Wow! Where has this been all my life, amazing psychedelic madness like an acid trip. Love the drum patterns on some of the instrumentals. A couple tracks were a bit too spacey and ambient, kinda just filler for this huge double album.
Too biased on this one, but here’s an album I didn’t fall in love with until it had been out for almost 20 years! Late to the party, but it’s a timeless classic for me.
Amazing album, one of my favourites, always in the rotation at least every 6 months since I was 14. Why do I love depressing music so much?
Excellent album, I had the ‘Best of’ Cream CD which got a lot of play. Only listened to this album about 4-5 times in full. Decided to listen to the Deluxe Edition which was cool. Favourite tracks Swlabr and Tales of Brave Ulysses
Good album, not a style of music I would typically listen to.
Very atmospheric, very Americana, kinda like revamped Springsteen to me. Not bad, would listen again in the right time and headspace.
Iconic classic, haven’t listed to it for a while as most of side A is regular FM classic rock radio play. But it’s still one of my favourites. Really like the run of Territorial Pissings to Drain You to On a Plane.
Excellent album, for whatever reason I’ve always listened to The Queen is Dead, haven’t really listened to this in entirety before.
Original style, classic sounds
Lovely album by Radiohead, it’s hard to say it’s their best though, I’m sure some would argue. Not my favourite style of Radiohead, but very, very good.
So 70s, so folk, can’t believe I’ve never heard this before. Reminds me a bit of Neil Young
Not super into this, I think maybe just didn’t age well. Kinda generic sounding now, at the time in 1990 probably would have blown me away more.
Really like the aggressive production on some of this, not too into Kanye’s lyrics so much on this one. He’s a rich guy that likes fuckin, we get it.
Better than I expected, great album.
Wow! How the fuck have I never listened to this, love the Company Flow feature, love the vibe. Gritty underground NYC hip hop at its peak.
Not bad, just not very exciting to me, might depend on the mood when listening to something like this. I’m really giving it the rating based on music feel , not so much songwriting and lyrics…
One of my favourite albums, mostly for nostalgia and Chad Smiths drumming on point.
Really good
Solid album, listened to this so many times in my life. I thought maybe wouldn’t rate as high, not sure if it aged well… But the music is so good
Actually way better than I expected, not a fan of their later stuff as much, but this rocks!
Wow this is fire, loving this album, listened to the deluxe version with a bunch of live tracks. Amazing musicians, sounds like superb ween
This is amazing, love finding new electronic albums, never heard of this but great work music.
This is just so good, had this tape when I was younger, but didn’t really appreciate it back then. Over the years I’ve grown into a bigger Iron Maiden fan, appreciating the songwriting and technical musicianship they bring to the table. This album isn’t my favourite Maiden album although it has 2 of my all time favourites (Children of the Damned, Hallowed by thy Name). Very solid 4+
Classic, for me this has some serious nostalgia, I can’t even say it’s aged or not since I keep it in rotation. Good drinking music, the cowbell just rips on some tracks. I wouldn’t be surprised if other folk thought giving this 5 is too much, but to me it’s just so good.
This is surprisingly bad ass, I thought Chicago was soft rock or something. Not this album, like Cream or some noisy rock mixed with jazzy soul. I really dig this!
Top notch production for early 90s rap, still gets the head nods
Great album, love this man’s voice
Not a big fan of this, talented singer and songwriter, probably won’t listen again.
Quite enjoyed this one
Solid, I love how after many, many years later a couple songs are still staples in their live shows.
Great album
One of the good classic Megadeath albums. I had this tape when I was 12, it still rocks!
This is not something I would listen to again, but I appreciate it probably inspired later 80s pop music. The slap bass and some drum patterns were decent on some spots.
Alt rock classic, before my time, but I love this album. I only knew the 90s REM and took me until I was older to dig back into their catalog… which had sooner
Montane is a great track, rest of the album is ok, nothing can top brown eyed girl
ABBA with no hits
Real good shit, haven’t bumped this in a while, should be downloaded. Could be a 5, but the skits are a bit much.
Legacy edition, it’s more than just Johnny. Seriously the 2nd track Flowers on the Wall by The Statler Brothers was one of my favourites.
Wow, I had no expectations here and this is seriously good, would listen again and check out some of her other work.
Excellent album, I’ve heard one or two of the tracks before, never listened to it front to back. The standout track was Woodstock, they’ve done the best version. There is so much good was packed in one short album, gotta give it a 5
Fucking classic, when the bass drops 5 minutes into the opener is just epic. Long time DnB fan, gotta give this top rating since it may be the only one of the genre on this list.
I queued this up and Apple Music said it was punk, I did not expect this noise rock intensity. I dig this kind of music sometimes, but this was a bit much at times, wish I could see them live. Mixed between a 3-4, giving it a 4 after reading a bit more about the group. If it was just purely on the audio with no context maybe more of a 3.
This is alright for a soundtrack, quite a few epic melodies that have been sampled in hip hop. This is far from the best Isaac Hayes though, probably would not listen again.
This has some serious nostalgia vibes, came out when I was the perfect target audience for this as a white suburban kid in grade 10. Think it’s aged pretty well, it’s kind of strange music to be honest, I feel like at the time there was better underground music in the same vain. But Beck earned the spot from his previous album smashing it. 4 stars
This music rocks, from the opening riff it’s just consistent heavy rock and roll. I don’t often listen to a full AC/DC album, usually fine with the hits, not too many notable ‘deep cuts’ here. I do like more of the heavy bluesy tracks like Night Prowler. This set the stage for so much of the 80s metal genre. It may be Bon Scott’s best performance and a shame he didn’t get to enjoy the huge worldwide success on the back of this work.
Based off the cover and the date released, I was expecting a boy band. This is not bad, I enjoyed the album, but would say it’s kind of generic. B-tier britpop, not a bad album choice if you’ve played out Oasis, Blur and the like.
Some of this is way too catchy and I don’t want to like it but it’s hard not too. It’s interesting how it kind of bridges alternative and electronic for the time, but really is just pop. As a naive pop listener, it seems to me like a lot of mainstream pop for the decade after is just this. Probably won’t listen much again, but can’t deny this is a good album.
This is prime Sabbath, not the most played album for me, but it’s all so good!!
Great album, without reading up on it I don’t know the context within jazz history. Still always impressed with the musicianship in the genre. Would listen to this again for sure. I out this one on while working and was perfect backdrop for coding.
Classic, good music!
Have a soft spot for this one from my raving days. Prodigy managed to go back underground a bit more with this one, very influential, great album to get ya pumped!
Classic and a masterpiece, one of my all time favourites.
This is wild, didn’t even know what I was listening to, the sporadic groans are a bit off putting. Can tell this man is really into what he’s creating. The idea that the whole album is improvised is amazing to me, but still I’m not likely to replay this often.
Decent 60s psychedelic rock, but there’s that noise on the track. Strangely almost sounds like record scratching at times, but nope, it’s an Electric Jug. So bizarre, pretty out there.
Did not realize this album is 20 years old, I still hear Take Me Out like every time I turn on the radio. Good album, never really heard more than the singles. Really enjoy the bass guitar tone, solid musically.
Classic
Not bad, not really the best Bob Dylan
OG classic, hugely influential
It’s good, love the variety of songs on this album. Seems to have been captured at just the right time and place.
Dreamy
My friend had this CD in high school, the case was orange plastic with the grooves raised up. It looked so cool! But I still made fun of him for having it, I was a jerk. It’s not the worst album, but not my cup of tea though.
I had no idea The Temptations ventured into this style of music. Interesting listen
Holy hell! Yes please this is just insane to be a debut LP, seemingly un-toppable, but Zep just gets better from here. Insane! I can’t believe the skill on this album, all members firing on all cylinders. Let’s go! John Bonham, the GOAT Arguably ever other member GOAT, can’t fuck with Plant, Page or JPJ! Seriously this album has some tracks that set me in the course for a lifetime of rock and roll addiction. I was 12 years old attempting to play Dazed and Confused on drums, still can’t, but that’s fine. This is raw emotion on rock form that’s been part of me my entire life.
This was the first Metallica tape that I owned. Gotta give it a 5 just for nostalgia. Really solid thrash all the way through.
I like this, get good vibes from the lofi style electronic elements
Great album, I prefer some of his earlier work, but I can get down with this.
Not what I expected, not something I would listen to again. I kept thinking it was maybe going to get awesome, but it didn’t.
Pretty meh
Amazing! One of my favourites
Wow! Where has this been all my life, amazing psychedelic madness like an acid trip. Love the drum patterns on some of the instrumentals. A couple tracks were a bit too spacey and ambient, kinda just filler for this huge double album.
Possibly my favourite metal album ever, best Megadeth album. 5/5
Was good, but not something I’ll jam on very often
Probably don’t appreciate this as much as I should. I see this as very mediocre from Beck, he should be more innovative and experimental. Just not my cup of tea
This sounds like AI tried to make music and mixed in shitty electronic sounds on some generic alt-pop. It’s not total garbage, maybe don’t age well.
Really dig this, punk rock history, essential album
Enjoyed this
Another one of those classic albums I only listen to when listening to classic album lists. It’s not bad, was probably more impressive in ‘77 I really love the stranger melody, having it on the outro was a nice touch. Also great last name Billy
This is great, fucking love it
Great album
Nice, chill relaxing, she has a great voice
Yeah, hard as fuck
This rocks, did not expect it to go this hard. Excellent album
The first Eagles album, interesting for me since I’ve only usually heard Hotel California or their Greatest hits album. I like this album, good vibe to it, more country sound than their later releases. Can’t argue that Take It Easy and Witchy Woman are monster hits!
This is so weird and great, definitely keep in rotation
Untouchable classic, changed rap completely. Wu-Tang Forever! RIP ODB
Oldies! Love it, just good music
Another relatively mediocre 60s, rock album. It’s not bad, but fairly forgettable for me. Super generic band name doesn’t help their legacy.
Interesting listen, not overly exciting to me though
Wow the opening track took me right back to that time. I like this because it’s basically an electronic album featuring Madonna. Producers deserve title credits!
Bowie can do no wrong, I had no idea in 2013 he was releases this surprise album. Really enjoying this, love finding new Bowie album I’ve never heard.
Trippy, so raw compared to later Pink Floyd. I dig it
Fuck yeah, I love this album. Some of my best times with my friends with this album on acid :)
I’m weird, there’s something soothing to me about how on edge and unhinged this album is. I like it a lot! I’ve only listened to earlier work from Portishead, this was a nice find in this list.
Can’t say enough about how great this album is. Completely changed the rap game, massive flex from Dr. Dre and the West Coast was on top for years. When this popped up, I thought maybe it would be dated and I would just like it for the nostalgia. But no, this album goes so hard still in 2024. I listened to this during peak Kendrick/Drake beef and wonder how much an album like this set the stage for that 30 years later. A big part of this album is all the disses on Eazy-E, Ice Cube and others. But for me seriously the variety of beats done back in the day without so many samples is ridiculous, Dre is easily the best producer at that time and maybe of all time. Deeez Nuuuts!!!
One of my top favourite rap artists, I love how OutKast pushed the experimental tracks on this album. At the time it was out of this world for hip hop and still holds up.
It’s hilarious that the Wikipedia article just states that the album is on the list… Nothing else about it. I enjoyed this, appreciated it more knowing the artist uses more live instrumentals and not only electronic.
Such bizarre vocal delivery, soothing instrumentals, kind of this odd juxtaposition. I need to listen again to make sense of the lyrics, but not sure I actually want to.
Is this album on the list twice? Or was it just all the clones. I don’t know, but I respect Oasis and I think this is their best album. Some very great songs on this one.
Fuck yes, The Killing Moon is some good shit! Rest of the album pretty mediocre to me, but seemingly inspirational.
Orange Crush, such a great song, it makes me feel like I belong at a college party I’m too young to be at. And for some reason now, in 2024, I just want to play in a band that sounds this cool….
I’m not sure of this album hit as hard outside of Canada, but this was all over the radio for years. 6 fucking singles! Seems like the soundtrack to an era. I appreciate it for what it is/was, never been in my rotation, but can’t say it’s bad. Seems like the peak of Arcade Fire to me. Separating the music from the artist here, because fuck Win Butler! Piece of shit
It’s alright, nothing that stands out as great to me
I had no idea Brit-funk was a thing. It’s interesting, I dove in and listened to the 40th anniversary edition, after 3 hours of this album some of the catchy tunes grew on me. Not sure I’ll ever need to listen again, maybe it’s pretty funky.
This is a great album, hard to dock marks from this in any way. Lula is a master of his craft, beyond that he’s made some amazing songs on this album.
Had no expectations here and have never heard of this album. I was pleasantly surprised, I listened to the double album with Bambu, but found that Pacific Ocean Blue on its own was much better.
Good rap, no idea what he’s on about, still enjoyed the beats and the flows despite the language
Some great tracks, but overall not an entirely great album. Do like the direction and more bluesy feels.
All great songs, something just feels like it’s a random collection though.
Appreciated, rough around the edges new-wave, but album was not consistent enough.
I usually just appreciate the art of the album and avoid personal tastes, but this one I just don’t like. Heard lots of the tracks here and there, not big on rock opera, sounds like bootleg Elton.
Yes, so good wish I’d listened to this earlier in my lifetime.
Feels like this has been with me my whole life, nearly has. Every song on this is great and each song has, at one time, been my favourite song on the album. Currently, I’d say Orion is the best track. Easy 5/5 for so many reasons, nostalgia, lyrics, impact, musicianship, masterpiece
I enjoyed
Amazing, took a couple listens to really appreciate it, would listen again
Classic! One of the best rap debut albums ever 5/5
I fucking love this album, it has gotten me through life in a lot of ways. I’m too biased to even really review this, but so many great tracks. This is really a unique and complete album, some cool recurring melodies and themes throughout. You didn’t hurt me nothing can hurt me You didn’t hurt me nothing can stop me now - Ruiner NIN
I like hearing something way out of my wheelhouse, this was decent, I have no reference to compare though. Good to chill to
This is very 90s, some nostalgia on the singles for me. Garbage to me always felt very manufactured for radio friendly music, ignoring those feelings and giving it a fresh listen here. Good album, deserved all the accolades
I can see why people see this as cringe or corny or whatever. But this album was huge for me, still a great listen. To me I think this was the first big Nu Metal with more legit rapping and electronic influence. It’s raw emotion and hit exactly what suburban North American culture was at the time.
Great discovery, like finding these kind of gems in this list!
Amazing
Few of my favourite tracks on this along with some filler
Better than expected. A lot variety in this one album, skilled musicians. Based on the music video and lead single I was expecting to give a 2 to 3. But they pulled it up as the album went along. Barely a 4
Might get better rating because of the DJ Premier beats on disc 1. But disc 2 is just not really great for me. She’s an amazing talented singer and songwriting is excellent, I just wouldn’t listen to this again.
Why not 4, can’t hate this enjoyable to listen to. Even as a carnivore
Man them singles is catchy, so simple but catchy, can’t take this too seriously, faint hate it
Seems like lots of people hate on this one. I was there when it debuted, thought it was kinda corny but still rocked out to it. Upon re-listen, some of it still rocks, some of it cringe, but now it’s nostalgia. I remember throwing this in the discman to cut the lawn, high AF
White Stripes can do no wrong, great album
Before listening to this I have preconceived notion this is The Beatles greatest album, although it’s not my favourite of theirs. It’s great, but to me seems like a lot of weird random filler type songs. Solid 4
Pleasant
Didn’t care for this when it came out, still dislike. I can’t get into this
Gets better the more you listen, I swear. Gotta keep this one in rotation
No idea why w was listening to this, so I read up on Mr. Spence here… quite a piece of work, album is still nearly unlistenable. Giving it a 2 because I appreciate the lore.
Wow! Amazing, love these unexpected gems on this list
Classic iconic album!
Not bad, appreciate some American county/rock now and then. Much better than some of the modern stuff.
Not a huge fan of this kind of pop ballad-y type of stuff. But give Adele credit for an amazing performance
I’m a fan of the who, but this is not impressive as an album. I can see for miles is a great track, rest is fairly mediocre.
OG
Sounds so great, classic. So far 3rd best DnB albums on this list, surprised there was even 1. I’m giving Goldie and LTJ Bukem a better score, although New Forms did have way more UK success.
Not spaced out enough to enjoy this one, kinda boring…
Light 4, actually the deluxe version of this album add some quality content. Otherwise, decent album
Not a big fan of this new millennium U2, not the worst, singles were decent, album overall kinda boring
Forgot how great this album was. Don’t listen to it often enough. Hard to rate this objectively when it was such a huge part of my youth.
Another Arcade Fire album! This one’s not as great but still decent
Love King Crimson, easy 5!
Good to hear some Aussie music that didn’t break in the US, album was a good listen
Too biased on this one, but here’s an album I didn’t fall in love with until it had been out for almost 20 years! Late to the party, but it’s a timeless classic for me.
Excellent debut album
Very chill, enjoyed this one a lot
At the time when this came out I wasn’t a much of a fan. But after giving this a couple plays, I think it’s very solid rock record. Enjoyed, still not a big fan though.
Top tier Radiohead
Not sure I get this, had some Bowie vibes which were good, but kinda all over the place. Interesting with all the instruments, seems like there was potential, but the vocals and lyrics just feel corny.
Man the 90s were too good, I had this on heavy rotation during my teens. Might be one of my favourite albums that I forget is so good, revisiting this is such a treat. Sonic Youth brought it so well on this record!
Heard of Herbie Hancock, but never heard this. Amazing, thoroughly enjoyed a couple times.
Solid, funky, great rhythms
Amazing for its time, title track alone could be a 5/5, rest of the album not as strong. Really love the closing track, so much packed into a short album.
Obscure indeed
For its time, very loud and chaotic. I found it too sloppy at times. Respect the innovation, but likely wouldn’t listen again.
When this came out, I disliked it, I felt like RHCP sold out and changed too much. It took me about 10 years to appreciate it, now it’s one of my favourite albums. I think it’s always been great and amazing they could re-invent their sound. For me it’s really the instrumentals that drive this one, I could care less what they’re singing about. Light 5
I had high hopes for this, was pretty mediocre though
Came into this one blind, really surprised me, loving it. Great mix of jazz and 70s rock
Very iconic if you were around in the 80s, he’s got talent, but the album is meh
Great album
This list has me enjoying Radiohead a lot more than I expected. This album is great all around.
Half the tracks on this are amazing, the rest are just really great. Jimi is one of my favourites, but I’ve never seen the albums themselves as flawless. Still gotta give it a 5
More britpop, nothing terrible, but nothing really stands out.
Iconic
This feels like the original jam band or something, but the whole album seems like 1 song. Who do you love? Normally I’d score this higher, but not feeling this one so much today.
Maybe my favourite Kanye, but still is Kanye
Solid album, better than Shaft and would probably listen to again.
Seems like a copy of a lot of alternative bands at the time mixed with electronic type stuff here and there. Really sounds like R.E.M. one song, The Cure another, The Smiths on another, U2 on another. If it wasn’t for this list I wouldn’t be as familiar with this period of music. Kinda thinking this new order album is a bit of a slacker effort.
Kinda corny, but decent story, relatable for the times. I think there’s a better streets album before this one though.
Amazing, raw, cannot believe this is from ‘81
Beauty
Love the genre, but this album not really too impressive for me. Lacklustre
Very enjoyable
Wow another arcade fire. So wish there was some better other Canadian rock representation on this list. Great debut album!
First time hearing this, had some later Jamaroquai albums, but never dived in further back. This is a great debut, so funky, great mix of genres, solid 4
Enjoyed this more than the other PJ Harvey, good listen
Maybe a bit long, but so many great tracks on this. Love the variety compared with previous work.
Weird psych folk jazz something or other. Loved the vibraphones, highlight of a couple tracks for me.
My feeling this one today, surprised this so the 2nd Nick Drake album on the list here. Appreciate that this is influential, but I enjoyed that later album a bit more.
Wow, I’ve heard of the replacements, never really listened to an album. Really like this, great mix of punk and early “college rock” sounds. Might be one of my first surprises where I’m giving a 5 star!
Surprisingly awesome, very cool album. Only negative from me was vocals sound childish, but all of it was interesting.
Great goth album for Halloween
All over the map, like the shoegaze stuff
Quite a bit of filler tracks, but the good ones are truly great
Kinda lacklustre as a full album, but still love Tom Petty
Love it!
Classic, one of my favourite Rush albums. As a Canadian I’m obliged to rate it 5
First couple tracks were awful, but the last half of the album was actually really good. Not sure how I want to rate this one. I did enjoy the percussion, keys and guitars. Vocals not so much.