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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Spy Vs. Spy: The Music Of Ornette Coleman John Zorn	5	2.24	+2.76
Trout Mask Replica Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band	5	2.3	+2.7
American Gothic David Ackles	5	2.49	+2.51
The United States Of America The United States Of America	5	2.61	+2.39
Duck Rock Malcolm McLaren	5	2.63	+2.37
One World John Martyn	5	2.82	+2.18
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo The Byrds	5	2.83	+2.17
Good Old Boys Randy Newman	5	2.85	+2.15
BEYONCÉ Beyoncé	5	2.86	+2.14
Giant Steps The Boo Radleys	5	2.88	+2.12

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Beatles	1	4.24	-3.24
The Joshua Tree U2	1	3.67	-2.67
Document R.E.M.	1	3.55	-2.55
Unknown Pleasures Joy Division	1	3.48	-2.48
Play Moby	1	3.45	-2.45
Fleet Foxes Fleet Foxes	1	3.43	-2.43
Pacific Ocean Blue Dennis Wilson	1	3.08	-2.08
Veckatimest Grizzly Bear	1	3.04	-2.04
Nighthawks At The Diner Tom Waits	1	3	-2
Paris 1919 John Cale	1	2.96	-1.96

Artists

Favorites

Artist	Albums	Average
Miles Davis	4	5
The Rolling Stones	5	4.6
Leonard Cohen	3	5
Black Sabbath	3	5
Beastie Boys	3	5
Bob Marley & The Wailers	3	5
Bob Dylan	5	4.4
Led Zeppelin	3	4.67
The Stooges	3	4.67
David Bowie	8	4.13
The Who	2	5
OutKast	2	5
Iron Maiden	2	5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse	2	5
Paul Simon	2	5
Eminem	2	5
Rush	2	5
Public Enemy	2	5
AC/DC	2	5
Motörhead	2	5
Metallica	4	4.25
Jimi Hendrix	3	4.33
Joni Mitchell	3	4.33
Steely Dan	3	4.33
Elvis Presley	3	4.33
Bruce Springsteen	5	4

Least Favorites

Artist	Albums	Average
Tom Waits	3	1.33
Joy Division	2	1.5
The Divine Comedy	2	1.5
Queen	3	2
U2	3	2

Controversial

Artist	Ratings
Beatles	1, 5
Arcade Fire	5, 2
Coldplay	5, 2
Kate Bush	5, 2
The Byrds	2, 4, 5, 2, 5

5-Star Albums (180)

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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Spy Vs. Spy: The Music Of Ornette Coleman

Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space

Popular Reviews

This hits hard no punches pulled intense ride.

Please dear lord, even beheaded this music is too much.

100% pure fun

Vanity project?

Aside from Kim this album is fantastic. MMLP is a more Mature Em which I appreciate more at an older age. Slim Shady is still my favourite!

1-Star Albums (23)

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Delicious lyrics and quirky orchestration!

Tony Iommi's guitar work on this album is incredible. I like how there is some blues fused with this birth of metal. Stellar album with nice arrangements.

This album fits nicely within the Fallout universe for your Pip-boy.

I cannot call this noice and that burns me, like your time if you go through with this.

Ain't nothing to eff with, forever.

What a revelation of someone I never knew, and a terrible loss at such a young age.

You can get stomped by Obie

Glorious Iggy and Bowie collaboration.

Vanity project?

Historically iconic with a few good tracks. Ice cube getting things started hits hard, but the later songs wane.

A redeeming quality is that this helped moved fusion forward with other projects.

The trumpets are sensational in this as soloists, and as a section.

Rushmore rap album

Not quite Kid Rock levels but darn near close. Your low budget bargain basement Cure wannabe.

GOAT of live albums!

Mix of Spanish, French, and English all guaranteed to make you Manu Move!

I made it to track 4 bless me; i know bad music when i hear it shout out to Hesh. Alongside Kid Rock this is my next 1.

It's in the name

One of the best! No bad tracks!

Country Folk like Dylan, great tunes, lyrics

This or MOP are GOATS of their discog, check earlier albums for confirmation

So many classics on this album bookends with Satie, glorious!

Not their greatest work

I would give this 3.5

4.5 this reminds me of Kendrick, highly enjoyable!

Nice eclectic mix of styles and languages, but there are better examples of each isolated and focused on in different albums by different artists.

Really a 3.5 more good than less good songs, some real head spinners, and great lyrics - the closer in particular.

Coming in knowing nothing about this band other than the name it's mindblowing, a stadium band in the same hemisphere as Queen? Love it, will listen again when I need the feels good man!

Dream Pop is a new genre for me and I really enjoyed this album, overwhelming at times, but the closer laid me down gently.

Nice blend of R&B and early rap.

Pavement has a sound on this album and they stick with it. Not bad, consistent.

This is peak Joni figuring out her new direction; road trips are you kidding me? And collab with The Band; nothing but to love this one.

This reeks of Germanic classical music influence. It didn't wholly appeal to me but can see how it took the world by blitzkrieg.

Poorly mixed music and background vocals on the first 4 tracks that get better into the middle of the album; maybe the sound they were going for with pop candy hip-hop. Was told this album defined a generation and I grew up with Grandmaster Flash, NWA, and into gangsta rap, Dre, Snoop, Pac, Biggie, then Em, so this one just didn't take.

I only ever knew that one song; this was a revelation!

Not their greatest, but close!

Some tunes made me think of The Eels, 1989 and 1991 debuts though across the pond from each other. Great bands both.

The dirt poor man's rolling stones.

Good sound but I feel like they have a better album in the bag.

Le Freak we used to cover for a reason; the rest of the album dances around that great tune.

Echoing the sentiments of those pointing out that a gravely voice and endless diatribes and monologues over a decent rhythm section does not a jazz album or facsimile thereof make. This is on the level of Kid Rock which is no level to speak of in decent company.

Great rock and roll that got some good rotation in the peelers.

Please, no more. 2 cause I guess this appeals to some people and it's not outright shiz, just can't stomach it.

This hits hard no punches pulled intense ride.

Are you kidding me? Rush virgin and this is a Gordie Howe hat-trick.

I've only ever seen Common on TV so I was pleasantly surprised to find rich textures in his music!

Brazilian heavy metal was new to me, I enjoy HM in general and world music so this was a nice mix.

I mean c'mon it's the freakin Stones

Magnificent, made me think of Dolly Parton so happy to see that they collaborated and had great respect for each other!

Inoffensive electronic music

Second listen cause I had to be sure; yeah punkish vibes Television but it didn't get over the hump of gloriousnessness.

If I wanted bland pablum i would have gone to the grocery store. Not Kid Rock levels of bad cause you'd at least need a brain to comprehend how awful this tripe is.

Should be 1001 albums sometimes that will speed you towards your death.

This one took me completely by storm; a must repeat listen!

Smooth, mellow, relaxed, effortless mastery.

Hell yeah, this is a great ride!

Steely quickly becoming my favourite.

The best of Ska!

Sensational lyrics on this one! Heavy subject matter.

What an eclectic mix of genres; happy discovery of the sample from Em's Without Me; Buffalo Gals

Aside from Kim this album is fantastic. MMLP is a more Mature Em which I appreciate more at an older age. Slim Shady is still my favourite!

Not a fan of electronica so this was a nice ride!

New favourite band, small sample size but still. They remind me of We Were Promised Jetpacks who debuted one year later in 2003.

yeah auto 5; Wu-Tang took the world by storm the aftereffects from which will live on in the ether of magnificence.

If everst thou findest thyseft in the pissiest of moods; seek Jahnny Marr forget that Morry fellow.

Wild ride full of great tunes!

Would love to give this a 3.5; I've listened to a lot of hip hop and this was a nice treat.

I haven't heard anything quite like this before!

Not my cup of tea, it sounds like a dirtier version of Michael Jackson with lesser beats. The kids must have loved it at the time.

I don't think a re-listen would change my opinion; better examples of women folk singers from that era, though it's likely a matter of taste.

Please dear lord, even beheaded this music is too much.

If life gives you brain cramps

Heard of this band through an Eminem track; wow, this is dope af!

One of the GOATS of punk rock albums; so happy Iggy is still going strong to this day!

Sublime example of a bygone age!

Not the hugest fan of electronic music but this did feature a song on a mixtape made for me in '94!

Always a pleasure and nice to listen after several decades of not.

Not my cup of tea.

If this is one of the albums I have to listen to before I die just kill me already. Enough.

unoffensive; love the term krautrock

discovered goth rock today and discovered it best left to the goth kids in South Park.

Revelation! Love this album, Ryan did Wasted Years on Californication which I knew but not of him. What a beauty, and yes, eff Morrissey.

Missed this whole craze but fun album.

An album they made just for themselves; funny how that works!

Lighthearted!

Lovely punk rock album!

Listened to this before as a dive into a previous EC album; loved it just as much 2nd go-round.

This guy I need to explore in depth; nick cave vibes, some elvis, some Leonard Cohen lyrics/mood. Wondering if this is the best, will def. listen again.

This reminds me of Miles' 70s period of shifting patterns and grooves developing organically. I loved it!

First time listener; new convert lover.

Not my cup of tea.

Good droning

Simply the best next to the Ramones.

Hungry like a wolf punk style karaoke.

Nice punk feeling

OK, good lyrics, relaxing

Never was a huge fan, but this is a great album.

Kinda one hit wonders for me; good mix if you like that disco vibe

Yeah, i am going to have to figure out my fav. Zepp at some point.

100% pure fun

Nice surprise wanting something mellow for the day!

Frenetic madness with structure; I need to check out more Ornette Coleman apparently!

Classic Must listen

Fun album

Nice example of the genre.

are you freaking kidding me lol

Lemmy winks at us from above his jack and coke! Masterpiece of the genre.

Not the greatest Eagles album; the other I rated higher I am sure.

Cream of the crop!

Good fun album and I love the old school wrestling references!

Bono the person turned me off, but U2 the band and this album is not bad at all!

For all the hype Bobby McGee, and ...

Nice and relaxed groove.

The Duke Ellington of Rap next to the Count Basie that is Biggie.

The wiki is paper-thin; likely why plucking individual nose hairs is more entertaining.

Only eclipsed by Dark Side of the Moon for second longest charting; the GOAT of metal.

Good punk

Neither great neither offensive; wouldn't take a 2nd listen.

J'sA is such a fun band to listen to; going to dive back into this for sure.

It was, I know because I was there. No longer.

Sublime album, very easy on the ears. Great lyrics and lyricist!

Sensational guitar work and backing, although the Greensleeves in the middle threw me.

Nice old school blues album. I like the shout out to Woody, and hearing Dink's song was neat given JT covering it. Damn them bedbugs IYKYK.

Give me the fugu fish. Nay nay I say, this is no cherry on the top.

Wow, this is a cracker of an album. I didn't know who these people were or what this music was about but I am in. Only 4 but after a 3rd and 4th listen I could elevate.

merveilleux

Jonie Mitchell vibes

Nice relaxing Jazz with such a sweet voice!

I really enjoyed half the album; rated lower than the previous one.

Not my cup of tea.

It's refreshing to hear rappers from different countries!

I love old country albums listening to the stories; great comeback album and a Tammy Wynette connection!

Classic 80s bath in smooth saxophone sounds!

Beautiful album but I had to listen to it twice. The conceptual opening threw me and I couldn't appreciate the songs as much. The second time I just got it. Love it now!

I really should have done this with brandy, or sherry. It was a cold winter night here in Canada to enjoy Lady Day. Always the best. The a cappella tracks are incredible to hear her phrasing.

This is an amazing album and I hear so much of this in artists coming up afterwards.

Was never a fan 30 years ago; time has not changed that opinion.

As an album to go out on this one isn't the worst.

This sounds like the awful band Glen put together for the Letterkenny talent show. "I want to be close to Christ, and Wayne."

This is the only one I would give 6 out of 5.

Absolutely sensational album; what a voice, dynamic range, soul.

Genius understated. Separate the art from the artist.

Revelation and my new female hip-hop artist; not one track out of place, beats by Timbaland outstanding. Missy has a great voice, fantastic timing and flow. True Diva of the genre.

Progression on Ravi Shankar; enjoyable.

This is the latin machine that does not stop it just keeps churning, body yearning, dance floor burning, esse vato loco let's go!

OK, if I am going Divas I am going elsewhere.

No one has time for Freebird.

Borderline unlistenable.

The only reason I'm giving this four is to justify the five for Live Rust which is the penultimate Neil Young album.

A perfectly middling example of the genre.

This is a fantastic album top to bottom; very laid back and relaxing grooves and monsieur has a very nice signing voice.

Not bad at all. This was my first listen of Anthrax with a background of Slayer, Metallica, the standard stuff. Good little tunes that chug right along.

I used to hate country music, any kind, now I love this old timey stuff!

I did not think I would like Rod as much as I did although his voice and inflections tend to be the same on each track which can grate the ears after a while.

Getting vibes of Marquee Moon, the Smiths, the Cure.

They sound like the Stones, on some tracks. Who influenced whom. So many great songs on this album. Easy 5.

Sensational album top to bottom, soulful songs, great voice. Country Road, Oh Susannah, and the track with the full on brass section!

This was a terrible time to be able to hear.

Just when you think you can sing along, or tap your foot, it stutters. As a concept album this may have been fine using copious amounts of drugs, but as a piece of history it would best be dropped in an oubliette.

Not my cup of tea, but not quite in the harbour.

It's nice to get exposed to music from other countries. This is the 2nd album of African music. Enjoyable. Nothing to telegram home about.

Night life, is the life for me!

The picture does not match the music! What a good dose of soul, blues, and grit. Reminder to not judge a book by the cover.

Surprise like for me.

Nice to hear some of the origin of Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart.

Short and sour.

Their first album is gangbusters. It brought me back to the first time I heard the Ramones live at CBGBs, or the Clash storming onto the scene. Pure 70s punk. Glorious!

Ah yes, not the greatest example of a hippie album. Back to the late 60s with you, no time travel, stay put.

The later tracks resonated with me more than the opening ones. Decent, not enough to want to re-listen.

Darn, I thought I was going to like this more than I did having listened to select Femmes tracks in the past. This one is a pass for me outside of a few OK songs.

Such a great album, what a voice on this guy! It's rare nowadays to have a full horn section and what a difference it makes for conveying energy; the trumpet player is sensational in the upper registry without losing control, and the saxophone reminds me of Maceo Parker. They are electric and Morrison's voice is equal to the task. Wonderful discovery for me.

Jack of all trades and master of none. Reading some comments I figure high schooler me would have enjoyed the eclectic mix and energy but I was listening to the Specials if I wanted Ska, Bob Burning Spear Raggamuffin for Reggae, funk was all Parliament, etc.

Inoffensive which is perhaps the best thing I can say about this album, and the worst.

Pretty bitchin' album Alice Cooper! I love that he paid musicians to play, ah the days for instrumentalists. The sax player and trombone player in particular stood out. Love that Frank Zappa rewarded a diligent young artist and we got this and more as a result. Steeped in Rhythm and Blues, Rock, and a grand finale instrumental my lord. Great work!

Incredible backstory to this band that shows in the music they made on this album. Soubour and Jolie in particular. 3.5-4/5

3 bangers of course: titular song, homeward, and feeling groovy. Paul is carrying the load.

Not my style of jam bands. Do appreciate the modest attempt.

Everything about this album screams amateurish which is not necessarily a bad thing we all have to start from somewhere, but as an edition to a best of list this feels like someone has something on someone - pictures they don't want released kind of deal. Not Kid Rock levels bad, but close enough.

Really interesting backstory to the recording of this album having it done with a raw feeling like they intended. Standouts for me were Changes and Primitive. Great grit. 3.5/5 leaning towards 4 but only 2 songs on the album knocked my socks off.

Next to the Association you will not find better harmonies, and the song construction and chord movements keep things interesting. Lovely, not the best album, but close.

Playing all the instruments himself is quite the feat pulling it off rather well!

Good background music while I was assembling some robot figurines for myself and a friend. Once the robots were complete I focused and discovered how this album should not be in the foreground. Not Kid Rock levels of bad.

My generation apparently but I wasn't into it then, nor now. A couple of bangers I recognize, Hurt done way better by the Man in Black.

Holy moly! Familiar with individual songs but this is the first complete album for me and what a revelation. Tip to tail greatness. Worth another listen 4/5.

I love girl angst bands; reminds me of Sleater-Kinney?

Based on the title I thought I was in for a Ska or Reggae album. I got the Todd Rundgren album a few days ago so that was a neat point of interest. Not Kid Rock levels of bad.

Wu Tang is forever; Methodical Man, how about that!

Nice voice, nice songs.

Some good tracks, 3rd listen and the tail end of the album lags and suffers.

One track wonder should have been released as a single and called it a day. Not Kid Rocks levels of bad.

I was wondering what Birth of the Cool Miles listening to this would say; same sh*t, different background. A masterpiece in exploratory evolution.

Not bad at all!

Nepo more of the same Astrid did it better; mix of languages gimmick which I suppose was a novelty at the time.

Mid Punk album; that vibrato is out of control annoying. Under the boardwalk cover shoulda gone under to sleep with the fishes.

Hippie band discovers Jazz chords; blues at 11.

Solid album outside the opening banger tune that everyone knows; still opposed to tantric sex.

A rainy day made this album an OK companion. Here's hoping for better weather. 2/5.

I remember the album cover vividly; the music not so much.

Easy listening album that gets in and out quick. It would likely be good if on a nice sunny road trip with a cool breeze streaming in through the open window, not enough money for a sunroof, and homemade sammiches for a road side pit stop while the tunes keep playing.

It's the Bobfather; this is as good as it gets. Soak it in, look around, and is that a kitty on the cover? Just when I thought it couldn't get any better than this.

Sensational album that reads like a love poem to someone. Electronica is not my cup of tea but this is the best of what this journey I have experienced has come my way.

I swear I heard the Bulls championship song in here. Lots of interesting coming up stories. Some OK harmonies. Respect for a release looking at the list of Divas from 2016.

Track "The conference" is the best track which displays Indian rhythms that will blow most Western influenced ears out of their expectations.

Kinda neat to see others in the community pick up on the Bowie wannabe vibe. This is like the WWE version of EWC hardcore. It's milquetoast. Terry Funk hot poker it is not.

Outside of the last track..this album has no wings. Thoughts of Lennon calling it Grandma music. There are better albums of his.

That tremolo had me questioning whether or not my ears had Parkinsons. What a terrible day to be hearing. The sax was nice. 2/5.

This album is at times incredible, and at times done with a microphone and band in the box? It could be a rock opera. It's a poetry slam. I can hear generations of women singers coming after using Patti's affectations.

Fun album personifying the 80s.

All the songs sound generally the same. Same tempo, same background percussion track, etc. Nothing offensive about this album, nothing of note, easy guitar included listening lull you into a torpor and bury you in the mundane.

It is industrial.

A wonderful album heralding the arrival of spring. A little whimsical? Overproduced with sound effects? The core songs are pure Stevie funky. Nothing like it. Takes a 2nd to Songs in the key of life.

Oh yeah that's the good shit! Pedal to the metal balls out take no prisoners cause it'll set you free baby!

Complex chord and harmonic structure is blowing my mind for Alice Freakin Cooper. Live brass instruments, and a string section, god I loved the 70s. Stride piano. Wow. This album is ambitious and all over the place stylistically. A nod to Blue Moon in I love the Dead, now that's just awesome cheeky monkey.

I respect the reckless abandon that went into this album. One more listen at a higher volume may be required. 3.

As a concept album all the songs sound the same for a unifying experience. All the songs sound the same and her voice is just not up to the task of carrying a solo act.

.., to write home about.

Bruce found God, or revisited. Where is the Boss?

This is like when Greg "The Hammer" Valentine was the Honky Tonk (greatest Intercontinental Champion of All-Time) Man's tag-team partner in the failed before it started "Rhythm and Blues." It was a Honky Tonk Masquerade with black hair dye.

Last track Madness a blatant rip-off of fever which is the kind of dreams this album inspires. Toronto band The Dishes did this genre better.

26 minute mark a groove and a hook . Ohhh and what follows, yes, more of this! Maybe I need to adopt a two listen rule to albums. Maybe it was the advice to listen to this one with the sound up to 11. Maybe because it was a great counter punch to my noisy neighbour that plays crap music. Maybe baby.

Fantastic voice, great mix of songs. We can go home now. 3.

A friend introduced me to metalcore, and this fit like a glove today.

Introduces instruments into pop music: marimba, bagpipes, etc. Decent voice, music itself is forgettable, lyrics may be poignant but got lost for me.

My third eponymous album in a row. I think the algorithm wanted me to learn a new word. A good example of it's genre.

Not her best album and there are better versions of the covers she does but it's the first lady of soul.

A long time since getting something so recent. I am an old. Bolt cutters song good. Yoko Ono dolphin end of the first track. Shades of Bjork. Under the table has a nice deep groove to it. The first listen I was an alien not understanding where this was coming from or going insta 2. Second listen I started getting it, found my favourites, found the groove. 3.5. Would listen to select tracks again, maybe need a breakup to listen to the whole.

Reminds of my time playing with the Soulebrities; same voice, tight arrangements, great backing band.

Easy 5 talking bout my generation.

This is an instant 5 for me. Not one bad element to this album, lay back, and float in space!

This takes me back when they were the hottest thing with a new fusion sound. It was a fun trick down memory lane.

Not the hugest fan but the track Winter really is sublime - thank you Mick Foley for the hot tip!

Intellectual musicians wanking? It's a fine album no question of the talent involved but seemed a little self-indulgent which is fine it just didn't appeal to myself.

With the exception of We Will Fall. 3rd favourite Stooges album next to Raw Power and Fun House.

The fur hat on the album cover was the highlight. The music is overshadowed by bands that did it better.

Poor man's Nick Cave. Succeeds at being worse than U2. Will lull you to sleep with boredom rather than dulcet soothing tones.

Not as good as Methodical Man but it's WuTang. The Tony Stark storyline was interesting so I need another listen for that.

This was fun punk for me; felt the roots and the lyrics show the progression. Unsatisfied was my go-to track.

Holy holy holy Lord Smaug almighty Burn baby burn This ain't no disco inferno Outside the collaborations with Cave and Costello I didn't get much out of this album when it later waded into the psychedelic serial like music waters.

Second Head - Punk? like the Stranglers.

I want to give this album a second listen. I don't think it'll affect my rating only it will isolate the tunes I really enjoyed.

Helpless is a perfect song. Descending bass line, driving drums, lyrics tight, dirty but polished feel to it. Would 100% road trip with this song, buds, and beers. Complete album reminds me of Bleed American, or The Nerves. 4 listens and more to come this one is a gem.

I hear Dio in the opener. I talk to the wind Herb Alpert raindrops. Balm for the soul.

Chord structure was inventive in the middle; the latter half of the album was gospel. This was my first GD album listen and I get the Deadheads lotta wisdom in the lyrics to some bum who knows nothing.

Warbly voice from the get go, some songs were OKish. I liked a lot of the English pop albums on the list but this one missed for me.

It's light and mild night on the prairie junkie high on mexican dirt.

This guy can't carry a pitch much less find it playing cricket. Neither could Joe Strummer but one was enjoyable. For fiddling La Bottine. Punk? I'm suprised I've never heard of some bands on this list while others. Drum tracks sound like setting number 3 on your kid brother's toy casio, and every Québec pop tune from the 70s.

How how the moon double time solo is a thing of beauty encapsulating the vocal range, music history knowledge, and having a ball. Incredible catalogue and collaborations. Nothing could be better about this album, perfect signer, and best represents the genre.

In and out within a shave and shower I respect that.

Nice reggae album and a cute twist on a Bob Marley standard. Your love gets sweeter is the gem of the album.

Opening on a 5/4 song nice! Fast number two, then into ballad number three which is solid album pacing. Song four and we're back to playing with polyrhythms lovely feel and groove to this one. Several mellow tunes thereafter, Reckoner has a nice laid back feel. Latter half of the album is one song blending into another which little to distinguish. Maybe ear fatigue.

I am a believer? Never thought I would take to Taylor's music but it's charming. She's a talented vocalist, set up perfectly against smart arrangements, great backing band. I wouldn't be in the car I'd be in the audience with my screaming daughters!

I really enjoyed this one full of energy, a clash quote, and got it entirely confused with SIA over the look.

I'm happy to have started with their debut album. I can see myself falling in love with this band so want to tackle the discography chronologically. Born in 75 so around the time they were gearing up. Lots of bands I listened to sound like they sprung near this tree!

Getting Death Cab for Cutie vibes around Ashes of American Flags and Heavy Metal Drummer; likely the classic piano. I'm the man who loves you great hook! Dirty guitar Rolling Stones. Sympathy for the Devil woo! Poor place song construction Beatles. Overall very good album; I have my favourites, not a full re-listen so a 3/5.

2nd half of side A; Animal and Love Bites standouts; Pour Some Sugar sounds like the number one hit. Soft spot for Armageddon It; c'mon Steve. Title track and we are back on track after a lull of 2-3 songs. Weird song to end the album on; out with a whimper. 3.5/5

Titular track I didn't realize how much they extended the song with filler parts, variations on a theme. This was all the rage in middle school but I don't remember the sexual ambiguity being that big a deal - there were bikes to ride. Couple of sleepers leading into Changing Every Day a bit more upbeat then into a straight ballad That's the Way - decent. Sparseness helped limelight the vocals. The later tracks are a homogeneous mishmash of Casio drum track #3. You can hear this in most pop songs from the 80s and every dance hall from Limoges to Levis. They rode Karma Chameleon wondering if those produce milk cause it would have been bone dry. Ah, white people reggae. Mister Man. Decent voice on Boy George. Not something I took note of at the time. His ballads are slightly reminiscent of Michael Jackson. Soft and vulnerable. And then we reach Man-Shake which is a thing. Disco inferno that is Mystery Boy. Feels like we're all over the place at this point on this album. Not a bad thing for the variety but I'm walking by not stopping. Into the live tracks I have not heard a song intro'd with "It goes like this" in such a long time. Nice memory. Prototypical one hit wonder album. 2/5

If this album were theatre to me it seems to be a collage of independent loosely related self-encapsulated moments or events tied together. They lead perfectly into Maps which could be ironic. Some pillow talk tracks to ease us out. 1 banger track, live video is sensational. 1-2 others enjoyable. Great vocals showing lots of range with different backdrops.

Good sax on I can't help myself. Morrissey? This singer is the Normand L'Amour of Scotland.

The Killing Moon stands out. Apparently that's all I have to say about this album. My 2nd of Echo and the Bunnymen; this one is a 2. Post-punk? I didn't get any whiffs of punk in this.

Bye Bye; tight arrangement, backup singers are locked in; Sid Feller key in song choices I have to get used to hearing Charles in a different light. You don't know me much like his Georgia recording. 2 tracks in and this is Country and Western? Someone tell Bob's Country Bunker. Half as Much swings like a pig by the tail! A lot of these ballads sound like something Nat King Cole would sing. There are a lot of ballads on this album. So many ballads! Maybe the title could have been Ballads and Blues? More suited. Distinct lack of my dog died my woman done left me my pickup truck broke down. Still, it's Ray so a 3.

Gone too young. What a marvellous talent. That'll be the day is the standout on the album. 3 for enjoyment, 4 for historical context.

First impression is that he made this album for himself, not for the enjoyment of others. Hold my liquor is a nice mellow groove. Strange Fruit sample oh Lady Day had a hard enough life without seeing how this turned out.

Big Me has some Beatles vibes to it. Lot of healing in this album. No standouts like other Foo songs but the whole amalgamates? I'm looking for a word. It gels as a collective. 4. Would 100% listen tip to tail with a drink remembering Kurt and loving Dave.