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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Truth And Soul
Fishbone
5 2.96 +2.04
At Budokan
Cheap Trick
5 3.1 +1.9
Hunting High And Low
a-ha
5 3.12 +1.88
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
5 3.23 +1.77
Bad Company
Bad Company
5 3.24 +1.76
Made In Japan
Deep Purple
5 3.28 +1.72
Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
5 3.29 +1.71
There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
5 3.29 +1.71
The Specials
The Specials
5 3.29 +1.71
Fragile
Yes
5 3.32 +1.68

You Love Less Than Most

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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
1 3.71 -2.71
Rain Dogs
Tom Waits
1 3.19 -2.19
The White Album
Beatles
2 4.17 -2.17
Pump
Aerosmith
1 3.11 -2.11
Viva Hate
Morrissey
1 2.96 -1.96
Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
1 2.94 -1.94
Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
1 2.92 -1.92
In Rainbows
Radiohead
2 3.87 -1.87
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
2 3.86 -1.86
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
2 3.67 -1.67

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Peter Gabriel 3 4.67
Led Zeppelin 5 4

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Tom Waits 4 1.5
Morrissey 2 1.5
Aerosmith 2 1.5
Metallica 4 2.25

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Popular Reviews

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits

Now I know why people heat up albums and make lamp shades out of them.

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club

Proof that Talking Heads was more than David Byrne. The OTHER members keep pushing limits in what is an instrument to song composition.

Viva Hate by Morrissey

I do not like Morissey, never have never will. The Smiths would have been even bigger with a different condescending front man.

Parachutes by Coldplay

Great album to clean your apartment to. Never been a big fan but it's good background music.

Bad Company by Bad Company

Paul Rogers is awesome. Probably best voice of the generation. Solid!

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Smash by The Offspring
Sep 18 2023

Have always been a fan and glad to see Smash get wider love. Very representative of ‘90s-00’s skate punk.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Sep 19 2023

Took me back to my youth. 3 hits right off top and then you get to Mark’s bluesier side and I like that.

Permission to Land by The Darkness
Sep 20 2023

I really didn’t like the falsetto before and this is still a bit much but the music is very strong.

So by Peter Gabriel
Sep 21 2023
The Doors by The Doors
Sep 22 2023

Always enjoy The Doors

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
Sep 25 2023

I appreciate the artistry but can take Radiohead only in small doses. In other words I need to be in the mood for them.

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
Sep 26 2023

I have heard this before Can not take anymore Will you please leave me a lone.... Long lost lyrics to Metallica song better than what was released.

Sep 27 2023

This would be great to listen to in a bar - live that is. I can see myself drinking a beer and enjoying this show.

Parachutes by Coldplay
Sep 28 2023

Great album to clean your apartment to. Never been a big fan but it's good background music.

Close To You by Carpenters
Sep 29 2023

Childhood memories of listening to the radio on Sunday morning. Karen Carpenter was very talented, gone way to soon.

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Oct 01 2023

Growing up in Midwest, this wasn’t around much. Very much needed but not as widely known.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Oct 02 2023

Definitely miss the BIG sound of the 70’s

Marquee Moon by Television
Oct 03 2023

Simple yet satisfying. I’ve always been a fan.

Violator by Depeche Mode
Oct 05 2023

Awesome been a huge fan for a long time. This album front to back solid.

I See You by The xx
Oct 09 2023

Another album that I wouldn’t pull first but for a day of listening, this should be on the stack.

Live! by Fela Kuti
Oct 10 2023

Not too interested.

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Oct 14 2023

Glad to not see the radio pushed tracks from VU get some love. Solid, tight playing throughout. Would have liked a different track to open the album though....

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Oct 17 2023

Power driven tracks somewhat similar but still was able to listen straight through... sometimes you can't get past the first 10 seconds with some of the other artists this site has pushed me to.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Oct 18 2023

Childhood!

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Oct 19 2023

Everyone should listen once AND THEN MOVE ON!

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Oct 20 2023

Hey Rock&Roll Hall of Fame! If you have The Cure and gawd awful Aerosmith in then IRON f-ing MAIDEN should have been in long ago. The length of their career and breadth of their catalog surpasses most of your members.... get off your arse and for this album alone PUT THEM IN!

Music by Madonna
Oct 23 2023
Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
Nov 01 2023

Good song writer, not a solid singer...

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Nov 03 2023
25 by Adele
Nov 04 2023
KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Nov 05 2023

I want to revisit this again and again.

Chris by Christine and the Queens
Nov 08 2023

Never really thought this would be something I would like but there is something in there... something in the rhythm, lyrics, and haunting voice on some of the tracks. I love the way she stays in her vocal range and doesn't press it.

Bad by Michael Jackson
Nov 09 2023

Was not a huge fan when this came out but the musicality of this album will stand the test of time.

2112 by Rush
Nov 11 2023

A whole side of an album dedicated to 1 song... Stick it up your arse record company and radio stations this is for the fans.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Nov 14 2023
Risque by CHIC
Nov 16 2023

Roller rink soundtrack!

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young
Nov 17 2023

There are better albums but true blues/bluegrass/country

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Nov 18 2023

Solid

Garbage by Garbage
Nov 21 2023

A couple iconic songs from the era...

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Nov 27 2023

Couple of good songs and then a bunch of Phish/Greatful Dead preview

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Nov 29 2023

Another one from when I had hair

Dare! by The Human League
Nov 30 2023

Too much synth for me.

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
Dec 01 2023

There is a time and place and now is not the time and I don't know where that place would be except the early 70's Laurel Hill Canyon

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Dec 03 2023

At the time, it was big, loud, different. Not sure if whole album ages well but the 'hits' are still good.

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Dec 04 2023

How solid of a job is this album if close to what 30 years later a country singer can win an award with it? Also, how sad that happened? Good for Tracy Chapman - your voice on this album is fantastic and should be listened to as a whole not just one song.

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Dec 10 2023

always looked at him as self centered and not this visionary that others do. more of the same, sorry not sorry.

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Dec 11 2023

They really enjoyed making this didn't they?

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
Dec 20 2023

Now I know why people heat up albums and make lamp shades out of them.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Dec 23 2023
London Calling by The Clash
Dec 27 2023

The album cover drew me in at first sight. The music didn't fail to live up to the 'mistake' of a picture. Or so the photographer thought....

Future Days by Can
Dec 28 2023

I really don't drop acid anymore.

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
Dec 30 2023

a couple gems in this album.

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Jan 02 2024

People in the 60's were looking for something hard, out came Led Zepplin, Black Sabath, etc. Now fast forward to the 90's and 00's and we are still looking for something new and still hard... out comes Rage. It's not for everyone but for those looking for something HARD you have found it.

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub
Jan 05 2024

Completely forgot about this band... is that good or bad? Still trying to figure that out.

Harvest by Neil Young
Jan 06 2024

Groundbreaking? Not sure but like the play on words. I bet the hardest song for him to sing was only 2:03 long. Reliving losing your friend to such a terrible drug has got to be hard.

War by U2
Jan 11 2024

THumbs UP

Jan 12 2024

Very honkytonk-esque. Kinks really changed through the years too bad the brothers had to fight so much. Maybe that's why they varied musically so much?

Transformer by Lou Reed
Jan 13 2024

Never been my cup of tea but it does have a couple good tunes on it.

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Jan 16 2024

Saw them in mid 80's fuzzy guitars and all.

Synchronicity by The Police
Jan 20 2024

Has me longing for the days in the admin office of Graduate Studies at KU. This 'tape' got me through days of putting applications in numerical order... thank you The Police.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Jan 23 2024

Really didn’t listen to her back then. Later on discovered her voice was awesome.

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Jan 25 2024

Awesome!

Parklife by Blur
Jan 27 2024

Much more than Song2. Too bad the States didn't grasp this.

LP1 by FKA twigs
Jan 29 2024

Eh.

My Generation by The Who
Jan 30 2024

Typical for that era, can't wait to see and hear what would develop.

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
Jan 31 2024

Typical fish story a lot bigger until you see it.

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Feb 01 2024

'70s at its best.

Third by Soft Machine
Feb 02 2024

Acid is GReAt!

Feb 04 2024

I really enjoy the juxtaposition of the two styles between Andre 3000 and Big Boi.

Aja by Steely Dan
Feb 06 2024

Enjoyable

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Feb 07 2024

ELP is like if Yes went to grad school and jazz improve camp.

Arular by M.I.A.
Feb 09 2024
Feb 10 2024

Are they the second coming of The Kinks? Brothers who don't like each other but if they could set that aside - good music comes out. Or is it the hatred that fueled the music?

Feb 12 2024

One step away from my personal favorite, Yessongs.

Entertainment by Gang Of Four
Feb 15 2024

Extension of Television?

Superunknown by Soundgarden
Feb 17 2024

I miss Chris Cornelllllllllllllll

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Feb 20 2024

Been said several times that it's hard to believe they weren't from the South but like all artists - you find what you like and form your style around it. The Beatles didn't live in the South and hang around the sould/R&B artists of the late 50's early 60's. Get a grip! CCR did it well. Too bad they didn't get along and stay together...

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Feb 21 2024

'80s college vintage

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Feb 22 2024

Is this just Wilco with a different singer?

G. Love And Special Sauce by G. Love & Special Sauce
Feb 23 2024

Take either the voice or melody away and you have crap. Perfect combination.

Central Reservation by Beth Orton
Feb 25 2024

Trying too hard to be second coming if J. Mitchell and Joan Baez

Sulk by The Associates
Feb 26 2024

ehh.

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Feb 27 2024

Amazing! Hard to believe there are so many pop/rock hits on one album. Reminds me of albums released in '73 - not style as much as good solid music.

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Mar 03 2024

This is awesome on vinyl... the depth and warmth vinyl provides makes this a 'drop it on and sit and sip a drink' awesome!

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
Mar 04 2024

Another in the long line of Enya? Obviously not my cup of tea.

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Mar 05 2024

Breakthrough? No, just simple blues scales and attitude from drum kit to vocals.

Queen II by Queen
Mar 08 2024

Almost forget how PROG ROCK Queen was in early days but why? Everything they did was PROG.

1989 by Taylor Swift
Mar 09 2024

For fear of SWIFT retribution... very 'pop-y' and if that's your thing this is great.

Autobahn by Kraftwerk
Mar 15 2024

Time and place. Need to listen later not the time or place.

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Mar 16 2024

Seems like there’s no direction on any of the songs.

Heroes by David Bowie
Mar 17 2024

Too bad Hollywood got stuck on ONE song.

Fifth Dimension by The Byrds
Mar 18 2024

McGuinn's guitar style and choice blended rock music with folk music... maybe this was an influence for Dylan to pick up and 'electrify' his music?

Abbey Road by Beatles
Mar 19 2024

Finally George's song writing broke through the Mcartney/Lennon wall!

Connected by Stereo MC's
Mar 20 2024

One hit wonder in a Wonder Bread time of pop music

Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
Mar 21 2024

Couple good songs eventually redeemed by trying to keep LaLa going...

Fred Neil by Fred Neil
Mar 24 2024

Kind of depressing BUT great timber in the voice

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Mar 25 2024
Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Mar 28 2024

What you expect but with depth.

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Mar 30 2024

First introduction to Byrd was very jarring to me. This side and cooperation with Stan Getz is AWESOME. Two legends playing off each other.

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Mar 31 2024

Love and Hate this album. Love the songs and samples... hate the resuscitation of Aerosmith's career.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Apr 10 2024

the power of Christine McVie's songs probably the most overlooked songwriter by people who didn't know and thought Mac was all Nicks and Buckingham...

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Apr 11 2024

What a powerful voice

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Apr 12 2024

It would have been nice to see her career arch...

The Cars by The Cars
Apr 16 2024

Awesome.!

OK Computer by Radiohead
Apr 18 2024

Need to be in mood for it.

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino
Apr 19 2024

I wish more traditional blues and rock and roll would come back.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Apr 25 2024

Two very top Grunge songs - check that - two top songs period.

Django Django by Django Django
Apr 26 2024

techno with soft vocals.

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Apr 27 2024

Despise Morrissey - take him away and you have great musicians. Some say he IS the band. Could have been so much more without a pretentious lead singer - no he is not eclectic.

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club
Apr 28 2024

Proof that Talking Heads was more than David Byrne. The OTHER members keep pushing limits in what is an instrument to song composition.

White Ladder by David Gray
May 03 2024

Folk people come and go....

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
May 05 2024

Folk and again... some much more out there.

Copper Blue by Sugar
May 09 2024

About time this list includes brilliant short-lived groups. Hard to believe this was freshman effort by the trio. There was a lot of energy in the 'college' scene in '80s and early '90s.

May 11 2024

Not as groundbreaking as MTV wants you to believe. This and carson Daily are why MTV sucks.

Murmur by R.E.M.
May 14 2024

Love the mono stereo sound. Very unique

Conflicted - love the raw driving songs I just wish I hadn't seen pompousness of lead singer this seems counterproductive to the energy and in your face-ness of songs.

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
May 19 2024

Keep feeding us this whatever it is and sometime I will have a brain fart and appear to like it. 2 Tom Waits albums? Really? Might have to end my listening here.

Fragile by Yes
May 21 2024

Awesome period end of sentence!

Either Or by Elliott Smith
May 23 2024

It's fine.

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
May 27 2024

Very popular. Also, seems to be a play toy for McCartney. Outside of a couple songs w=he seemed to be jacking around.

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
May 28 2024

Like the musicality

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
May 30 2024

You've heard of Bro Country... here's Chick Country?

Manassas by Stephen Stills
May 31 2024

Churn churn churn... He must have been something to see in the 70's. All that material, did he ever sleep?

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Jun 01 2024

Amazing album wish my live experience wasn't so bad. Would love to give him another shot.

Tapestry by Carole King
Jun 02 2024

Musucality through the roof. Note to 2024, get rid of autotune and get back to singing and melody making.

Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
Jun 12 2024

Best album of their catalog but still detest this band - lead singer.

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Jun 13 2024

Solid apartment cleaning music. No need to focus on it but good enough to actually get stuff done quickly.

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Jun 18 2024

Love it when curveballs come across the plate... a definite shift in music.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Jun 20 2024

The harmonics and tragic death make this an even greater homage.

Elastica by Elastica
Jun 21 2024

Shirley Manson? No? This is Garbage's long lost techno twin.

Rapture by Anita Baker
Jun 27 2024
Odelay by Beck
Jun 28 2024

When it was released did not like it. Several years later re-listen and acknowledge greatness of this album

Jun 29 2024

If you only had to purchase one Elton album... this one encapsulates his tremendous catalog. Save your money buy this.

Night Life by Ray Price
Jul 01 2024

This is long lost musical tradition.

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson
Jul 04 2024

Way back machine... If you want to hear what 80's pop is listen. This isn't a knock on the album, opposite this is extremely well done.

16 Lovers Lane by The Go-Betweens
Jul 05 2024

Always a shame that good solid bands from 'other' countries don't get a fair shake in countries they don't hail from. Solid song writing and composure.

Kid A by Radiohead
Jul 09 2024

I wonder if this type of 'experimentation' with electronic sound is what groups in the '60s did with tape tracks? The looping, the stories of The Beatles drawing the tape around the room and passed through pencils and stuff to 'adjust' the sound...

Odessa by Bee Gees
Jul 11 2024

If you are a Saturday Night Fever BeeGee - good luck. The earlier stuff is very much Folk and little falsetto this brings out the musicality of the brothers Gibb.

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Jul 13 2024

Over 3 hours?Who could listen to all of this? How could anyone create that much? Bring me a bib! I am down for this buffet - best voice and best arranger... like a fine wine (or whatever your desire wants)

A Little Deeper by Ms. Dynamite
Jul 18 2024

Lauren Hill an influence much?

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Jul 22 2024
Brothers by The Black Keys
Jul 23 2024
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Aug 03 2024

Pleasantly surprised. Don't know why. Knew of the power. The energy just simply explodes. There is no wasted note within.

Faith by George Michael
Aug 11 2024

This was far from the genre of music I listened to at the time but as the years progressed I listened closer and now appreciate this work much more.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Aug 20 2024

Not one thing out of place and the voice has not aged.

Meat Puppets II by Meat Puppets
Aug 21 2024

Kind of need to be in the mood for Meat Puppets.

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
Aug 22 2024

I find it interesting that - to me - most British punk rock acts seem to be commercially made or created. They lack the earthy rawness

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Aug 23 2024

Sometimes LIVE is 'better' than studio. Tracks 'come alive' and this is prime example as well as Peter Frampton. The energy and direction that the band feeds off of creates an historic album.

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Aug 27 2024

Never could get past lead singer. Musicality is great, just move past singer.

Opus Dei by Laibach
Aug 28 2024

Digging the videos for this.

Drunk by Thundercat
Aug 30 2024
Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Aug 31 2024

In a time of dying disco and heavily produced rock... comes a sound that is basic and straight forward. Never truly appreciated this at the time but wow, this is rock and blues at its finest.

Berlin by Lou Reed
Sep 01 2024
Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Sep 03 2024

Not a heavy rotation but solid soulful melody and voice.

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Sep 09 2024

Hit and miss, there are outstanding songs and songs that are too involved. They are best when just stripped down and straightforward.

Sep 10 2024

at the time, I didn't like this album but I know it was the commercial success it attained. years later i came to appreciate the album as a whole.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Sep 11 2024

Thank gawd for The Wrecking Crew

Electric Warrior by T. Rex
Sep 14 2024

Basic blues progression... simple is good. Less is more.

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Sep 17 2024

Great first album and can hear some disco influences with a bit more cutting lyrics.

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Sep 19 2024
All Hail the Queen by Queen Latifah
Sep 20 2024

It is amazing at how dated genres of music can get. Doesn't make music bad or great - it all depends on what age you were during that time. It has been said that your music taste is fully developed late high school early 20's... and if you were that age when this was released awesome!

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Sep 21 2024

Again, one listen and you can tell what decade this was released. Not my favorite decade as far as music is concerned but alright.

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Sep 24 2024

Interesting musicality.

Technique by New Order
Sep 25 2024

Always enjoy the uniqueness of New Order

Sep 26 2024

Frenetic and a giant push to PUNK and that doesn't mean it can't be good, popular, melodic... it's just good energy.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Sep 28 2024

blues progression at its finest

Kenza by Khaled
Sep 29 2024
All Directions by The Temptations
Oct 08 2024

Enjoy the jam. Back when music and songs went as long as the artist felt it should go.

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Oct 09 2024

Has my favorite Stones song on it. Wild Horses. Love this album

Architecture And Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Oct 11 2024

Have always enjoyed the complexity of the simplicity.

Tommy by The Who
Oct 13 2024

Concept album or whole album conveys a story... anyone under the age of 30 will never see this happen.

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Oct 15 2024

Love it then and now.

Live At Leeds by The Who
Oct 16 2024

I prefer studio albums but some live albums are better than studio so take that for what it's worth....

Dummy by Portishead
Oct 18 2024
The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Oct 19 2024

Energy not matched with this group. Caught a bad rap with the one song...

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Oct 23 2024
Orbital 2 by Orbital
Oct 25 2024

Coworker overheard this and said, "It makes me want to drive a nail through my eye." Then I told him the group was Orbital.... coincidence? I think not.

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett
Oct 28 2024

Kind of depressing but... a little too much psychedelia for me in an album dose that is.

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Oct 29 2024

Always a big Siouxsie fan.

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Nov 04 2024
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Nov 05 2024

The re-invention - I know it is trite but for lack of a better word - that this group goes through from album to album is amazing. It is hard to pin them down they are ever changing.

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
Nov 14 2024

Smile on my face when I opened to this album. Thank God, finally some general angst and disgust!

1999 by Prince
Nov 15 2024

Iconic album. Unfortunately this one seemed to pigeon-hole Prince and only true fans were able to witness and feel his genius.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Nov 18 2024

I always forget how HARD they were. This is amazing.

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Nov 24 2024

Time warp. If you wish to know what mainstream hip hop was in early '90s then here you go....

Nov 29 2024

Are we trying to recreate Songs in the Key of Life? Seems that is the formula for this group. Not to say it's bad but grow please.

Nixon by Lambchop
Dec 04 2024

Sometimes I feel that rating on one listen might not be fair to the artist. If I have never heard them then at first blush, it is difficult depending on my mood. This selection is prototypical... I am in the mood for upbeat/punk aggressive and this is not it. It is melodical and smooth. I will need to come back and re-listen.

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Dec 06 2024

Not sure if they are trying to be cute or what.

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan
Dec 14 2024

The longing embrace of techno pop is never more present than here.

New Forms by Roni Size
Dec 24 2024

Hi, I am trying to be a mellow Prodigy. Trying.

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Jan 03 2025

Like it. One of the suggested that actually paid off as in being good and well done.

Gold by Ryan Adams
Jan 05 2025

Far ranging but very solid.

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention
Jan 07 2025

Sandy Denny's soulful voice blends well with the musicality of the players and makes this an easy listen.

Ananda Shankar by Ananda Shankar
Jan 08 2025

Interesting. Good to listen to with a nice German beer in hand.

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
Jan 11 2025

smooth transition into psychedelica and jazz and RandB

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jan 12 2025

Never let a style, look, or jam trick you. Outstanding jam record and stands the test of time.

Jan 13 2025

90s version of college rock. Sometimes trying to get the gritty 'low budget' sound you just slightly miss and this could be one case in point. Still Pavement had a few good tunes and shouldn't be swept off of .... the pavement.

Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jan 14 2025

Enjoy the ethereal sounds of Echo. The overlapping sounds and breathy singing really hit home.

The Specials by The Specials
Jan 16 2025

I truly enjoy how The Specials were described early one. Reggae pop. I guess Ska hadn't been created yet. No Doubt, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Bosstones, Reel Big Fish wouldn't have come around if it weren't for The Specials and Madness. Late 70's they bring a fresh energy to the world of pop music. Thank you.

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Jan 18 2025

Dare I say better than IV, Symbols, whatever you want to call it?

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Jan 28 2025

I want to buy a riding lawn mower now...

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Jan 30 2025

Maybe not for everyone but if you listen close enough you will hear the rich layers that only he can produce.

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Feb 02 2025
Bad Company by Bad Company
Feb 12 2025

Paul Rogers is awesome. Probably best voice of the generation. Solid!

Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Feb 14 2025
Coles Corner by Richard Hawley
Feb 17 2025

Smooth voice that doesn't venture far from the 'sweet spot' and that is a sign of a good singer... not needing special post production help to smooth it out.

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Feb 21 2025

Of all the Disney kids, she is the voice. Her range and power was/is matched by no other from that era.

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Feb 25 2025

Nice sidebar to music of those times.

Mar 02 2025

Fringe, best way to describe Eno and that is NOT a bad thing. His approach makes music fun. Today, it all sounds the same. That is why this era will always stand out.

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Mar 03 2025

Didn't think I would enjoy this as much as I did.

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Mar 07 2025

Never a dull moment with Herbie Hancock

White Light by Gene Clark
Mar 09 2025

enjoyable can see that groups like The Jayhawks drew a lot of inspiration from.

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead
Mar 11 2025

Never been a dead head so I find it difficult to get into jam bands which is strange because I do like jazz and that's a true definition of jam band.

Cut by The Slits
Mar 13 2025
Mask by Bauhaus
Mar 14 2025
Viva Hate by Morrissey
Mar 16 2025

I do not like Morissey, never have never will. The Smiths would have been even bigger with a different condescending front man.

S&M by Metallica
Mar 17 2025

Still think they are overrated and the drummer stinks

Being There by Wilco
Mar 19 2025

Enjoy the contemplative nature of Wilco.

Hypnotised by The Undertones
Mar 22 2025

Good '80s style... would that be considered stripped down now? Back then it was all they could afford and wanted to feel the analog.

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Mar 23 2025
Urban Hymns by The Verve
Mar 25 2025

Too bad the Stones were such money grubbers and too bad The Verve didn't do it the right way... This album is awesome and the band should have been launched but crashed...

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Mar 27 2025

Solid album of crafted pop rock. Can't deny the commercial success that this had but the overproduction gives rock a bad name.

Mar 30 2025

I know there is a bit of editing in this album but long gone are the days of quick smooth transitions...

So Much For The City by The Thrills
Mar 31 2025

There's something here, they certainly have a specific vibe. Wish there was a little more depth in song writing.

NEU! 75 by Neu!
Apr 01 2025

eh...

Peter Gabriel 3 by Peter Gabriel
Apr 04 2025

Enjoyable all the way around.

Apr 05 2025

I remember when this came out and thought, this is interesting. I wonder where will it go... and as far as midwest US - gone! Thinking most places just played Brim Full of Asha for the novelty too bad. Listen, really listen to the melody and you can find complexity within the simplicity.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Apr 08 2025
Let's Get Killed by David Holmes
Apr 09 2025

And just like the intro... New York is the s*^t! File this under New York.

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Apr 10 2025

Enjoyable. They appear to want to find 'the one' and ride it in a more mellow sort of Funk and do it well.

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Apr 11 2025

Strong album but seemed to lack staying power.

Apr 12 2025

You can tell that Peter Gabriel had a lot of influence on the group at the beginning and after he left the more commercial/pop came out. That's not a bad thing but definitely two different bands, a lot like the line up changes in Fleetwood Mac - you see and hear the influences.

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Apr 13 2025
Sea Change by Beck
Apr 14 2025

Am amazed at how he can 'change' styles and it still feel comfortable for him. Didn't like him when he first came out but am now finding a place for him.

Real Life by Magazine
Apr 16 2025

Kind of enjoyable. Used to like them back in the day and now they are alright.

Apr 18 2025

I think John just wanted to get away from the 'pop' of the Beatles and kind of free flowed his muse....

En-Tact by The Shamen
Apr 20 2025

A little too much 'techno' for me.

Protection by Massive Attack
Apr 21 2025

like the mellowness of the the tracks good for a night with friends.

Truth And Soul by Fishbone
Apr 25 2025

It's about damn time! Saw these guys in college at a local bar and it was amazing. Still remember it from mid 80's... There are so many more bands like this that should replace a lot of the crap that has been listed. I'll take Fishbone any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Moon Safari by Air
Apr 28 2025

interesting and etherial not a bad listen.

Tical by Method Man
Apr 29 2025
The Wall by Pink Floyd
May 01 2025

Not the best but still way ahead of its time.

May 02 2025

Let's take a formula and refine it and polish it to perfection. Marty Robbins is a master and telling the 'old western' tale.

The Band by The Band
May 03 2025

A few great songs amongst some mediocre recorded songs in BFE New York.

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
May 04 2025

Were they Nirvana before Nirvana? Some say so but i disagree, they are their own entity and are truly better than Nirvana.

May 08 2025

Enjoyed listening to something I haven't heard in a while.

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
May 17 2025
Doolittle by Pixies
May 18 2025

I enjoy hearing demos and comparing them to what eventually is released but you can take it too far. I mean if the artist(s) wanted to release the 'demo' then why not?

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
May 19 2025

Great listen on a cool summer night outside enjoying a beer or whatever beverage you just sip on for a while.

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
May 20 2025

Sometimes he is pretentious and overbearing so I can only take it in small doses.

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
May 21 2025

Not really my speed but I do see the merit in the style of music. It is executed well.

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
May 24 2025

Seems to be forcing it a bit but...

Ys by Joanna Newsom
May 30 2025

Not my cup of tea. I can hear the expression just don't want to hear any of this.

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
May 31 2025

A couple of outstanding tracks and you can tell the groove they were in. Is that good or bad? Up to you.

Kala by M.I.A.
Jun 01 2025

Proof that choosing the right sample is the key. Without The Clash's sample would we even have heard from M.I.A.? Not too sure about that.

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Jun 03 2025
Blur by Blur
Jun 05 2025

The joke song becomes the hit and the rest is solid but can see why a little levity/self sabotage can create something better.

American Pie by Don McLean
Jun 06 2025

Title song is alright - played way too much. Wish other songs would get more attention... give it a try.

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Jun 07 2025
Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Jun 08 2025

True to country roots but also straight up stories being told with a melody and harmony to match.

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley
Jun 09 2025

The music is time stamped. There is a melody and tempo that is striking throughout the album.

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols
Jun 11 2025

I remember the 'buzz' around this group, then the collapse from the greater public eye. Not bad for '90s.

Rip It Up by Orange Juice
Jun 12 2025

I don't buy the online buzz that this group is similar to Television, Buzzcocks, The Byrds... They may have been influenced by these groups but sound more like a precursor to Fine Young Cannbals.,

Smile by Brian Wilson
Jun 13 2025
Rust In Peace by Megadeth
Jun 16 2025

If you look for technicality, look to heavy metal. The technical ability is second to none. With that, sometimes you lose the emotion. Not sure if that's the case here.

Roots by Sepultura
Jun 17 2025

Not a fan but they do have a vibe.

B-52's by The B-52's
Jun 25 2025

This was a shock to a boy in the midwest. Stuff like this was hard to find and didn't find any air time on radio stations stuck in rock and roll motion. It took a while to understand and find the groove for me but it is full of energy and life.

Moving Pictures by Rush
Jun 28 2025

Never really liked it growing up and glad I gave it another listen. This is a great album showcasing the diversity and creativity of the trio.

Dust by Screaming Trees
Jun 30 2025
Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten
Jul 02 2025

Wow!

Sheet Music by 10cc
Jul 03 2025

A far off cry from their biggest hit and you can understand the one hit wonder...

The Clash by The Clash
Jul 05 2025

became more polished but this raw attack is great.

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
Jul 06 2025

The story telling and melody are lost on today's music.

OK by Talvin Singh
Jul 07 2025
Elephant by The White Stripes
Jul 09 2025
Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock
Jul 10 2025

Don't know what to think of this.... is he just trying to create an image? Is he embracing the 'thug life'? It is schtick and very superficial.

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes
Jul 11 2025

Cool throw back wish I could crawl in the mind at the time and what were they trying to do.

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Jul 13 2025
Horses by Patti Smith
Jul 15 2025

Never saw the attraction that 'everyone' else did.

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Jul 19 2025

Prog Rock at its finest.

Third by Portishead
Jul 21 2025
Pump by Aerosmith
Jul 25 2025

Always did not like this band don't ask me why... Maybe it was the lead singer trying to sabotage other acts when they received more applause. Just ask Kansas.

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne
Jul 26 2025

Enjoyable easy listening and not in that 70's category it's just a pleasurable listen.

Jul 28 2025

If the only thing you see is Freak on a Leash... you will be a better person for it. Notice I said see... the song is awesome but when you can have a visual concept as well it can elevate both.

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams
Jul 29 2025

First confused her with someone else and was hovering over the button worried about what I was going to hear. Never been so glad to be confused in my life. This album is dirty, gritty, and a force.

Movies by Holger Czukay
Aug 09 2025
The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Aug 17 2025
Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Sep 07 2025

Out of the chute strong and then solid.

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Sep 08 2025

Some really solid songs in this selection.

Make Yourself by Incubus
Sep 10 2025

Singers haunting voice helps drive the 'hip' melody.

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
Sep 14 2025

Locked into the timeline it was created. Good? Bad?

Damaged by Black Flag
Sep 15 2025
The La's by The La's
Sep 16 2025

There's more to this than There She Goes. yes, that track is catchy and pop-y but listen to the rest and feel a little more depth.

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Sep 18 2025

I miss the '70s. The experimentation and 'trippy-ness' of what artists did was amazing but it took The Exorcist to bring attention to this album and the new Virgin label. Maybe this site can expose more one-off artists through time?

Nowhere by Ride
Sep 19 2025

I really enjoy the aethereal feel to this album and am glad to listen to it and maybe even a better person too.

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Sep 20 2025

Enjoyable and a giant throwback

Trafalgar by Bee Gees
Sep 21 2025

If your main taste of the BeeGees is Saturday Night Fever soundtrack... be ready for a more lyrical and musical experience.

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Sep 22 2025

Dull hum of the reverb miss that in today's music but not this music.

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
Sep 27 2025

Always love the slow groove.

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Oct 03 2025

Have always liked Neil Young. Voice is not classically the best but the rawness of the melody makes it work well.

Document by R.E.M.
Oct 05 2025

Oddfellows is the best song on this album IMO... the ability to make it sound so 'disregarding' is a trait unique to REM.

Goo by Sonic Youth
Oct 06 2025

The raw emotion and energy of the entire album is infectious.

Oct 24 2025

I feel sometimes a person's off stage life gets in the way of the performance... Here's one proof of that. Just play and sing, that's what you do best.

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Oct 25 2025

Interesting 'compilation' of songs but a bit too somber for me.

Nov 05 2025

Long before SUV the lyrical gangster - I know it's not THE lyrical gangster but someone throwing 2 dollar words into rap music....

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Nov 06 2025

Nothing against Fiona but this list is crap. The second album by her on this list and still no Television, no X, very little attention to punk unless it is NYC based. That said, her voice and angst is warm and welcoming.

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Nov 08 2025

The exacting precision of the instruments and voice make the slightest nuance amazing.

Abraxas by Santana
Nov 09 2025

The free flow of the songs is truly genius. The closest to Latin Jazz? Not sure about that but the musicians playing off each other is a trademark of Santana and a must listen to anyone who says they listen to all types of music.

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
Nov 12 2025

Dated but still solid and darn good.

Pyromania by Def Leppard
Nov 19 2025

In high school when this came out and damn, it was packed and good. Years later, I was able to talk to Phil Collen and I know he wasn't there from the beginning but the thoughtfulness reinforced the straightforward power of the music.

The Man Who by Travis
Nov 20 2025

Very enjoyable smooth listen.

Disintegration by The Cure
Dec 03 2025

The band's sound was developed well before the hair and pasty look of Robert Smith and this is most certainly a band that you either get or you don't - seems to be no inbetween. It took a while for me to see into the noise.

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Dec 05 2025

Amazing voice and composition. Saw him a few years ago for the first time, others who had seen him before said his voice is not what it was but it doesn't matter. The feeling behind every note is still resonating.

Play by Moby
Dec 06 2025
GI by Germs
Dec 08 2025

Sometimes there’s something amidst the chaos.

Slipknot by Slipknot
Dec 10 2025

Very aggressive

Ctrl by SZA
Jan 03 2026
Scum by Napalm Death
Jan 05 2026
Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Jan 06 2026

Never really understood the amazement with this guy. His stuff is good and fit the time but didn't seem to break any ground to my ear.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Jan 07 2026

You can hear the Bowie influence and it adds to the chaos.

Nevermind by Nirvana
Jan 08 2026

Talk about a crash to the establishment... brought back rock to an overproduced pop world.

Pearl by Janis Joplin
Jan 10 2026

Powerfull voice and a bit irreverent. Also, likes to have fun.

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Jan 24 2026

I have always enjoyed Arcade Fire and would like to hear more from them.

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Jan 25 2026

Pre Muscle Shoals but you can tell they are on their way to southern Alabama...

Guero by Beck
Jan 29 2026

I enjoy Beck's approach on all albums. He seems to find a common thread and slowly pulls on it - to borrow a phrase from Weezer - 'to destroy the sweater' of the music.

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground
Jan 31 2026

Never been a Lou Reed fan but can hear the Jazz influences and there are a couple songs that are kind of cool.

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Feb 02 2026
Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Feb 04 2026

Really need a rating for this? Come on, anything with the name Temptations deserves nothing less than a...

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Feb 05 2026

There is much more than Do You Feel on this album and with a much different vibe.

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Feb 22 2026
1984 by Van Halen
Feb 24 2026

I liked the earlier stuff better but not too bad.

Hotel California by Eagles
Feb 25 2026

1970s with a girl... hard to screw that up.

Sincere by Mj Cole
Feb 28 2026

Enjoyed the smoothness.

Germfree Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
Mar 01 2026

Screw David Crosby and his diss of the punk genre. There were some bands that didn't have it but this one did too bad it was short lived.

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 03 2026

There are much better albums but this is commercially sent The Boss through the roof. Glad he still maintained the three hour concert and wish more people would listen to the stories and not think 'hey upbeat song it's pro US'

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel
Mar 04 2026

When does a spit benefit both sides? Right here. Peter Gabriel was able to do his thing and rightfully so with this album.

Traffic by Traffic
Mar 11 2026

Hard to believe Stevie Windwood was an early teen and had such a soulful voice.

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