1001 Albums Summary

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
5 3.13 +1.87
Pyromania
Def Leppard
5 3.13 +1.87
Hysteria
Def Leppard
5 3.2 +1.8
Rust In Peace
Megadeth
5 3.24 +1.76
Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
5 3.27 +1.73
Dance Mania
Tito Puente
5 3.29 +1.71
...And Justice For All
Metallica
5 3.41 +1.59
1984
Van Halen
5 3.49 +1.51
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5 3.56 +1.44
Moving Pictures
Rush
5 3.56 +1.44

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
1 3.49 -2.49
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
1 3.48 -2.48
Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
1 3.45 -2.45
Amnesiac
Radiohead
1 3.42 -2.42
Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
1 3.38 -2.38
Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
1 3.2 -2.2
If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
1 3.19 -2.19
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
1 3.19 -2.19
Songs From A Room
Leonard Cohen
1 3.16 -2.16
I'm Your Man
Leonard Cohen
1 3.1 -2.1

Artists

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Def Leppard 2 5
Bob Marley & The Wailers 2 5
Beatles 4 4.25
Michael Jackson 3 4.33
Black Sabbath 3 4.33
Jimi Hendrix 3 4.33

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Leonard Cohen 5 1.4
Randy Newman 2 1
Belle & Sebastian 2 1.5
My Bloody Valentine 2 1.5
Primal Scream 2 1.5
Pere Ubu 2 1.5
Radiohead 4 2
Bob Dylan 4 2

5-Star Albums (23)

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Popular Reviews

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean

I'm sure people love this for many reasons, but I am not sure what they are. This album was just meh for me. Sounds like old school R&B at times, but with a rapper who can't sing and tries to be "creative" with voice effects and sound effects.

New Boots And Panties by Ian Dury

This is the most British album I have ever heard. Hopefully I will never hear another.

Skylarking by XTC

I think they created new major chords for this fucking album. It's so obscenely saccharin and gross to listen to that I can't go any more than 2 for it.

Urban Hymns by The Verve

Decent, but it got overly monotonous after a while. All the songs started to blend together in one long forgettable musical arrangement.

Histoire De Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg

This sounds like the musicians were told to play as quietly and with as few notes as possible while the singer talked into and had mouth sex with his microphone. Garbage.

1-Star Albums (30)

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The Bends by Radiohead
Aug 18 2023

I feel sad :(

Hotel California by Eagles
Aug 21 2023

Great overall album with a surprise orchestral piece that was outstanding.

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
Aug 23 2023

Good album overall. The fucker is older than I am

The Healer by John Lee Hooker
Aug 24 2023

Not a bad album. Blues is a mood

Ingenue by k.d. lang
Aug 25 2023

Much better than I anticipated. KD had a fantastic voice.

xx by The xx
Aug 28 2023

A slow droning album full of the same song over and over. Won't be listening to this again.

Queen Of Denmark by John Grant
Aug 31 2023

OK. He has a definite inclination for 70s & 80s soft and synth pop.

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Sep 01 2023

Nice change of pace. Enjoyed it.

Queen II by Queen
Sep 04 2023

Solid Queen album before they really skyrocketed into international acclaim

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Sep 05 2023

Nice. Mellow and heavy orchestral sound.

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Sep 11 2023

I've never understood why Springsteen is so revered by people. After listening to this album, I still don't.

Sep 13 2023

It's creative and I enjoyed the layered music underneath. Rap just isn't my bag even when it's more enjoyable like this album is.

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan
Sep 15 2023

One star for the music sans harmonica. I can't fathom how people listen to Dylan's voice and go "Yeah, that's the shit." I'd rather set fire to my face and then try to put it out with a fork than have to suffer through his voice again.

Let It Be by The Replacements
Sep 22 2023

Straightforward rock album with a few songs I know and like.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Sep 25 2023

Pretty good. Decent listen if you're in the mood for it.

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Sep 26 2023

Decent background music, but nothing I would sit and listen to on purpose.

Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps
Sep 27 2023

Not my bag. I'm sure it's good if you're into the edgy and weird vibe and listening to the same song over and over again.

Graceland by Paul Simon
Oct 02 2023

I've always enjoyed this album. Happy to hear it again.

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Oct 03 2023

I'm sure people love this for many reasons, but I am not sure what they are. This album was just meh for me. Sounds like old school R&B at times, but with a rapper who can't sing and tries to be "creative" with voice effects and sound effects.

Ten by Pearl Jam
Oct 04 2023

One of the best albums in the last 30 years.

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
Oct 05 2023

Freeform jazz just isn't my thing. It's difficult to listem to.

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Oct 06 2023

Solid. Enjoyed the listen.

Technique by New Order
Oct 11 2023

Decent but nothing is listen to repeatedly

Lam Toro by Baaba Maal
Oct 13 2023

Upbeat, good vibes album. I enjoyed listening even though I had no idea what was being said

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Oct 18 2023

Decent album though pretty folksy.

Rio by Duran Duran
Oct 20 2023

I'd only heard the radio hits until now. I really enjoyed this album all the way through.

Tommy by The Who
Oct 24 2023

Solid concept album. I enjoyed it more than I anticipated.

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Oct 25 2023

This is music that people were obviously not ready for at the time. Dr John is an acquired taste and though not the best album it was an Intriguing and interesting listen

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Oct 27 2023

The super chill coffee house vibe and ethereal vocals make this a fantastic album. It perfectly fit my mood for the day.

In Utero by Nirvana
Oct 30 2023

Decent but they've never been my cup of tea.

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Nov 01 2023

Knew nothing of this album or any of the songs on it. Overall an enjoyable listen. Would probably listen again if I was in the mood for that bluesy southern folk riock vibe.

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth
Nov 02 2023

Not my vibe at all.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Nov 03 2023

Great album. I wish there was more of it.

Nov 07 2023

Surprisingly enjoyable. Good mix of rap, hip hop, and reggae with none of them being too overbearing

Nov 08 2023

This was a pretty good listen. late 80s/early 90s hip hop is way better than what's rolling around today. Get off my lawn!

Future Days by Can
Nov 09 2023

Ok background music, but nothing to wrote home about.

Tank Battles by Dagmar Krause
Nov 10 2023

Just not something I'll ever listen to again hopefully.

Garbage by Garbage
Nov 16 2023

Solid vibe. I dig it.

Disraeli Gears by Cream
Nov 20 2023

I'm sure this was a landmark album in its time, but it was just OK for me. Some good bluesy rock

Dookie by Green Day
Nov 22 2023

Fun little romp through the pop-punk landscape.

Spiderland by Slint
Nov 23 2023

Eh. It was ok. I can see how it influenced some later bands, but not going to rate it very high on my list

Closer by Joy Division
Nov 24 2023

This album really spoke to me. It told me to never listen to it again.

Aja by Steely Dan
Nov 27 2023

Technically sound, but it's so unexciting to listen to.

Synchronicity by The Police
Nov 28 2023

Great album. I've always loved the Police.

Talking Timbuktu by Ali Farka Touré
Nov 29 2023

I was hoping for a more upbeat album, but this wasn't that bad.

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Nov 30 2023

Good, but kinda somber and introspective.

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Dec 01 2023

Really enjoyed the nostalgia this provided. Good album overall

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane
Dec 04 2023

Not too bad save for the freeform sections eliciting madness

Pearl by Janis Joplin
Dec 05 2023

I thought I was going to hate this, but I was pleasantly surprised. Very good album

Kenza by Khaled
Dec 06 2023

Decent, but difficult to find streaming

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Dec 07 2023

First time through an entire Doors album and I thought it was pretty good. More eclectic than I expected.

Dec 08 2023

Not bad, but overly long. These guys were trying way too hard to be different and do odd things.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Dec 11 2023

This was OK. I am rarely in the mood for melancholy hipster rock.

Guero by Beck
Dec 12 2023

Really enjoyed this album. Low-level grooves suit my mood sometimes.

Highly Evolved by The Vines
Dec 13 2023

Average rock album. Nothing great, nothing bad.

New Forms by Roni Size
Dec 14 2023

Meh. This was not some sort of groundbreaking album for me as all the people in the UK thought. It was just repetitive, uninteresting background music.

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Dec 21 2023

Actually enjoyed this more than I thought it would. I prefer this kind of sound over Nirvana to be honest.

The Doors by The Doors
Dec 22 2023

Great album with many familiar songs.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Dec 25 2023

Fantastic album back to front.

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Dec 27 2023

This was fine. I've never been a big fan.

Cross by Justice
Dec 28 2023

It's not s bad album, but it's super annoying in some parts

Different Class by Pulp
Dec 29 2023

Weird haphazard collection of mediocre and sometimes creepy songs. Not my bag

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Jan 03 2024

Always an enjoyable album

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters
Jan 09 2024

Solid debut for Dave post Nirvana. He's kept the good music flowing for decades. One of my all time favorite bands.

Penthouse And Pavement by Heaven 17
Jan 10 2024

Depeche Mode early in their basement with pre-loaded keyboard sounds. OK, but nothing special

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Jan 11 2024

Not my cup of tea. I'm sure this kind of thing really speaks to someone... specifically Tom himself.

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Jan 15 2024

Decent easy listening. Not sure why everyone thinks this guy is the shit though

OK Computer by Radiohead
Jan 16 2024

Fine. Just fine.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Jan 18 2024

Solid Album with some definite bangers.

There's A Riot Goin' On by Sly & The Family Stone
Jan 19 2024

I think you had to be born at the right time to have a soft spot for this kind of funk. This is only marginally better than Parliament. Two stars... Will never listen to again.

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Jan 22 2024

Always good vibes when listening to Booker T, but the sound gets repetitive and old pretty quick for me.

Jan 23 2024

Really enjoyed this one. It's not your typical "rap" album and has great hooks, good lyrics, and a little tongue-in-cheek weirdness.

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott
Jan 24 2024

Not bad. Less a rap album and. More of an experimental R&B/Hip-hop album

Transformer by Lou Reed
Jan 25 2024

This album was just 40 minutes of meh. I don't really enjoy Lou Reed's music or vocal stylings.

Harvest by Neil Young
Jan 26 2024

Nice vibe through the whole album. Chill to listen to.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jan 30 2024

A big part of my late high school life. This bastard was on repeat for a long time. In recent years the allure of the Chili Peppers has waned thanks to the nonsensical lyrics. I think I could have recounted every song without listening at all.

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Feb 01 2024
Sea Change by Beck
Feb 02 2024

Maybe I was in the right way today. Maybe I was expecting something different. I certainly wasn't expecting so many slow, introspective, and depressing songs.

Feb 05 2024

For me a more enjoyable Nirvana album. It was whored out after Kurt's death, but is just a great listen

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Feb 06 2024

It's boring, annoying, has dylan-esque vocals, mediocre female vocals, and I have an overall desire to never hear it again

Yeezus by Kanye West
Feb 07 2024

Ok. It would be much better without the whole rapping by Kanye thing.

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Feb 08 2024

Fine musically. Not so good vocally.

Doolittle by Pixies
Feb 09 2024

Ok. Another vocally annoying album.

Feb 12 2024

This was a great listen. It wasn't my bag growing up and that's disappointing. I missed out for sure.

The Cars by The Cars
Feb 13 2024

Just a great album with a ton of known hits. Didn't quite get to that Abbey Road level, but it was damn close.

Back In Black by AC/DC
Feb 14 2024

Just a solid rock album from back to front. I was leaning heavily towards five stars, but realized that it doesn't really rise above any of the other rock of that era. It's still damn good though.

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Feb 15 2024

Fine if you're in the right mood. I was not

Let's Get Killed by David Holmes
Feb 16 2024

This was the most boring electronica album I have ever heard.

Feb 20 2024

Slow. Somber. If you're in the mood did not feel good about yourself or life this is the album for you.

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Feb 21 2024

Great 50's era country. Can't get much better.

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Feb 22 2024

Technically sound musicianship. Typically odd vibe per Zappa.

Arrival by ABBA
Feb 26 2024

This is just not a great album. There are a few hits on it, but outside of that, the music isn't great and the lyrics are subpar at best.

Parachutes by Coldplay
Feb 27 2024

Solid album with some good tracks. Very melancholy.

Fromohio by fIREHOSE
Feb 29 2024

Eh, it was ok. It was also the most unmemorable collected of music that I've listened to in some time.

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Mar 05 2024

Not bad overall, but not a normal listen for me

Only By The Night by Kings of Leon
Mar 06 2024

This was always a really good album. So many good songs.

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Mar 07 2024

Good album. Typical of the Doors

Rising Above Bedlam by Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Mar 08 2024

Pretty good album when the main guy isn't involved in singing. Definite 90's smooth jazz production techniques in play.

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Mar 11 2024

OK rock album, but I don't understand why it's so highly regarded by some.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Mar 12 2024

If there were half stars this would get a 4.5. It's THE Alice in Chains album and solid throughout save for some odd vocal stylings on God Smack. This was a staple growing up and it still holds a nostalgic place in my life, but it's not quite 5 stars for me.

Street Life by The Crusaders
Mar 13 2024

Standard jazz stuff. Nothing awful and nothing great.

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Mar 18 2024

Competent and consistent blues rock, but just.... boring.

Stardust by Willie Nelson
Mar 19 2024

Overall good album of standards by Willie. I don't know how but his voice just slid right into each of these without being overly noticeable

Unbridled hot garbage flowing through a sea of complete ridiculousness on it's way to my foot, so I can put it in someone's ass for making this.

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Mar 21 2024

There were a few duds, but overall a pretty good album.

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso
Mar 22 2024

I'm sure this is highly regarded in Brazil, but it's just another 60s album in another language to me

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Mar 26 2024

Overall good, but definitely recycled the same musical elements on several tracks (clarinet anyone?).

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Mar 27 2024

It wasn't that bad, it's just that nothing remotely differentiates it from other music of the same style.

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Mar 28 2024

I can't think of a world where I would find this album remotely enjoyable. 80's casio keyboard music and spoken word vocals that overwhelm everything else on every track is just god awful. A dumpster filled with diarrhea and cat piss would be too good of a trash receptacle to throw this away into.

The Rising by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 29 2024

Solid dad rock album. This is the most I have enjoyed Springsteen at any point in my entire life.

Fragile by Yes
Apr 01 2024

Better than the last Yes album, but average overall.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Apr 02 2024

Solid Blues album. Really dropped off after that openeing track, but i enjoyed it thoroughly.

One World by John Martyn
Apr 04 2024

I had no idea who this was and it turned out to be okay

Slipknot by Slipknot
Apr 05 2024

I just love the raw, angry, aggressive, chaotic, and in your face sound of Slipknot. They seem to be able to sraddle the lines between thrash metal, death metal, and straight heavy metal while throwing in turntables and melodic vocal stylings as well. This album was a fun listen .

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
Apr 08 2024

After a dismal vocal offering from the first track, this album settled right into 70's easy listening. The album was OK, but a far cry from the polish of someone like James Taylor.

Apr 09 2024

While I can understand why this was unusual aand attractive after the musical stylings of the early 60s, I've come to the conclusion that prog rock just ain't my bag. It's long and unnecessarily drawn out songs are more distracting than enjoyable listening.

Nowhere by Ride
Apr 10 2024

Obvious Oasis influences aside, this is the very definition of OK. Not great, not bad, just OK.

Smash by The Offspring
Apr 11 2024

OK. Never been a big punk fan and this loses a point for the whiny vocals

Brown Sugar by D'Angelo
Apr 12 2024

Love the music. Ignored the lyrics for the most part

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Apr 15 2024

Very polished songs from a group I've always heard of, but never listened to. Decent album and the 2 sides were very different.

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Apr 16 2024

Good album with inventive rhythms. I always seem to enjoy Talking Heads.

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
Apr 17 2024

Music was typical mellow synth pop. Not bad

Winter In America by Gil Scott-Heron
Apr 18 2024

Beat poetry over jazz just isn't for me. The words and music often didn't mesh and that made for an uncomfortable listening experience.

Fishscale by Ghostface Killah
Apr 19 2024

OK musically save for a few tracks with monotonous, never changing beats behind the lyrics.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Apr 22 2024

Well produced and decent songs, but it was just nothing special for me.

Illmatic by Nas
Apr 23 2024

Nas is suppoedly a great lyricist and rapper, but I pay little attention to lyrics and more to the music underneath. Pretty good rap album. I enjoyed it more musically than I anticipated.

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Apr 24 2024

Same vocals, same style syncopated drum parts, very similar guitar riffs on every track, but .... An ok listen somehow.

Time (The Revelator) by Gillian Welch
Apr 25 2024

Man, Americana music just ain't for me. I dig Bluegrass (this ain't it), but this stuff is so slow and drawn out that I can't find any joy listening to it. I'm sure there's a mood that would lend itself to this symphony of depression, but I can't imagine the situation I would have to be in to listen to this on purpose.

Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu
Apr 26 2024

Not for me man. This was just noise with some 90's alternative trickled throughout

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Apr 30 2024

Really good Beatles album and the epitome of 60s pop. I'd give it 4.5 stars if that was an option.

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
May 01 2024

Loved this one more than Innervisions. There was a wide array of styles and themes that just fit my mood and the vibe for the day.

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
May 02 2024

There was some good on this album, but the barrage of freeform minor key rambling was disconcerting for me. Not a great listen.

Heroes by David Bowie
May 03 2024

Pretty good pre-80s Bowie album. The back half really took a weird turn with the somber instrumentals, but overall pretty enjoyable.

...And Justice For All by Metallica
May 06 2024

This is one of those albums that defined my early high school years. I practically wore out the cassette on trips to and from school on the bus. Though I never liked the clicky kick sound and lack of any bass guitar in the mix, this still holds up well for me. I can't give this 4.5 stars so it gets its 5.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
May 07 2024

Solid album when Lindsey's songs don't come up. He was definitely try too hard to break away from the success of Rumours and it didn't go that well.

May 08 2024

Though I couldn't understand the rapping, it was rarely overpowering the music and complemented it instead. Nice jazzy vibe on this album.

We're Only In It For The Money by The Mothers Of Invention
May 09 2024

Zappa just seems like he's trying to be so counterculture and so opposite of anything mainstream that the average listener would have a hard time enjoying any of what they hear. This album is hard to listen to. 1 star for sticking to his gun throughout his career and another star for musicianship. Outside of that this is shit garbage.

May 10 2024

This inoffensive and upbeat 80s music that just kind of puts you in a happier mood. Overall a good album with a few odd lyrical choices.

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
May 13 2024

This was OK moody 80s synth-pop. My first full listen to anything by them.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
May 14 2024

OK. Nothing to scream about. Good rhythms and sound overall.

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
May 16 2024

Overall a good album, but man did it just have this neutered vibe. It always felt like it was going to go hard and be big and grandiose only to just slink back into the corner and softly play music hoping you'd like it. Everything felt timid and unassuming and that was frustrating to listen to.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
May 17 2024

Another Pixies album, and additional proof why I just don't enjoy it. While the back half of the album was somehow more enjoyable, it still didn't move the needle.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
May 20 2024

Really good chill electronica album with great blend of musical styles.

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
May 21 2024

Man this is the blandest 90's rock i've heard. This album is so quiet and demure... as if it's trying to ride a harley and all it could muster was a 3 year old's my little pony bicycle complete with training wheels. If you look up the word "Meh" in the dictionary there's a picture of this album cover.

You're Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr.
May 22 2024

Just a whole bunch of meh for me. I can understand how this sound influenced some later artists, but it's just haphazard and really not my bag

Da Capo by Love
May 23 2024

OK. Better than some psychedlia laced rock of the time, but nothing to write home about.

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
May 27 2024

Better musically, but I still hate Dylan's voice. Every one of his albums is hard to get through because of this.

C'est Chic by CHIC
May 28 2024

Pretty damn good album for the disco era. More centered on rhythm and instuments than other music of the day.

The Specials by The Specials
May 29 2024

Enjoyable Ska album for me. Nothing bad about it.

Nick Of Time by Bonnie Raitt
May 30 2024

Just a really enjoyable AOR/Blues album. Another one that just sounded in the background and kinda bland, but I liked everything i heard.

Tical by Method Man
May 31 2024

Not a bad album, but one that wouldn't be on my frequently played list.

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith
Jun 04 2024

Really enjoyed this one. Such a groovy chill sound and something I could listen to all the time.

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Jun 05 2024

Spacey electronic goodness.

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
Jun 06 2024

Melancholy as fuck

Jun 07 2024

I am no rap connoisseur so I will never be able to notice the differences in styles, but this just sounds like another 90's rap album to me. Better than the solo efforts by ghostface and RZA, but only marginally.

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Jun 11 2024

I have hated Blister in the Sun since I first heard it, but I decided to give this an objective listen because that's what this list is all about for me. After some thought, I have decided that I hate the rest of it too. The music is uninspired, the vocals are from a whiny 5 year old and why is there acoustic guitar in every damn song that's front and center in the mix? My disdain for this musical style runs deep. Here's hoping this is the only album on the list.

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
Jun 12 2024

Whiny female 90s alternative just ain't my bag baby

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Jun 13 2024

Really enjoyed listening to this one. It was a nice surprise to hear many genres melded into an underlying country vibe.

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Jun 14 2024

This was extremely OK. It kind of felt like I was listening to a musical. The crescendo of the album (the final two songs) we're way better than anything that had come before.

Eagles by Eagles
Jun 17 2024

Another solid album from The Eagles. Points taken away for Earlybird, which completely ruined the cohesive vibe the rest of the album had going.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jun 18 2024

This may be a nostalgia thing, but I enjoy this album quite a bit. That low, grungy doom sound is one of my favorite vibes on an album.

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
Jun 19 2024

This was ok for a 60s blues rock album. Joplin's voice is an acquired taste, but the backing band was pretty good.

Black Monk Time by The Monks
Jun 20 2024

Pretty good 60's rock album with a heavy anti-war message.

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jun 21 2024

This ok. Boring, but ok.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Jun 25 2024

Another melancholy entry for this guy. I'm not sure why he's on this list twice

Dust by Screaming Trees
Jun 26 2024

Pretty good album overall. It had this oddly mellow tone overall and that's an oddity for me.

Reign In Blood by Slayer
Jun 28 2024

Slayer entered my realm of music with South of Heaven and I would often visit earlier albums of the bands I was listening to, so this was part of that process for me. I haven't listened to this in years and I still really enjoy it. Add a little nostalgia in and this is a solid 3.75 for me.

Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Jul 01 2024

Better than I was expecting based on what I had heard from them prior

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
Jul 03 2024

What you expect from a bossa nova album. It was surprising that one of them turned into a John Philips Sousa march, but overall a nice chill album.

Debut by Björk
Jul 04 2024

I went into this only marginally aware of Bjork's musical style. I was pleasantly surprised by this album and its eclectic sound. I enjoyed it much more than I would have expected.

Live At Leeds by The Who
Jul 05 2024

I enjoyed this much more than the last album. Live Who is much better than album Who.

Jul 08 2024

Repetitive, boring, and super whiny vocals. The back half of the album was better, but just not good enough to get that 3rd star for me.

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Jul 10 2024

Kudos to this guy for getting more than one album under his belt. I cannot fathom how this guy was remotely popular with his haphazard songs and lounge lizard singing, but you do you Britain.

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
Jul 11 2024

This was a nice somber chill album. I enjoyed it.

A Little Deeper by Ms. Dynamite
Jul 12 2024

It was better than expected, but not something that I would ever listen to again.

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Jul 16 2024

Repetitive, boring, whiny vocals..... All the things I just love to death. This is occasionally OK.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Jul 17 2024

This was fairly chill to listen to although there was a bit too much scratching in parts and a few spots where the vibe was interrupted by uncomfortable musical phrases.

Meat Puppets II by Meat Puppets
Jul 18 2024

This album was just meh. The voice was off putting and the music wasn't all that great.

Truth by Jeff Beck
Jul 19 2024

Just an average blues album for me

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Jul 22 2024

Melancholy as always from Morrissey's vocal sound, but the music was good.

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Jul 23 2024

Just a great album through and through. I love the beasties playing their own instruments and there are just masterful sound drops throughout. It also hits my nostalgia card since I had this on repeat for a long time in the 90's

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jul 24 2024

Good album back to front. CCR was tight and had catchy songs that are hard to disparage.

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Jul 25 2024

Middle of the road rock album. Nothing great, but nothing bad either

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel
Jul 29 2024

Good album and I can understand why it's considered one of their best ones. Just not my cup of tea unless I wanted to maintain a depressive episode.

Stankonia by OutKast
Jul 30 2024

I understand why people enjoy Outkast. The music is more creative and isn't just straight forward rap/hip-hop.

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Jul 31 2024

I wasn't sure what this was going to be, but I was pleasantly surprised by the chill nature of the music.

Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury by The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Aug 01 2024

This is an album whose sound is very indicative of its time. This was a very simple, and unfortunately repetitive album. You better hope you like the first track because every other track sounds almost exactly the same.

Dummy by Portishead
Aug 05 2024

This is a definite vibe that you have to be in the mood for. Overall a good album, though a really homogeneous sound.

On The Beach by Neil Young
Aug 06 2024

Decent mellow rock album with an overall melancholy vibe. To be expected from Neil Young

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Aug 07 2024

Overall just a great cohesive album of his and blues rock. Really enjoyable

Haunted Dancehall by The Sabres Of Paradise
Aug 08 2024

Decent electronica album. Nothing groundbreaking and nothing awful

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Aug 09 2024

Tidal is a vibe. Man it's a sensual rich tapestry of foreboding, but groovy songs. I found it to be a bit repetitive on a full listen, but it didn't detract from the experience.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Aug 12 2024

Decent album overall. Typical bluesy rock of the time with the usual Hendrix flair along with some weird sonic choices.

Feast of Wire by Calexico
Aug 13 2024

Pretty wide ranging blend of musical genres on this album and it was more enjoyable than expected.

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Aug 14 2024

Great classic Cash album. The stage banter and off the cuff interactions with the inmates make this album so good. Really enjoyable.

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
Aug 15 2024

Middle of the road 60's bubblegum pop that seems to want to be psychedlic rock, but couldn't pull it off save for the last track on the album

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Aug 16 2024

Overall this is a great album back to front. If I could give half stars this would be a 4.5, but here we are rounding up

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Aug 19 2024

Good album, but not as solid as the others on this list.

Melodrama by Lorde
Aug 20 2024

The music is fine. The vocals are fine. It's fine. That is all this is.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Aug 21 2024

Definitely a very raw sound. No technical prowess on display here. Just hard driving rock. I enjoyed it more than I expected, but some of it was a little odd.

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Aug 22 2024

80's synthpop. Nothing of note.

Broken English by Marianne Faithfull
Aug 23 2024

This album is musically unremarkable and the vocals are...... not good. I'm not sure how this is considered some sort of seminal work from her. If it is, then the rest of her catalog must be shit garbage.

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Aug 26 2024

Solid album back to front and a nice nostalgic ride for me

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Aug 27 2024

Excellent overall. Really shows how much range and emotion she had when at her best

The Only Ones by The Only Ones
Aug 28 2024

The music was just fine. The vocals were hot garbage. I don't know where they found this Lou Reed wannabe, but they should have just left them there

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Aug 29 2024

This album was better in the back half, but it's still not great. It was definitely the worst impression of ministry/rammstein/nine inch nails that I've heard. There was absolutely no reason for some of these songs to be more than 3 and 1/2 minutes.

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub
Aug 30 2024

As popular as the book and Wikipedia make this album sound, I never heard this growing up. I'm guessing this was due to the overwhelming scope of Nirvana's Nevermind. Listening to it now, it's just very pedestrian '90s alt rock.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Sep 03 2024

Decent songs and good harmonies as you'd expect. It was however, an extremely slow and depressing sound for me.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Sep 04 2024

3.5 overall. Enjoyable to listen to all the way through even though the songs were long.

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Sep 05 2024

I could hear some motifs that reminded me of other bands, so I don't doubt that this had some influence on future groups, but the music was just mediocre for me.

Sep 06 2024

The album is fine and has good songs. It just has the most dull, monotonous, and uninteresting sound ever placed on wax. Nothing about these songs is exciting. It's like the band all had a head cold, took some nyquil, and made unusually boring music in that Nyquil-fueled haze like zombies. The lackluster vibe just drags on and on and never changes. I understand the draw of Coldplay for people, but I only really enjoy this era of their work when I am feeling down and need a soundtrack for that mood. Their more recent work has more life and energy and is way more enjoyable.

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Sep 09 2024
Blue by Joni Mitchell
Sep 10 2024

I can hear the talent on the album, but unfortunately I can also hear her voice. It's very inconsistent​ and goes to places I feel it shouldn't. This is not something I'll ever listen to again unless forced to.

New Boots And Panties by Ian Dury
Sep 11 2024

This is the most British album I have ever heard. Hopefully I will never hear another.

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers
Sep 12 2024

Middle of the road southern rock. Nothing much to it

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club
Sep 13 2024

Fine although a bit odd at times.

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Sep 16 2024

Now this is why people must like the Stones so much. Good overall blues and rock album

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Sep 17 2024

It was decent at times and I understand why he is so revered. This genre just isn't my favorite

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes
Sep 19 2024

Nothing to hear here..... Move along.

American Pie by Don McLean
Sep 20 2024

Fine. Boring and repetitve, but fine.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Sep 23 2024

I enjoyed the shit out of this one. Good arrangements, vocals, and musical vibes. Too bad he didn't get to make more music.

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Sep 24 2024

Overall great album. Super cohesive groove all the way through.

Modern Kosmology by Jane Weaver
Sep 27 2024

Not sure what this was, but I listened to it.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Sep 30 2024

Through and through just a masterfully produced album.

Sulk by The Associates
Oct 02 2024

What was this? I am still uncertain.

Crazysexycool by TLC
Oct 03 2024

Huge album when it came out. This is a solid R&B album when you remove the stupid interludes.

Rum Sodomy & The Lash by The Pogues
Oct 04 2024

If you like a consistent, never changing sound throughout your whole album, this is the one for you.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Oct 07 2024

Surprisingly good album. Eclectic and ever changing genres and they were all handled very well

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Oct 08 2024

Well, Franz Ferdinand has a sound and they stick to it. This is a good album if you like that sound, but it's not overwhelmingly awesome or anything.

Oct 11 2024

If you're into someone doing an impression of singing under their breath and/or spoken word over pseudo country-folk then this album is great. For me, this is just someone's dad that thinks they have a great singing voice and rents a studio to put the horror show onto tape. It's god awful and boring. I'd rather listen to Dirk Diggler's unreleased studio album on repeat than listen to this.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Oct 14 2024

To me this sounds like they're trying too hard to be unusual and avant-garde and they are overreaching big time. The music bed underneath is extremely basic

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Oct 15 2024

Standard Neil Young. Not much else to say about that.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Oct 17 2024

Classic upbeat jazz record. Really enjoyed it

Timeless by Goldie
Oct 18 2024

If the Hackers soundtrack had less enjoyable music riddled with poorly sampled drum sounds, this is what it would sound like. There were a few ok spots, but I can't fathom how people could ever have listened to drum n bass as a primary musical style.

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Oct 21 2024

Great album from Ray. Much more enjoyable than the country one on this list.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Oct 22 2024

Being the first time I have ever heard this in its entirety, I found it pretty enjoyable. It's a solid 3.5 for me. The last 4 tracks were definitely leftover filler tracks judging by how good the front of the album was. Well produced and slick catchy songs even decades later.

McCartney by Paul McCartney
Oct 23 2024

I enjoyed this one more then his wings debut. This one felt more personal and honest and real

25 by Adele
Oct 24 2024

Though the subject matter is consistently about pain and loss, this is a well produced and arranged album. You can't deny how talented Adele is.

Oct 25 2024

Good Korn album, though the 1hr runtime felt like 5hrs. There are some classic songs here, including one with possibly the heaviest breakdown I've ever heard (Freak on a Leash). I get chills every time I hear it. I had never heard this one in it's entirety and it wasn't anything groundbreaking, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Oct 28 2024

Decent soul/R&B/funk album. The last track was like audible blue balls. There's no need for a 13 minute track telling some story while playing the same chords over and over.

Oct 29 2024

Well, this Dylan album is musically better, but you still have to listen to Dylan sing, so still just an awful listen

Oct 30 2024

I found this to be the most unassuming and subdued collection of music I've heard on this list. Nothing stood out and had I not KNOWN I was listening to it, I may not have noticed it was even there.

Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk
Nov 01 2024

Decent early electronic music though extremely repetitive

Abraxas by Santana
Nov 04 2024

Great rock album wrapped with latin jazz flavors and some notes le radio hits. Would listen to this album again.

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Nov 05 2024

Good homespun country music from the Queen of country.

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Nov 06 2024

Better than expected, but not something I would listen to often.

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
Nov 08 2024

Fine for what it is. It's not really much though.

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Nov 11 2024

Just a mellow and good album through and through. 3.5

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Nov 12 2024

Better than I was expecting. It has a nice mellow 70s rock sound throughout

Histoire De Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg
Nov 14 2024

This sounds like the musicians were told to play as quietly and with as few notes as possible while the singer talked into and had mouth sex with his microphone. Garbage.

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Nov 18 2024

The heavy misogynist and frat boy vibe is a bit over the top, but was welcomed by many back in the day. Still a nostalgic and fun romp through what was rap back then.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Nov 19 2024

Better than the last Joni Mitchell album, but this still isn't enjoyable for me.

Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Nov 20 2024

Fine blues rock if you ignore the lyrics

Permission to Land by The Darkness
Nov 21 2024

Solid rock album. I wish the vocal stylings weren't so distracting, but it was a fun listen.

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Nov 22 2024

I have always enjoyed this album since its release. This listen has not swayed that opinion. Though the album gets slower and more melancholy as it goes, I still dig it.

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar
Nov 25 2024

This album is not my thing. Some of the music and beats are good, but i can do without the rapping and conversational vignettes at the end of seemingly every song.

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Nov 26 2024

Fine P-funk stripped of its ridiculousness and gimmicks.

Rejoicing In The Hands by Devendra Banhart
Nov 27 2024

Fine if you're in the mood to continue your depressive episode with music.

Suicide by Suicide
Nov 28 2024

The same synth sounds on every track made this album very boring and very repetitive

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
Nov 29 2024

Whoever suggested that they cover Pink Floyd should be smacked in the face with a raw fish. Otherwise this album was odd but fine.

Blackstar by David Bowie
Dec 02 2024

Most of the music was fine. It was the vocals that often seemed out of sync and not really connected to the music.

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Dec 03 2024

I'm sure this was the bee's knees when it came out and it seemingly bridges 60's rock with 70's glam. This is a ridiculous and over the top album with songs that go on way too long for their own good. While Meat Loaf carries the weight of the songs well, I felt like he would collapse at any moment from the sheer energy he's belting out the lyrics with. This wasn't something I grew up on and only heard sparingly on the radio until now. I understand it's draw for people of a certain era, but listening to it fully for the first time has me convinced that it will also be my last.

All Hail the Queen by Queen Latifah
Dec 05 2024

Often repetitive late 80s to time capsule.

Hysteria by Def Leppard
Dec 06 2024

Where to begin with this iconic album? This is definitely a different sound than their previous albums, but that worked to their advantage in a giant way, making it more accessible for mainstream music fans and not just die-hard rock stans. This album is tightly produced and meticulously crafted to produce a cacophony of sound that envelops your ears. The most noticeable of these techniques being the liberal use of reverb and the layer upon layer of vocal overdubs. I also noticed how far back the drums are in the mix because of this. Still, this is one of the biggest and most fun albums of that era and it deserves the full compliment of stars that I have to give it.

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Dec 09 2024

The music was what you'd expect, but the vocals were lacking the flair I've come to expect from Iron Maiden. Having only been exposed to Bruce Dickinson's vocals this left me wanting something different. Overall still a decent album.

Moon Safari by Air
Dec 10 2024

This is an easy 4 for me. I love this kind of shit. Lo-fi esque, chill shit like this is just so enjoyable

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit
Dec 11 2024

Can't complain about this one either. Nice middle of the road electronic

Diamond Life by Sade
Dec 12 2024

Solid soft rock/pseudo-jazz album. Sade's vocals are always mesmerizing and her backup band is as tight as it gets. Even the non radio hits are well done.

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Dec 13 2024

Man this one was slow and melancholy to me. Not bad, but not someone I would listen to on purpose.

Brothers by The Black Keys
Dec 16 2024

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I would have enjoyed it more if the vocals didn't have effects on every damn song.

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Dec 17 2024

It started off as some sort of electronica, but then pivoted into an eclectic alt-rock sampler. It was OK, but it's not joining my library anytime soon.

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Dec 18 2024

Decent, but it got overly monotonous after a while. All the songs started to blend together in one long forgettable musical arrangement.

Blur by Blur
Dec 19 2024

Best britpop album on this list so far. Overall an enjoyable listening experience.

Take Me Apart by Kelela
Dec 20 2024

Fine yet planned R&B that all melts together into one long song.

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Dec 23 2024

I'm sure the poetry/lyrics resonate for a lot of people, but I'm just not one of them. The music is also nothing special and typical of the time it was released. This album was just completely uninteresting to me.

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
Dec 24 2024

Pretty damn enjoyable 80's pop rock. Consistently upbeat and solid throughout

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Dec 25 2024

The vocals fit perfectly into the music. Though this is a pretty Singer album it was a good listen.

Dec 26 2024

Rap would be a much more likeable genre if it was more like this. Enjoyed the beats and music and the rapping wasn't about how much better than everyone he was because he had more money, guns, or bitches.

Entertainment by Gang Of Four
Dec 27 2024

Sounds like dudes who were in a a punk band 15 years ago, got back together, and wanted to change their sound but don't know how to. It's a pseudo-clash style band and they're not pulling any of it off.

The Clash by The Clash
Dec 30 2024

These guys are heralded in the music world, but when I hear them it just isn't exciting for me. It's just standard post-punk rock with heavy British accents singing lyrics. It's fine occasionally.

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Dec 31 2024

Solid early rhythm & blues album. He has a great voice.

Kenya by Machito
Jan 02 2025

This was a really enjoyable rhythmic fiesta. It didn't let up the entire time and provided a happy upbeat vibe for the day.

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jan 03 2025

This was a more enjoyable Elvis Costello album for me. The tighter pop-rock production really hit the right vibe for me

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Jan 06 2025

Another solid outing from the Stones. The songs always sound like covers of other songs to me, but that doesn't stop the enjoyment.

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Jan 07 2025

The beats and music were great, the interludes and skits unnecessary, and rapping was unique. Typical.

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jan 08 2025

4.5 stars for me. For being the first album on his own it's such a great one. He would only get better, but this is a solid outing. The addition of the I-Threes rounds out an already tight group and it would be hard to hear his music without them.

Searching For The Young Soul Rebels by Dexys Midnight Runners
Jan 09 2025

Fair music, though uninspiring. The vocals seemed like someone who had no idea how to sing and was just emulating what they thought was singing. Forced vibrato for the fail.

Jan 10 2025

Good, soulful music but the format of this record was a bit weird. I wish they would have let the concert just play out instead of adding pauses in between songs. That ruined the flow a bit. It also seemed a bit forced and rushed. I'm not sure why that is, but I just couldn't get past that.

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Jan 13 2025

Pretty good album outside all the weird free-form jazz vignettes. Much more cohesive and pop-centric which is what made it more bearable.

Tapestry by Carole King
Jan 14 2025

Good 70s soft rock.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Jan 15 2025

There are definitely a few straight bangers on this album. I appreciate the experimentation, but on some songs it was completely out of the blue and took me right out of the vibe. Some of the other instrumental songs were fine, but I'm not sure what their purpose was or why they were included at all. Those points lost it a star for me.

Jan 16 2025

There is obviously a large contingent of the population that enjoys Lana Del Rey. I can't see how this can be in anyone's regular rotation unless they were constantly living in a sea of disappointment and pain. This would only be useful music if I was in a depressive state and wanted to force myself to stay there. Having no expectations going in, I just wasn't impressed. Her voice seems average and she doesn't really have to stretch it since the pace and range of the music is so minimalist. She just puts off an air of indifference and boredom, making it seem as if she really doesn't want to be singing. I was hoping I would hear at least one upbeat song at some point but its just track after track of dejection and melancholia. The album is tiring to listen to and has nearly shut the door on me ever listening to her voluntarily again.

The Rise & Fall by Madness
Jan 17 2025

This was fine. Not great, not bad.... Just fine.

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Jan 20 2025

Just a fantastic album from beginning to end.

The White Album by Beatles
Jan 21 2025

Another fine Beatles album that gets a little long in the tooth after a while. This is good, but not Abbey Road good.

The White Room by The KLF
Jan 22 2025

If you want to feel as if you were part of a montage from the film Hackers, then this is the album for you. While not a bad listen, it was definitely locked in time to that era.

16 Lovers Lane by The Go-Betweens
Jan 23 2025

Man there were some tracks (I'm looking at you track 2... you're straight up a U2 song) that emulated other artists pretty damn well. I enjoyed this album though. It's got that late 80's early 90's vibe when the rebellious alt-rock genre was morphing into the adult alternative genre.

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Jan 24 2025

This album was so uneventful and bland I don't even remember what it sounded like yesterday.

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix
Jan 27 2025

Just exceptional for a debut album. So many great tracks.

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Jan 28 2025

This was what I expected from Prince. It was fine to listen to, but I wouldn't go out of my way to ever purposely listen to it again. Prince is just a weird cat and that is reflected in the music.

Repeater by Fugazi
Jan 30 2025

Pretty good overall. Takes me back to my Helmet listening days, which oddly enough was 2 years later

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
Feb 03 2025

Fine blues rock album. This is what I expect from my middle of the road 70s rock.

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Feb 04 2025

Every song on this album is great and nearly every song on this album is a rock classic.

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young
Feb 05 2025

Fine for Neil Young. A bit too slow and whiny for me, but overall OK.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Feb 06 2025

This is OK to listen to. There are some fun songs, but man the sound is the same for every one of them. It got old quickly for me.

Feb 07 2025

Good beats and rapping and well produced overall. I liked it more than I thought I would.

Superunknown by Soundgarden
Feb 10 2025

This album is a 4.5 for me. 4 for the album itself and another .5 for the nostalgia attached to it. Growing up when this album entered the world was just fantastic musically and this one was in my rotation. I had friends who took to this right away and loved every second. I wasn't so immediately smitten, but this has grown on me over the years to be a very solid, dar, and complex listen.

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Feb 11 2025

The second Oasis album on this list and it's just as boring as the first one. It's just one bland song after another and they all sound the same.

Shadowland by k.d. lang
Feb 12 2025

I have come to really enjoy K.D. Lang thanks to this list. This album wasn't quite as good as Ingenue, but still really enjoyable.

Connected by Stereo MC's
Feb 13 2025

There's just something about this that's missing. The music was fine, but it was just too subdued and missing a punch or soul. Hard to put my finger on it honestly. it's just kinda boring

The Idiot by Iggy Pop
Feb 14 2025

This was an ok Bowie album with weird vocals.

My Generation by The Who
Feb 17 2025

Fine. The better who albums are live albums.

21 by Adele
Feb 18 2025

Solid. Adele's voice elevates the sometimes bland and boring music.

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
Feb 19 2025

I guess you had to be there? This is just middle of the road '70s rock to me. It's nothing groundbreaking or particularly interesting.

B-52's by The B-52's
Feb 20 2025

While I don't go out of my way to listen to the B52s, it's always a good time when I do. There's something so fun and happy about listening to this cacophony of sound that always puts you in a good mood.

Feb 21 2025

While I usually enjoy James Brown when I hear it, this album seemed underwhelming to me and very short. I couldn't feel the energy that usually comes from a JB album

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Feb 24 2025

Pretty good overall and better than I was expecting.

Ramones by Ramones
Feb 25 2025

It's the Ramones. You know exactly what the album sounds like.

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Feb 26 2025

100% Stones clone. 1000% List filler.

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson
Feb 28 2025

There is good prog rock and bad prog rock. This is the latter.

Pretenders by Pretenders
Mar 04 2025

Pretty solid and enjoyable album. Pleasantly surprised.

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Mar 05 2025

Did the distortion knob get stuck on 11 for this album? It's overbearing and ridiculously annoying for most of the album. For the tracks where you're not getting sonically abused by that the standard 80s pop songs are OK.

Moby Grape by Moby Grape
Mar 06 2025

This was just fine for a late 60s rock album. Better than I was thinking it would be.

Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby by Girls Against Boys
Mar 07 2025

This album is straight up 90s. Lots of grungy riffs. I would totally believe it if i read an article saying Chris Cornell heard this album while writing for Superunknown.

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Mar 11 2025

This group is revered but I still don't know why after two albums. This album was the same ambient music with poetry for every track. Extremely slow and depressing.

Mar 12 2025

Much like Paul McCartney & Wings' Band on the Run album, this one is just bland. From my Wings review: "It always felt like it was going to go hard and be big and grandiose only to just slink back into the corner and softly play music hoping you'd like it. Everything felt timid and unassuming and that was frustrating to listen to."

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Mar 13 2025

I don't like and I don't hate this. It's completely ineffective at producing any emotional response from me

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Mar 14 2025

Average glam rock. No one should ever try to make a violin or saxophone sound rock n roll.

Roots by Sepultura
Mar 17 2025

4.5. I really enjoyed this one more than I thought I would. It's a solid metal album with some tribal rhythms interspersed throughout. It loses half a star because of the vocals. The gutteral singing style wasn't quite for me.

Fun House by The Stooges
Mar 18 2025

Better than expected, but still really fucking annoying screeching guitars and monotony in the longer songs.

Tago Mago by Can
Mar 19 2025

Well, it started off fine and devolved into madness. The longer tracks were just pure experimentalism and not enjoyable. I can see doing that for yourselves as artists, but to actually put it on an album and expect people to eat it up is just wishful thinking.

The Trinity Session by Cowboy Junkies
Mar 20 2025

This album with its one long run on song certainly does set a specific vibe. If you want to wallow in your own self-loathing this is the album for you.

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Mar 24 2025

This kind of downtempo & chill electronica really hits all the right notes for me. I'd abandoned this genre for some time and I loved re-engaging with it. I enjoyed this from beginning to end.

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
Mar 25 2025

This was the slowest and sleepiest country album I think I've ever heard. For it to be this bare bones and have this much impact is pretty telling.

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Mar 26 2025

This is like an attempt at a Psychedelic Brazilian Beatles. It's not a great one either.

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
Mar 27 2025

This was ok. As always, she has a fantastic voice, but the music became less and less interesting after the 20min mark.

Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
Mar 28 2025

It was a fine listen if you like Kings of Leon. It's overall just average musically and didn't really do much for me

Homework by Daft Punk
Mar 31 2025

Pretty good overall though repetitive and irritating as hell in some spots.

Heartattack And Vine by Tom Waits
Apr 01 2025

The music was enjoyable, but his signature voice is an acquired taste for sure. That being said, I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Apr 02 2025

I enjoyed this quite a bit. Sometimes the bongos and drums got a little out of hand, but overall it was a good one.

Apr 03 2025

I enjoyed this album. I particularly like the back half more than the front. I had heard several songs off the first half, but it wasn't until Assassin hit that I really started paying attention

Let England Shake by PJ Harvey
Apr 04 2025

This wasn't all that good for me. It was a huge nothingburger full of unimportant songs and occasionally annoying music.

Chore of Enchantment by Giant Sand
Apr 07 2025

This was one big cover version of Shawn Mullins' Lullaby. Did not enjoy this one as it was all the same song over and over again.

Germfree Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
Apr 08 2025

Not really worth even the short time it took to listen to this. The music was average and the singer was just whining into the mic the entire time.

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Apr 09 2025

I rarely stumble across Nina Simone in my normal listening, but I am sure the Spotify algorithm will change that soon. Until now, I was most familiar her song Sinnerman, perfectly used at the end of Pierce Brosnan's Thomas Crown Affair and I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl, which I probably stumbled into from a promo jazz compilation during my time at Best Buy. Her voice is unique and at times she strains when really projecting ("MY name is Peaches!!!!"), but overall this is an enjoyable album.

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
Apr 10 2025

-1 for the sheer amount of boredom injected into each song -1 for Thom Yorke's whiny vocals -1 for the consistent malaise that the music elicits -1 for making me listen to 16 versions of the same song +1 because they can play instruments well enough and giving this a 0 is not an option

Rocks by Aerosmith
Apr 11 2025

Solid 70s rock album. There is little to complain about here, so I won't.

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals
Apr 14 2025

This wasn't bad. I enjoyed the eclectic genre weaving throughout the album. This was a pleasant surprise for me.

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Apr 15 2025

Maybe a 3 for this. Very single-minded lyrically - bitches, hos, guns, dick size, etc... without Snoop chiming in all over the place this would be a very different album

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Apr 16 2025

This was fine. The music was generally OK and the vocals were nothing spectacular. I am not sure why it's so highly regarded, but everyone has their own taste.

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Apr 17 2025

This was a darker and heavier album than I was expecting. Much more enjoyable than I would have imagined.

Rapture by Anita Baker
Apr 18 2025

While ultimately enjoyable, this is middle of the road 80's soul music that just happens to have a great voice over the top. It's pretty soulless and lifeless listening to it. If I asked an AI to create 80's soul music it would spit out this specific music bed.

Tuesday Night Music Club by Sheryl Crow
Apr 21 2025

The opening track was the highlight for me, but I think this stays at a 3 for me. Decent to listen to but nothing amazing.

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Apr 22 2025

I've never specifically listened to ELP and I can say I have missed nothing by doing so. Prog rock is extremely hit or miss and this one was a big miss for me. I had it one in the background at work and I was able to completely ignore it. Nothing caught my ear AT ALL.

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Apr 23 2025

Rather enjoy this type of music from time to time. There were some sections that became annoying repetitive, so it was hard to listen to at times. Overall worth the listen though.

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Apr 24 2025

"American indie rock band" usually means I will hate it, but I really enjoyed this one. It kinda has a 70's smooth rock vibe to me, though the vocals and a few songs get dangerously Dylan-esqe a few times. Not so much that it threw off the vibe, but my brain sure as hell perked up in those instances.

Trafalgar by Bee Gees
Apr 25 2025

This was just a nothing burger. Nothing about it was altogether enjoyable and I swear Robin's vocals would have been much better on the soundtrack to Rankin & Bass' animated Hobbit. Glad to be done with this one.

The Gilded Palace Of Sin by The Flying Burrito Brothers
Apr 28 2025

Pretty good country rock album really. No real complaints.

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Apr 29 2025

A pleasant surprise for this album. I loved the vibe and the African rhythms

Django Django by Django Django
Apr 30 2025

I'm not sure what this album was supposed to be, but it wasn't really that enjoyable. The vocals were whiny and annoying the entire time and to be honest I don't even remember the back half of the album it was so forgettable.

Life's Too Good by The Sugarcubes
May 01 2025

This is just different Bjork. Nothing of note here for me.

May 02 2025

This was fine thanks to the music from Dre and a few solid radio hits. Otherwise it's purely forgettable posturing and machismo

The Next Day by David Bowie
May 05 2025

This Bowie album was overall pretty good. Less chaotic than Blackstar. It was kind of boring musically, but somehow it works for me.

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
May 06 2025

It's amazing that I have never heard of Jazmine Sullivan after all the praise and awards she's seems to have garnered since 2008. This is just nothing amazing at all. I could have never have heard any of this, but still know exactly what it sounds like since it's the same as all the other hip-hop/R&B that existed before and after it. Trailblazing lyrics like "I want to spit on it" and "I want to sit on it" really change the musical landscape.

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
May 07 2025

This was OK. It really sounds like it belongs in the movie Hackers and has nods to Daft Punk as well.

American Gothic by David Ackles
May 08 2025

There's an extremely obvious reason this album wasn't a huge hit and it's immediately apparent starting at track 1. If you're a non-completist and skip albums occasionally, this should be one of those.

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope
May 09 2025

The music was average to meh. The vocals were overly distracting.

Who's Next by The Who
May 12 2025

The best things I have heard from The Who. Several classic hits and some of the other songs were good too.

Rubber Soul by Beatles
May 13 2025

Another solid Beatles album. Some great songs all the way through, but it just doesn't hit the heights of Abbey Road.

Bad by Michael Jackson
May 14 2025

This gets a 4 for me. You can't deny the MJ effect on popular music and this album just is riddled with big hits. Even the non-hits maintain the same feel and production for me. Overall a good album.

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
May 15 2025

Not as good as some other Sabbath albums, but still damn solid for me. I just love the heavy, dirty sound they produce.

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
May 19 2025

This is music that really wanted to be part of the Garden State soundtrack, but it wasn't even considered because it was so bland and lifeless. It's like that one friend that hangs with the group, but everyone really doesn't enjoy their company. It's so uncomfortable listening to this. It feels as if they are trying so hard to make something good and are continuously failing to do so. The singer sounds so unsure of everything he's singing and you can hear the lack of confidence in his voice. It's uncomfortable to the point of eliciting pity for the rest of the band from me.

A Seat at the Table by Solange
May 20 2025

This was just OK. It had a chill vibe throughout which I mostly enjoyed. As usual, the interludes on albums are a waste of space. I'd listen to this over anything Beyonce every single time.

Teenager Of The Year by Frank Black
May 21 2025

This album is just way too long to be playing the same song over and over again. Early on in the listen I thought "This is OK. It fits right into the decade it was released in." As I continued to listen the songs began to meld together into one long irritating blur with the same high-pitched vocal and I definitely soured quickly. This is 150% a filler album for this list. It has no significance for anyone outside of a Pixies fan.

Parallel Lines by Blondie
May 22 2025

Great hits. Good vibes. Nice Listen.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
May 23 2025

This is what I expect from an older Bowie album. Nothing at all special to hear here.

1984 by Van Halen
May 26 2025

This is just a banger of an album. Short, fun and every song is justa good time. Can't NOT give this full marks.

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
May 27 2025

Interesting meld of African rhythms and blues. Nice listen.

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
May 28 2025

This first track made me think Meatloaf was about to bust out singing. Springsteen is a revered artist and I think it's societally implied that everyone should be able to find the brilliance just by listening. I am just not connecting with this music as expected. It's fine and I am sure people growing up in that era have a nostalgic bond with him. but I'm not going to be one of those people. This is just normal 70's rock with extra instruments.

The Blueprint by JAY Z
May 29 2025

This was fine. The music is more agreeable than many other rap albums on this list and the n words are aplenty.

The Sounds Of India by Ravi Shankar
May 30 2025

I get the cultural place this album has, but this is one long sitar song. It is neither good, nor awe-inspiring and is most certainly not necessary on this list.

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Jun 02 2025

Marginally better vocally than their follow up, but still mind-numbingly slow and bring for me.

Logical Progression by LTJ Bukem
Jun 03 2025

Not sure this is worth a seat on the list, but it was ok.

Trio by Dolly Parton
Jun 04 2025

Good harmonies and good music. This is what you would expect from these iconic ladies. An enjoyable listen.

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Jun 05 2025

This album is offensively happy sounding. It's almost childishly upbeat. The major chord fiesta coupled with the timbre of those vocals is so saccharine sweet it's cringeworthy for me.

Jun 06 2025

Slow, plodding, whiny nasally vocals interjected with random sci-fi noises is no way to get me to like an album. A few songs were up tempo enough to be ok, but I don't see the fascination with these guys.

Vespertine by Björk
Jun 10 2025

Very quiet and unassuming. Not great but not bad either.

Liquid Swords by GZA
Jun 12 2025

Decent music bed and ok rapping. I was expecting to not enjoy this, but did somewhat.

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Jun 13 2025

Unexpected sound and vibe from the Beach Boys. Slower, and more introspective. I dig it overall.

Smokers Delight by Nightmares On Wax
Jun 17 2025

Solid chill vibes on this motherfucker. I enjoyed it immensely.

The Who Sell Out by The Who
Jun 18 2025

Wow. This continues to prove that the only good Who albums are live Who albums. This is strange, experimental, and overall just doesn't have great songs. Not sure where they were mentally, but they weren't thinking about making good music.

Autobahn by Kraftwerk
Jun 19 2025

This was just fine as background music. I'm not sure I would listen to it in any other capacity.

Quiet Life by Japan
Jun 20 2025

Pretty decent pop synth album. Would listen to it again if bored.

...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Jun 23 2025

This album definitely had a few bangers that shook the pop world. Overall it's pretty saccharine and cringe-inducing at times but nothing awful.

Jun 24 2025

Some decent grooves and the overall chill vibe was surprising. Not too bad really.

Damaged by Black Flag
Jun 26 2025

This is fully what I would expect from a black flag album. I've never been able to connect with punk music, but I can see how it speaks to people.

Chris by Christine and the Queens
Jun 27 2025

Solid pop album with enjoyable songs. I love the synth-pop style that flows through things. This was a pleasant surprise.

John Prine by John Prine
Jun 30 2025

You know when you're sitting on a chair and you lean back so you're just on two legs and you lean too far so you almost fall over but at the last second you catch yourself? That's John Prine nearly going into full Bob Dylan voice ALL THE TIME. This is way better than anything I have been forced to listen to from Bob Dylan on this list. It's still not something I would listen to again on purpose, but it wasn't that bad.

Fly Or Die by N.E.R.D
Jul 01 2025

I found it really hard to enjoy this album. It's disjointed and seems to be trying way to hard to be avant-garde and interesting. Had I heard this prior to Pharrell's more recent successes I may have had a different opinion.

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Jul 02 2025

Can't NOT like a Led Zep album. This one is a little more folksy, but still enjoyable

Achtung Baby by U2
Jul 03 2025

I was not into this kind of music back then, but for some reason my girlfriend at the time had this CD and I latched onto it pretty hard. This is still a damn good album

Skylarking by XTC
Jul 04 2025

I think they created new major chords for this fucking album. It's so obscenely saccharin and gross to listen to that I can't go any more than 2 for it.

Odessa by Bee Gees
Jul 07 2025

This is just middling 60's rock trying to be something it isn't - Good.

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Jul 08 2025

Not bad, but I found it completely average throughout. Nothing was great and nothing was horrible. This was an album I heard.

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood
Jul 09 2025

Not bad actually. What I expect from Steve Winwood only having ever heard his 80's radio hits. Would listen again if it came across my radar.

Microshift by Hookworms
Jul 10 2025

Not much to say about this. It's completely forgettable, but inoffensive.

Wild Wood by Paul Weller
Jul 11 2025

This was surprisingly mellow and enjoyable. A rather nice find on this list.

Lazer Guided Melodies by Spiritualized
Jul 14 2025

This mind numbing barrage of one bassline and sound throughout the entire album was exhausting. So exhausting I may need nap. I firmly believe that repeated listens could bring on a spontaneous coma that I might never recover from. I'm going to need to kick things up to 11 after the coalescence of melancholia and despair that this album exhumed.

Devotional Songs by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Jul 15 2025

What are "Songs that could be used as a music bed for any Hollywood middle eastern action thriller?" Some of these were more upbeat and enjoyable than I thought. Having said that, this is still not bag of chips. The constant tabla and droning instruments really do wear on your sanity after a while. I appreciate his contributions to this style of music, I don't have any connection to this culture and really haven't enjoyed what I've heard.

Jul 16 2025

This is a pretty middle of the road late 80's/90's album. Nothing was too good or too bad. It was just average overall.

Jul 17 2025

This wasn't that bad if you're in the mood for middle of the road country "rock." Not going to add it to the 5-start collection by any means, but not a bad listen.

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3
Jul 18 2025

This attempt at music is just bad. There is nothing enjoyable about this unless you're really into a bass player hitting one low, droning note endlessly. I hope I never stumble across this again. EVER.

California by American Music Club
Jul 21 2025

The book mentioned these guys compared THEMSELVES to R.E.M. and were surprised when they hit it big instead. Tt's pretty obvious why. None of these songs are big radio hits. They're personal stories for members of the band. There's no broader appeal unless you're into moody, emotional melancholia.

Jul 22 2025

This was an overall enjoyable listen. It had a bit more substance than I thought it would.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Jul 23 2025

Typical psychedelic rock of the day. Nothing worth this list save for the big hit.

Moving Pictures by Rush
Jul 24 2025

Iconic album. Solid songs and musicianship all the way through. Loved listening to this, so I did so twice.

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Jul 25 2025

This is the Bruce I grew up with. This is a good album full of really enjoyable songs. I'm not sure I connect with anything else I've heard from him on this list, but this was worth the price of admission.

Kala by M.I.A.
Jul 28 2025

"This doesn't even deserve the 1 that I am forced to give it. This was just horribly awful to sit through. I can't understand the acclaim this album has gotten. It's boring. It's repetitive. From the album cover that was obviously put together by a hangry 2 year old, to the rudimentary songs and lyrics, it shows little imagination. Hot. Shit. Garbage."

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Jul 29 2025

This was fine to listen to. It was way better than the disgustingly sweet Britney album I had a while back.

Traffic by Traffic
Jul 30 2025

I listen to this entire album yesterday and I don't remember a thing about it. That must mean it was just nothing

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jul 31 2025

Though repetitive, this is a really catchy and enjoyable pop album.

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Aug 01 2025

Quirky, weird, creepy vocals, but ok music

Paris 1919 by John Cale
Aug 04 2025

This album is a double bland supreme with a side of meh.

Good Old Boys by Randy Newman
Aug 05 2025

I absolutely hate this. There's something so off-putting and disingenuous about the music and the vocals it makes me not want to listen very badly. It's like he's doing a parody of himself and not doing it well. This would be in the selection of music that plays on the elevator to hell

White Light by Gene Clark
Aug 06 2025

This was an ok easy to listen to album. There was a bit too much harmonica in sections, but not too bad.

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Aug 07 2025

Excellent jazz album anchored by the opening track.

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Aug 08 2025

This was better than the last public enemy album I heard on this list. Still contains Flavor Flav so points deducted.

Dry by PJ Harvey
Aug 12 2025

This album is steeped in that 90's sound. It was just fine to listen too, with the back half being better than the front.

London Calling by The Clash
Aug 13 2025

Enjoyed the album and I understand their musical impact, but they strayed far from the "punk" label they've been given by most people on this one. I enjoy this much more than their earlier albums.

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart
Aug 14 2025

This is a textbook example of nothing special. It could be my 6yo niece singing this and it would be about the same. It's just someone singing average and forgettable songs against average and forgettable music. Another filler album that just happens to be from..... yep, you guessed it - A British artist!

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Aug 15 2025

I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. Somehow the overall vibe of this really resonated with me.

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Aug 18 2025

Yeah, this isn't great. They really evolved from 1988 to 1996. If you take the vocals off this it's straight up a 90s weather channel music bed.

Electric by The Cult
Aug 19 2025

This is straight up, no frills rock and roll. Ian Astbury's voice was made for this style of music. Good stuff through and through.

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Aug 20 2025

This is a solid concept album and has a cohesive narrative all the way through. It's dark and bleak at times and elicits some unpleasant nostalgia from me. I can't give this a 5 solely because of Roger Waters' whiny nasal voice. It's so distracting at times for me, it rips me out of the vibe.

Real Life by Magazine
Aug 21 2025

Meh. This wasn't anything special.

Parklife by Blur
Aug 22 2025

Pleasantly surprised by this album. There was a wide-ranging pallet of musical styles and ideas that really kept me on my toes. I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did.

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Aug 25 2025

This was just not good at all. Most of the time you can't even hear the song underneath the annoying cacophony of over-loud droning guitar effects that are on repeat. I not sure how you listen to the playback on this and go "Yeah, that's it!" A version of this without all the over the top distortion and reverb would be much more enjoyable. For me, it's just unsettling pure garbage front to back.

Is This It by The Strokes
Aug 27 2025

It's just MEH. They sure do know how to make the same song over and over again.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Aug 29 2025

"I've never been in love with Smashing Pumpkins' sound and I really don't enjoy Billy Corgan's voice as it often alienates me when listening. Overall I find the music enjoyable. The heavier songs are the highlights here since the music is more in the forefront and his vocals seem to take a backseat. The album sound is cohesive throughout and though I am not sure this needed to be a double album, it doesn't overstay its welcome."

The Hour Of Bewilderbeast by Badly Drawn Boy
Sep 01 2025

I was pleasantly surprised by this album. Though it is mostly slow and somber, it really was an enjoyable vibe all the way through. I'm sure this is on Zach Braff's playlist somewhere and it rightfully should be.

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Sep 02 2025

Pretty good overall. Sometimes weird and off-kilter, but that's refreshing.

Scream, Dracula, Scream by Rocket From The Crypt
Sep 03 2025

Not bad. Consistent feel and vibe throughout and some of the songs were pretty good. Nothing so good it really needed to be in this list though.

Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris
Sep 04 2025

This was an extremely warm and inviting country album. I enjoyed every second of it.... Twice. This is the way country should be. 4.5 stars overall

War by U2
Sep 05 2025

U2 just makes solid music, man.

Brutal Youth by Elvis Costello
Sep 09 2025

Perceived rating. Will listen when able

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Sep 10 2025

Perceived rating. Will listen when able

Heavy Weather by Weather Report
Sep 11 2025

Solid late 70s jazz album. What you'd expect from these guys

Ray Of Light by Madonna
Sep 12 2025

This is the epitome of 90's pop electronica

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
Sep 15 2025

If you look up boring whiny Brit Rock in the dictionary you'll see a picture of Oasis. In the footnotes, you'll notice the words "see also - The Charlatans". Just an uninspiring collection of similar songs, though one day during recording someone pulled out a harmonica. Nothing worth the price of admission here.

Sep 16 2025

Noise rock ain't my bag, baby. Noise for noise sake isn't worth the pile of shit they recorded this on. My brain just isn't wired to understand how this or anything avant-garde is enjoyable. Also, hate, awful, annoying, and witchcraft

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Sep 17 2025

Raucous, frenetic, energetic, upbeat, yet melodic brit-pop. Much better than anything Oasis or their copycats have ever done.

For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music
Sep 18 2025

This was a haphazard Rocky Horror/Meatloaf mashup that wasn't fully enjoyable. I'm sure there are some that think this is the tits, but I'm not one of them.

Cut by The Slits
Sep 19 2025

Not sure how this is considered punk by any means, but they definitely have a proto-reggae pop/rock thing going on that probably influenced anyone that stumbled on this album..... because boobs on the cover.

Moondance by Van Morrison
Sep 22 2025

The most enthusiastic 5 I have given on this journey. This is a fantastic classic album I grew up listening to as I rolled through my mid to late teens. Into the Mystic is the highlight here with Moondance and Crazy Love rounding out the top three for me. The rest is immensely enjoyable as well.

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Sep 23 2025

Enjoyed this more that I would have expected. Not sure it needs to be on this list, but as filler material it's good.

Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective
Sep 24 2025

Not sure why this is on the list, but I would have been fine never having heard it. It's haphazard non-cohesive songs just didn't sit right with me.

Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan
Sep 25 2025

This is the best Dylan I have ever heard + no fucking harmonica destroying my will to live

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Sep 26 2025

This album is gritty, dirty, mean, melodic, and pure hard rock. It's fantastic from beginning to end. It can't be anything less than a 5 for me.

Risque by CHIC
Sep 29 2025

A good groove album that has been often sampled. It's definitely a product of the times it was created in, but disco-related music is generally enjoyable to listen to in small spurts. The groove drives this album from beginning to end with the running bass lines and Nile Rodgers' signature guitar strumming. I can't hate this.

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
Sep 30 2025

These guys just slapped a bunch of genres into a hat and then pulled them out randomly. Most of the songs are just fine, but a few.... Like the Fresh Prince inspired A Gospel are just hot garbage.

Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear
Oct 01 2025

This was a reggae album. Nothing here to make me think it's seminal album that I need to have listened to, but it's a decent one.

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Oct 02 2025

Every Joni Mitchell album is just a vehicle for poetry. The music always seems like a secondary choice.

Oct 03 2025

This was fine. but nothing overwhelmingly amazing...… as are most of the albums on this list.

Imagine by John Lennon
Oct 06 2025

Honestly, all I hear is a lost Beatles album when I listen to this. It's not as vibrant and layered as a regular Beatles album. It's more subdued. It's stylistically similar, but you definitely notice the repetitive sounds and lyrical themes and the glaring absence of the others.

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Oct 08 2025

I just can't find much that's enjoyable here or with anything by Nick Cave. I have honestly tried on this journey and it just consistently disappoints. The music is just a vessel for whatever poetry Nick Cave has brought to the recording sessions and is generally just haphazardly thrown underneath it. There's a certain type of human who enjoys this kind of music and more power to them for being able to hear it differently than I do. Enjoy it in my stead.

Songs Of Love And Hate by Leonard Cohen
Oct 09 2025

"For me, these are all songs of hate. This is the 4th fucking album of his work and there is nothing enjoyable about anything Leonard Cohen. He's another poet who should not be allowed anywhere near musical instruments."

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
Oct 10 2025

What you expect from Kraftwerk. Nothing new or exciting here.

Oct 13 2025

Solid rock from Queen with a couple of notable songs. Can't badmouth this one at all.

Oct 14 2025

This was fine. It didn't elicit any feels for me like it seems to for others. I enjoyed the minimal instrumentation on most of the tracks. That really put the focus on Cash's vocals and those seemed more strained with age.

OK by Talvin Singh
Oct 15 2025

The music bed is enjoyable and some of the instrumental work over the top melds well. The bulk of these songs however have overly repetitive instrument and vocal motifs, making them impossible to enjoy. Uncertain why this is included.

Oct 16 2025

To be honest, this was better than I would have ever expected hearing so little of her catalog beforehand. It wasn't off putting or annoying in any fashion to me. This will likely be the first and last time I go to this well, but it's good to know there's another album on this list I don't want to avoid at all costs.

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Oct 17 2025

Fuck. I hate this with every fiber of my being. I feel bad for the other musicians who are playing the otherwise decent music underneath. I hope they tracked the music separately so they didn't have to hear repeated takes of the vocals. I can't understand how Randy Newman is remotely appealing to anyone with a modicum of taste. At least the songs were short so it was over with quickly.

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Oct 20 2025

Proto-punk sounds that I can hear influenced later artists. I enjoy the tongue in cheek style of the songs and the overall sound. Not too bad.

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Oct 21 2025
Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Oct 23 2025

This was fine for what it was. This would be this kind of easy listening my parents would have listened to.

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Oct 24 2025

Not sure why this is on the list honestly. There's nothing like old Indian/Hindu music with vocals that peg the input channels and distort due to excessive clipping.

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Oct 27 2025

Enjoyed the vibe on this album much more than I was expecting.

Kimono My House by Sparks
Oct 28 2025

This was fine, though nothing special.

I Against I by Bad Brains
Oct 29 2025

Pretty good near metal punk album. Had i heard it back in the day I would have loved it.

Drunk by Thundercat
Oct 30 2025

This is another album that sounds OK on the surface, but as it progresses the more disorganized and incomplete it feels. The songs are all so short they seem like passing thoughts instead of fully conceived ideas. This is music bordering on the avant-garde and it becomes more uncomfortable and difficult to enjoy as it unfolds. This is likely something I will never come back to. This is a more entertaining version of the same music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuCn8ux2gbs&list=LL&index=24

Play by Moby
Oct 31 2025

I really enjoy chill electronica and this album is super enjoyable

Viva Hate by Morrissey
Nov 03 2025

Nothing much to say here. It's Morrissey. If you like this stuff, you like this stuff. I enjoyed it.

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
Nov 04 2025

This was ok 90's alt rock. I'm not sure why she's so heavily represented on this list though. One album would have been more than enough.

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Nov 06 2025

Man, there's something so satisfying about acapella harmonies like this. Such an enjoyable listen.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Nov 10 2025

I've listened to this many times and it never gets old. The vibe is infectious and the groove that weaves through the album makes this one big cohesive near religious experience. Bob isn't preaching, but he makes you want to join the flock. This is the pinnacle of reggae as it moved from Jamaica into the rest of the world's consciousness. 5 enthusiastic stars.

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Nov 11 2025

Good rock album overall. I had completely forgotten about Space Truckin.

Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal
Nov 12 2025

I'm really not sure what is up with British musical tastes. It's completely whack a lot of the time. This album is just straight awful. I really couldn't find anything enjoyable about this in any capacity. I wish I could regain the little part of my life I wasted on this garbage.

Pink Flag by Wire
Nov 13 2025

Well, it's an album on the list. Punk has never spoken to me at any level.

Berlin by Lou Reed
Nov 14 2025

I just don't get the allure of Lou Reed. I guess I am supposed to listen to the storytelling in the lyrics, but I find myself not caring at all. The music is the okayest music I've heard in a while and the vocals sound so blasé that I don't even think Lou cares about singing them at all. This one is just a big waste of time.

Deserter's Songs by Mercury Rev
Nov 18 2025

This was..... OK? It's really trying to be operatic and grandiose and not really getting there. It has very melancholy undertones and is rather depressing overall.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Nov 20 2025

I didn't think it could get any worse for a radiohead album, but then this popped up. Garbage. Just garbage this album.

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Nov 25 2025

I'm pretty sure this will be the best Brit-rock album on this list. There is significantly less whiny vocal here and the music is more creative and enjoyable than the 3 or 4 chord distorted guitar style of Oasis and the like. This kind of music typically tops out at a 3 for me only if it is pure amazeballs, but the back half of the album ticked that up one. This is sitting around a 3.5 for me.

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Nov 26 2025

Just shit garbage. This should be locked away in a bunker under the earth to never be heard again

Copper Blue by Sugar
Nov 27 2025

Sugar is basically the combination of Bush and the gin blossoms

Bad Company by Bad Company
Nov 28 2025

This is just a really enjoyable '70s rock album. There are several big hits and if you like their sound the whole album is perfect for you.

Legalize It by Peter Tosh
Dec 01 2025

Adequate reggae album. Nothing really good or really bad.

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Dec 02 2025

Just fine. No notes.

Junkyard by The Birthday Party
Dec 03 2025

1 because there is no 0. This is just noise for noise sake. Just awful.

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Dec 04 2025

This was fine. I can see that it was a little ahead of its time, but I don't get the extreme hype this album and opening track get. It's just average to me.

Floodland by Sisters Of Mercy
Dec 05 2025

Decent goth synth pop

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple
Dec 09 2025

This was OK. Her music can be pretty enjoyable when she's not going off the deep end lyrically

Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
Dec 11 2025

Better than I expected it to be. It's a serious contender for inclusion on the Garden State Soundtrack Vol. 2.

Ys by Joanna Newsom
Dec 15 2025

The music underneath is fine. The childlike, erratic vocals are what make this album so shitty. It's really hard to take any of it seriously and I am upset I had to waste my time with it.

Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt
Dec 16 2025

Single idea songs that drone on for 7min with no discernable structure are just not great. There are some decent ideas strewn throughout, but the need to play constant chaos and obliterate your senses is just not for me. I don't understand the appeal of this at all.

Be by Common
Dec 17 2025

This was much more enjoys than expected. That's due to the music bed underneath the songs being so jazzy and soul filled.

Dec 18 2025

Well, there's one thing I know about this Pulp album. It is nowhere near hardcore. It's like they're an American group trying to emulate The Cure and doing it in the worst possible way.

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Dec 19 2025

Man this is great. The up-tempo, aggressive electronica just creams my twinkie. This is stuff that just makes you want to move. The album flows really well. They pepper in the bangers at the right spots so the lesser tracks don't pull the listening experience down.

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer
Dec 22 2025

The beginning of have metal recorded poorly. This was ok.

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Dec 23 2025

I can understand why this didn't chart. It's fine enough musically and his voice is fine, but this kind of music wasn't super popular in 1969

Clandestino by Manu Chao
Dec 24 2025

Pretty enjoyable latin album.

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
Dec 26 2025

This wasn't anything special. I can understand why it wasn't commercially viable.

Dec 29 2025

While I can hear some upbeat, happy and pop-centric ideas and execution here, this is really a one-trick pony underneath. It's unusually boring and barely tolerable overall.

Bummed by Happy Mondays
Dec 31 2025

Not the greatest thing to come out of the 80s by a long shot.

Vanishing Point by Primal Scream
Jan 01 2026

At times, this album is trying to be edgy electronica like Fatboy Slim, Crystal Method, or Stabbing Westward, but just doesn't reach that energy or pedigree. At other times, it's trying to be an advanced Oasis clone and never really makes it there either. I'm not sure what the aim here was, but it's completely uneven and difficult to process.

The Slider by T. Rex
Jan 02 2026

This is fine, but I'm not understanding the overwhelming love for the meandering slow blues riffs in every damn song.

Honky Tonk Heroes by Waylon Jennings
Jan 05 2026

Decent album. Nothing overwhelmingly great, but a good listen.

Jan 06 2026

I was a huge metalhead in high school and this was heavy in my rotation when it came out. This was so much angrier and heavier than anything I had heard before and I loved every second of it. There was so much good rock and metal from 89-92 and I saturated myself in all of it. This style of music has always produced a calming effect and helps me focus more efficiently. Maybe it's because it has much more wrathful and antagonistic feelings than I can produce and that takes the wind out of my sails, but it continues to be a genre I always come back to today. It's been a long time since I've listened to this and nostalgia aside, I still love it man. That drop tuning and heavy crunch of guitars will be something I will never tire of.

Gold by Ryan Adams
Jan 07 2026

I don't really have anything bad to say about this album. It's middle of the road rock.

Pacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson
Jan 08 2026

This definitely had some tracks that seem like they could have been big hits with a little more attention, but they just fall short. The rest of the album is experimental, slow, and pretty depressing sounding.

Close To You by Carpenters
Jan 09 2026

This reminds me of riding to school with my Mom.... easy listening station in full force. Along with 80s pop country, this is definitely the kind of music my parents preferred and I heard regularly growing up. I can't say this will ever be in my regular rotation, but it's fun to revisit and reminisce about easier times. The music isn't anything interesting. It sounds like I am standing outside the mall organ store listening to an organ self-playing a demo song. Also wow, I had no idea Karen had such a vocal range until Crescent Noon came on.

Pyromania by Def Leppard
Jan 12 2026

While not as polished and all-encompassing as Hysteria, this album more than holds its own. The raw and visceral rock sound here is extremely satisfying. Without the benefit of hindsight, you'd think this was their magnum opus and couldn't be eclipsed. They're running on all cylinders and you can hear some of the foundational chord progressions and harmonies that would lead them into that even bigger album 4 years later.

A Short Album About Love by The Divine Comedy
Jan 13 2026

This is one of those albums that seems to be purposefully mediocre. Another strange UK-adjacent group that only people there enjoy. I don't understand how they got more than one entry on this list.

Jan 14 2026

Same old, same old from 70's Genesis. It's fine, but not really an enjoyable time for me.

Jan 15 2026

There's a heavy Beatles influence on this album and it overshadows the effort here. The Kinks music that became more popular in the 70s/80's was much more their own and also more enjoyable.

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
Jan 16 2026

I like the vibe of this album. The first 4 tracks had the reverb turned up to 11 and it really distracted from the music. Fraser also really pushed outside of her vocal range on those and it brought those tracks to a screeching halt for me. The back half was much more cohesive and enjoyable. It felt as if they found a groove to sit in and pulled every conceivable good idea out for the remaining tracks.

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
Jan 19 2026

Typical for him. It's odd and quirky and that's all it ever is. The off key piano and tempos and scratchy vocals get old quick.

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Jan 20 2026

It's been a long time since I've listened to this one. It's still a solid rock album and you can't deny the effect it had on the music that followed. To this day, I am still tired of the big hits on the album (You Give Love a Bad Name, Livin' on a Prayer, Wanted Dead or Alive), but thankfully there are some additional bangers here to keep my interest (Raise Your Hands, Wild in the Streets). This is one album that definitely deserves to be on this list. It doesn't quite reach the heights of some of their contemporaries for me (lookin' at you Hysteria) but it's a great album on it's own merits.

The La's by The La's
Jan 21 2026

Just middle of the road Brit-Pop with one notable song.

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel
Jan 22 2026

Knowing the translations for these songs won't make this any better for me. The music is playful and entertaining, but I don't find his voice anything but average... like this album.

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé
Jan 23 2026

Sigh... I just don't understand why this music is so revered. This album is all about sex and the music leaves much to be desired. This just ain't my bag baby.

Hms Fable by Shack
Jan 26 2026

Are you looking for an album that's a Britpop Barenaked Ladies without all the happiness? Do you crave music that's neither fun nor particularly engaging? Are you eager for an album that drones on unendingly with near monotone vocal stylings? This is the album for you! It's nothing worthy of being on this list, but here it is Ahab.... your white whale.

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Jan 27 2026

Good stuff here. More energetic than I was expecting and that really increased my enjoyment.

American Idiot by Green Day
Jan 28 2026

I have tried to listen to punk music in the past and it just never resonates with me. I find this more enjoyable than early punk (Ramones, Black Flag, Misfits, etc.), but it still doesn't produce any lasting effect. The songs are repetitive throughout and even the chord progressions appear on multiple songs. Only the slower Give Me Novocaine and ending breakdown of Boulevard of Broken Dreams seemed to really break the power chord monotony for me. Maybe if i paid attention to the lyrics or message I would get more out of this, but that's not how I listen to music most of the time. People really seem to enjoy this and it's likeable enough to listen to when it comes across on a playlist, but it's nothing I will ever go out of my way to listen to.

Arise by Sepultura
Jan 29 2026

This is right in the pocket for 16yo me. Though I was aware of Sepultura back then, I just never got into them. Listening to this now, I know I would have loved it. Now that 52yo me has listened to it, I still dig it. This is straightforward thrash metal and is fucking great. Having said that I really preferred the tribal rhythms that were interwoven throughout their Roots album more than this.

Jan 30 2026

2 guys in a basement with a Casio keyboard and time to make the blandest music they could think of. Why are the vocals so forward in the mix? I feel like he's right next to my ear singing. It's uncomfortable and off-putting..... like this album.

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson
Feb 02 2026

This switches genres and vibes so quickly that I have no idea what the artist intended. It's unusual and absurd. Not garbage, but not great either

Elastica by Elastica
Feb 03 2026

If you'd told me that this was the side project for Chrissy Hynde I would totally have believed you. The album is OK. It has AC/DC levels of musicality with flourishes of creativity mixed in here and there.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Feb 05 2026

Solid blues rock album. Much better than their 80s pop rock.

Faith by George Michael
Feb 06 2026

Overall this is a great 80's pop album. There are some huge and controversial hits here and the rest of the album holds up as well. I can him peppering in some of the ideas and vibes that would pop up in later albums. A surprisingly solid 4.

Live At The Star Club, Hamburg by Jerry Lee Lewis
Feb 09 2026

It's what you'd expect from a Jerry Lee Lewis album. Plenty of energy and one-dimensional songs.

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney
Feb 10 2026

Went into this blind and it was and interesting listen. It's not something I would listen to on purpose, but it was just fine.

Vivid by Living Colour
Feb 11 2026

After the banger opener, this album really turns into B-tier cringe pop rock. Every other song has no rock edge at all and they all have a saccharine happy tinge to them. It's as if they want to play rock music and are doing their best to emulate that as well as they can. This is a corporate executive produced rock equivalent album. Not good enough to be real rock & roll, but you can play it in the background of an elevator or grocery store and it won't offend anyone. I applaud the musicianship and the bold choices on some of the tracks (Funny Vibe/Glamour Boys/What's Your Favorite Color), but they still just end up missing the mark for me. These guys are at the door to the rock & roll mansion and feverishly playing their "best" stuff to try and gain entry, but it will never be enough to get a foot in the door. 3 for the opening track and no other points awarded for the rest of the album.

D by White Denim
Feb 12 2026

Listening blind, I found this to be a completely satisfactory album. Nothing here was overwhelmingly great. It's like a warm blanket on a cold day, it surrounds you in comfort and provides a positive and safe feeling so you can just..... be.

System Of A Down by System Of A Down
Feb 13 2026

These guys have always been unusual. The mix of wacky vocals and changing time signatures with Nu Metal vibes is always entertaining. The vocal sylings do grate on me after a while, so I had never listened to an entire album of theirs before. It was a good listen.

Sincere by Mj Cole
Feb 16 2026

British folk really enjoy the weirdest shit musically. This one isn't weird by any stretch, but it's just 90's-like bland techno with some singing. Nothing worth a mention on the list

S&M by Metallica
Feb 17 2026

I've always been a Metallica fan, but I've never been wholly impressed with this album. I applaud the decision, but I don't think it turned out very well. You only occasionally hear the orchestra cut through the songs and what you do get rarely connects to the song it's backing. You just don't get the grandeur and spectacle you'd expect from a pairing like this.

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Feb 18 2026

This was an ok blues album. I have no strong feelings one way or the other.

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Feb 19 2026

This is music for people who want everyone to know how edgy and different they are. In other words, this isn't even remotely likeable music as it never settles into a normal cadence that could be enjoyed. People who give this a 5 want to watch the world burn.

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Feb 20 2026

This evokes all the best jazz & big band scenes that movies have placed rent-free in my head. The upbeat vibes are always front and center in big band music. Even the slower songs have an air of happiness. This is music that is fun to listen to and will never get old for me.

Feb 23 2026

You can't really go wrong with these guys and their brand of upbeat disco/funk/pop. This was enjoyable front to back.

Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Feb 24 2026

English prog rock just never does it for me no matter how many times I have to listen to it.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Feb 25 2026

Just a sledgehammer of a rock album. It kicks you in the balls relentlessly and expects you to love it. You can absolutely hear how influential their sound became to those that followed. While some recoil at Lemmy's vocal stylings, I find that the album is the better for it. It adds to the raw intensity that the band exudes and wouldn't be as enjoyable without it.

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Feb 26 2026

Let me just say - This is a good album. It's rare that you know half of an album without having listened to it. These guys really had lightning in a bottle for this album and it shows. The music is well crafted and enjoyable to listen to. The only drawback for me are the vocals. Though they really lock with the music well, I find them one-dimensional and lacking in character and nuance. He just stays in one vocal tone ALL the time and it gets old. It's the furthest you can go talk-singing without going full Vince Neil.

This album was haphazard at best. At that time, NO ONE escaped the Beatles and neither did these guys. It seems as if they were trying to put their own spin on melodies they couldn't get out of their heads and it rarely worked.

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen
Mar 02 2026

There are way too many Cohen albums on this list and they are all awful. I can't fathom how this is remotely likeable. If I were in a central american prison, this is what they would play on a loop to drive me insane.

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69) by Ministry
Mar 03 2026

I grew up with this album in my rotation along with many other metal albums. It has been years since I have listened to it. I still enjoy it as much today, but I've always thought most of this would be better as an instrumental only album. Granted the lyrics on Jesus Built My Hotrod are ridiculous and fun, and the imagery the Psalm 69 sound bytes evoke is necessary, but but the rest could go without Al Jourgensen's strained, scream vocals.

Medúlla by Björk
Mar 04 2026

Early in my musical journey I just sloughed off Bjork as some sort of weirdo music that wasn't worth the effort. This list has proved to me that assumption was extremely off base. I have found her albums so far to be refreshingly unique and engaging and I wish I had succumbed to their sonic wiles earlier. While not as enjoyable as her other work, I found this album to be quite captivating. Some of the compositions here don't hit the mark for me, but I really enjoyed the journey.

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Mar 05 2026

I'm not sure what the hell this was but I do know it wasn't enjoyable. It's a haphazard collection of sounds loosely assembled into random lengths of time. There's no real purpose to any of it and none of it really caught my attention.

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu
Mar 06 2026

While there is much worse to hear on this list, this one isn't an enjoyable one by any means. It's unusual and uncomfortable and for people that want to be seen as avant-garde and more superior than you. Only THEY can understand the true "genius" of this..... music? For the rest of us, this is sonically unpleasant and in no way needed to be recorded for posterity.

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Mar 09 2026

This was just fine. If you hear one song you've heard them all

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Mar 10 2026

Zappa was a name that kept coming up in my youth as someone revered, so I attempted to see what the fuss was all about. What I got was a cacophony of strange peppered with humor and social commentary as I slogged through Joe's Garage. As I realized then, this music isn't for me. He is just an unusual individual and all that abnormal energy is front and center in ALL of his music. This was definitely more straightforward than he becomes later on and that made it more palatable...... barely. If you're one of the people who just love the weird and avant-garde music that exists in the world I am sure this is part of your collection. It will never be a part of mine.

Night Life by Ray Price
Mar 11 2026

After the odd intro with long pauses between spoken word, this became a pretty enjoyable old school honky tonk album. This is no upbeat country album. There's a downtrodden vibe throughout that the album cover would have you believe leads directly to romance, but all it led to was a feeling of hopelessness. Having said that, there's still something very soothing about the vocals constantly dipping up and down and flowing along with that 4/4 country shuffle. A worthwhile listen, but likely will never get a relisten. I'd opt for Bob Wills and his more jovial and upbeat country stylings.

Machine Gun Etiquette by The Damned
Mar 12 2026

This was better than I was anticipating for a punk album. Much less speed and screaming and more form and function.

Mar 13 2026

This was ok, but damned irritating at points. Very Bowie-esque sound that tries too hard at times. Just be a good rock album and stop interrupting the flow with stupid avant-gard bullshit.

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Mar 16 2026

I had no knowledge of this artist or what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't anything groundbreaking, but was a decent listen.

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday
Mar 17 2026

There's no denying who's singing when this album hits your ears. Her raspy emotional and haunting voice really lends itself well to the musical selections. This is dark, candle-lit tables in a basement, jazz club music and it's really enjoyable.

Sheet Music by 10cc
Mar 18 2026

Though this was all over the place, it wasn't that bad.

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
Mar 19 2026

This was just fine for what it is. It's never going to be something I will listen to on purpose, but it doesn't bother me when I do.

Young Americans by David Bowie
Mar 20 2026

While there are way too many Bowie albums on this list, I have a feeling this one will be the most enjoyable one. The bookends on this album are worth the price of admission and the meat in the middle isn't bad either. I'm having a hard time likening this to Soul or R&B as the critics tell me I should unless R&B stands for Rock & Bowie.

Whatever by Aimee Mann
Mar 23 2026

If someone asked you what '90s female pop sounded like, you could easily play them the first half of this record and it would be as good a representation as Sheryl Crow or Sarah McLachlan. The second half of this album however became very introspective and very, very slow. All the songs here are polished and sung well, but I think maybe her voice being a little more unusual than the mainstream artists may have kept this from reaching those heights.

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
Mar 24 2026

The music here was great to listen to, but Buckley is just spewing lyrics off the top of his head and it gets distracting. Those lyrics are occasionally questionable and you can really tell he needs to get laid more often. Some of the songs dragged on repeating the same phrases endlessly, The album started off well, but really drags in the back half.

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Mar 25 2026

Vega's voice is just so comfortable and warm. It's an invitation to a cozy chair by a roaring fire after a long day to relax and let your troubles float away. It never cracks or wavers and lulls you into a sense of contentment. My ears perked up a few times as I heard sounds that could have been easily placed right into either of Sting's first two solo albums. The sound and vibe had uncanny similarities. While the opening track's talk singing was a complete turn off, the rest of the album was a pleasant surprise.

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash
Mar 26 2026

Delightful Cash album. I really enjoyed the back and forth with the audience as well as the music.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Mar 27 2026

The way people tend to mention the Stones in the same breath as the Beatles makes it sound as if they are contemporaries in a musical sense, but nothing is further from the truth. They are completely a different entity. The Beatles never get this bluesy and gritty. I've never quite understood the reverence these guys elicit, but have always found them to be a capable blues rock band. So far, this is the best Rolling Stones album I've heard. Songs are tidy and polished and it seems to have a cohesive vibe throughout. It was good listen and is just a bit better than some of their other albums on this list.

Countdown To Ecstasy by Steely Dan
Mar 30 2026

If you like Steely Dan, you'll like this one. A few songs are radio regulars and the rest sound the same. Can't go wrong with this kind of yacht rock adjacent vibe.

Mar 31 2026

Only the back half of this album was worth the price of admission. It's a good thing he moved away from the rock genre because most of that isn't really very good.

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics
Apr 01 2026

Being added to this list is probably the biggest achievement these guys ever had. This is fine music, but not very original or groundbreaking for the time it was created. I'm sure there were at least 200 other similar groups around that time.

Being There by Wilco
Apr 02 2026

The front half of this album was more up-tempo, but as with the last album this became slow and plodding pseudo-country twang. I still don't see the fascination with these guys.

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Apr 03 2026

While there were definitely some garbage songs on here, the majority was pretty enjoyable electronica.

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
Apr 06 2026

Slow and uninteresting. This is depression music at it's most boring. There's a vibe here, but man is it a let down.

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
Apr 07 2026

While the slower, more intimate songs really dragged this album down, I really enjoyed the eclectic mix of styles and the album as a whole.

Locust Abortion Technician by Butthole Surfers
Apr 08 2026

While I appreciate the creativity throughout the album, this kind of thing just isn't my bag baby (insert Austin Powers penis pump scene). It's often jarring and unlistenable and those "drug breaks" mentioned on the Wikipedia page for this album definitely played a hand in it's chaotic nature. These guys supposedly got a bit more polished after this album and the ONE song most people would know from the 90's is just as odd, but had a more straightforward structure. I could have never heard this and been completely content, but this list needs filler and this is precisely that.

Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
Apr 09 2026

I've never been a big fan of Jane's Addiction even in their prime. This album isn't bad by any means. It's a fairly enjoyable listen if you can largely ignore the vocal stylings.

Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Apr 10 2026

Just a solid soul album. Al Green's voice is smooth and the music is well crafted to add to the vibe.

Survivor by Destiny's Child
Apr 13 2026

Definitely a product of the times. This isn’t a Destiny’s Child album; it’s a 64-minute press release for Beyoncé’s solo career. It's a heavily programmed feminist musical manifesto with some catchy dance-laden tracks. The rest is repetitive and were there not a need for tracks to fill an entire album, I doubt they would have made the cut. They're forgettable at best like Kelly and Michelle, who are just there to sing while Beyonce catches her breath.

Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams
Apr 14 2026

This is still just a guy trying to be the Nu Bob Dylan and not reaching that goal. His voice is much more tolerable than Dylan's, but this album is just mid-level singer-songwriter slop. There did not need to be more than one of his albums here. This is filler.

Apr 15 2026

Filler week continues with this unnecessary entry. This is punk music without any hard edges. It's polished and orderly and doesn't seem to have that fuck you vibe at all. It's fine to listen to, but nothing special or worthy of inclusion on this list.

Apr 16 2026

This is just a cacophony of bad musical choices layered with subpar rapping. It's eclectic, but it's boring and never entertaining or enjoyable. The only saving grace was that every second that passed was a second closer to the end.

Fifth Dimension by The Byrds
Apr 17 2026

This was fine. I'm not sure why these guys have five albums on the list. Filler week day four complete.

#1 Record by Big Star
Apr 20 2026

This was a solid '70s rock album, but like some of the other reviews it just didn't quite hit. It was a nice surprise to hear the original that '70s show theme song.

Apr 21 2026

There's nothing stellar or interesting about this album. It has a singular vibe throughout and nothing I would consider worth an entry on this list.

The Stooges by The Stooges
Apr 22 2026

Pro good start for Iggy Pop with this one. It's was pretty enjoyable.

Signing Off by UB40
Apr 23 2026

Decent reggae album, but seemed lacking in real feeling. Most of the tracks were defined by an early 80s Casio keyboard sound and very quiet vocals. The tracks all kind of blended together as well.

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Apr 24 2026

Ignoring the fact the Fagen is the spitting image of Sacha Baron Cohen on the album cover, this is a Steely Dan album without the name. There were a couple of tracks I was familiar with, but there's nothing about this that really separates itself from his other work with the full band. As with everything Fagen touches, this is well produced, expertly performed, and smooth. If you dig Steely Dan, you'll dig this.

Country Life by Roxy Music
Apr 27 2026

This is the second album I've had on this list from Roxy Music and I still can't put my finger on why other than it's an English band. There certainly don't need to be 3 on the list. The music is fine for what it is, but not as outstanding as I am being led to believe. They're highly regarded and I am guessing that's by people that were living through their existence and not listening to them 30-40yrs later. Everyone's tastes are different, but I much prefer the post-Roxy 80s music of Bryan Ferry to this. Also..... boobs.

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Apr 28 2026

This was much more enjoyable than any of the albums with the attractions. There were several songs everyone probably knows and a few others that I was familiar with as well. I had no idea all of these were on the same album.

Vento De Maio by Elis Regina
Apr 29 2026

Smooth, cool and jazzy album. I can understand why she was a popular artist. This is a valid and good entry on the list. It's why I started the journey in the first place. The back half of this album has a few straight up bangers like O Trem Azul. That one could have been a Bond theme if you ask me.

GREY Area by Little Simz
Apr 30 2026

I had some trepidation when I saw what kind of music this album contained, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lack of programming and use of actual instruments in the songs really kept this from being a complete pile of shit.

Green by R.E.M.
May 01 2026

During the R.E.M. heyday, I was too far down the hard rock & metal rabbit hole to even consider other genres of music as worthy of a listen. Thankfully, those blinders were ripped off by the mid 90s, but I never fully listened to anything from these guys outside of the radio hits. This list has provided me the opportunity to hear more from them than I ever have and I have been really enamored with everything that's passed across my cochlea. I think back to the times when I would hit the music store on release day, eager to buy the latest Metallica album and sitting in the car opening the cassette case to revel in the fold out liner notes before sliding that bad boy into the tape deck. Everyone has regrets in life: "I should have done this", "I should have said that", "I wish I had reacted differently in that situation." Well, I wish R.E.M. would have been part of that joy.

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
May 04 2026

This is just fine. It's nothing extraordinary. Typical 60's psychedelia.

Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds
May 05 2026

Obviously, the opening track is the heavy hitter here. If you love that song, you're in for treat because EVERY song on the album is exactly like it. It's fine to listen to, but there's damn sure no reason to have so many Byrds albums on this list.

May 06 2026

Damn good album from beginning to end. I didn't know most of the tracks on here, but it was a really enjoyable journey. This is why I started this list in the first place. I hope there are more hidden gems to come.

Teen Dream by Beach House
May 07 2026

I got to the penultimate track on this album and it wasn't until I started reading their Wikipedia page that I realized there was a female vocalist. It straight up sounded like a whiny emo guy. This definitely maintains a cohesive vibe and I can understand why this genre is called "dream pop." Overall, this is just one long 49 minute song. If you're into this kind of thing I guess this is a good album??

World Clique by Deee-Lite
May 08 2026

While I love the creativity and funky beats at the core of this album, overall it's just slightly better that your run of the mill 90's programmed dance music. The album settles in as enjoyable background music....... and then Groove Is in the Heart hits. It immediately elevates itself above everything heard prior and makes you take notice. There is a different energy with the song and it's undeniable. I think this album is unique enough and had a large enough impact for inclusion on this list, but it won't come away having left a lasting impression on me.

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead
May 11 2026

The Dead have always been considered a live band by most people. After listening to this I can't understand their allure unless you have a copious amount of drugs flowing through your system. Jam bands bore the shit out of me. There are some Dead songs that I find enjoyable, but this...... this is just garbage coated garbage with garbage filling. Most of these tracks are a cornucopia of madness because each member is playing a different song all at the same time. The rest like "Feedback" are just noise with no inkling of becoming anything more. When he does sing, Garcia's vocals sound like he's having stomach spasms and is about to vomit at any moment. Just not worth the time lost.

Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement
May 12 2026

Once Nevermind kicked Michael Jackson out of the top spot on the albums chart there was no stopping it. This album got fully lost in Nirvana's wake. I was in my late teens at this time and fully engrossed in the grunge movement, but this album never entered my orbit at all. It's raw and doesn't have the polish of the other big albums of the time. It's OK, but i don't think I missed anything by having never heard it until now.

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall
May 13 2026

This would have been a much more enjoyable experience had Christopher Walken's 3rd cousin not been the vocalist. It's so distracting, I found myself being relieved every time he would shut the fuck up and there would only be music. Halfway through I was wishing that there was an instrumental version of the album I could switch to. He is operating completely independent of the music behind him and it's a fucking waste of time. I would not recommend this album to anyone and I am saddened that there are a few more on this list i have to be subjected to.

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
May 14 2026

Growing up in the 80's, the early hip-hop music was in full court press. Breakdancing was all the rage and I heard this many times while at the skate rink. This induces a deep sense of nostalgia and genuinely put a smile on my face this morning. I was only around 9 when this was released, so my worldview then was extremely narrow but I have always had the sense that music in the 80s was more widely listened to by everyone. It didn't seem like there were clear divisions between genres and there were fewer musical "cliques." I remember listening to hip-hop, rock, oldies, etc... This is hip-hop before gangster rap. This is music about life and society and just having a great time. It's infectious and totally enjoyable until you get to the Stevie Wonder tribute song and its follow up track. That pulls the e-brake so hard that with only one well known track to follow it, you never recover.

The Predator by Ice Cube
May 15 2026

Every time I see skits and interludes on an album it lowers expectations immediately. Outside of those unnecessary moments, the sound is what you'd expect from this era of rap. The beats are inventive, but can get old pretty quick for me on some tracks. I generally ignore lyrics, so I assume they're all about self-posturing, bitches, guns, violence, and money. Still, today was a good day for a journey in the 64'.

Third by Portishead
May 18 2026

While it's not horrible, I'm not a big fan of this. The vocals seem like they're coming from someone who just had a severe shock to their system and is visibly shaking from the experience. It has a cohesive somber and depressing vibe, but some of the instrumentation is just irritating and distracting in certain songs. I can't think of a situation in which I would reach for this album on purpose.... EVER.

Sex Packets by Digital Underground
May 19 2026

Kinda fun, very misogynistic and the kind of shit British people would have elevated to #1 for 16 weeks.

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams
May 20 2026

This sounds like it should be an enjoyable album. The delivery of the vocals however, destroys anything the music is laying down. It gets super old by track 3. The songwriting style is as follows: 1. Come up with a track name 2. Repeat it unendingly until the song is over. The music is fine, but there's nothing here worthy of a relisten.

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
May 21 2026

This is fine middle of the road alternative music. It's inoffensive and unremarkable, but enjoyable.

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
May 22 2026

This album is so solid and well produced. While there are fewer big hits, it doesn't remotely take away how excellent it is from beginning to end.

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson
May 25 2026

Well, there are 4 obvious big hits on this album. Nearly every track on the first half of the album has the same beat at a different tempo with only a few flourishes over the top to try and differentiate them and I honestly can't tell if I have heard any of the songs outside the hits. That really started to become unbearable by Miss You Much. Thankfully (?), after Love Will Never Do the album took a turn into slow jams and abandoned that bad habit. Throughout this listen I constantly thought that maybe this song or that song was familiar, but never enough to be sure if I had heard it before. Having said all that, this is still an enjoyable ride. It's upbeat, fun, and infectious and you just can't hate it.

Dog Man Star by Suede
May 26 2026

There's a stench of conceit all over this album. It makes every song arrogant and a little less enjoyable. It's as if they're trying to make a record for everyone else, not themselves. I can just hear these guys in an interview saying "Listen to how good we are. Even Bowie would praise us." Even with that cloud hanging over it, I didn't hate this one. I wish someone would have kept these guys away from the reverb though. The vocals rely so heavily on it that it became distracting for me. If you're looking for an early 70's David Bowie album that's not as good as his other albums, this one is for you.

Sister by Sonic Youth
May 27 2026

Well, I get how this could affected some people looking for somewhere to express their anger and individuality back in the day. I can see these guys being the "I listened to them before they were popular" pre-hipster hipster band. The wailing, disaffected vocals, off key chords, and just noise most of the time make this unenjoyable for me.

GI by Germs
May 28 2026

This was a better album than it should be. Darby's vocals get pretty bad at times, but the music is solid and the production elevated this from being as raw and unhinged as I was expecting..

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
May 29 2026

Man, imagine what this was like for any white people that got a hold of it..... Starting this on the quadrophonic stereo system, having a seat on the plush green couch, taking that first sip from the two fingers of bourbon just poured into a glass, and being enveloped in a soundscape that was so foreign, yet felt so right. Maybe you'd stand the Mrs. up and take her by the hand to dance during the slower numbers. Maybe you'd just continue to sit and enjoy the sounds while flicking the ashes of your Chesterfield in the nearby ashtray. Even though this is 12 songs with the same basic structure and rhythms, it's damned infectious and a good time to listen to. Latin music is just so much fun and it always succeeds in it's purpose - Make you move your body, tap your toes, and bop your head. I think I'll listen again to keep the good vibes flowing.

The Modern Dance by Pere Ubu
Jun 01 2026

This just isn't music made for the masses. It's made to never sell in the $1 bin at Goodwill.

Music From The Penguin Cafe by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Jun 02 2026

That was.... Interesting. Not horrible by any means, but it's inclusion on this list is questionable.

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Jun 03 2026

I have a six disc box set is considered an album. The music was fine but there certainly didn't need to be so much of it.

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Jun 04 2026

Another uninteresting entry from these guys proves that they shouldn't really be in this list in the first place, let alone 3 times

Le Tigre by Le Tigre
Jun 05 2026

This was just not very enjoyable. It had some interesting ideas, but didn't land many of them.

No Other by Gene Clark
Jun 08 2026

This was OK. Nothing particularly special about it.

The Last Of The True Believers by Nanci Griffith
Jun 09 2026

Wasn't sure what to expect from this, but it was a pleasant listen. I've come to enjoy more country as I've become an old man.

The Visitors by ABBA
Jun 10 2026

Not bad. Oddly cohesive considering the state of the marriages at the time of recording.

Rust In Peace by Megadeth
Jun 11 2026

Holy shit this album just grabs you by the throat and aurally beats you senseless. This album was released when I was fully in the pocket of my metalhead years and it's still phenomenal 36 years later. It's opening track is the high point and though the rest of the tracks never reach that pinnacle again, they really do hold their own. This is just a hell of a lot of fun to listen to. The musicianship is top notch and they were firing on all cylinders.

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne
Jun 12 2026

I really enjoyed the chill vibe this album threw at me. This was surprisingly enjoyable.

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder
Jun 15 2026

Damn enjoyable journey through this album. Well I have heard several songs, I had never heard the entire thing. This definitely deserves its place on the list

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Jun 16 2026

Really enjoyed this one. A hidden gem!

Horses by Patti Smith
Jun 18 2026

After years of hearing how great and influential Patti Smith is, this album only influences me to empty all my stomach contents into the nearest trashcan. If this is the sort of thing that people resonate with then I must be part of a small subset that just doesn't get it. This doesn't evoke anything positive or endear itself in any way to me.

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Jun 19 2026

Proof positive that you should never let drugs perform a full album solo. There are small vignettes of straightforward music littered throughout this album, but those are few and far between. The back half is more digestible, but only because the drugs decided to do old soul songs. I had never really listened to Rundgren before deciding to tackle the list and this is yet another haphazard album from him.

Like A Prayer by Madonna
Jun 22 2026

This an album of highs and lows. The big hits are pop staples and well done, but the rest are just average. Using two producers with disparate styles really fractured the cohesion and flow. Love Song was really unnecessary and just ended up being another arrogant Prince song rather than a Madonna song. Oh Father however, was an enjoyable soundtrack-esque song with a big "wall of sound". None of the filler songs are awful, but they just don't hit for me as I would have expected.

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jun 23 2026

This was fine. It didn't wow me and it didn't disappoint me.

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Jun 24 2026

As with every one of their albums, they come off as quiet and timid, so you have to jack up the volume to hear anything. After the volume increase, this is as pleasant and album as one could make. It's as if they're trying not to offend you with their new-fangled musical stylings, but this is par for the course for them. They always have well composed songs and they mostly keep a similar sound, so it's hard to hate this. The highlights for me are Mrs. Robinson and Hazy Shade of Winter, which I never knew was where the Bangles got their hit single. There's nothing bad here and it's a pleasurable journey. I wish I was an english muffin too.

Pornography by The Cure
Jun 25 2026

This is what I've come to expect from The Cure. Pretty good emo 80s rock though I rarely seek them out. If you've heard Burn from Tge Crow soundtrack you know exactly how this sounds.

Jun 26 2026

Having never heard of these guys, it ended up being a rather enjoyable British rock entry for a change.

Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
Jun 29 2026

This album has a gloomy, noir vibe rife with a sensual undertone that you can't escape. For me it evokes a black & white crime drama with an unsolved murder that only a down on his luck PI can solve. Really enjoyable if your mood matches what the music is conveying. Today was just such a day for me.

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
Jun 30 2026

I didn't hate this. I didn't really like it either. It exists and is on the list, so I listened.

You Are The Quarry by Morrissey
Jul 01 2026

This was fine to listen to. It's nothing I would purposely come back to, but it was fine.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Jul 02 2026

I had a good time rolling through this one. Some obvious big hits and the rest of the tracks are good as well

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Jul 03 2026

I've never actually listened to a Tom Petty album all the way through until now. This is a decent debut. The well known radio hits shine here, but the rest is just average and doesn't pop for me.

Opus Dei by Laibach
Jul 06 2026

This was definitely the influence for Ministry or Rammstein. I got a kick out of the Queen samples on the back half of the album, but that still didn't make it any better.

Violator by Depeche Mode
Jul 07 2026

Just a great album throughout. The vibe and lush sound is always a welcome respite from the daily grind

Jul 08 2026

This is Kanye West if Kanye actually made good music. That's not to say this was fantastic by any means. Rap & Hip-hop have never been my jam save for the old school 80s/90s variety, but this album had a decent flow and a good sample base that kept it from being annoying. The biggest complaint is that it's way too long. I could feel time slowing down as I listened. I swear this hour of music took 3.5 hours.

Forever Changes by Love
Jul 09 2026

I was fully expecting another drab 60s psychedelia album, but got a rich tapestry with substantial string arrangements and a mellow vibe that kept me listening. Some of the lyrical content and delivery was the low point, but it was otherwise a surprisingly agreeable ride. If this was a pure instrumental album though, it would have been infinitely more enjoyable.

Jul 10 2026

As we get older and musical taste becomes less defined by our peers, there is a tendency to give genres a chance when that would have been blasphemous prior. Country is one of those genres that I have come to enjoy more and more as I've opened my mind musically. While I still despise today's pop "country" and the industry's hit single at any cost mentality, the opposite corner of the country spectrum has really been enjoyable. This album had a fun honky tonk vibe and some Mexican flavor that really made it a great listen. I'd come back to this again if the mood hit.

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Jul 13 2026

This was a really fun hip-hop album that I would return to again when I wanted to just get into an upbeat and positive mood. I would also recommend this one to anyone wanting the same outcome.

1989 by Taylor Swift
Jul 14 2026

It's unbelievable that this album is 12yrs old now. While there are always haters for any music, this album crossed boundaries like nothing had in a long time. Think Michael Jackson's Thriller, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life, etc... It's an album that was culturally ubiquitous. EVERYONE was exposed to it and even if you WERE a hater, you recognized how undeniably catchy and well crafted the songs were. This is a pop masterclass and a really enjoyable listen.

Vauxhall And I by Morrissey
Jul 15 2026

As far as I am concerned there are too many Morrissey albums on this list and this is one of them. If you like his stuff then this is the same old vibe you'd expect. Nothing outstanding or even interesting at all.

Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners
Jul 16 2026

Music is fine enough and the vocals are a bit over the top. Not sure why these guys have more than one album on this list. One was already suspect enough.

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr
Jul 17 2026

This is standard 90s hip-hop. Nothing amazing.

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Jul 20 2026

This album was fine. Little too folksy for my taste though.

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Jul 21 2026

This album was unavoidable after it came out. I enjoyed it then and I still enjoy it today. It's just a damn fun listen and worth the entry on this list.

Slayed? by Slade
Jul 22 2026

This is 100% rejected music from the Dazed & Confused soundtrack. Typical 70s tongue in cheek Rock n Roll. It's a fine listen.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Jul 23 2026

Pretty good melting of fault, country, rock, and a little r&b.

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
Jul 24 2026

Straightforward late 60s bluesy rock. Not much here to brag about.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Jul 27 2026

Well, this is something I listened to. I have never understood the fascination with Jack White or his many musical groups. This sounds like two 13 year-olds, still learning to play their instruments, haphazardly jamming in their parents' basement. Occasionally they settle into a nice toe-tapping groove, but Meg White's complete inability to stay in time throughout songs was distracting and infuriating for me. I can understand the appeal of a stripped down and more raw sound, but the music is so simplistic and repetitive it really doesn't inspire me to want to listen to this ever again. This is a band that has enough arrogance to think they're hot shit and no one wants to tell them how shitty they are.

The Good, The Bad & The Queen by The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Jul 29 2026

It's hard to ignore the voice of the Gorillaz when you listen, but this is fine albeit slow and plodding.

The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas
Jul 30 2026

This is more noise than anything else and that makes it hard to enjoy at all. None of it ever got into a groove and it kept reverting to repetitive whiny feedback or noise to move the track along. It was too slow, too boring, and too annoying. I wish this album had died in Vegas.

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
Jul 31 2026

As expected. No notes.

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Aug 03 2026

Well, this seems like the true form of Kate Bush. Strange, eclectic, and created completely for her own enjoyment and no one else's. The fact that people enjoy it also was an unexpected bonus. I think the book authors came up with around 600 albums and then thought "Well, we need to get to 1001 and people really like Artist X. Let's just add a few of their other albums in even if it's completely unnecessary" Kate Bush could have been represented by one album.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Aug 04 2026

The best album on this list from them. It has some of their most well-known songs and is overall a good listen. It's a good thing they were good at music, because the art direction for their album covers is consistently garbage.

Calenture by The Triffids
Aug 05 2026

This sounds like the best music an 80's B Movie could get licensed for the film. Not sure why this is here, but it's inoffensive and unremarkable.

Aug 06 2026

Another surprisingly enjoyable find via this list. While this wasn't anything special, it was a fun listen and worth the journey.

Nixon by Lambchop
Aug 07 2026

Well, this is not what I thought I would be hearing at all. It's an unexpectedly chill album with someone delivering lyrics in their best Leonard Cohen/David Bowie mashup voice. All I can say is that I found it fine to listen to. Nothing else about it is otherwise worthy of mention or another listen.

Leftism by Leftfield
Aug 10 2026

I just don't have anything positive or negative to say about this one. It was an album I listened to.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Aug 11 2026

Really enjoyable live album. Allmans have always been good.

Aug 12 2026

Typical 90s rap album. Posturing, misogyny, drugs, money, gun violence, and subpar music underneath. I don't think this would be my jam even in an alternate universe.

Guitar Town by Steve Earle
Aug 13 2026

This was a just fine country album. It didn't wow me, but it was a fine listen.

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