instead what some record exec thinks will make money.
The bass playing on Never Be Mine is sublime. Kate Bush is way above average.
When this came up I thought I had gotten it already, but I've been listening to a lot Kraftwerk over the last few years. I'm hoping they do a 50th anniversary tour for this album in '27. This album is awesome. All the Kraftwerk albums are awesome.
This one's an all timer. I saw Paul Rodgers at a Bourbon and Beyond festival in Louisville in '17. I wouldn't call myself a "fan" of either Free or Bad Co. but I knew all the words to all the songs he played. 8 tracks, 34 minutes, get in, kick ass, get out. Some of the highest quality Dad Rock you're ever gonna hear.
This album improves with multiple listens. Sometimes the vocal delivery is similar from track to track. But I'm generally not looking for good vocals in my punk rock. I'm looking for high energy and attitude and this delivers.
When this came up as my album of the day I was less than thrilled. This isn't what I want for Sunday morning dog walking in the cold rain and snow. Well, I couldn't have been more wrong. This is outta sight. Who knew I would enjoy downtempo electro dance pop so much?
Quick aside, I try to not call people out for their reviews but come the fuck on, comparing her cover of American Pie to war crimes and human rights violations. It's a 4 minute version of a folk rock classic, not dropping bombs on women and children. Criminy, take a breath and actually listen to what you're saying.
But anyway, this is another prime example why Madonna has been one of the most successful artists of all time.
Initial impression of the first 27 seconds of this album on a pre caffeine Monday morning. 1st 9 seconds, heck yeah that bassline kicks ass. 2nd 9 seconds, what the heck?, tune your guitar. 3rd 9 seconds, oh no, this singer blows.
Luckily the coffee started working and the album got better as it went along. It's an odd one for sure. Not many 7 to 9 minute punk rock tunes out there and this has multiple tracks like that. But I like the energy and it's a pretty good time once the guy stops caterwauling. If I had seen this band in a seedy dive bar back in the day I would've did some stage diving, gotten a few bruises, lost a little blood and probably remembered it as a great gig.
This one's a banger. My 4th album from them and probably the one I've enjoyed the most. Surprisingly strong for a double lp and it went by quickly for 70+ minutes. Like the other albums Kim Gordon is standout for me.
Not my favorite Bruce album but arguably his overall best. I'll take The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle any day. This record proves why the LP era will always be superior to the CD era. With CD's you usually get half an album of filler and a 70+ minute run time. This is a masterclass on how to do it, 8 tracks, 39 minutes, get in, kick major ass, get out. It's better to leave 'em wanting more than have 'em wondering when it will end. One of the most 5 star albums on this whole list.
Albums like this are weird for me. I'm so far removed from the lifestyle 50 raps about it's not even funny. I regularly see deer on my morning dog walk, more often than not one of the stray cats that has adopted me tags along with us. So, all that to say, I really enjoyed this but I really have no idea where he's coming from. Dig the beats though.
This is a really great album. Frank has a lot of really great albums. Music is magic.
Back in the days of paper maps me and a buddy would go find undeveloped hot springs in northern Nevada. I drove, he navigated. Lots of road trippin' listening to Van Morrison, Tom Waits and Frank. If you're ever around Austin, NV and you're so inclined, take an evening to visit Spencer hot springs, crack open a Sam Adams Summer Ale, light up a cigar and listen to Frank's Summer Wind for me.
Like I said, music is magic and this album swings.
This album is just exactly perfect for Saturday morning dog walking in 3+ inches of snow and the temp in the teens. I have a dog that's part husky and she goes full Iditarod in this stuff.
There could be more Latin/Samba/Afro Cuban based albums on this list in my opinion, Tito and Santana only having 1 album apiece is something I haven't been able to reconcile yet. And where are the Japanese bands/artists? Kikagaku Moyo and Minami Deutsch would be fantastic additions.
But anyway, El Rey de los Timbales is the man. This style of percussion with horns and Spanish sung vocals really do it for me. This is just an excellent album.
This album is excellent. If I could change one thing I would take the vocals down a bit and boost the bass. Andy Rourke's bass lines are killer and they're the standout part of this album for me. Johnny Marr is great as always, I really enjoy his playing.
I started this project in August of '23 and I've spent a considerable amount of time here since. I've been consumed by music as far back as I can remember and I truly look forward to a new album daily.
Thank you Alex for creating the generator and all of the work you've put into it. This experience has been a high point in the last few years.
Heck yeah! Holger and Jaki Liebezeit from Can = kick ass. Can's 1st five albums could be on this list for my money. I'm so far down the kosmische musik rabbit hole it's hard to be objective. This isn't everyday listening type stuff but I really, really dig it. Solid way to start my week.
Initial impressions; 1. Who the fuck is Robbie Williams? 2. Judging by the album cover this cat gets more ass than a toilet seat. 3. Very good for what it is, high quality Mom Rock. 4. Angels is a real earworm.
Overall impression; well produced and enjoyable pop music. Over half the tracks are above average but it suffers from CD era bloat, cut 3 tracks and trim it to around 40 minutes and it becomes better for my attention span. Strong pop album.
This style of music will never be my listening choice, but I would still pick this before any current bro country or any current rap artist.
And an added plus is reading the reviews here while listening, I haven't laughed so hard since I read the Veet for Men reviews on Amazon UK.
Nice. Solid neo soul album. Dig the beats. Only familiar with SZA because my kid likes her. We have vastly different tastes in music, but he's the best person I know so I trust his opinion.
Quick aside, it's sex and drugs and rock and roll for a reason. 70% of songs are about love, lust or relationships. Which translates to having sex or wanting to have sex. It makes no nevermind to me whether it's sung by a man or woman. Bottom line is sex sells and we're all horny.
This is a 5 star album, and even if it wasn't I would give it 5 stars to bring up the average from the prudes in the review section.
Outstanding album. I got Music 11 days ago and the ambient electronica trip hop dance pop is still doing it for me. Once again showing why she's one of the best to ever do it. I have a feeling that if she were male and from the UK she would have 6 to 8 albums on this list.
Manassas was a killer band. It might take an investment of your time before this album reveals itself to you. But you'll be glad when you get it. The songs themselves are just ok on first listen, it's the musicianship inside the songs that holds the magic. Top notch players jamming their asses off. This is quality music made by musicians for fun instead of profit. Look at the wiki pages for these guys and the albums and artists they played with over the years. These motherfuckers knew what they were doing. Dig it.
When this came up today I thought; 1. How many albums does this fuckin' dude have on the list? 2. Which Nick Cave am I going to get? 3. Do I still have PTSD from listening to The Birthday Party 620 albums ago?
A few listens in, for me this is his best album here. Just exactly perfect for Saturday morning coffee and dog walking in the snow. Piano driven tunes that are mellow and consistent throughout. Highly enjoyable.
The first 3 I got from Nick could easily be replaced by much better, less esoteric albums. The last 3 are all bordering on masterpieces. I like artists that grow and evolve and he seems to be doing that.
Again, a huge thank you to Alex for creating the generator. 38 days into the year and I've gotten 28 albums I had never heard and would not have sought out on my own. This whole project has been a giant discovery of killer tunes. Viva la musica Sonic Voyagers.
Freak Out! for sure. I've listened to this a few times over the years. The guitar playing is outta sight and I really dig the doubled vocals, especially on Hungry Freaks, Daddy. Interesting to read about this album while listening, finding out the producer was high on LSD during some of the recordings makes sense. 1966, LSD was still legal in the U.S. Wild shit!!!
This isn't everyday listening type stuff, but Zappa is definitely a musical genius.
This is another new to me artist and album. I have to say when I saw Hip Hop, 16 tracks, 72 minutes long and the Intro started, I cringed and thought what a fuckaroo way to start a Monday. Then Real started and I did a complete 180. Dig the up-tempo beats, dig the flow, dig all the reverb on the music and vocals. Really dig Jill Scott, that woman has a set of pipes and her song is probably the best track on the album. Hurt Me Soul and Kick, Push are also standout.
Quick aside, it's nice to see The Emperor's Soundtrack using music from UFO. They should have at least 2 albums on this list. Michael Schenker is one of the greatest hard rock/heavy metal guitarists ever and his only inclusion on this list being a sample on a Hip Hop album is kinda suckish.
But anyway, this is probably the best post 2000's Hip Hop album I've gotten so far. Lupe has way above average lyrical content. Dig it.
This is a bit of a weird one, the music and the energy is top notch, but whoever mixed this down and made the vocals twice as loud as the music really did this album a disservice. I wish they would remix it cause it's pretty solid indie/garage rock. The vocals are mediocre but the guy has his own style and the inflection he puts on his words and melodies is interesting. The Bucket is the best tune but all the songs are good, Day Old Blues is a skip track for me. Solid album, recommended for afternoon or evening listening on some decent speakers.
Fuck a 3 minute pop song, this is where it's at. 922 albums in and I get my 1st King Crimson record. This was so influential on a lot of the music I listened to growing and in turn influenced a lot of the bands I listen to currently. This album is an all timer. 5 stars all day. Masterpiece of prog rock.
A few years prior to this being released I was living in Long Beach. When I saw the video for Who Am I? I recognized the record store he was on top of. This is obviously a classic of the genre and Snoop is probably the best at the rap game for my money.
I'm gonna tell my grandkids to always remember, if you smoke ounces every day, drop the N word 154 times, the F word 62 times and the B word 58 times all while grabbing your dick and your gun, you too can one day be an honorary coach of the US Winter Olympic team. God Bless America.
Of the 5 Who albums on this list I only agree with this one and Who's Next being here. Exchange the other 3 for Quadrophenia. That being said, I think Townshend is a musical genius. Daltrey is one of the GOATs of rock singers. Moon played the drums like a lead instrument. Entwistle was a revolutionary bass player, any list that doesn't have him in the top 10 of all time is not to be taken seriously. As an entire concept album/rock opera this works incredibly well but I'd rather have the soundtrack version with Tina Turner singing the Acid Queen, because it's fucking Tina Turner man.
I dig this record. I'm a big fan of this style of dream pop with the ethereal vocals. I listened through a few times and dove into their catalog. This album seems like the right choice for the book but I like what I'm hearing on their other albums too. I'll probably listen to some Mazzy Star/Hope Sandoval after this.
I have to say, I'm not a fan of the band name. If you name your band Beach House or Camera or Sherpa or Cake, you will never come up in an internet search, making you essentially invisible. Just a minor quibble.
But anyway, this is one of the better new to me albums I've gotten and it'll be going into the rotation. Really enjoyed Silver Soul and Norway, but there are no skip tracks on this one.
I had a friend who was a huge Costello fan. He loaned me My Aim is True and I just couldn't get into it, mostly his vocal affectations, part Buddy Holly, part AM radio DJ (we're bopping along there groovy guys and groovy gals) and part used car salesman commercial. After listening to this I think it's the gateway album to Elvis. This is the CD my bro should've laid on me. The 1st 4 tracks are straight bangers and side 2 doesn't let up.
Now a bit of a rant, there is abso-fucking-lutely no way this dude should have 6 albums on the list. 6??? He has more albums than Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, The Beach Boys, Metallica, Black Sabbath, The Who and Queen. And, as many albums as the Rolling Stones? Get the fuck outta here. Elvis C. is really good but no one is putting him anywhere near the level of those bands in any discussion. Ever. Alright, I'm off my soapbox.
Anyway, this album absolutely deserves to be on the list, 13 killer tracks. Bruce Thomas on bass is a highlight, his playing on Pump It Up is badass.
Maybe these cats could've gone to a nicer gilded palace if they spent less on their Nudie suits. But that's none of my business.
This is a really solid blending of genres and I always enjoy a good steel guitar. Extra stars for Sneaky Pete writing the Gumby theme song.
Wow, this is really excellent. I've heard the band name before but never listened. Mick Karn's bass playing on this is kick ass and I feel like I've been missing out. Really top notch fretless.
The 2 slower piano driven tunes were just ok for me but everything else was great. I'll be diving into the rest of their catalog. Really, really impressed with this album.
This is a weird one. I enjoy Dizzee's rap game, his flow, accent and inflection are really interesting. But the frantic, chopped and off-kilter drum patterns is anxiety inducing at 5am. Even though this isn't my bag I think it's good, it's difficult to be new and original in an oversaturated genre. Extra stars for the reviewers that used words I had to look up. Knowledge is power.
Kick ass cosmic American music. The opening track is an all timer. I'm never disappointed when I listen to The Byrds. I dig the vocal harmonies and the jangly 12 string guitar all done nicely in 60's psychedelia. I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now will be running through my head for days.
This is my 3rd album with Chris Hillman on it in the last 2 weeks. Manassas, Burrito Brothers and The Byrds. Dude is a bad mofo who played on some classics.
Another album that's cementing my belief that 1967 might be the best year of recorded music.
Heck yeah. Another prog rock masterpiece. This is exactly what I'm looking for with this genre, 8 to 11 minute tunes that go all over the place. Excellent musicianship throughout. And, Edward Van Halen and Brian May list Steve Hackett as an influence, which means he's a badass guitarist. Banger 5 star album.
Another new to me album and artist. When I pulled this up on Spotify it gave me the 20th anniversary edition. 53 tracks, about 5 hours. And I thought, in for a penny in for a pound muggerfugger. I eventually went with the original 2 disc release. Turns out I enjoy the (d)Rum and (b)Ass genre.
Fantastic album. I could listen to the bassline and the organ solo on the opening track all day. Air is one of the better discoveries from this project, their other album on here is excellent also. The downtempo chill out space pop really does it for me. Throwing this album on the playlist. Dig it.
Man there's some hot picking on this muggerfugger. While I am never choosing to listen to bluegrass on my own I've found that watching people jam on this type of music in a park on a summer day is pretty nice. The only way you can play this style is by putting the time in and I appreciate that.
I'm not one to call the album list out because I know it's all subjective, but the author blew major chunks by not including anything by Alison Krause. If she isn't the gateway to bluegrass music I don't know who is.
But anyway, if there's going to be any bluegrass music on this list, this is probably one of the better choices.
Solid album. I dig the beats and can see how this would've been big at the rave. I've gotten a lot of British electronic music on the list and this seems to be a notch above the usual fare. It has a Night at the Roxbury head bob thing going on that I like. They probably could've ended it after Inspection and made the length a little more manageable. Space Shanty is the jam.
Yesterday I find out Robert Carradine from Revenge of the Nerds has died and today my album is N.E.R.D. What are the odds? And then my wife tells me that Pharrell is pronounced Fuh-Rell, not feral, like my outside cats. The vocals are pretty outstanding, as is the production. This album sounds like they're having fun. Live long and prosper indeed.
Fuck a 3 minute pop song. If you can get past the first 5 minutes of Facelift the rest of the album really kicks ass. Out-Bloody-Rageous is standout for me. An album with four 18 and 19 minute songs is exactly what I want to discover in this project. I'll be revisiting this and diving into the rest of their catalog. Top notch weird stuff.
Heck yeah, sliding in easy on a Friday with some smooth bossa nova. If you put this album on in your flat in 1967 while you're mixing up dirty martinis and you can't get any action, it ain't Frank and Antonios fault.
This one popping up is like seeing an old friend, it just makes you smile. A half dozen listens in and Stevie's brilliance continues to amaze me. His Moog bass on Boogie On is next level badassery.
For the month of February I've had 8 previous listens and 20 not heard before albums. Lots of really great music. I'm probably enjoying this project more than I should. And I'm sure my wife has tuned out my ramblings about 700 albums ago. But that's fine, this is my trip.
But anyway, Stevie is one of the best artists on here and one of the few that actually deserves the records he has on the list. 4 albums of all killer and no filler is no easy feat. Musical genius.
I bought this cd around the time it came out, though I haven't listened to it in over 25 years most of it was familiar and brought some memories and nostalgia of times past and friends long gone. It really is a testament to how strong the tunes are.
It did bring some melancholy, longing and thoughts on my own mortality. I was a young man when this came out and while I'm not old now, my trip is more than half over at best. Albums like this bring that to the forefront.
But anyways, it's solid throughout and unfolds with multiple listens. The last track is a skip for me. In the immortal words of Robin the Boy Wonder, 'holy fucking rambling crap Batman.' Highlands is over 16 minutes, no chorus, no bridge, no changes in chords or tempo, with meandering stream of consciousness lyrics, but I guess after 30 albums you gotta push the envelope somehow. Now my review is beginning to resemble the last track. Time out of mind for sure.
Another great album from the Temptations. These cats can sing. Like I said the last time I got an album from them, they should have a few more on this list. Top notch psychedelic soul and funk. Dig the extended Papa was a Rolling Stone.
Out of the entire 1089 albums this list comprises there is only one Slovenian band. As the lone group, Laibach is carrying the weight of their fellow countrymen on their shoulders. I've never heard these cats before. It's very anthemic. I did several searches of the best Slovenian albums and this one popped every time. I dig what they're doing and I listened to a few other things from them. Weird but solid.
Heck yeah! Opening your album with a 13 minute instrumental will separate the wheat from the chaff. The rhythm section of Wetton and Bruford are top notch. This is really a fantastic album and I enjoyed it immensely. Their Red album should be on this list also. Fripp is coming from a different approach as a guitarist, and I can understand why some people might not like it, but he does some amazing things on here. The more you play it the better it gets.
I've known about Liz Phair since this came out but I've never listened to her. There were a ton of killer albums released in '93 and this one slipped through the cracks. Which is too bad cause this is a really strong lofi indie rock record. I listened through 3 times and it got better every time. Dig the honest lyrics.
Time named this the best album of the 20th century. I'm not gonna argue with that. Marley is one of the greatest of all time and this is easily in the top 50 albums of this whole project.
I've always felt an instant distrust for people who tell me they don't like reggae. This music is scientifically proven to make you feel better.
This is a weird one. I've never heard of The Divine Comedy band before and likely would have never listened to them without this list. This fits nicely alongside your Sinatra, Como and Bennett collection and I would file it under 'crooner style blokes that make yer Mum hot.' It's very good for what it is.
Banger album. Kenny Morris just tears it up. The four on the floor, tom-tom primal drumming really drives this album. The guitar, bass and Souixsie's wailing is just icing on the cake. Really strong album and I enjoyed it a lot.
I'll take debut albums from 1978 for $200 Alex. Of the 30 book albums from '78, 12 of them are debuts. After 1967 it's probably the greatest year for 1st albums. And this record fits right in with my narrative. This reminds me of watching Night Flight on USA channel, I got exposed to lots of weird alternative music from that show including these cats.
This album really kicks ass. Extra stars for getting Conny Plank to engineer it, that guy is a Krautrock legend.
Groovy album. Enjoyed the beats and vocals. This is an album I'll revisit.
Few things in life will give you the stank face quicker than Aretha singing. Especially when she hits those notes that make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. This album is easily in the top 25 of this whole project.
If you were to tell me Aretha Franklin is the greatest singer of all time I wouldn't argue with you. Damn near a religious experience.
Judging by the first dozen or so reviews I was expecting this to be bloody awful. It actually has really good, catchy pop R&B songs throughout. It even had a hit or two that I recognized.
I don't know what people expect, yeah Mariah can over sing, but if I could solo like Hendrix or Van Halen I'd be wailing like a mofo too.
But anyway, this isn't the style of my music I'm ever putting on but this album absolutely deserves to be on the list.
Solid album. Like the other Talking Heads albums Tina Weymouth is standout. Her bass playing is way above average and really makes the whole album for me. Life During Wartime is a classic tune. I've had 3 New Wave classics this week. Quirky, strange and awesome.
I've listened to this one a few times over the years. Dig shoegaze, dig ethereal vocals, dig the whole vibe. Definitely a masterpiece of the genre. Doing some research into how Kevin Shields got his tone and Gemini tells me that if I run my pedalboard Reverb>Big Muff>Univibe>Delay it can create distorted massive dreamy textures. Looks like my neighbors are gonna be listening to shoegaze too.
I had Fear of Music as my daily album two day ago, and like that review I stated Tina Weymouth is standout. Turns out she's the the best vocalist in Talking Heads also. Strong album, I listened through a few times. It made me want to watch the Breaking Glass movie on Night Flight again.
Great album. Smooth as can be and it has some real classics. Anita has a great voice. File this under gettin' naked music.
32 minutes of folk pop perfection. The vocals are really standout and the Gene Clark tunes are where it's at for me. This is my 4th Byrds album from the generator and they are all pure gold. Really dig the fish eye lens album cover. Hippie music at it's finest.
Kick ass. Probably the best Stooges album of the 3 on the list. 1970 is a burner. Iggy sounds pretty unhinged. I really enjoy the Stooges garage/punk rock, what they lack in ability and talent they make up for in energy and chutzpah.
This one is groovy for sure. Outstanding vocal harmonies. Time of the Season is a real earworm. Another really strong 60's psychedelic rock album. I'll visit the rest of their catalog.
First off, this album kicks major ass. If I had a time machine I would go back to the late 60's in San Francisco. For me, the psychedelic rock scene of that period produced some of the greatest music of all time and you could go see some killer live music every day of the week.
Secondly, a bit of a rant. This album starts with a 25 minute version of a Bo Diddley song, but the entirety of this book is devoid of a Bo fucking Diddley album. The most egregious omissions of this book is it's lack of real blues music. By my estimation there are only 5 actual blues records on the list. No Howlin' Wolf, no Buddy Guy, no Big Mama Thornton, no Butterfield Blues Band, no Fred McDowell, no Mississippi John Hurt, no Magic Sam, no Freddie King, No Albert King, no Otis Spann, no James Cotton, and on and on and on. I don't have many soap boxes but this is one of them.
But anyway, highly enjoyable listen for me. The recordings of these gigs at the Fillmore West in '68 had the Grateful Dead on the bill also, it must have been jam band heaven.
The synthesizer in Introduction right after the bird chirps is straight up Pac-Man music. Like most new to me albums I've found with this project, they benefit greatly from multiple listens. On first listen I was questioning Dimery's choice as I'm wont to do. By the third listen I was really digging it. I've been into electronic music lately (thanks Kraftwerk) and this has the added layer of superb harmony vocals. Solid record.
I would add this album if I was making the 1001 list, and if I added a different album in its place I know it would still draw as many complaints and illicit mostly ridicule, so it's all kinda subjective innit.
Absolute banger album. Stellar vocal harmonies. Cathy's Clown is an all timer. I cannot overstate how much I enjoy this style of old time rock and roll.
This album was inescapable back in '84. 6 consecutive months at #1 on the charts, heavy rotation on MTV, blockbuster movie, Prince was everywhere, and with good reason, this album kicks ass. Probably in the top 25 of this entire list. Definitely in the top 25 best albums of the 80's. And while I'm throwing hyperbole around like manhole covers, Prince was one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.
Kick ass. Of the 3 Emmylou albums on here this is the most enjoyable for me. Laid back Americana with her amazing voice makes for a pleasant Tuesday morning.
Dig the duet with Dave Matthews. The DMB is another glaring omission from the list, seven straight #1 albums and nada, at the very, very, very least Crash should have been included. Listen to the songs #41 and Say Goodbye and tell me I'm wrong.
But anyway, another solid album. I listened to this most of my day.
It's about time. 964 albums in and I finally get a Mudhoney lp. This one's a ripper. Tons of energy and killer fuzz guitar. Dig it. The less commercial side of grunge but a lot more enjoyable in my opinion.
If I'm looking for some melancholic goth rock, The Cure always tickles my fancy. Like most Cure albums this is outstanding. I have a lot of old friends and memories associated with their music.
I like to bust Dimerys chops about some of the glaring omissions from his list, but he gets a lot of albums right too. I was thinking about starting a podcast called WWDD? What Would Dimery Do? Of course the answer is always, 'add another Bowtie album' but I'd try to get more in depth than that.
But anyway, I enjoyed this a lot today and listened to a few of their other albums, their latest is killer too.
Never heard of Hugh Masekela before but these cats are smokin'. Smooth and laid back way to start my Friday. I really dig the horns playing in unison and all the musicians play exactly what is needed. Maesha is the standout track for me. I listened to this most of the day and it's in the top 25 new to me albums on the list. This one is going in the rotation.
Familiar with the name but can't say I've ever listened to Gil Scott-Heron. Man I have been missing out, this is excellent. I listened to some of his other recordings and Pieces of a Man should be on this list also. Chuck D and Public Enemy borrowed heavily from these cats. Highly enjoyable.
This album is the jam. The bass player is standout for me. I listened a half dozen times, no skip tracks on this.
This album capped off one of the best weeks of music I've gotten from the generator since I started this project.
"Fetch the fucking bolt cutters and get yourself out of the situation you're in." Tell it Sister. This one has some quirk and some edge, which is fine cause it's Monday and I'm already salty. Like the last Fiona album it requires multiple listens, there's a lot going on and I dig the percussion. Pretty cathartic if you need it.
Being a middle age guy and standing in the kitchen and having coffee this morning with my wife of 20 years while Sex on Fire is playing is the height of irony. I was barely competent in the sack when I was in my prime, now the only thing on fire is my lower back pain. I'd be laughing right now if it wasn't so damn depressing.
Like my last Kings of Leon album, it's much better later in the day. This cats vocals pre coffee are a no go for me, but it's all good this evening. Jared Followill is a badass bass player. Very tasty bass lines and the highlight of this album in my opinion.
This album gets 5 stars for Moving in Stereo being the song playing during the Phoebe Cates swimming pool scene. As the kids say, IYKYK.
This is one of the best debut albums of all time. 6 of the 9 songs are straight up classics.
I'm operating on less than 5 hours sleep so nice and mellow is exactly what I need today. I listened to this a few times through the day. It's hard to be objective but it seems solid enough. The beats are good.
No bites taken of the commercial apple on this record and it's all the better for it. Everything on this album is done well. I appreciate records like this, it sounds to me like someone who is doing what they want and don't care if you like it or not. Solid.
Solid 90's alt rock. I listened through a few times and enjoyed most of it. I might check out the rest of their catalog. Kind of surprised I missed this back in the day cause it was the type of stuff I listened to.
Outstanding album. I can not overstate how much I enjoy this style of old rock and roll. This guy's voice is top notch. Just outstanding.
This one's a masterpiece. If Chris Squire doesn't have the best bass tone ever I don't know who does. Albums like this are why I enjoy prog so much. Long tracks that go different places and excellent musicianship. This is probably their best album overall for my money.
This is a weird one. The genre says country but thankfully it doesn't sound anything like dipshit music. The music, lyrics and songwriting are way above average and it's an outstanding album, but I'm unlikely to revisit because the vocals are piss poor.
Glad to have heard this today and I think it should be on the list. It's not an album I would've found on my own.
This is a bit of a weird one. The vocals are very repetitious. He seems to drag the last word of every line on every track, in the same key. He's definitely the weakest link. But the musicianship is way above average, the guitar player is doing some very interesting things and the drums and bass are locked in and grooving.
If I had been a teenager when this came out I would've listened to it a lot. Really enjoyed the playing on this and it has a couple tunes that still get a lot of radio play.
It's odd to me that the kings of disco have 2 albums on this list and neither of them are disco music. Saturday Night Fever should 100% be on this list. I know it's by various artists, but Logical Progression by LTJ Bukem is various artists also.
I listened through a couple times and it is really good. There's a lot going on in the music. Their vocals are top notch. Highly enjoyable for someone who has always liked the Bee Gees but mostly listened to their disco era.
Well, this album kicks ass. Easily the best Buckley album on the list. It's got certified badass Chuck Rainey and groove machine Ed Greene on it, these cats are a couple of all timers locking it down.
Now for the elephant in the room, the lyrics are just weird. It sounds to me like Warner Bros. were pushing Tim in a direction to bring up sales. This dudes other albums aren't like this at all lyrically. This comes across like a guy locked in the isolation booth with a few grams of cocaine ad-libbing songs about fucking.
If you can get past that, the music on this is funky and way above average, these musicians and backup singers are pros and know how to jam. Spin it a few times and ignore the lyrics and you'll hear what I'm saying.
As I've stated many times before, if an album makes it onto the list instead of one of your favorites, maybe your listening choices are shite. This is a prime example of that theory. Now I'm a Tom Waits fan, but of the 5 albums he has on the list (this is my 4th) my 2 favorite albums of his being Closing Time and The Heart of Saturday Night, are nowhere to be found. So, maybe my listening choices are shite.
But anyway, I like this album because I like Tom Waits and I enjoy his schtick, though all 5 book choices come across as drunken sailor/skid row bum mumblings like Mickey Rourke in Barfly quipping things like 'I don't hate people, I just seem to feel better when they're not around', they're all still very good.
But anyways again, go listen to Closing Time and join me in a rousing chorus of 'what the fuck Dimery' and wonder how did he pick this over that. Or maybe I'm just salty cause my listening choices are shite.
Music is pure magic. I remember hearing Mountain Song on KNAC when it was new and not liking it. Sometime in early '89 I was hanging with friends, drinking and smoking, and this CD got thrown on. Well I was gobsmacked, Ocean Size, Jane Says and Summertime Rolls floored me, with the latter probably having my favorite lyric of all time, 'if you want a friend feed any animal.' I must have internalized that at some point in my life, considering I have 4 dogs and 6 cats that are either hand me downs from people who weren't responsible for their shit or cast-offs that just showed up at my abode and promptly received food and water, and a name if they stuck around. Throw in the occasional opossum, raccoon, skunk, deer and hummingbird that also show up to eat and I consider myself fantastically lucky that I'm able to help another living being breathe a little easier. Fuck money, that is my definition of being wealthy.
But anyway, this one's in the top 25 of the entire list for me. It's too bad Jane's imploded, another what could've been band. If you like this, check out Deconstruction, it's Eric Avery and Dave Navarro's project right after JA. The vocals are pretty deadpan and just ok, but if you can get past that, the music, songs and lyrics are pure brilliance.
Another huge thanks to Alex for creating this site, it's been an exquisite Sunday morning listen on the patio. Sunshine, coffee and singing birds are good for the soul.
No talking, man, all action.
I listened to this with headphones this morning. This one's pretty out there so I spared my wife's ears.
Dig this album, it's a classic of the genre. Sometime in '83 I had a buddy give me this on cassette. It was probably a 3rd generation copy. The sound quality is pretty bad to begin with so my copy was mostly low volume and loud tape hiss. If you like this type of music you know how much it influenced the heavy styles that came after it.
I don't listen to a lot of this type of music anymore, mostly because the lyrical content is so cheesy, I do enjoy the tempo and aggression of the music though. Totally deserves a spot on the list.
In the conversation for best metal album of the 90's. Probably gets slightly edged out by Rust in Peace, but just barely. I listened to this a ton when it came out and it still holds up. Pantera had the metal magic and deserve more than 1 album on this list.
It's been a while since I listened to this one. Simon and Garfunkel made some excellent music together. Great album with lots of great tunes. Dig it.
Finally! 986 albums in and I get my first Def Leppard. Probably the best hair metal album of all time. This was inescapable back then, if MTV was on in the house for an hour I heard at least 1 of these songs for a solid year and a half. The first 7 tracks are straight bangers.
I was into heavier music at the time like Iron Maiden, Metallica and Anthrax, but those shows were a total sausage fest. If you wanted to see some babes you had to go to the Bon Jovi, Scorpions and Def Leppard gigs. Sorry to tell all the good folks here giving this low marks, but if you were born in the 90's, Aughts or 10's, the woman you now call Mom or Grandma was a hella fine Betty back then and she loved this album.
Now, another album from the Glaring Omissions File, where the heck is Whitesnake '87? That one is ridiculous for not being on the list.
But anyway, the Leps weren't the same after Steve Clark died, their first 4 albums are untouchable.
I don't listen to a lot of industrial metal, but if I do it's going to be this or their previous album. Playing guitar along with NWO and Just One Fix is a lot of fun. Tight rhythmic patterns that help with timing and picking stamina. Glad to have heard this today. Dig it and the trip down memory lane.
Never trust a junkie.
Heck yeah! Outstanding 60's psychedelic rock with top notch vocals. The 12 string guitar sound in Eight Miles High is so recognizable and the lyric from 5D, 'and I opened my heart to the whole universe, and I found it was loving' sounds like someone describing an LSD trip. Dig it.
The 5 book albums from The Byrds were released in a 4 year period. It's wild to think about. Great album and highly enjoyable.
I was less than thrilled when this came up. It broke my streak of 7 straight albums that I had owned at some point in my life. Costello's vocals are a taste I haven't acquired yet, but the Attractions are a quality band and the songs are strong, despite the blatherings of Elvis. Not as good as This Years Model but way better than the other 2 I've gotten already.
This is probably the best Gabriel album on the list. Listened through a few times and just read the wiki, there's a version in German that I'm keen to hear.
And, I think I like it better in German. It's probably just as well since I've been singing Games Without Frontiers incorrectly for the last 40+ years.
This album makes me wish I was a young man drinking Guinness in an Irish pub and Dexys was the band playing. It would be a raucous good time. Really solid album.
With this record I'm in double digits on the project. Wild to think about.
I have a hard time not reading this as Chu-verches. Solid synth pop.
Kick ass album. The rhythm section is outta sight. Nice fat bass lines. Groovy guitar lines. Dude spitting truth bombs.
I saw them at a Lollapalooza in '93. Along with Babes in Toyland, Front 242, Arrested Development, Fishbone, Dinosaur Jr, Alice in Chains and Primus. 6 of the 8 bands have albums on this list. A killer day of music with friends for a $25 ticket.
This is angry music because the system is bullshit.
Heck yeah! This is the good Friday energy I needed. Never listened to the Germs before. Lorna Doom plays some real nice bass lines. Dig her vibe. Really enjoyed listening to it cranked up and driving on a sunny afternoon. Nice coincidence that Pat Smear plays guitar on this and the Foo Fighters released an album today with him on it also. What are the odds?
I've always been drawn to punk rock because of the attitude. I missed out not listening to this sooner.
Between his Garfunkel and solo stuff this is my 6th and last Paul Simon album. It's really really good but if I'm being critical it's the 3rd best S&G album on the list. It's up against some stiff competition though. I've been a fan of Simon's music since I was single digits and I dig most of his output. How Hearts and Bones was chosen over Still Crazy After All These Years is truly befuddling.
But this sort of confusion happens the deeper you get into the list. I predict there will be a new mental health disorder called the Dimery Befuddlement. It will consist mainly of people who finished the 1001 Albums challenge, have had their mind boggled and are now convinced their listening choices are shite.
But anyways, go listen to the Less Than Zero soundtrack, it has awesome covers of Hazy Shade of Winter by The Bangles and In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Slayer, plus some LL Cool J and Public Enemy. Dig it.
Holy fucking over-enunciation Batman. I totally lost the plot when he sang 'water' into a five syllable word. Tokyo Storm Warning sounds like Memphis, Tennessee by Chuck Berry. I listened through twice and there's nothing on here that warrants inclusion in my opinion. So far this dude should have 3 albums tops.
This could've been easily replaced with Starfish by The Church.
Very nice. Congos and bongos for days. Heavy percussion has been doing it for me lately and it's the standout part of this album for me. Really enjoyed the music and the vibes. This album furthers my belief that this list needs more world music.
Great album. I never really listened to this band until I got their debut about 620 albums ago. Really dug that one, but I think I like this one more. 10 tracks at 36 minutes is in the Goldilocks zone for me. It's wild this is from 1987 because I listen to a lot of current music that's in the same vein. Listened through a few times. Great album.
Another new to me band and album. I really thought the whole thing was solid. My only quibble would be the track order. Opening with a nice upbeat rocker and following it with a piano ballad caused a little whiplash. Otherwise it's good songs, good musicianship and good vocals. The neo psychedelic track Mary Jane was the highlight for me. Dig it.
Album 1000 for me. I've listened to this a few times over the years and always enjoyed it. I stuck with the original 6 tracks from the EP, that's where the magic is. I've owned a super fuzz clone and a big muff so I understand this is the way. Great stuff.
The first time I heard U2 I was 12, on a bus traveling to a Pop Warner football game. The guy I was sitting next to had a walkman and he said listen to this, they're the best band in the world and they're going to be around forever. It was some song off their latest album War and I didn't really like it. He also played me some Journey and I didn't like that either. Now, 43 years later I get U2 as my 1001st album and I'm tripping down memory lane like it was yesterday. Jeff was right, U2 is going to be around forever.
But anyway, if you told me that One was the greatest song of the 90's I wouldn't argue with you. Just an excellent album.
This is a weird one. I listened through twice. There a 4 all timers on here, 6 or 7 really good songs and the rest range from meh to utter dreck. I'm not a lyrics guy but the words in I Went to the Mirror made me say, what the fuck Todd, put down the Ritalin and take a nap. This would've been a killer single LP.
The first 4 tracks are solid rock songs. From Catching the Butterfly on it really picks up for me. Spacey, psychedelic, dreamy and atmospheric, right in my wheelhouse. I dig Neon Wilderness, I dig Space and Time, there are no skips on the entire album though. Is there a more 90's CD thing than a bonus track after 10 minutes of dead air?
Other than the mega hit, I didn't know anything else, both Verve albums have been two of the better discoveries in this project.
I went to see Corrosion of Conformity and Clutch last night cause I like the rock and the roll. How Deliverance isn't on this list is just another WTF Dimery moment. All that to say, this album is a tough listen on 5 hours of sleep, mostly I heard a barrage of n words and gun shots while I was chugging coffee. I gave it another listen this evening while relaxing in the backyard, man this album kicks ass. I really dig the martial arts sound effects. I think this is my 5th Wu Tang related album and I have to say they're probably the best rap/hip hop group of all time. So much so that I'm thinking about naming my next dog Wu Tang or Bitches Can't Front On That.
If you watch any YouTube video on a Big Muff pedal you have a 100% chance of hearing the Cherub Rock riff.
I can't tell you how many times I've listened to this playing Madden '93, Road Rash or Toejam and Earl on Sega.
Easily in the top 10 alt rock albums from the 90's. Everything about this album is fantastic, but the drumming is absolutely next level. Jimmy Chamberlin really elevates these songs.
Never listened to this one but I remember seeing it back in the day in the tape section next to Accept Balls to the Wall (another whiff by Dimery) and AC/DC Back in Black. The vocals are solid, the songwriting is pro, the production is great, it flows really well, but the bass player is the MVP on this. Nice melodic lines sitting perfectly in the mix, groovy stuff.
I have to say I enjoy rap in French so much more than in English. The tired old tropes of violence, self-aggrandizement and misogyny aren't on display when you can't understand what's being said. I don't know, maybe ignorance is bliss. I listened through several times and really enjoyed the beats and flow, especially the ragga jam.
Wife: what are you listening to?
Me: it's my album of the day.
Wife: why are you still listening? I would've turned this off after 7 seconds.
Me: I'm listening to every album. You know, in for a penny, in for a pound.
Wife: why are you doing this to yourself? I wouldn't want to start my day listening to this.
Me: ok I'll turn it off.
Thank you, thank you, this is the next single from my new album, 20 Years of Marriage Don't Come For Free.
This album is completely unique to the entire list. Dude's rap game is way out in left field. It took a few listens to grasp but this is pure genius.
The end of the something I did not want to end
Beginning of hard times to come
But something that was not meant to be is done
And this is the start of what was
Banger album. The vocals of Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson are top notch for me. I'm familiar with all the hits but I've never listened to a full album. Groovy stuff.
Exactly perfect album to get on Mother's Day. Short and sweet, I listened thru 6 or 7 times with coffee and dogs while the sun rose. I've always enjoyed the DIY, anti-establishment, nonconformity ethos of punk rock and this album delivers that. No skip tracks on this album.
Absolutely perfect album to listen to on the back patio on a rainy and dreary Monday morning. The birds are belting it out knowing the worms are coming up, the cats are on high alert knowing the birds will be on the ground. This style of Americana with coffee and snoring dogs is tough to beat.
As great as Welch is the guitar playing from David Rawlings is outstanding. The Elvis Presley Blues got me in my feels. I remember being driven to school and hearing on the radio that Elvis had died. I was only 6 at the time but I had already been bitten by the music bug and Elvis was my gateway to rock and roll. I Dream a Highway is a great melancholy closer and made me want to listen to Look on Down from the Bridge by Mazzy Star and These Days by Jackson Browne.
But anyway, I'm throwing this in the top 25 new to me albums from the list. I like being floored by music and this did that for me.
Great album. Now I have the bassline to Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes running thru my head. Listened to the original version on YouTube and the 30th anniversary version on Spotify and then listened to some stuff from the 70's. You really can't go wrong with any of it. Top notch a capella music.
The back story on this is wild. Playing with Hendrix when you're 15, two Randy's in the band so Jimi names one California and the other Texas. This is the 4th Spirit LP in 3 years and dude is still only 19 years old. What the fuck, talk about surreal.
For the purposes of this review I'm Joel Kansas. About 30 years ago, Bob Nevada laid this album on me and said it was one of the greatest albums of all time. I listened to it a bunch and really dug it back then, I never put it in GOAT status but I always appreciated his enthusiasm for it. Bob Nevada was a huge Packers fan so we would put Dallas Cowboys bumper stickers on his car just to see him get fired up. If he knew it was us he never let on.
But anyway, this album kicks ass. Another huge thanks to Alex for creating this site, it's been a consistent high point for the last 3+ years. Now I gotta clean the house, Sarah Virginia is coming home from DC after 3 days. Me and the dogs have been living like bachelors and they're slobs.
Wild, all these years and I had no idea UB40 was an unemployment form for being on the dole. Highly enjoyable listen for me. I'll put this band in the rotation next time I'm listening to reggae.
This album is the definition of smooth. Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic is the standout track with the extended keyboard jam. The album as a whole works really well. I need to dive deeper into his catalog. This is a vibe.
Another new to me album and band. I know of Robyn Hitchcock but never heard his music. Solid jangle pop. Since they only have 2 albums I listened to both, as usual with my contrarian self, I liked their 1st album better. And as usual again, I ask myself, 'if I'm not questioning Dimery am I even alive?'
But anyway, really enjoyable listen to both their albums. The bass playing was standout for me.
As good an album as there is on this list. I've listened to it a bunch over the years. The Clash were pretty big when I started really getting into music. I remember hearing them on the radio a lot when Combat Rock was new. 19 solid tracks is no easy feat and the closer is an all timer. Really great stuff and dig the nod to Elvis on the cover art.
Strong album. It's nice to get a little positivity in the rap game every now and then. Highly enjoyable, the tune with the Steely Dan sample was outta sight.
Dude becomes paralyzed during the recording of this album and names the record Rock Bottom. Pretty damn appropriate. This is a weird one for sure. I listened to this most of the day and I need to check out the rest of his catalog. Hopefully it's all this strange. Dig it.
Forgive me, generator, for I have sinned. It's been 720 albums since my last Radiohead record. In that time I have lusted after all styles of music, Kraut, Psychedelic, Reggae, Blues, Funk, and have worshipped at the altar of Saint Osbourne. I have strayed from the righteous path of Radiohead and I repent. I will go and say 9 Hail David Bowie and 6 Hail Elvis Costello and try to do better.
This would be just about perfect if they dropped Sulk, Yorke gets to fucking whine singing that is so unappealing on their subsequent albums. Call me a heretic but this and Pablo Honey are their only albums that should be on the list.
Solid album. The Roberta Flack song is a banger. Lauryn Hill is a talent. This one's up there with Wu Tang for hip hop albums I would revisit.
Like most albums at 5am, it benefits greatly from a cup of coffee and a 2nd listen. It has good energy. Rick Nielson has always been an above average guitar player. These cats were pretty big throughout the 80's with a bunch of hits. This album is much better than some of the reviews would have you believe.
I'll definitely have to relisten to this one when I'm in a better head space. My flight got cancelled and I was in an airport all night. Dozing for a few minutes at a time for about 4 hours is a real fuckaroo. In case any one wondered, airport floors suck ass to lay on.
I listened through twice and enjoyed what I heard but I'm pretty fucking salty today and didn't really trust my own judgement.
This one's an all timer. The Doors could easily have 5 albums on this list as they are one of the greatest American rock bands. If someone tells me they don't like the Doors I squint at them like a suspicious chihuahua knowing they aren't trustworthy. Listen to Peace Frog until you get it. Straight mojo.
Lenny kicks ass. Solid psychedelic soul music. I've always been impressed/jealous of musicians who can do everything and this album is no different. Much better than the reviews would have you believe.
Smooth vocal stylings. I enjoyed his other album on the list as well. Listened to this while walking on the Santa Cruz pier about 2,539 miles away from my home. Sunrise, coffee and sea lions is a sweet ass combo. It was so nice, I made my wife go back on the pier with me when she woke up. Scott soundtracked one of my best mornings of the year.
This album kicks ass. Like every great singer, they surround themselves with great musicians. Rod's backing band on this is smoking, particularly Ronnie Wood. Strong all the way through, there are no skip tracks on this. Now I'm gonna listen to the first 4 Faces albums.
I think this is my favorite of the 3 Nick Drake albums. Very upbeat for Nick. His hair playing is advanced and a lot harder to play than it sounds. Hazey Jane II starts it out right. The backing vocals and sax solo in Poor Boy is a highlight. Just an excellent album and one I'll revisit. No skip tracks.
I haven't listened to this one in a while. Dead Embryonic Cells is a killer tune. As I've gotten older the death metal vocals are less appealing, but the music is always top notch with this band. Chaos A.D. should be on the list also.
This is an afternoon album and it sounds better in a vehicle than through headphones. I listened to this a half dozen times and it's good. I'm unlikely to revisit though. Pitchfork put this as the 14th best album of the entire decade of the 90's, maybe I expected more because of that. Or maybe I was salty because I couldn't feel sinister while I was eating Shrek birthday cake.
Loretta is a legend for a reason. Strong album with loads of good tunes. One thing the generator has shown me, if I am going to listen to C&W I'd rather the artist be a woman. Their voices are much better suited for this style of music in my opinion. Loretta should have a few more albums on the list. Short and sweet. Dig it.
My 9th and last album from Saint Bowie. If I ever meet Robert Dimery I'm going to ask him how many David Bowie albums did he actually want in the original book. I'm saying at least 10. I also predict that Scary Monsters and Lodger will be added in the upcoming revised edition at the end of '26.
But anyway, this is probably his 5th best album and it's absolutely excellent. One of these days I'm going to do a proper deep dive in the catalog of Saint Bowie.
Morrissey has 7 albums total on the list, 4 solo and 3 with The Smiths. What the fuck Dimery, are you telling me Morrissey is as good as the Beatles?
But anyway, this is the best Morrissey I've gotten so far, the songs seem more upbeat. I wonder if this guy has ever done a 40's style big band album, he fits right into the crooner category.
If you're selling hot tubs or fireplaces and you don't have this playing in the showroom 24/7 you're leaving money on the table.
The cover of Cruisin' brings us to the recurring theme of 'what the heck Dimery?' How is there no Miracles or Smokey Robinson album on the list? Out-Bloody-Rageous it is.
But anyway, this album succeeds exceedingly well for what it is, late night scrogging music. Play it and get some.
Absolutely wild. I got Ex Lion Tamer on a mix tape about 35 years ago and never knew who the band was until today.
This kicks ass. Reuters is a great opening track. I listened thru a half dozen times or more and it just kept getting better. I'm putting this in the top 25 of new to me albums from the generator. Dig it.
I was living in Long Beach when this came out. I listened to it a lot. This style of rap was exciting and dangerous back then. I mean really, killing yourself off on the first track and your final words are, "fuck all y'all" is pure genius. This album is filled with classics. Rock that shit homey, rock that shit.
This is a wild one. 28 tracks and 33 minutes long. Only 3 songs over 2 minutes. It kicks ass for what it is and the drums are awesome, but if I'm going to listen to extreme metal I'll pick Bolt Thrower Realm of Chaos over this any day. Listen to World Eater and tell me I'm wrong.
This one was in heavy rotation with me and my roommates. I was a little disappointed when it came out, but it was impossible to live up to all the hype. I'm sure the pressure they were under to deliver was massive. But really, how do you follow up Dark Side or Rumors or Sgt. Peppers? No matter how good your next album is, someone's gonna talk shit.
I don't think I've listened to this entire record in 25+ years, I remember every track but I'm listening with different ears and a different perspective. In Utero pulls it off, their follow up to Nevermind (which is in the discussion as a GOAT album) is a straight up masterpiece. This is the reason the kids still dig them.
Dimery was a theatre kid. I was driving home and it struck me, this music is like a baroque pop version of Muse. If, instead of orchestration this was heavy space-rock distorted guitars and bass it would straight up be Muse. Like most of these choices, they get better with repeated listens. Invest some time, it's all really well done. I don't know if The Divine Comedy deserves 2 records on the list, but Costello has 6 so I obviously don't know shit from shinola.
Outstanding album. One of the most talented artists of my generation. If he were a British bloke he'd have 6+ albums on the list. If you exchanged the 3 on the list for Mellow Gold, Mutations and Morning Phase there would be no drop off in quality. I don't listen to Beck a lot, but when I do I really enjoy it. The beats on this are outta sight.
High quality punk rock. This one gets it done. 9 songs, 21 minutes. I can hear a lot of the thrash bands and punk bands i listened to growing up borrowed from this album. This list needs more crossover, Suicidal Tendencies, Corrosion of Conformity and English Dogs in particular. Kick ass.
Another solid Sonic Youth album. And same with the other 4, Kim Gordon is where it's at. The guitar work is outstanding.
High quality medieval folk rock. All acoustic instruments, the musicianship and vocals are way above average. Never heard this album but really enjoyed it.
Heck yeah! Another weird album by Robert Wyatt. A Sunday in Madrid and Blues in Bob Minor are standout for me.
This album was inescapable when it came out. Other than the videos I never listened to it, a much younger me was into heavier music so I was diametrically opposed to keyboards. This is nowhere close to my favorite Bruce album but man, it plays like a greatest hits collection. Listening to My Hometown and getting the goosebumps, dude has a real talent for writing 'Everyman' songs that hit you right in the feels.
A pleasant surprise from another new to me band and album. No vocals plus a 21 minute opening track is my jam. Along the Banks of Rivers is a great closer and sounds highly influential to Khruangbin. Awesome record. I need to check out TNT also.
Viva La Tortuga.
Certified all timer. CCR putting out 6 bangers in 3 years is insane. I haven't listened to this one in a while. Lodi is a classic in an album full of classics. I need to revisit the Creedence catalog. Fogerty is the man.
Hmmmm. I've stated previously that Costello has 3 more albums than he should on the list. I feel like anything I say at this point is going to be negative and beating a dead horse.
Like most esoteric works of genius it takes a few listens to fully grasp. I listened thru at least 4 times, while I wouldn't say I fully grasped it, I do appreciate the weirdness it embodies. Frank was a far out dude with his music and way above average in the intelligence department. Good album but I'm unlikely to revisit.
