Get Behind Me Satan
The White StripesI assume there are other white stripes albums on this list? This seems like one of their less essential ones? Still decent though I guess
I assume there are other white stripes albums on this list? This seems like one of their less essential ones? Still decent though I guess
Never been a fan of rastafari music because of its blatant sexism and homophobia. But yeah. Smoke some more weed and claim one love. As long as it's your narrowly defined definition. No thanks
If his band didn't go on to make one of the best selling albums of all time, would this be relevant?
Ugh. This album got me through some tough times, and was the first album that made me realize rap is more than bling and women. But man he is one terrible human, and you can already see it on some.of these songs. Now more than ever I can't tell if he's a genius or just an idiot who every one looked into the meani of his music a little too much
I don't know. some of the songs were interesting, but it's still just a generic post punk band with a woman in the lead. Is there as many disco albums as post-punk in this list? somehow I doubt it...
Individual tracks are amazing but seems a bit inconsistent and long
I don't really understand why this is on a best album list? It's a greatest hits with an orchestra? If I wanted that I would have listened to an apocalypica album. That being said I've never listened to this on principle but it's well done... Greatest hits album.
While it's nice to finally know the origin of elevator music of the 80s and 90s, this album is a meh for me. It's becoming painfully obvious a straight white man wrote this list...
Not what I was expecting. Can't decide if that's a good thing or a bad thing. I think definitely worth another listen
Surprisingly better than I thought. I don't know what I was expecting but that wasn't it
Big meh for me. Just feels like he's pulling from obscure late 70s folk and not adding anything to it. There are plenty of bands that do what he does of that era that isn't pastiche
So boring
So very weird
When I heard this was going to be turned into a musical I couldn't imagine. Now listening to this the whole way through, it's amazing they didn't sooner.
It's ok. I didn't actively hate it but it's nothing id listen to again. Gangly British garage band.
I don't even know. This is such a left curve I can't even be mad about it.
I don't think I've taken enough drugs in my life to make this album make sense
It's a good groove
Doesn't feel very urgent?
Its a hard album to listen to. But I feel if I listened to it a few more times it would grow on me. Gets an extra star for that I guess
I assume there are other white stripes albums on this list? This seems like one of their less essential ones? Still decent though I guess
Best live album I've ever heard!
Wow this is dark. You need to be in a mood to listen to this
It's a lot. I kinda get the point of view of the punks now...
I never really liked Nirvana. I think I was born just a few years too early. But re-listening to it (probably for the first time in 20 years), I forgot how many singles were on this album. That and I just know all the songs...
Feels like he is running out of ideas? The singles are 100% jams, but the rest just feels like parts of beatles songs that was never really flushed out. I think he thinks so too as he does a lot of reprises from the hits.
It feels like a band that seems to be in between genres and probably brought about other bands. I think I respect the band, but I don't think I like to listen to it.
I love me some yes. That being said, I really hope this isn't the only yes album, because this band just gets weirder and more grandiose after this. All positives in my book.
his music is always fun, just gets a little long listening to it all in one sitting
A straight person's idea of a musical. At least it's a fully conceptual "album" better than some of the albums on this list...
Such a unique sounding band that doesn't seem to fall into a gimmick of that uniqueness.
It's such a great album but it really comes at the expense of their last album. A "final" album hits different when it isn't their final album..
I think maybe it's because it's been a while since I listened to Ziggy stardust but I really liked this album. It was almost feral. And the piano? Wild. Loved it.
Always go back to my favorite Beatles album
Never been a fan of rastafari music because of its blatant sexism and homophobia. But yeah. Smoke some more weed and claim one love. As long as it's your narrowly defined definition. No thanks
So very 90's
I think the non-singles are more interesting... probably because I haven't heard them a couple 1000 times. There's a lot of fun variation.
Really sets a mood. Not mad at it.
wow. this is terrible.
I don't know what to make of this. It feels like a lot of bands have ripped this sound off. Little obsessed with NYC though
So much weirder than his greatest hits, which is the only thing I've heard of him before. Should have found this earlier. Love it.
Hit after hit. Solid pop album!
I mean. It's Christmas music. Good for you popping up on Christmas, but still
better than his later works. he actually sings? He can still set a mood though. and that mood is dark. Which is always a good thing
a little too bluesy for me? I now see why no one liked the 80's iteration of this...
Sometimes when I listen to music from this list it's been many years since I've heard the album and I get nuance I didn't get when I was younger. This sounds exactly like I remember. I guess I don't actively hate it...
LOVE
So good
Really good. But depressing and now I know where all the good beats came from.
Did the White Stripes just rip these guys off?
completely unlistenable. I get it avant-garde. but its not good?
I didn't realize how misogynist this early stuff was. Especially johns songs. Kind of put a bad taste in my mouth with the Beatles if I'm honest.
I wonder what other pop musicians will be retroactively deemed geniuses once they aren't on the radio every half hour, 24-7. I love it.
Just. Not for me. Was someone in highschool when these bands where cool? Seems so isolated...
"why do I know this band? Why do I know this band? Ah there it is.
Seems very much of it's time. Very one note.
So dark and so wonderful. That voice and the way she tells her narrative. No idea how.she got away with that.
First album I got that is actually in .y current rotation. So visceral. I love her.
It feels like listening to nothing. The album changed over to their next album and I didn't notice for 20 minutes. That being said, it's not bad listening to it, I just forgot I was listening to music. If that makes any sense...
What a great live album. There is really a connection between him and the prisoners. The music is that reason. such a earnest set.
I just don't think this would be on the list of an American wrote this list. I feel there are better rappers in America. I know I'm probably biased though. Probably a cultural thing...
I recently stopped drinking coffee, and this album sounds like I currently feel. I'm not quite sure if that's a good thing or bad thing...
the first 4 songs are incredible. cosplaying as americans. love it. gets a bit wishy washy as it goes along though.
I mean. For every definition this is the definitive "album" first one there's no question on a 5
I mean I guess? It's not terrible. Organ wails.
Oh man. After listening for the first time in a VERY long time, I'm beginning to understand why Brian Wilson was perceived as such a genius. Most of these songs are just terrible. And John Lennon really did not like women. I really love their later stuff so I don't really know what to make of this...
I think this is as close to a guilty pleasure I have. It's just all so stupid. All these clumsy euphemisms for things but then every other word is fuck? So stupid. I can't help but love it. Will I ever listen to the whole album again? No, but some of the songs are amazing.
I'm always really expecting of Stevie Wonder and always sort of disappointed by his albums. Maybe I want too much?
So British. But I liked it more than I wanted to.
I need to listen to all their albums now. Not just their greatest hits...
Best post punk album I've listened to on this list so far... Still never listen to it again
This is a lot of music. Very much not my style, but it's nice background music. Next time I'm hosting gay men 'of a certain age' I know my soundtrack now.
I love the grooves but the songs feel either too long or too short. Bet it would have been amazing live...
White men playing middle of the road blues music. Layla is alright.
I stupidly checked and I'm not even half way through all these Elvis Costello albums yet. This one is the worse so far. He leans into his whiny voice. Clearly this author was the height of cool in 1979. Unfortunate for the rest of us.
It's like if Tom Petty and the heartbreaker's made an album in the style of death cab for cutie. I'll probably listen to them again
Clearly these are some talented musicians, but I just can't into the music they actually play.
It feels important. Like kids should learn about it in school. As music itself, I don't know. Some day I'll listen to it again
Why have I only heard the hits? Great album. Timbaland at his best too. Before he became a parody of himself.
Boredom on repeat
It's a great album but the lead singers accused transgressions taints their stuff a bit for me.
The lyrics are so over the top. And so earnest. But it's adorable
Sounds like Ringo starr leading the Ramones. Every time I have to listen to these post punk albums I listen to a Kyle minogue album after because I know whoever picked these albums would just hate it.
If his band didn't go on to make one of the best selling albums of all time, would this be relevant?
Singles are good. Love Iggy pop as a person, but some of these songs get repetitive.
I waited in line at midnight for this album and I love me some Radiohead, this album relistening to it years later it feels like it lacks an immediacy of there later albums yet all the anxiety and depression is gone that made their earlier albums so groundbreaking to me as a anxiety ridden depressed 20 something. That being said when the jambs come they come at 100. I think this is about the time I got into electronic music and this doesn't disappoint. The slow songs just feel like dead weight though.
The music is incredible, they truly love music. Feels like an Oscar winning soundtrack of a fake band invented by a music critic in the best way possible. I can't stand their annoying chipmunk voices though.
Never thought I'd get listen to everyone in England that could play a guitar. But here we are with this lost. Mid range at best. A song by stone roses came on after this and it was like a breath of fresh air. I hate stone roses.
I don't know if it's the last 15 albums were terrible post punk albums or if I genuinely liked this album. So soothing and dark and heartbreaking. Probably worth another listen when I'm feeling that mood.
Not really my taste, but it's amazing hearing a lot of style that exists in modern music already in his.
I could never really get into this album except maybe the hits, so I really wanted to listen to the lyrics this time listening to it. Instead I ended up having a fight with my husband over the phone in the middle of listening to it which seems pretty apt. Still don't quite get the album but. I think I get the essence now.
Surprisingly better.than I remember it to be..the music is amazing. I just can't stand Morrisseys voice. So over the top.
Ok. Gets a little repetitive but nice and short
Ugh. It feels like the worse parts of other better bands. Not for me.
No. Every roommate I've had that thought they were better than everyone else had this on vinyl. It's terrible.
Fun!
Interesting. Not what I was expecting. Before they becqme a charicature I guess? What I thought derrick and the dominoes should have been. They understand what they are playing and are pretty good at mixing genres. Still not really my jam. But good.
Tried to poke this guy for years. Not going to happen.
Adorable little album. Beautiful voice, but it just reminds me of Starbucks for some reason
This album is a mess. But probably by design to get a single out of it matter what. I'd this a decent album? No. Is this an album id listen to again besides the first 2 songs? Also no, but man does it hit a zeitgeist. Plus I'm only giving this a 5 because I know that there are assholes just giving this a 1 because it's brithey and I have to void one out
Blew me away. New favorite album. Thanks!
This is probably the most Metallica of Metallica albums. At least in pop culture? Solid album, iconic cover. Songs get a bit tedious though.
Nico and the banana cover is the only things saving this from a 1. So annoying.
When I was younger and this came out I wondered what adult contemporary would sound like when I was an adult. Guess it doesn't really exist anymore, but now that I'm an adult I get the appeal. Very middle of the road
I don't know how to rate this. It's background music at best. I assume it was revelatory at one time? Maybe? Just seems like someone is trying to hard to impress if I heard it anywhere other than this list...
Did they only sell their soul for singles? Why is the rest of this album so terrible yet still come up with sympathy for the devil??
I never really liked them when this came out which was weird because I liked the big metal of the time and I think I know why now. They are way to intense. And singular in what they sing about. It tends to come off as over the top and just not for me. But they are good at what they do.
Ugh. This album got me through some tough times, and was the first album that made me realize rap is more than bling and women. But man he is one terrible human, and you can already see it on some.of these songs. Now more than ever I can't tell if he's a genius or just an idiot who every one looked into the meani of his music a little too much
Pure pastiche. They would do better off putting the bands they ripped off on this list. Is kiss on this list too? Because that is all they are. Musicians are talented at least. Was pleasantly surprised. What if God doesn't care? Indeed slipknot. Indeed.
This was my favorite Kanye album, then never listened to an album by him after this. Listening to it again, the lyrics are terrible, but the music is still amazing. What would have happened if he stayed as another timbaland? I don't know how to rate this because his influence is so large in the music culture. So many great musicians exist because of him. But man what a horrible piece of shit human. Since everyone gives a 1 or a five I'll split the difference
So happy weird ass music like this can be popular. If I was 15 years younger this would be right up my alley.
So middle of the road. It's like the most boring parts of queen and the eagles. But I'm now a dad and I can honestly say I grooved a bit.
Definitely a mood, but it's just so good in a way I was not expecting.
He's just not a singer? He creates amazing stories, but I was quite literally falling asleep listening to this.
It seems I can handle his voice for exactly one song. First song was great, then it just got grating.
He is dark. Probably my favorite album from him so far. Still probably wouldn't go out of my way to listen to it normally though.
It's been a while since I gave a 5 and I really like this music. Not going to look up why the bands name and cover is terrible just going to be in a good mood today.
I love some pet shop boys songs and this probably felt really fresh when it came out, but now it sort of sounds like a theme song to a weather channel...
It's so weird to hear actual rap. It's been a while. He definitely paints a picture of hardache, ik just not a fan of his voice. Like he's trying too hard..
Seems quite inessential in his overall album output besides 2 songs...
It's a weird album. The songs seem long, but only 6 songs? I don't know. I think I realized David Bowie makes albums to actively listen to. If you are just listening to it while doing other things it's not very good? But if you are doing nothing but listening it's much better. Don't know how don't know why.
The only band I've ever wanted to be in. They have better albums but I can't not give them 5 stars!
Might not have the strongest u2 singles but a much better overall album than anything I've heard of them. So wildly different than their later stuff. Not that either is better, but it seems like they weren't just writing for the singles here.
I'm giving this album a 2. I hate everything about this band, this album, everything. But it gives me a very specific nostalgia that I can't help but feel happy. I hate that the most.
The most Radiohead of Radiohead albums
Honestly? Way better than I thought it was going to be. Way better than velvet underground. Must be a sweet spot in drug addiction I guess.
Hey. Are you a cis white male guitar based band from the late 70's/early 80's that's vaguely mad? Why don't you be on my best of album list! Seriously just shitty version of the Doors.
Amazing musicians but this is probably dating me as all I can hear is this music would be great on an episode of Mr Rogers neighborhood.
I'm 150 albums in and I'm way over thinking this. I went into listening to these albums purposely avoiding Wikipedia until after I listened and rated them. However.. I don't really know how to rate this. It's not an album i'd ever listen to because it just doesn't really do anything for me. But it feels "important" At the same time I don't even know the cultural significance of this album to quantity why it's important. I think these are covers. Would it be more important to put the albums of the original artists on this list to add context, or does ray Charles significantly altrs the music enough to warrent the album to exist being on this list even with the album being context free? Then does any album on this list follow that? I'm sure there are plenty of albums I like on this list because of the context it exists and I like the album BECAUSE of the cultural significance that I do understand. What even makes a great album. Maybe I need to get a copy of this stupid book. Anyway I have it a 3 I don't know
I absolutely hate Bob Dylan, so I guess they are better for not having him as the lead anymore. Still dull.
Over the top. Love it
I don't get it. I suppose it being in French has something to do with it, but it just comes off as sleazy.
I'm sure they are hard as hell or whatever. but it just sounds like stoners trying to prove they are bad ass. I'd probably give them a 4 but fags are way better than cops.
Never liked her voice, and I think it's more the resignation she sings about then the actual singing itself. We didn't accomplish anything in the 60's so why bother? such a boomer sentiment.
It's a bit much. And kind of one note. But to make a compelling story for two albums is quite the feat
This is so bad. The whitest boy alive singing blues
Soulful. And filthy. Nothing I would normally ever listen to, but it's good
I always really felt the lyrics of the songs, but it never really felt like she believed what she was singing. It's one of those albums that had hit after hit on the radio at a certain point, then it was gone.
Our lips are sealed because a nuclear eat worm in my head for three days after listening to this album. I couldn't get to sleep because it just kept repeating in my head. I'll give it a 3
It's a wonderful, dark, depressing album
I don't know. some of the songs were interesting, but it's still just a generic post punk band with a woman in the lead. Is there as many disco albums as post-punk in this list? somehow I doubt it...
I wonder how many kids were born because of this album.
I don't think I've ever heard anything so grating and terrible outside of bands trying specifically trying to do that on purpose. his voice is like nails on a chalk board and the music has no rhythm or any relationship to his singing. I think this is the first album I actively want to give a 0. How did this become popular?
This is a great album. It feel like what I imagine a Stevie Wonder album should be. Couple hits, and the rest of the album is hidden gems that I'm too much of a moron to know.
solid album. Lyrics sort of sounds like an incel wet dream, but generally a good grove
I don't know. A stoned person singing with a Marley annoys me. Groove is ok
What a terrible name for a band. I feel like Scott Walker did this better?
A lot more fun than I anticipated. I found myself clapping along. Live seems to be his place
I must have listened to this album 1000 times. It's both the party that is starting to fray at the edges and the come down. No notes.
is it just me or is this album a little homoerotic?
I can definitely see that she is definitely a muse for some of my favorite musicians, and there are glimmers of perfection. when she starts talking about cocaine?? amazing. but I just don't particularly care for the parts that the 1970's singer/songwriters overused. Interesting but probably not anything I'd listen to.
I loved it. Precursor to heavy metal
Yeah. This is a good album. I'm surprised how young she sounds and the lyrics themselves. I suppose that's the theme of the album, but it just felt really fresh and new even 25 (!) years later.
I think this is as close to a guilty pleasure I have. I hate the people that listen to this band and I hate the members of this band, but this is such a solid, emotional album. I probably listen to it a couple times a year.
Not to be a crabby American, but it seems that any artist from the British isles that has one hit in America instantly seems to be on this list. The album is the worst kind of straight white male, middle of the road 80's music that is completely forgettable. It sounds like no one in this band is having any fun except the singer. and if it wasn't for that one hit and the last song which some how sounds like a supertramp song if their singer had a head cold I'd give this a 1.
I understand keeping a record of Americana but it is so long and the interstitials are so distracting. Also I had a roommate in college that would practice playing a banjo whenever he was drunk, so I have bad memories of this type of music. My kid danced to it in the car though, so I guess it's not a total waste...
Incredible performance, piece of shit human.
I understand he's playing a character and he's actually talking about himself, but it feels gross hearing a straight man say that. That being said I have this on vinyl for some reason and every 10 years or so I try to listen to this album thinking it will be better than it ever actually is. just sort of dull.
I bit disappointed. Seems a bit bloated and not a whole lot of fun. A middle zeppelin album.
No
Better than what I figured this vanity project would be, but seems all over the place. Indifferent at best.
This is a really solid album, and if I haven't had to listen to ALL his other lesser albums from this list I probably would have given this a 4, but the fact that I physically cringe when I hear/read his name he loses a point.
I think I liked this better than rumours? It's a bit too long and cumbersome, but the songs are generally more interesting to me. I'm generally one that likes the music more than the lyrics though, so I think that has something to do with it.
its so depressing it is that people live their lives with such a terrible upbringing and try to make a place for themselves in the world. I grew up with people like this, and how they both are so vulnerable and then lie about how bad ass they are. its a dark place that I don't really like to visit. I haven't heard anything hes done recently, but it would be interesting how he navigates the politics when he both was polarizing but never really political. Anyway. It's a great album but I hate listening to it because its a little too emotional.
This is one of those albums that were always around me, but I've never had an interest to listen to, and now I know why. I just don't think I ever did enough pot to get this. can't dance to it, not enough of substance to have to understand. it's just background music to do drugs to.
What I picture Taylor Swift would be if she wasn't a megalomaniac.
Its a band you hear in the background of a coffee shop that thinks its cool, but hasn't been cool since 1998
perfection. no notes.
I haven't listened to this album in many years, mostly because I remember it feeling a little dated, but listening to it, it holds up surprisingly well. There are 2 or three songs in the middle that feel a bit off, but if anything its a much better album then I remember. dark and moody, but still a decent groove.
I understand the idea of picking albums outside of dominant cultures, and this isn't terrible, but how is this different from any other half drunk "irish" band on any stage in the world right now? yeah there's a bit of punk ideas thrown in there, but I just don't see it.
Not my music of choice, but I had a hard day of concentration so it was some nice background music.
Very atmospheric, but I can see a lot of music being influenced by this. Specifically any euro dance music in the last 30 years. I'd listen to it again while working. It's good zone out music
My mom's favorite song by Elvis is in the ghetto, so I heard it a lot growing up, so there's a certain nostalgia to that, otherwise, its just a sort of middle of the road album? I don't hate it.
Wow it really is two completely separate albums. They are both good, I actually like big boobs more traditional hip-hop/rap album. Clearly andre 3000 is trying something different,but you can clearly see in hindsight he was going to make a flute album. It was coming. Not that there is anything wrong with that album but it seems the more "pop" the more bored he sounds. It's a wild album.
Considering the amount of terrible white "soul" singers from the British isles, he's probably the best, but man I just can't listen to his grating voice that long. 4 sides of a record is 3 too many.
It's experimental, yet has amazing pop hooks. I feel that it might be a little dated with the for its time dance hooks, but I feel like every pop star that is interesting right now is ripping off her sound. It's great.