Listening statistics & highlights
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Bone Machine
Tom Waits
|
5 | 2.85 | +2.15 |
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Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
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5 | 3.23 | +1.77 |
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Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
|
5 | 3.25 | +1.75 |
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1989
Taylor Swift
|
5 | 3.26 | +1.74 |
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Achtung Baby
U2
|
5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
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Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
|
5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
|
5 | 3.33 | +1.67 |
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Different Class
Pulp
|
5 | 3.42 | +1.58 |
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
|
5 | 3.43 | +1.57 |
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
|
5 | 3.46 | +1.54 |
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
|
1 | 3.43 | -2.43 |
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Smash
The Offspring
|
1 | 3.36 | -2.36 |
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Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
|
1 | 3.33 | -2.33 |
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Fragile
Yes
|
1 | 3.32 | -2.32 |
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
|
1 | 3.26 | -2.26 |
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
|
1 | 2.99 | -1.99 |
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The Last Of The True Believers
Nanci Griffith
|
1 | 2.96 | -1.96 |
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E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
|
1 | 2.9 | -1.9 |
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Live / Dead
Grateful Dead
|
1 | 2.81 | -1.81 |
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Harvest
Neil Young
|
2 | 3.8 | -1.8 |
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Beatles | 5 | 4.4 |
| Prince | 2 | 5 |
| Nirvana | 2 | 5 |
| U2 | 2 | 5 |
| Marvin Gaye | 2 | 5 |
| David Bowie | 6 | 4.17 |
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| My Bloody Valentine | 3 | 1.67 |
| King Crimson | 2 | 1.5 |
| Artist | Ratings |
|---|---|
| Echo And The Bunnymen | 2, 5 |
| Tom Waits | 4, 2, 5, 3 |
Well I had to listen on headphones because everytime I had this album on a barrage of cartoon woodland creatures would fly to my arm.
Im a Tom Waits listener but not a fan. Growing up this was featured on a shelf in my local music shops. I remember giving it a listen on the headphones at a Sam Goody and being turned off at the time. Listening to it again as a part of this project has me hooked. I paused the release for a few days so I could immerse myself in this album. It’s raw, dark, and beautiful. I can’t get enough. Maybe I just hadn’t experienced enough hardship and trauma in my teens to truly understand this masterpiece.
Incubus makes music for guys with a masturbation addiction.
Omg wtf am I being forced to listen to? This is awful! I’m only 6 songs in! When will it end??? Oh! Hey, I know this song! This is great! Oh no! More weird nonsensical crap!
Not for me
Zero, Runaway, and Hysteric are standout tracks
Not for me. A few stand out tracks and of course, Mr Blue Sky
Not for me
Not for me
Peace frog is awesome.
A Classic album with some legendary tracks. Not for me though
I love ok Computer but this was too Radiohead for me
Not for me
There were like one or two songs I enjoyed, but it didn't interest me.
Ghost rider was cool but the rest sounded too similar
Love Higher ground
For No One is a McCartney masterwork
Hot take: The Sun Always Shines On TV is better than Take On Me
Stand out track for me: Recover
Favorite tracks: Dangerous, A Violent Noise
Stand out tracks: Lust for Life, Passenger, and Success
God Only Knows is one of the greatest songs ever written.
Generic 70s rock
Music for suburban white kids who are angry at their mom’s for not buying them an Xbox. Homophobia, misogyny, and violence… so edgy
Raised on Robbery is THE highlight
I’m a sucker for pedal steel.
Jerry Lee Lewis was a racist, predatory, cousin-fucking pedo and for that he gets a 1
The Chauffeur is one of the best album closers of all time.
I was intrigued by what I heard so I checked out their follow up album, Everything You’ve Come To Expect, and it is superior to this release. I highly recommend giving it a listen after this one.
I was skeptical at first but I’ll be damned if I wasn’t dancing after a few songs.
It’s raw. It’s funny. It’s Johnny Cash.
I put it on in the background while I worked out, so I didn’t hate it nearly as much as I would’ve if I really listened.
I haven’t listened to this album in over a decade. If I was asked to rate it just based on what I remembered of it I would probably have given it a 3. If I was asked to rate it after looking over the track list I would have considered a 4. Listening to this album again brought me on a journey to a time of a tumultuous, and torrid love affair I was in at the time of release. An album that has the power to do that on a personal level deserves a 5
Side A: 2.5 Side B: 10 It looks like Synchronicity II is the end of side A. I would include that in my rating of side B as well. Stellar collection.
I will probably never listen to this again but it got me fired up for my workout.
I’ve been a fan of Van Halen for a while but I need to say that this album takes a while to get going. Hot take, but I think Running With the devil is a weak opener, and Eruption is a disjointed mess of EVH showing what he can do with the guitar. I can take or leave the cover of You Really Got Me, but the album really starts with Ain’t Talkin Bout Love, and never slows down from there
Easy 5 for me. The best songs on the album weren’t even singles.
Typically not my style of music, and, although it felt a bit repetitive, I had a shit day and it was a well timed album for a good workout.
This one has some high highs. It felt like a Prince album in the way it seamlessly flowed through and flirted with different genres. It would’ve been so much better if the record had been trimmed down. Definitely saving a lot of the songs.
Im a Tom Waits listener but not a fan. Growing up this was featured on a shelf in my local music shops. I remember giving it a listen on the headphones at a Sam Goody and being turned off at the time. Listening to it again as a part of this project has me hooked. I paused the release for a few days so I could immerse myself in this album. It’s raw, dark, and beautiful. I can’t get enough. Maybe I just hadn’t experienced enough hardship and trauma in my teens to truly understand this masterpiece.
Megadeth makes music for suburban white boys with a masturbation addiction.
One of the few live albums I own and play frequently. He was an incredible talent and it is showcased on this recording. Everyone sounds like they are having a blast on stage and in the crowd.
There are some good memorable tracks here but all the lyrics were about how much money he has, taking revenge on people who doubt him, and shitting on other rappers for not being as good as him. It gets a 3 but only because of Izzo (HOVA).
I was expecting way more from an album with Strange Brew and Sunshine of Your Love
One of my favorite go to albums. It’s front loaded with the hits, but the rest of the album doesn’t disappoint. People know this album for Mr Brightside, but the star of the collection is All These Things That I Have Done.
An abridged version of this album would get 5 stars. George was stockpiling and incredible catalog of music in the final years of The Beatles.
Well I had to listen on headphones because everytime I had this album on a barrage of cartoon woodland creatures would fly to my arm.
Im a huge fan of Peter Cetera sung power ballads but this version of Chicago is like the house band at locals’ favorite Italian restaurant in the suburbs.
I thought I was going to love this one more than I remembered. This album has few high highs (Bittersweet Symphony, The Drugs Don’t Work) and very boring lows.
I know Im supposed to like this, but I do not.
It’s all white, I guess
Music for people who call ICE on their neighbors and claim not to be racist because a few bars are en español.
I didn’t realize I was listening to a new song until I recognized a chorus. It’s not for me, but I understand that it’s iconic. Best I can offer is 3
Bowie always gets a 5
I feel like Paul made a back room deal with Ringo to get Maxwell’s Silver Hammer on the record in exchange for Octopus’s Garden
Music for adult toddlers with a masturbation addiction
This album was massive for me as a kid trying to piss off my parents. I still revisit this album, but I skip Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, and Sweet Child of Mine every time. I hit my limit years ago. Beside’s Dale’s brother’s family sings it much better than Axl, albeit a bit flat. Nighttrain is my favorite song.
Now, let’s try another vocal take after you use the Neti Pot
That sounded like 30+ min in a dentist’s office.
I can’t believe I dismissed this band while they were putting out albums. This is amazing.
I guess I don’t consider peeing your pants to be cool.
I guess I don’t consider peeing my pants to be cool.
I believe there is a time or place for any piece of music, and this one is in a Gap at the mall.
I was about to give this 2 stars considering that The Monkees have some hits and none of them are on this record. After discovering that this is their own attempt without session musicians, and learning about the Mr Bob Dobalina sample I’ll give it a bonus star.
Over an hour of stolen blues riffs and diddling himself. I’d give this racist piece of shit a 2 if Bell Bottom Blues wasn’t awesome.
Some album suffer here because they are the second or third stinker in a row. This one, however, truly is awful.
That was a lot of fun. I’m glad this was recommended.
Just giving him what he asked for.
Baby You’re a (5) Star
I remember buying this on release day and listening to it thoroughly. It’s a mostly forgettable effort by The Boss, but it’s important for its timing and stories surrounding 9/11. Personally I think his subsequent albums, Magic & Working On A Dream are superior.
U2 gets way too much hate.
Am I on hold with my credit card company?
Beats: 5/5 Lyrics: 2/5
I wonder if this was included because of the companion short films. It’s an enjoyable listen, but I feel that I may have missed the intention without the visual concept.
The video for Freedom ‘90 is forever burned into my brain.
I loathe steely Dan, but I tortured myself with this album anyway, because that’s how this game works. This is music for white dudes that tuck their Hawaiian shirts into their cargo shorts.
I absolutely needed to hear this before I die.
Born to Die is a 10/10 for me so I was excited to dive deeper into Lana’s catalog. I’m sorry to say that this album didn’t do much for me.
I typically give an automatic 5 to albums that I own, but my music taste has evolved. While once a Van Halen fan I prefer Van Hagar over this frenetic mess of an album. I won’t discount the impacts of the classics here (Jump, Hot For Teacher, Panama), but Diamond Dave’s charisma carries the tune better than he can. Side note: they did Gary Cherone DIRTY!
Mariah Carey is an immense talent, but her vocals are the equivalent of a shredding metal guitarist that is more about showing off and less about melody. Pair that with formulaic 90s R&B and P. Diddler and best I can offer is 2. I heard this album enough in my teens and I refuse to give that sex criminal a single stream.
I’m a sucker for a pedal steel guitar
I liked the first song and then I don’t know what happened
Elvis has some great tunes in his catalog, but he is not an albums guy. That said, nothing on this album really stands out as great.
What the hell is even that?
Background music at your Uncle’s backyard bbq
Incubus makes music for guys with a masturbation addiction.
I put this album on every 6 months when my wife lets me have sex with her.
I thought I was getting close to the end of the album and then I realized I’m only 3 songs in.
I would’ve given it a four if it was properly edited.
That boy needs therapy
This was a lot of fun. It gave off spy thriller theme vibes.
Why was that so long!?
Hauntingly beautiful
If this was a just double a-side of Karma Chameleon and Miss Me Blind, maybe it would be a 4.
The lead singer kind of sounds like Lou Reed, but he’s not Lou Reed, and that’s okay.
I’m glad The Bee Gees found disco….and Coke
Have you guys heard the Z-trip mix of Mama Said Knock You Out which features a mash up of Rock and Roll is Dead by Lenny Kravitz? Queue that up when you finish this album.
I hated Slipknot when this came out, but I got this album during a heavy lifting day at the gym and it hit perfectly.
It’s better if you listen while distracted
If I wanted this much noodling I would go to a Thai restaurant.
I hate how this is still relevant 3 decades later. We’re going backwards.
This album was everywhere when it came out. My whole family had a copy. Even my father, who is basically the mayor of Footloose, had a copy. Favorite from the album: Leaving Las Vegas
Perry Ferrell sounds like a group of alley cats in heat.
Wow I slept on this album when it came out. I had never made it past the first single but I really enjoyed this.
Ol’ sour puss Brian Eno strikes again.
These ARE the droids you’re looking for.
This was painful to listen to, but it was refreshing to hear something different. I put it on for a workout and my listening experience was elevated.
Music for kids whose parents gave them a weed allowance in college.
Favorite track: Man In The Corner Shop
This is the album that killed me. I only made it to 603 albums before I died.
Common People is a Top 5 favorite song of mine.
Omg wtf am I being forced to listen to? This is awful! I’m only 6 songs in! When will it end??? Oh! Hey, I know this song! This is great! Oh no! More weird nonsensical crap!
I knew the hits but never gave the whole album a shot, and I loved it. Youth is a standout track for me
I get it. It’s Joy Division. I just couldn’t get into it. Give me New Order
This is probably what my Uncle’s cover band sounded like back in his day.
I was sleeping on Cyndi Lauper. This is a fantastic pop album. I especially enjoyed the Prince cover
William Orbit worked on one of my favorite albums, Madonna’s Frozen, so I was excited to give it a listen. I guess I should’ve expected it to sound this way, but I was mostly bored albeit a few interesting pieces.
I loved Positive Vibrations!
This is definitely of a particular era
Music for theater kids
Sons of the Silent Age and Heroes are two of my favorite Bowie songs. This album is fantastic but it loses me on the avant garde Eno bits.
I loved this album when it came out and I love it now. This man loves guns though, huh?
I could not get through this. Generic 70s rock
Lorelei is a beautiful song. Worth it for that alone.
I never would have had the chance to hear this if not for this list. A true gem in a sea of sad British men.
A chance to listen to Fairytale of New York outside of Christmas? I’m in!
Ryan Adams is a grade A piece of shit, but it unfair to judge him on his behavior while ignoring the behavior of the other bags of shit and pedos on this list just because their music was more impactful on a historical or popular scale. I love this album. It’s nostalgic for me but I always seemed to find my way back to it. It’s fun, and sad, and a great mix of Americana. That said, fuck Ryan Adams and I refuse to give him the streaming numbers….except when I’m sad and I put on Prisoner or Jacksonville City Nights, but still…fuck that guy.
I had a lot of fun listening to this record. The origin of so many classic rap songs
I hate Rush, but I understand that most people do not. After listening to this album in full I have decided that I will continue to hate Rush.
If I have learned anything from doing this exercise it’s that Elvis Costello sucks
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Uninteresting electronic music with boring breathy vocals. After the first two songs I went into the reviews and read some 4 and 5 stars to see what I was missing. I just couldn’t get into this
Equal parts burbon, amaro nomino, aperol, and lemon juice. Recipe for success. The rest of the album is 2$ Bud selects.
I put this on while studying and got every question correct.
I had heard the title track and Can’t Let Go previously, but I never explored the rest of the album. There are some fantastic alt-country songs on this record. My two favorites are Concrete and Barbed Wire, and Metal Firecracker.
There were some songs that really worked with the orchestral arrangements and many that didn’t. The original songs for that record are very good, especially No Leaf Clover.
I know a lot of these songs from being played in my Uncle’s Thunderbird
Not my favorite Nick Cave album but this one is haunting an emotional.
This started off great and got weird real quickly. I’m not mad about it.
More noodling than a Vietnamese restaurant
That ended up in a much different direction than it started. I enjoyed the ride.
Average rating is 0.28 points below global average.
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