Sep 22 2023
2112
Rush
Killer opening, love the long track and seamless transition.
Classic rush sound of the famous Trio, the guitar solos are more similar to classic rock but still sounds great.
4
Sep 25 2023
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Hip hop classic and recognizable tracks.
Influential for sure in style and lyrics as this was released in the 80s.
4
Sep 26 2023
xx
The xx
Basic and simple instrumentals that are catchy. Fantastic intro track.
Gets more complex and louder the further into the album around track 3 and 4. The overlaying lyrics is a great touch.
4
Sep 27 2023
At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Went into the album blind only recognizing the album cover. Fantastic live album and the dude of course has the voice of an angel.
I feel though that this album being so great hides the fact of why it's significant. Aside from the awards, it has the story of the legendary middle finger photo and that San Quentin and Boy Named Sue were both played and released for the very first time on the album live. And even better, this iconic concert, and many of his others, were free for those incarcerated within. Historical meaning and weight of this album is large but just as significant as the music.
4
Sep 28 2023
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
Shockingly impressed and entertained throughout
4
Sep 29 2023
Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
They sampled themselves LOL. Fun classic hip hop.
Great closer, kinda funny it ends mid sentence
4
Oct 02 2023
Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Blind album: never heard a single song from it.
I'm supposed to like this, I know I am. I know this is in the same level as Purple Rain, but the title track couldn't even hook me in. I'm super divided on this and it sounds like Prince in his true form. Credit where credit is due, the sound is classic and the style is awesome. It's just not for me...
2
Oct 03 2023
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Only head of this album and never gave it a serious listen so "blind album"?
It was pretty good, definitely David Bowie and the dude is weird but it's got style and he's got taste.
4
Oct 04 2023
My Generation
The Who
Know the single, not the album at all.
It was okay overall. The songs were catchy and pretty good, but not my style and couldn't grab me emotionally like many others. Considering this is the debut, I'd say a very strong start and the Singles went out with a bang. The Ox is a great closer.
3
Oct 05 2023
Low
David Bowie
Blind album, didn't even know it existed in his discography.
Very funky right off the bat and different from what I hear when I think Bowie. Groovy, and funky, and I love it.
The 2nd half of this album sounds like an entirely different album though...
4
Oct 06 2023
The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
Finally, the well known alternative psychadelic Flaming Lips. Iconic album of theirs too, but they ended up doing even better in their next album (*cough* Yoshimi) and is one of my favorites from the 2ks.
It's pretty good if you know what you're looking for and what to expect. This album grew on me over the years and is in my record collection as well.
Personally, I wouldn't recommend this to first listeners because of this and would've rated this lower years ago, but I can't change the past and you can't control how you feel.
4
Oct 07 2023
Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
The classic Bob Dylan and one of his numerous acclaimed releases.
I don't actively seek out folk music but I've always enjoyed Bob Dylan's (and Johnny Cash's) voice. It fits his style so well and it's hard to dislike any music he has released.
Good album overall.
4
Oct 08 2023
Rings Around The World
Super Furry Animals
Blind album and artist. Honestly it had a decent start but it totally lost me at the end and I did not like the lead single Juxtapozed. Rings around the world is way better.
3
Oct 09 2023
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Blind album: know the artist, not the album.
I don't think I like this album as much as I should. It's okay and I think it's cause I don't like Velvet Underground very much or listen to them often. I want to like this album but I think I'll need to listen to it a few more times for it to grow. OK Computer was the same for me so who knows.
I absolutely love the closing track which is funny cause it's the drummer singing. Murder mystery is very cool and creative as well.
3
Oct 10 2023
Queen II
Queen
Classic Queen, can't hate it 1 bit. Great album overall and is a classic.
I really liked March of the Black Queen for some reason, and the 2nd half feels stronger than the 1st half.
4
Oct 11 2023
Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
Nope. I think the rulebreaker is English unless I feel a lot of emotion.
1
Oct 12 2023
Bossanova
Pixies
Blind album, surprisingly liked it a lot like the other Pixies albums...
Definitely their style and some of their catcher stuff.
5
Oct 13 2023
Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
Blind album and artist period it's the 90s I can't hate it but it's not breathtaking.
3
Oct 14 2023
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Blind album, know the artist.
I feel like the album is good overall, but I don't listen to a lot of jazz to know what is good and what is great. I will say this sits on that high benchmark though.
4
Oct 15 2023
Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
Blind album and artist.
It's pretty calming and relaxing. I enjoy it but I wouldn't actively seek out this style of music. I can appreciate it for what it is though.
3
Oct 16 2023
Younger Than Yesterday
The Byrds
Blind album, only know the artist by name.
Surprisingly enjoyed this, and I don't know why either... but not my favorite.
3
Oct 17 2023
Illmatic
Nas
Another grat hip hop/Rap album from the 90s... catchy and a classic
4
Oct 18 2023
A Night At The Opera
Queen
EASY 5. All the Glam and excitement of what Queen is all wrapped up in an epic album. The freaking deep tracks man...
Love of My Life is still a favorite of mine. Sunday Afternoon is a shorty piece but great nonetheless. Good Company is like Tiny Tim but all the added tracks and flair of musical beauty.
The album is a masterpiece.
5
Oct 19 2023
Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Blind album and artists. Creative for sure... but I did not enjoy this 1 bit. I can see what they were trying to do and step away from the norm at least, but this is not the way to stick out and fuse the styles together.
2
Oct 20 2023
Connected
Stereo MC's
Blind album and artist.
It's okay, and that's pretty much all I have to say. Mediocre, as the youts would say... "mid". Electronic Hip Hop and pretty much all filler.
3
Oct 21 2023
Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Blind album and artist, or so I thought... I had the first song liked, Green Onions.
I immediately knew why I liked it after less than a second. What a wonderful instrumental album with so much funk and good feeling.
I can't help but feel happy and jumpy listening. It's bopping and dancy and it will get me moving.
4
Oct 22 2023
Bright Flight
Silver Jews
Blind album and artist once again.
This dude I think tried to put me to sleep. I did not like this at all. I accidentally read a review that said he tried to he Tom Waits or something and I'm inclined to agree, he just failed.
I was gonna give this a 2 until I heard the lyrics "water doesn't give a damn"? What? Using the cheesy line "you're the only 10 I see" too. Just no.
1
Oct 23 2023
Low-Life
New Order
Blind album and artist. Know them, never listened.
Nothing much really to say, I guess it's also cause I am not a huge fan of joy division either...
See the appeal, it's okay to me.
3
Oct 24 2023
Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
Blind album and artist.
It's creative and calming, just not for me u fortunately. I'm very selective when it comes to folk I guess?
Piano is always underrated. I'm glad it's used throughout the album.
3
Oct 25 2023
Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
Blind album and artist. Calming but nothing exceptional. Coffee house calm for sure.
3
Oct 26 2023
Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
Blind album, not artist. I also have the hit song liked...?
The album is okay. I love the use of strings but the vocalists voice just doesn't appeal to me.
3
Oct 27 2023
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Classic debut into the discography of Dire Straits. More to come and more refined later, but this was a great start and will always be notable for the band.
4
Oct 28 2023
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
Blind album and artist.
I do not know what to think of this album but it feels repetitive and maybe it's cause the non-english lyrics? It sounds great but I'm not feeling it.
3
Oct 29 2023
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
Blind album and artist.
Very catchy intro song and a few others. The end of the album isn't very outstanding or catchy like the first half.
3
Oct 30 2023
Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
I know the cure from their '92 album and I thought they were a 90s band. Woah... guess I don't know them like I thought so blind album for sure, maybe artist?
And now I know why I didn't know them or listen to them. Just not a fan...
2
Oct 31 2023
The Wildest!
Louis Prima
Blind album and artist. This album is so gitty and happy I struggle to even find something wrong with this album. It's so catchy and fun!
I would love more of this, his voice is so raspy, but so pleasantly happy at the same time.
5
Nov 01 2023
D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
Blind album and artist.
What. The. Fuck... this is garbage... I genuinely tried to listen to this and I have no clue what this even is. It makes my ears want to bleed. Good on this band for trying to be different and do something artistic but just cause it's artistic and creative doesn't mean it's good.
There's 1 audible track on here and it's not even good.
1
Nov 02 2023
Nothing's Shocking
Jane's Addiction
Didn't even give this album a listen through so blind album, not artist.
I know the hit Jane Says, but the rest of the album holds up surprisingly. I enjoyed the listen and the deep tracks. It's funny cause this album was released in the 80s, and kinda has that 80s hair metal vibe but with 90s twist and spice thrown in.
4
Nov 03 2023
Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
The bold Captain Beefheart... trout mask man wrote a real album. And it's actually kinda fun. I went in blind aside from knowing and listening to trout mask and I love the dudes voice. This album is filled with blues rock and drive.
Some of the middle tracks were okay but it started strong for sure.
3
Nov 04 2023
Van Halen
Van Halen
Classic Album, classic tracks. Legendary for the time.
4
Nov 05 2023
Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Blind album and artist. Know nothing of the guy but his name.
Good 1st impression and decent album. Apparently I already liked the passenger on spotify??? It's good for sure but don't remember the song.
3
Nov 06 2023
Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
Blind album and artist, only know the name.
It's okay. Don't lime that the 1st album I heard of this artist was a live one, and it sounds like the band recording was maxed and put on top of the clapping and stuff...? Kind of bothers me compared to other live albums I heard.
3
Nov 07 2023
Parklife
Blur
Blind album, know the artist and the hit song. Quality catchy album I enjoy a good amount
4
Nov 08 2023
Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Blind artist and album.
The bookending 4 or 5 tracks were really great! Definitely a popular style for its decade, but they really shined emphasizing their instrumentals but also their vocal harmonies.
The closing track was pretty interesting for its use if clapping and vocal breathing for a creative effect. Catchy as well.
Mid tracks kinda eh but still match the vibe of the album.
4
Nov 09 2023
Suede
Suede
Blind album and artist. My mind was blown by this album, especially the opener so young. I loved this as a whole still but I don't think I can call it one of top albums I've listened to.
4
Nov 10 2023
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Blind album and artist. Thought it was good, not spectacular.
3
Nov 11 2023
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Good album and a 2000s classic. It's sad Coldplay aren't what they used to be
4
Nov 12 2023
James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
Blind album, know the artist by name. It was a fun album at times and a good listen. Fun, exciting, great dynamics as well. Wasn't my favorite but decent and I really liked the last few tracks I'd say.
3
Nov 13 2023
You Are The Quarry
Morrissey
Blind album, know the artist by name. I only really like 1 track from this album and the rest was okay in my mind. Nothing notable, maybe if I listened to lyrics more it may be better but I prefer the instrumentals.
2
Nov 14 2023
Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
Blind album, know the artist. No clue how these guys are popular and this album does not bring me joy. Snoozefest falling asleep. Dragged on. Not for me.
2
Nov 15 2023
Your Arsenal
Morrissey
Blind album, know the artist from another album here. Dont think im a fan of his work but that's okay.
3
Nov 16 2023
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
Blind album, know the artist and the hit from this album. Thought it was really good! Had some great gems sprinkled throughout and see how the band influenced many others and established Glam rock
4
Nov 17 2023
90
808 State
Blind album. Was petty good I'd say. It's good house for sure. Good house for sure. Good house for sure.
4
Nov 20 2023
Snivilisation
Orbital
I recognize this artist from 1 song, but this is a blind album. And I did not enjoy this. Some notable tracks had some style in my mind but overall would not recommend this to anyone. The bad outweighed the good.
2
Nov 29 2023
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Only know the artist by name. Blind. Repetitive and catchy as hell. I don't care what anyone says, this was a great listen and I was bobbing my head the whole time.
5
Dec 05 2023
Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Blind album, know the artist by name and I totally slept on this banger of an album. HOLY CRAP my mind is blown by the diverse production and quality. This is what I've been looking to find and longing to dig up with this project. It's kind of indescribable and unreasonable how I entirely dismissed her and this album and I regret it from the start. I have 0 shame in saying I'm an almost 30 year old male and this is an amazing album and I would listen to this many times over.
My deceased acquaintance, who I knew had amazing taste and worked in a record store, had this album in his collection. I still disregarded it. I have regrets not listening to this sooner.
I don't even know where to start to describe it. The instruments, the vocal ranges and backing tracks, the melodies and rhythms, astounding...
5
Dec 13 2023
L.A. Woman
The Doors
Storm: *rolls in*
The Riders: *Cue groovy synth solos*
For real though, well rounded album. Not my favorite amd not perfect but still very good. Classic rock and would recommend.
4
Dec 19 2023
The Wall
Pink Floyd
Hot take: This is the superior Pink Floyd album. Not Dark Side, Not Animals, GTFO Division Bell, Wish You Here is a close 2nd.
5
Dec 20 2023
1989
Taylor Swift
Yeah I can't find a reason to hate this album and don't think I ever could. Catchy, original, great lost of tracks and flow well. The fame and recognition of her music is well deserved.
5
Jan 02 2024
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
This album has walked the stairway and will forever be legendary.
5
Jan 06 2024
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Ding ding dong dong ding ding dong dong ding DING
5
Jan 16 2024
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Banger after banger after banger after banger. Drugs and emotion fueled the fire to create one of the greatest albums of all time. Just sucks that the band hated each other recording the majority of this album.
5
Jan 20 2024
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
Best of the Stones work and such a classic. Such an epic opener too, and filled with more blues style gives it that unique feeling, and closing with another classic.
5
Jan 21 2024
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
Great album overall and heard it several times. I love the Singles and I'm so glad these 2 ended with their best selling album. Well deserved accolades.
4
Jan 23 2024
Rubber Soul
Beatles
Solid album, but not my favorite. Classic Beatles
4
Jan 24 2024
Follow The Leader
Korn
"WHAT THE FUCK" - Korn. 3/5.
3
Jan 27 2024
Garbage
Garbage
Blind album and artist. Know these hits and that's pretty much it. Solid album, but the Singles are the creme de la creme...
4
Jan 29 2024
Rejoicing In The Hands
Devendra Banhart
Blind album and artist. Not impressed by this personally and not my kind of music. N. O.
1
Jan 30 2024
Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
My girlfriend likes to call this the Hard Rock Cafe band/album, and I say it fits. Love this album.
5
Jan 31 2024
Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
Blind album and artist. Shocked at the beauty of this one for sure. Not a go to and not something I would seek out on my own, but a gem of what I was hoping to explore when starting this project.
4
Feb 02 2024
Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
Blind album and artist. Big snooze fest in my mind and I do not see how this is special. Tech os first concept album? What's the concept??
1
Feb 03 2024
Liquid Swords
GZA
Blind album and artist. Know him from Wu Tang, and the album is interesting and cool, but not a top tier for me that I feel myself coming back to. Sorry GZA.
3
Feb 04 2024
Headquarters
The Monkees
Blind album, know the artist. Zilch interest but not the worst thing in the world I guess...
2
Feb 07 2024
Traffic
Traffic
Blind album and artist. Album started strong and then just kinda dragged in the 2nd half in my opinion. Definitely middle of the road for me and not something I would come back too. Still glad I tried it as always, that's the point of the project.
3
Feb 09 2024
Fun House
The Stooges
Blind album, know the artist by name but never listened. Kind of glad I didn't cause this is not my thing or style at all, but it's not the worst thing I've ever heard in the world. It got close to 1 star. Very close at the end...
2
Feb 14 2024
Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
Blind album and artist. O ly know them by name and the albums cover. This album definitely grew on me upon listening to it for the first time. No clue how or why but I love it.
4
Feb 18 2024
Arrival
ABBA
Classic ABBA. I know some people say it can get old. And I am sick of the Classics but I can't help but bop.
4
Feb 22 2024
I Should Coco
Supergrass
Blind album and artist, only know the hit 'Alright'. Wow this album blew me away. I was instantly sucked in and I loved it. This album is amazing and I loved the deep cuts just as much as the top song. Hard choices to pick a favorite track...
5
Feb 25 2024
Dirt
Alice In Chains
This album. It slaps.
5
Feb 27 2024
At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
Blind album, know the artist from another album on here. I pretty much feel the same way as the last album of his I rated. Pretty middle of the road. Intriguing but not my thing.
3
Mar 06 2024
Music From Big Pink
The Band
Know the bad, blind artist. Nothing particular sick out to me but the one song I recognized
3
Mar 08 2024
Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
Blind album and artist. This was very generic and bland to me across the board that I could not stand it. My loss I guess if I don't feel the same as others but this is just how I feel. Not good.
1
Mar 11 2024
Kollaps
Einstürzende Neubauten
Blind album and artist. This album makes my ears bleed and I hate it. It sounds like trash and the trash cans it came from were used to make some of the sounds on this album.
1
Mar 12 2024
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
Blind album and artist. Just not my thing unfortunately. I loved the title track though
2
Mar 13 2024
Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
Blind album and artist. The opening track was my favorite and nothing like the rest. Low score from me.
2
Mar 14 2024
It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
I always thought this album was underrated a bit especially since everyone knows the cover song/closer that wasn't actually on the original track list. The best song is the cover unfortunately, but this album has some great songs as well and worth a listen, especially if you love the 90s.
4
Mar 15 2024
Risque
CHIC
Blind album and artist. I completely forgot the opening track existed, but I'm glad this project opens my ears to new music and experiences. Solid 4, I'm biased towards those funky bass lines.
4
Mar 17 2024
Millions Now Living Will Never Die
Tortoise
Blind album and artist. This was very interesting for an experimental ambient instrumental album... not my favorite for sure but was very unique. Odd and spooky and eerie.
3
Mar 20 2024
Bandwagonesque
Teenage Fanclub
Blind album and artist. Great album overall. I loved their sound and I might've recognized What You Do to Me? Don't know where though. It is my favorite on the album. I wish Satan was longer for sure.
4
Mar 23 2024
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Blind album cause I've never actually listened to it.Beginning to end. Damn it was a good ride
5
Mar 26 2024
The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Blind album. Great voice but it carries the album which kind of drags in my personal opinion. Thats what Ella is known for though....
The back songs needs to be just as prominent as the vocals in my personal opinion. It's all repetitive and drags on. It all sounds the same and I just was not into it.
2
Mar 27 2024
Graceland
Paul Simon
Known only by name and never listened to the album. I don't know how to feel about this album personally. I thought I'd like it more... maybe if I listened to it I'd grow more sentimental and it would be more memorable. But first listen didn't do it for me.
3
Mar 28 2024
Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
Blind album and artist. Some catchy songs but not above a lot of other dance albums.
3
Mar 29 2024
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
Blind album and artist. Pleasantly surprised at how good it is.
Holy crap this album grew on me for sure throughout the day and I'm hooked. I'm shocked how much I love this and this is why I started this project. Another album to add to my favorites.
5
Mar 30 2024
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
Blind album. Great style and songs. I can't hate Bob Dylan. I love what he does.
3
Mar 31 2024
The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
Blind album and artist. Had its moments, but the lows were repetitive, and uninteresting to me.
2
Apr 03 2024
White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Had no clue this album was on here... glad it is. Well deserved.
5
Apr 04 2024
Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Blind album and artist. TIL I don't like Elvis Costello....
2
Apr 05 2024
Space Ritual
Hawkwind
Blind album and artist. This album is a trip.... I can't speak for everyone, but I definitely don't wanna go on it again. Don't take me to space if this is what it's like.
It ain't dogshit, just spaceshit and that makes it not the worst thing I've heard.
2
Apr 06 2024
The Chronic
Dr. Dre
Bow wow wow yippy yo yippy yay
Death Row's in the motherfuckin' hoooouuuuse.
The epitome of west coast Hip Hop. Next to Doggystyle of course.
5
Apr 09 2024
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Blind album, it was good at first listen. It's Bob Dylan so I can't complain. Few tracks were gems I will say, and the album was good overall. I want to give it a 5 cause a lot of critics would do that, but I can't justify it. Solid 4 from me next to Highway 61.
4
Apr 10 2024
Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
Blind album. I like faster funky Stevie Wonder more. But this album was okay still.
3
Apr 11 2024
Different Class
Pulp
Blind album and artist. Not enjoying this one and I don't know why... just not my thing...
2
Apr 12 2024
Solid Air
John Martyn
Blind album and artist. My 2 top songs are also his most played on Spotify. But they are meh, didnt blow me away, and not something seek out. As the youts say... Mid. And the rest of the album was not up to par and bring the album down.
2
Apr 14 2024
Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Blind album, know the artist... I know they made huge strides for electronic music for their time, but that doesn't mean I have to like it.
2
Apr 16 2024
Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
BRASS MONKEY. THAT FUNKY MONKEY.
5
Apr 17 2024
Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
Always a great album to check out. Not one of my favorites but it is good.
3
Apr 18 2024
Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned
Blind album and artist. I enjoyed this album more than I thought for sure. First listen is great and has some catchy songs.
3
Apr 19 2024
Faith
George Michael
I always thought this album was alright. Not a favorite but definitely notable and worthy of being in this list.
3
Apr 20 2024
Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
I've never been a huge fan of Radiohead and their later albums after OK Computer. This album was okay and I just can't see myself listening to this one again
3
Apr 21 2024
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
Blind album and artist. Very strong start, funky, and fun! Ranges of volume and note emphasis, and strong. A lot of the same thing, but this was fun to try out and I'm glad I did. Not for me overall.
3
May 09 2024
Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
1
May 10 2024
Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Blind album and artist. Kind of uneventful and not very noteworthy in my opinion. I don't think I enjoyed this very much due to that but it wasn't unbearable. Glad I tried something new.
2
May 11 2024
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Blind album, know the artist and the hits. Good overall but not a go to. Middle of the range for this project for me
3
May 15 2024
Who's Next
The Who
Not the best album in the world, but still rock solid with an epic opener and a great closer.
4
May 19 2024
Station To Station
David Bowie
Blind album. Not his best but not memorable...
3
May 30 2024
Talk Talk Talk
The Psychedelic Furs
Blind album and artist. I feel like I've heard the band name though, just don't know where.
Pretty middle ground album for me. Interesting and glad I tried it like a lot of other albums here, but did not click with it.
3
Jun 04 2024
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
This is probably 1 of the few albums I would give 5 stars to without hesitation. It's a masterpiece across all of music in my eyes and a uniquely special album to many people due to its quality, style, depth, and glam. I loved each and every track of this when I first heard it, and still do.
I'll also be the stereotype and say Starman is my favorite track. Call me basic but I love it.
5
Jun 17 2024
25
Adele
Blind album. Am I missing something? Her voice is beautiful but I just can't vibe or get behind her music. Especially this album. This 1 came and went with 0 memorable tracks for me
2
Jun 19 2024
Ys
Joanna Newsom
Blind album and artist. Harp was a nice touch but not enough to carry this album out. Unique in a lot of ways but I felt it was too slow and dragged, and I did not feel touched or impacted in anyway like I felt the album tried to do.
2
Jul 12 2024
Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
Blind album and artist. I'm not sure if it's because I'm not in the mood for this album or if it's the actual album itself... but it's putting me to sleep and I'm not enjoying it really at all. It's like slow country and it is not my style.
1
Jul 25 2024
Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
Well I know the artist and some of their hits, but I went into this album blind for sure and came out utterly shocked and feeling odd but at the same time, this album intrigued me in ways and I continued to listen to it regardless. And I'm concerned that I enjoyed this.
4
Jul 28 2024
Make Yourself
Incubus
Know the artist and the hits, but blind album. It was decent and might go and listen to it again. Right up my alley for style and such. Glad I listened to it.
4
Aug 02 2024
Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim
Blind album, know the artist from one of my favorite discoveries from this project. I definitely did not connect with this album like the other, and that is okay. It was still good but did not have a lot of notable songs or tracks like the other.
3
Aug 06 2024
3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
This is probably one of the easiest 5s for me. I loved this album when I heard it. The creative sampling on top of the fun energy and lyrics blend so well. And I'm a skit lover as well so I thought the game show was so great. I have the original album on vinyl and CD, and they had the proof of purchases in the albums that you could mail in to Tommy Boy too. This album being locked from streaming for years sucked but I'm so glad it's widely available and got represses.
5
Aug 07 2024
Deloused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta
Well known more recent prog/math Rock album that propelled this band into many ears to bless them with their awesome creativity and talent. It's definitely a notable one for me and I've listened to it many times. Understand it's not for everyone of course.
4
Aug 09 2024
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
Blind album, know the covers and the artist obviously. This god damn album made me cry so much cause I know it was his last album before his wife passed and then him shortly after. What a way to go out. Love for music and his fans. Every god damn track on this album is a gem, and so many of them made me cry. Including the last song. Every single track, cover, re-record. Every single one is so full of emotion and is beautiful. Not many albums can make a person cry but this one made me.
5
Aug 13 2024
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Know the album and artist. Classic Album but I always found there's a clear difference in the 1st half and 2nd half. The 1st half feels stronger and more exciting to me. And I'm being picky more than anything when I say that.
4
Aug 25 2024
Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
Blind album and artist. Repetitive techno that was okay and catchy but not notable or interesting to me.
3
Sep 03 2024
Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
Blind album, know the artist. Fun, catchy, and creative. I liked it but not enough to go out of my way to find this again I guess. Great background music for sure!
3
Sep 15 2024
Palo Congo
Sabu
Blind album and artist. I'm not even sure what these songs are about or the purpose of them. I wish I could but I clearly the message and the album was a bit repetitive and dragged. Very straight forward and not a lot of interest from me.
1
Sep 21 2024
Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
Blind album, know the artist. Stevie always sounds great, but this album fell more flat than I thought. Higher ground is a great track though!
3
Sep 24 2024
Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
Famous old psychadelic album, of course I know this one. Iconic tracks, but the album as whole isn't as well rounded. I love Somebody to Love and White Rabbit, but also the beauty of Embryonic Journey.
PS, Starship (the current band with Mickey Thomas) plays an awesome medley live of these hits.
3
Sep 28 2024
Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
RIP Biggie. One of the OGs. Phenomenal album and such a classic.
5
Oct 02 2024
Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
Blind album and artist. Middle of the road. Not great but not bad. Probably wouldn't listen to it again if I had choices, but smooth listening all around
3
Oct 09 2024
Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
I've only walked out on 2 bands' performances in my life. One was Modest Mouse starting late and being so loud it hurt, and the other is Kings of Leon... cause they suck.
2
Oct 12 2024
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Blind album and artist. Decent listen and kinda fun, but not for me.
3
Oct 14 2024
Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Blind album, know the hit and the artist. I saw this band live open for NIN actually. I thought they were okay and I wasn't much of a fan. Pretty much the same feeling of this album. It's alright. Oh well.
3
Oct 16 2024
Celebrity Skin
Hole
Catchy at times, good hits, great flow. 4/5.
The worst part about this band is that the singer is such a huge ass.
She is so much of an ass that the band name gets lumped in to make a brand new word, but the word still has the same meaning.
4
Oct 17 2024
Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
Blind album, know know the artist by name. Nothing in particular stood out to me and shocked me. Just another basic album that doesn't appeal to me much but isn't awful in anyway.
3
Oct 25 2024
The La's
The La's
Blind album and artist. Know the hit. Pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the listen. Not a top album but good!
4
Oct 27 2024
Greetings From L.A.
Tim Buckley
Blind album and artist. I can understand the appeal but this just wasn't for me. Not 1 memorable track either...
2
Oct 28 2024
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Blind album, know the artist and the hit. I enjoyed this album way more than I thought. These guys are old ass hell but still Rock on stage too
4
Oct 29 2024
Stardust
Willie Nelson
Blind album and artist. Know the name of course. I can understand the appeal, and I thought it was alright.
3
Oct 30 2024
Devotional Songs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Blind album and artist. Not for me. Don't underside it at all...
1
Oct 31 2024
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Blind album, know the artist and the hit. I'm not sure if I'm just in a bad mood but half this album was fin and the other half sucked. No flow and I was flipping between bopping and wanting to skip tracks.
2
Nov 01 2024
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Iron Butterfly
Blind album and artist. Album is alright, but the title track carries the album for sure. 17 minute jam that sounds epic? Count me in.
3
Nov 02 2024
Shadowland
k.d. lang
Blind album and artist. Not sure why, maybe it's the voice, or the style, but I did NOT like this...
2
Nov 03 2024
New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
Blind album, know the artist. Album was pretty good for 80s which I generally don't see out a lot.
4
Nov 04 2024
Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
Blind album and artist. Catchy at times but good when would I ever be on the mood for this???
2
Nov 05 2024
461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
Blind album, know the artist and the hit cover from the album. It was made very well, and had some catchy parts. Wouldn't go out of my way to listen to it though and it wasn't memorable.
3
Nov 06 2024
Hysteria
Def Leppard
STEP INSIDE
WALK THIS WAY
YOU AND ME BABE
HEY HEY!
*cue kick *ss music*
5
Nov 07 2024
Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
Fun album and fun group, and great influence. Just not my favorite, but still a good listen and I know why people like it. It's just not not an album I'll go out of my way for.
3
Nov 08 2024
Central Reservation
Beth Orton
Blind album and artist. Album started very strong with the opener, but a lot of the other tracks felt weaker but the same style. It was well rounded, but not something I would seek out
3
Nov 09 2024
Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
Blind album and artist. This guy doesn't need a lover, he needs to make better music. Not catchy really aside from 1 song and i wouldn't even listen to it again.
1
Nov 10 2024
Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
Blind album and artist. This is the stuff I hope to find exploring this project. Sounds like punk, but has some sick riffs and rhythms and the lyrics are goofy as hell but it sounds like these guys embrace it and it's just awesome! It even sounds like a blend of glam/Arena Rock with punk in a way and it goes hard.
4
Nov 11 2024
Smash
The Offspring
An essential to punk as a genre and a visualization of the essence of rock in the 90s. Plenty of other great albums came out in the decade, but I don't think this is one to sleep on. Love the opening intro too, it's something I always strive to do after a long day and some good tunes helps me relax.
5
Nov 12 2024
Brothers
The Black Keys
I never understood the appeal for this album being so good. Its good, but not that good. Kinda funny these guys tried to do an arena tour and cancelled the whole thing for lack of ticket sales.
This is an album by The Black Keys. The rating for this album is 3 stars.
3
Nov 13 2024
Bummed
Happy Mondays
Blind album and artist. I was not happy to hear this album. It sounded awful and sounded like bogged down 80s with an awful singer. I spent more timing questioning whether I should actually skip a song than enjoying it
1
Nov 14 2024
Rip It Up
Orange Juice
Blind album and artist. Nothing spectacular but nothing bad upon first listen. 1 decent song is their most popular I guess and no other words really. Mid? Am I hip and cool if I say that?
3
Nov 16 2024
So Much For The City
The Thrills
Blind album and artist. It's well rounded and a decent album, some songs fall short and others are good. Piano is underrated and I loved the utilization and other parts.
3
Nov 19 2024
Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
Blind album and artist. Wow this blew me away. This is a hidden gem among the growing popularity of rap and hip hop. It totally sounds like it came out of the 90s. The beats were fire, the lyrics were creative. I couldn't get enough of this. Multiple hits, seamless transitions, cool skit, creative lyrics. This is why I started this journey, and this is amazing.
5
Nov 21 2024
Orbital 2
Orbital
Blind album and artist. Got very repetitive by the end and I lost a lot of interest aside from the artist's most popular track.
2
Nov 26 2024
Sail Away
Randy Newman
Blind album, know the artist from his soundtracks. Wonderfully delightful album, exactly what I would expect from such a notable name. Great track list and was very emotional and happy throughout.
4
Nov 28 2024
Third
Portishead
Blind album, know the artist by name. Kinda disappointed here. Had glimmers but this dragged on in my opinion. No clue what happened but maybe I'm just in a bad mood from my shitty job.
2
Nov 29 2024
The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
Blind album, knew 1 song and know him from Pink Floyd. So I totally see the influences and how it relates to PF, but this is not, and it's different, and some songs were rough, and the hits aren't huge in my mind either...
2
Dec 06 2024
Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Blind album and artist. Instantly recognized something about it and couldn't put my finger on it. Didnt realize it was eric clapton. Took a dive into the artist on wikipedia, and the list of musicians to join and leave this band is INSANE.... regardless. Decent album. Not a lot of notable songs for me.
3
Dec 11 2024
Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Volume 4? Solid 4. Not the best album by the band but still very good.
4
Dec 16 2024
GI
Germs
Blind album and artist. It's uh... interesting. Early hardcore punk? Well I'm glad I tried it and it's something new. It's different in ways and rough on the edges.
3
Dec 17 2024
New York Dolls
New York Dolls
Blind album and artist. This is one of those bands that my fiance and I would call a Walmart Band. A knockoff of a better band. A store brand band vs the name brand band. Why would you listen to the store brand when you have the name brand? To save money. This band is cheaper.
2
Dec 18 2024
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
Blind album and artist. Didn't hate it. Want ecstatic about it. It's jazz to me.
3
Dec 19 2024
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Blind album and artist. I recall hearing some of these somewhere but can't put my finger on it... I'm sure it'll come to me one day. Album was alright and a lot of the same thing. Catchy at times.
3
Dec 21 2024
The College Dropout
Kanye West
Blind album. I'm here to rate the music regardless of the person. This album had some okay tracks and it flowed well, and the skits were creative. I liked Dark Twisted Fantasy more though and I thought a lot of people liked this more from what they told me. Oh well. Meh.
3
Dec 27 2024
Doolittle
Pixies
An album I have grown to love after so many years. The hits are so strong and the deep cuts pack a punch that makes the album so well rounded in many ways.
5
Dec 28 2024
Debut
Björk
Blind album, know the name and had another album on the list first. I expected so much more since I so many people bring Bjork up, and I was let down. Unbiased rating, honestly a 3. For the hype behind ti's artist and me being let down, I would give it a 1.
3
Dec 30 2024
Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
Blind album and artist. The album had a couple good songs but overall I was not vibing or really enjoying it. It dragged at parts and at the end of me ultimately.
2
Jan 12 2025
I Against I
Bad Brains
Blind album, know the artist. Didn't expect much and didn't get a lot. Decent listen and glad I tried it.
3
Jan 18 2025
Pyromania
Def Leppard
Blind album, know the hits and artist. Wow this was awesome. Not as good as Hysteria but still awesome.
4
Jan 22 2025
Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
Red screamy man artist. Who would've thunk they have other albums. JK.
Blind Album, open to the opportunity to try something new by the band even though I don't even like Crimson King that much.
Well this album changed my mind. Wow it was pretty good! I enjoyed a good amount of this and would listen again. Perfect example of this project and me finding new listening material.
4
Jan 28 2025
The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
Blind album and artist. Not my cup of tea really but was interesting having a more quirky folk type album here.
3
Feb 04 2025
Murmur
R.E.M.
Blind album, love the artist and I've clearly missed out on some good tunes. Great listen and some nice hits within. Would enjoy another listen for sure.
4
Feb 05 2025
Live / Dead
Grateful Dead
Blind album, know the artist. Snoozefest amd it dragged on for so long. Why was there a song that was all feedback???
1
Feb 10 2025
The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Blind album and artist. This album was super fun to listen and hear. I absolutely love this era of hip-hop with the turntables and sampling creativity, and it is definitely a great listen.
4
Feb 14 2025
Stephen Stills
Stephen Stills
Blind album, know the artist by name. This album felt very middle of the road for me in regards to specialty and uniqueness. Not memorable but not bad I guess. I zoned off for this without any effort.
3
Feb 15 2025
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Blind album, only know the artist by name. I was generally pleased by this, and more than I thought I would as well. Opening track was a banger, but then as the album went on, it faded a bit and was come and go. Happy to hear more from the band if this was their debut.
3
Feb 16 2025
Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
Throw your hands up. Keep rollin rollin rollin rollin. 3/5.
Here for the music, not the controversy.
3
Feb 24 2025
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
Blind album, know the artist and title track. What a weird amalgamation of synth tracks and funkiness and beats. Very cool and interesting, and this is not something I see myself revisting, but I would totally recommend it to those looking for more synth 80s music.
3
Mar 06 2025
Rock Bottom
Robert Wyatt
Blind album and artist. Rock bottom is nit accurate. It's more like a 2 for me. Close, but not the bottom.
2
Mar 07 2025
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Blind album, know the artist and the hits. The hits were clearly hits for a reason and the rest of the album does not compare.
3
Mar 11 2025
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
Blind album and artist, but apparently I liked Take your Mama at some point? Was the best track on the album. Didn't particularly enjoy this whole album too much and in fact comfortably numb made me uncomfortable
2
Mar 25 2025
Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
Blind Album, know the artist. Wow I was shocked by this album for sure with average expectations. It blew me away. I loved the dark grittiness but it flowed so well and kept me hooked throughout. Still had some filler tracks but I still enjoyed the majority of it.
I LOVED the first half of this album. It was a jam for sure. I Don't Remember was my favorite track and will probably make a personal playlist of mine.
4
Mar 28 2025
Electric
The Cult
Blind album artist. I thought this album was kinda cool. No clue why it is on the list but I enjoyed the listen. Kinda generic but I still liked it.
4
Mar 31 2025
Mothership Connection
Parliament
Blind album, know the artist, and the hit song. Hit song was the best on the album and it was a super cool album. Love their style and will always know the band as a staple for how much they have done. Personally I will lose brain cells if I listen to Funk all day sometimes so this gets a 4 from me.
4
Apr 03 2025
Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Blind album and artist. I've known for the name for years, and this project has presented a prime example of what I wanted to get out of this journey: try something new I have always wanted to try. Unfortunately this won't be an artist or an album I will return to often. Glad I tried it. Too dreamy for me, not my cup of tea.
3
Apr 04 2025
Vulnicura
Björk
This is my introduction to Bjork?? The fuck?? Not one of these tracks are in her top 10. Blind album and only know her by name. Her other albums on this list better be better than this... this album dragged so much and almost put me to sleep behind the wheel.
1
Apr 05 2025
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Blind album and artist. I thought the album was very very nice in a sweet way, and I loved Lilac Wine. Aside from that, I don't think I would revisit this often but it was a nice change and a pleasant listen.
3
Apr 08 2025
Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
Know the album, and only know the artist from this album. Definitely a middle album for me. Not something I actively go out of my way to listen to, and I know the popular track, but also will stick around if it happens to come up. No strong negative or positive opnions on this, just not my favorite.
3
Apr 10 2025
Rocks
Aerosmith
This band fucking rocks.
4
Apr 11 2025
Step In The Arena
Gang Starr
Blind album and artist. Some of the samples used here were very cool and it was very creative. Too bad it couldn't carry the album to at least 4 stars for me.
3
Apr 12 2025
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
Blind album and artist. Wow, music to my ear holes. I genuinely enjoyed this more than I thought. Catchy tunes, great voice, nice chords and progressions. Very interesting but this is not my favorite album by far. Great listen though!
4
Apr 16 2025
Junkyard
The Birthday Party
Blind album and artist. It sounded awful and loud and boring all at the same time, and personally would be okay to never listen to this again.
1
Apr 19 2025
Reign In Blood
Slayer
Blind album and artist. Know them by name only, and now will avoid this name. Can't believe I gave such a notable band that I see everywhere a 1 but here I am. Did not like and would not seek out again.
1
Apr 20 2025
Highly Evolved
The Vines
Blind album and artist. This is pretty good! The heavy songs hit hard and I love it, and I want to give this album a 5 so bad, but the filler songs aren't that strong, the slower songs. I will keep this band in mind moving forward for sure and will check out their other albums
4
Apr 21 2025
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
Blind album and artist. My god I loved this. Such a shame it was so short! 30 minutes?? Gimme more. So many great songs and so catchy. I love the sound of his voice, the echoing performance, the drums, everything. I liked so many songs from this and it was a seamless transition between all of them.
5
Apr 22 2025
Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
Funky groovy group making fun albums as always. This is not my favorite Jamiroquai album, but still decent all the way through.
3
Apr 23 2025
Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Easy 5 for me. Big hits, awesome deep cuts. Funky, groovy, wacky, quirky, crazy, wavy, flea is sexy? Can I join the band for my lyrical talent now? Wong ding dong dong ding dang. Drugs.
5
Apr 24 2025
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Blind album, know the artist. It was alright for the most part and I only really liked the opening and closing tracks. I could see how this album was so big as I remember it getting awards and such, but I don't think I'm the target audience for this and I did not feel that this was meant for me. Good album, not for me, and that is okay.
3
Apr 25 2025
Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Adam & The Ants
Blind album amd artist. This album immediately caught my attention and then just dragged so hard at the end. Strong start for me, and a slow finish.
TIL NIN covered Physical from a B Side of the album for Broken EP. NIN did it better.
3
Apr 26 2025
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Blind album, know the artist. Holy crap some songs blew my absolute freaking mind on this album, especially the Promised Land. This album, had so many hits that had so much emotion behind it. I love the instrumentals, I love the harmonies, the chord progressions, the lead ins. It's rudimentary and standard but it hits so hard and packs a punch I never hear anymore.
5
Apr 27 2025
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Blind album, know the hits and the artist and have heard countless songs. Plenty of catchy tunes that can warm your heart and make you feel good. Great album that stands the test of time.
4
Apr 28 2025
Under Construction
Missy Elliott
Blind album and artist. I did not like her voice at all, and this album dragged hard for me. Skits and speeches were kind of cool, but no from me overall.
2
Apr 29 2025
Born To Be With You
Dion
Blind album and artist. Was not impressed and this album was dragging so much by the end that I almost started skipping songs.
2
Apr 30 2025
Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Blind album and artist. Started strong and lost me completely at the end. Imbalanced but unique and dark.
3
May 01 2025
Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
Blind album know the artist unfortunately. So this album didn't wanna make me rip my ears off and stuff them, but it still wasn't good. This band got a 2 star streak with me as of now.
2
May 02 2025
Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Blind album and artist. This album started do strong and I was ready for the epic journey, and then it just dragged. Hard... sucks but good song out of it I guess.
2
May 03 2025
Melody A.M.
Röyksopp
Blind album and artist. Interesting style for sure and it peaked my interest, but not my typical music or style and not something that blew me out of the water. Glad I tried something new I never would have before for sure!
3
May 06 2025
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
Blind album and artist. Had a few really good hits but the album as a whole felt a little choppy between tracks and the hits were almost anti-hits. Like he wanted to write 2 different albums.
3
May 08 2025
Moving Pictures
Rush
Classic Rush. Fantastic staple in rock and roll. Upon an unbiased listen, the hits are huge, but the album didn't hit with me like I recall. Maybe if I do this project again it will get a 5 but not today.
4
May 09 2025
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Blind album and artist. Yee stars / haw stars. I swear if there is another 2 hr bluegrass album though, I may use my pretend 6 six shooter and put my horse outta misery with myself before the dysentery gets me.
2
Jun 28 2025
Heroes
David Bowie
Blind album? I dont think I've listened to the whole thing before but know the hits. The back half seemed to drag for me but decent.
3
Jul 01 2025
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
Hilarious timing, I heard the demo of Chicago last night rewatching the TV show The Bear binging for season 4. Blind album and artist. I had no clue who this person was, but was pleasantly surprised by this album. Great soft listening with emotional impact.
3
Jul 02 2025
Dare!
The Human League
Blind album, know the hit. Hit is a hit for a reason.
3
Jul 03 2025
A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
Blind album and artist. Nothing notable but not bad I guess.
3
Jul 07 2025
So
Peter Gabriel
Blind album, know the artist and the hits. Didn't hit as hard as I thought for sure. Some parts catchy but wasn't as good as people made it to be for me.
3
Jul 28 2025
Stankonia
OutKast
Know the artist, blind album but know the hits. Meh tbh. I understand why this album is prominent, but it ain't for me. Album dragged so hard at the end.
2
Jul 29 2025
Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Blind album and artist. Very pleasant listen I cannot lie.
4
Aug 19 2025
Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Fish man play music good.
5