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Album	You	Global	Diff
69 Love Songs The Magnetic Fields	5	2.85	+2.15
Destroyer KISS	5	2.85	+2.15
Fuzzy Logic Super Furry Animals	5	2.94	+2.06
evermore Taylor Swift	5	3.03	+1.97
The College Dropout Kanye West	5	3.31	+1.69
Tommy The Who	5	3.34	+1.66
This Is Fats Domino Fats Domino	5	3.38	+1.62
Get Behind Me Satan The White Stripes	5	3.41	+1.59
Stand! Sly & The Family Stone	5	3.43	+1.57
Sheer Heart Attack Queen	5	3.65	+1.35

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Ill Communication Beastie Boys	1	3.65	-2.65
The Atomic Mr Basie Count Basie & His Orchestra	1	3.5	-2.5
Low-Life New Order	1	3.3	-2.3
Physical Graffiti Led Zeppelin	2	3.91	-1.91
good kid, m.A.A.d city Kendrick Lamar	2	3.61	-1.61
In The Court Of The Crimson King King Crimson	2	3.6	-1.6
Endtroducing..... DJ Shadow	2	3.36	-1.36
Queens of the Stone Age Queens of the Stone Age	2	3.3	-1.3
Since I Left You The Avalanches	2	3.28	-1.28
The Age Of The Understatement The Last Shadow Puppets	2	3.25	-1.25

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Get Behind Me Satan

The White Stripes

5/5

Jack White is one of my absolute favorites. The verses have such a unique groove to them that only he can provide with his guitar and vocals. The string of four songs: My Doorbell, Forever For Her (Is Over For Me), Little Ghost, and The Denial Twist is one of my favorite sets of any album of all time. Every time I’ve heard “My Doorbell” over the past 15 years, it constantly plays on repeat in my head. Great song, great album, great band.

10 likes

The Atomic Mr Basie

Count Basie & His Orchestra

1/5

I’m sorry, I just can’t do jazz for long periods of time unless it’s low and slow like smoking meat. I can dig Kenny G. I bet that man can smoke some meat. Lucious, glorious meat. But enough about my Kenny G fantasy. This… well, this popped. But not in a good way. Very high pitched. Very staccato. Not unlike Flight of the Bumblebee or my recent sentence structure. However, Flight is a delicate piece on a violin that still soothes you as much as it makes you uneasy. But this… well, this was markedly more aggressive by virtue of the trumpet’s incessant blasting into my amygdala. I’m sorry, Count Basie, but I’m afraid I’ll have to count you out. Down for the count. More apropos to this review, a count of one. No recounts allowed.

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1-Star Albums (4)

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Brothers

The Black Keys

3/5

Machine Head

Deep Purple

4/5

I’m tired of Smoke On The Water, but Highway Star reminds me of Rock Band, and some of the organ solos tickled my fancy. Better album than I was expecting!

Brilliant Corners

Thelonious Monk

3/5

1 Star for the name Thelonious Monk. 1 Star for the album cover. 1 star for the unexpected bop “Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are”

Sound Affects

The Jam

3/5

British new wave punk isn’t my favorite, and I had never heard of The Jam before, but I was pleasantly surprised. I don’t know if they are THE Jam, but I think they’re a little jam. I’d put them on 1/4 of my toast. Perhaps 1/3 if I was feeling a little adventurous. Depends on the flavor. If it were strawberry rhubarb, I’d give it a five star. Plain strawberry or blueberry, we’re talking a four. Peach? Give me a break. Two star. Not even worth my time. This album is better than peach jam, but it doesn’t hit the high notes the same as a well-made fruit jam. Three stars. Average.

Endtroducing.....

DJ Shadow

2/5

Stem/Long Stem was pretty good, and there were points of groove to me, but overall, it wasn’t my cup of tea.

Legalize It

Peter Tosh

2/5

I enjoy reggae, but I have to listen to different artists because each album has one great song, and all the rest sound alike. Maybe all the ganja is smoked during the first track that rocks, and the motivation does after that. Who knows… Peter Tosh was a visionary about legalizing it in 1976, so kudos there.

Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space

Spiritualized

3/5

This is a tough album to rate. The first song came on, and I was like “Yeah! I may have found a new band to listen to! Space rock? I dig it.” Then the crazy distorted noise effects started happening on multiple songs, and I felt like I was playing Russian Roulette with the options being a calm, soothing, floaty song or being stuck in a meat grinder as someone is perpetually welding. C’est la vie. I’m still giving this a 3-star because the first song is essentially a mash-up of Elvis and Pachelbel’s Canon in D on drugs, and I’m here for it.

The Age Of The Understatement

The Last Shadow Puppets

2/5

Nothing about this album stood out to me. It was ok background listening while I was working, but no song prompted a replay. I wouldn’t walk out of a store if I heard it, but I’m not going to seek it out either.

Led Zeppelin

5/5

Maybe not the best Led Zeppelin album created, but “Your Time Is Gonna Come” is one of my favorite songs by them, and this is one hell of a debut album.

Call of the Valley

Shivkumar Sharma

3/5

Calm album. Some really nice diddies in there. Could’ve used more sitar!

Among The Living

Anthrax

3/5

Locust Abortion Technician

Butthole Surfers

3/5

Prior to this album, I only knew the song “Pepper” by Butthole Surfers which I do enjoy. This album started weird, and stayed weird, but I think it got slowly better. Hay, The O-Men, and Kuntz were surprisingly good. I’m honestly surprised I’m giving it a 3, but I’d probably give it a 5/10.

Songs In The Key Of Life

Stevie Wonder

5/5

Not much to say other than this is quite possibly a Top 10 album of all time. Great stuff!

Lady Soul

Aretha Franklin

5/5

Such a great album! Aretha is a classic star with a beautiful voice.

Peter Gabriel

4/5

Pleasantly surprised by this album! I’ve always associated Peter Gabriel with super hardcore 80s (Sledgehammer), so I quite enjoyed this.

Justified

Justin Timberlake

2/5

I just can’t with this album. Maybe if I reviewed it back in 2002 the rating would be higher, but the songs all sound the same, and I find his voice to be very whiny on this album. I love his SNL skits and enjoy him as an entertainer (if you know what I mean, and I know you do!), but this album Just Indicates to me that it should be viewed similarly to seeing the Timber of the forest or murkiness of a Lake.

Get Rich Or Die Tryin'

50 Cent

2/5

I thought 50 Cent was overrated back when I was 14 when the album was released, and I still think he’s overrated to this day. “Many Men” is the best track on the album which is the main reason I am giving it two stars.

The Wall

Pink Floyd

4/5

I really debated between 4 and 5 stars on this. I love Pink Floyd, but none of my favorite songs of theirs is on this album. Concept albums can be cool, but they’re also kinda hard to follow for me. Still overall a good album.

The College Dropout

Kanye West

5/5

I want to start off by saying Kanye West is one of my least favorite people on the planet, and I hope he gets the help he needs because it’s warranted. That being said, I want to rate this album as a true album separate from the artist’s antics, and it’s great. I bought this on CD on a whim at a truck stop between Texas and Pennsylvania as a teenager. I think I had heard one or two songs on the radio and thought I’d give this CD a chance. It was perfect for that long car ride up and back, and the album was on repeat. “All Falls Down”, “Jesus Walks”, and “We Don’t Care” were on repeat. It might be nostalgia talking a little bit, and I was exposed to this well before Kanye went crazy, but I still look on this album fondly and find myself listening to a song or two from it periodically. 5/5 but I’m slightly ashamed to be doing so.

Coles Corner

Richard Hawley

2/5

Album started pretty decent! I was a little excited for this album and artist I had never heard of. Then I was transported into a time warp where my concept of minutes and seconds was skewed, and I felt dizzy. Just time slowing down every so slightly with every passing second — or was it a minute? I’m not sure. I’m along for the ride. I don’t fight it. Grooving alone I find myself wondering how long the first song is… kinda feels like 46 minutes and 17 seconds. Before I know it, I hear the opening of the album again. A reprise? Nay. The album had repeated, and I realized the songs were entirely indistinguishable from one another, and time had traveled as normal. Much to my dismay since I was at work, and the previous five hour long journey I thought I had taken only took… 46 minutes and 17 seconds. 2/5 because the beginning is a bit of a bop.

Third/Sister Lovers

Big Star

3/5

Pretty average album. Didn’t have a lot of thoughts during it, so I don’t have much to say other than “Not bad!” I’d listen again.

Marquee Moon

Television

3/5

I had never heard of Television. Maybe because I shun fancy things like electricity. I did listen to this while I walked through the valley where I harvest my grain, and I realized it was kinda plain. However, I did finish my listen, and you finished thine, so we can party like it’s 1699 (or 1977). Not as good as Amish Paradise. Not as bad as Amish rice. 3.25/5

Sheer Heart Attack

Queen

5/5

Queen. Checkmate. 5/5

Blood On The Tracks

Bob Dylan

4/5

Bob Dylan is a fantastic songwriter. The biggest issue is I think his songs typically sound better when sung by other people. Great album by a great artist but only 4/5 because it did start to feel a little “samesy” as I was listening.

Get Behind Me Satan

The White Stripes

5/5

Guitar Town

Steve Earle

2/5

I really could not get into this. I even tried listening to his top song, Copperhead Road, and still nothing. Kinda bland to me like white toast with no toppings. Maybe like rice pudding without any cinnamon or sugar. Perhaps even a bit like tofu as a stand-alone dish. None of these are inherently vomit-inducing, but I’d rather not.

Low-Life

New Order

1/5

Standard 80s. I just couldn’t. Not on a Friday at work. Is that unfair to the album? Maybe. But I don’t care. The album already knows its socioeconomic status and is self aware enough to proclaim it boldly on the cover. I wish the music was just as bold.

Since I Left You

The Avalanches

2/5

Eh. 2. 3. Couldn’t decide.

With The Beatles

Beatles

4/5

Not my favorite Beatles album, but they’re still amazing and “It Won’t Be Long” is such an ear worm.

The Libertines

3/5

I didn’t expect to like this, but it was much better than I thought!

Paul Simon

3/5

Not my favorite work of Paul Simon, but it’s passable as an influential album.

In The Court Of The Crimson King

King Crimson

2/5

Let It Be

The Replacements

3/5

Cloud Nine

The Temptations

3/5

I feel a little bad rating this as low as I am, but this album just didn’t hit me the same way as others from The Temptations. I was not tempted to listen again.

Ill Communication

Beastie Boys

1/5

Not a fan. I feel like they’re screaming random words into the microphone. I liked Brass Monkey (different album, I know) when I was like 10. All the songs still sound just like that.

Aqualung

Jethro Tull

3/5

Aqualung is a great song! Everything else was pretty samesy, but I’ll give 3 stars just for Aqualung.

This Is Fats Domino

Fats Domino

5/5

It’s such a shame that “Ain’t That A Shame” wasn’t on this complication album. I’ve gotta give it a 4-star just for that. “Ain’t That A Shame” is a 5-star song, though.

Led Zeppelin IV

Led Zeppelin

5/5

Best Led Zeppelin album! I didn’t love the band when I was younger (even though I’ve always loved rock from this time period), but I’ve learned to appreciate their music more the older I get. Definitely a 5-star and one of the best albums I’ve heard.

Kick Out The Jams (Live)

MC5

3/5

Couldn’t finish the album. Somewhat because I’m behind and somewhat because I didn’t want to. I will give them an extra star because I heard “Let Me Try” from their later album, and I loved listening to that song.

Nowhere

Ride

3/5

Average.

The Chronic

Dr. Dre

3/5

The ArchAndroid

Janelle Monáe

4/5

Duck Rock

Malcolm McLaren

3/5

Fun little album. British hip-hop is funny, but I enjoyed it moderately.

Dirty

Sonic Youth

2/5

Not a fan of the vocals. Music isn’t too bad.

Connected

Stereo MC's

3/5

Highway to Hell

AC/DC

5/5

Classic AC/DC! Last album with Bon Scott, and it sounds great.

The Atomic Mr Basie

Count Basie & His Orchestra

1/5

Dry

PJ Harvey

2/5

They Were Wrong, So We Drowned

Liars

1/5

I'm Your Man

Leonard Cohen

3/5

I see you, Leonard Cohen.

I Should Coco

Supergrass

4/5

I hadn’t heard of this band before, but I listened to it a couple times and enjoyed it!

Are You Experienced

Jimi Hendrix

5/5

Jimi Hendrix is an instant 5-star. This is my second favorite album after Axis: Bold As Love.

69 Love Songs

The Magnetic Fields

5/5

When I first saw this album name, I (with the sometimes-maturity of a 14-year-old boy) chuckled. Clever use of an album name to make a joke, I thought. Then I realized the album was actually 69 songs deep. I really enjoyed it. I think most songs in the world drag on too long. We need to bring the 2-minute songs back! I did not think I’d be rating this a 5-star before I started.

Lam Toro

Baaba Maal

3/5

When I first began the 1001 albums journey, I was excited to discover albums I wouldn’t have otherwise. This one fits that bill perfectly. This album had some bangers in it for sure! I’m glad I was able to listen to it.

Surf's Up

The Beach Boys

4/5

When I first started this album, I was ready to give it 5 stars. It slowly got worse the further down the track listing I went, so I’ve got to give it a 4 star. I’m still rocking the first two tracks though!

Peter Gabriel

3/5

Average 80s album. I know Sledgehammer makes 80s aficionados feel tingling in their pants, but the song is just average. Always has been and always will be.

good kid, m.A.A.d city

Kendrick Lamar

2/5

I don’t know why, but I just can’t get into it. Too much noise/talking/skits in between the actual music.

Come Away With Me

Norah Jones

4/5

I was torn between 4 and 5 stars on this album, but I’m gonna have to give it a 4 because the songs are all a little “samesy.” If it’s not broke, don’t fix it, and Norah Jones definitely isn’t broke — by any definition of the word.

New Wave

The Auteurs

3/5

I listened to this album about a week ago, and all I remember is that I was going to give it a three. Don’t remember much else.

All That You Can't Leave Behind

4/5

Not my favorite U2 album, but they’re solid, and I’ve got a soft spot for Bono’s voice.

Physical Graffiti

Led Zeppelin

2/5

Definitely my least favorite Led Zeppelin album.

Doolittle

Pixies

3/5

I was all over the place on this one. 3 star, 4 star, 2 star, and even a little bit 1 star. I’ll give it a 3 star because of nostalgia with Waves of Mutilation being on Rock Band 1 which was a magical time in my life — Freshman year of college in a new state with new friends, all crammed into my tiny dorm room rocking out on Rock Band all year long. I’ll always cherish those times.

Talvin Singh

3/5

Ok.

Risque

CHIC

3/5

Disco, baby.

Eliminator

ZZ Top

4/5

1 star for the beards. 1 star for the grooves. 1 star for how many hits they packed on one album. 1 more star for the beards. 4/5.

Stand!

Sly & The Family Stone

5/5

Sly & The Family Stone are some of my favorites! I was really torn between 4 and 5, but I feel like I’ve been stingy with 5s so I’ll give it. That’s my reasoning! Don’t like it? Well, deal with it.

Queens of the Stone Age

2/5

I went to college in California in the mid-2000s, so I heard a lot of Queen of the Stone Age. I do not like Queen of the Stone Age. They were boring when I was 18, and they’re boring at 35.

At Fillmore East

The Allman Brothers Band

3/5

When I was in high school, my neighbor was in a (literal) garage band that liked to practice at 8am on Saturday mornings. They played exactly one song — Midnight Rider by The Allman Brothers Band. The neighbor that moved in after was a DJ at the local rock/metal station. I don’t recall if that station played The Allman Brothers Band, but I digress. At Fillmore East is just an extended jam session. Needs more Midnight Rider.

Bayou Country

Creedence Clearwater Revival

3/5

I love CCR, but this isn’t my favorite album. Proud Mary really saves this one.

evermore

Taylor Swift

5/5

I purposely listened to this album with my wife (who has listened to nothing but Taylor Swift for 12 straight months), and she sang every single word. I have to give it a five star, or I may be strangled in my sleep. (The album is seriously good, though.)

Pink Moon

Nick Drake

5/5

I had never heard of Nick Drake or any of his songs. I was pleasantly surprised by this one!

The Stranger

Billy Joel

5/5

Billy Joel is an icon. There’s so many hits on this album that are all frequently played on the radio, on television, radio, etc. It’s almost like a “Greatest Hits” album except he has other albums with a ton more hits!

Fuzzy Logic

Super Furry Animals

5/5

My first listen-through of the album — I would’ve given it a 2. But I was super busy at work and didn’t change it when it repeated. I’ve now listened to it three times, and it’s really grown on me. It’s just unique enough (and I’ve never heard of them so that’s a bonus point for me) for me to give it a 5. I also secretly love that my rating system probably throws the pretentious music snobs that are on this website into a raging fit.

Station To Station

David Bowie

4/5

Crooked Rain Crooked Rain

Pavement

3/5

Live At The Harlem Square Club

Sam Cooke

4/5

Tommy

The Who

5/5

Dog Man Star

Suede

4/5

Third

Portishead

3/5

Destroyer

KISS

5/5

As I listened to the album, my tongue gradually grew longer, my face became painted, and flames began to shoot out around me in random directions. 5/5 - would listen again!