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117
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3.5
Average Rating
11%
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1990
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Blues
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UK
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29
5-Star Albums
7
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Slipknot
Slipknot
5 2.68 +2.32
Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
5 2.92 +2.08
Electric
The Cult
5 3 +2
The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
5 3.04 +1.96
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
5 3.19 +1.81
Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
5 3.21 +1.79
Goo
Sonic Youth
5 3.25 +1.75
The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
5 3.27 +1.73
British Steel
Judas Priest
5 3.29 +1.71
Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
5 3.31 +1.69

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Blue
Joni Mitchell
1 3.49 -2.49
Live!
Fela Kuti
1 3.44 -2.44
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
1 3.29 -2.29
Tapestry
Carole King
2 3.92 -1.92
A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
1 2.76 -1.76
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
2 3.67 -1.67
Transformer
Lou Reed
2 3.66 -1.66
Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine
Cee Lo Green
1 2.65 -1.65
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
2 3.53 -1.53
Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
2 3.52 -1.52

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Electric by The Cult

Wow! I was surprised by this album. I did not know who The Cult were before this list, but this is one helluva head-banging rock album. Very hard rock, 80s, glammy metal feel. I do not know why it is so low rated, but I highly recommend fellow metalheads to give this one a listen! Favorite Song(s): "Wild Flower", "Bad Fun", "Love Removal Medicine", "Aphrodisiac Jacket", "Lil Devil"

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Marquee Moon by Television
Oct 07 2023

Not bad. Similar to Rolling Stones. Early punk sound!

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Oct 09 2023

Amazing jazz album but not for me.

Blur by Blur
Oct 11 2023

Great alternative rock album from Gorillaz's Damon Albarn!

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Oct 12 2023

Great alternative album from an Icelandic band. Pretty chill and mellow.

Vento De Maio by Elis Regina
Oct 13 2023

Pretty good jazzy, pop album from Brazil. Never heard of Elis Regina until today and never realized how legendary she was.

Smash by The Offspring
Oct 14 2023

Fantastic punk rock album from one of the greats! Love them when I was younger and still do! Best songs: Come Out and Play, Self-Esteem, Genocide

The Doors by The Doors
Oct 15 2023

One of the greatest classic rock albums from the legendary band The Doors. I highly recommend this album!

Odelay by Beck
Oct 16 2023

Great album from Beck! Very strong alternative, folk and lo-fi sounds that are synonymous with Beck's style. Highly recommend!

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Oct 17 2023

Funky, 1970s classic rock. Prime example of that psychedelic rock sound found in this era. Great album!

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
Oct 18 2023

Great album for soul music lovers! Favorite song: Summer is Over.

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope
Oct 19 2023

Interesting artist. I never heard of Julian Cole before and this album was quite a ride. Music was very psychedelic and all over the place. I highly recommend if this is your style.

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Oct 20 2023

Great folk and alternative rock album from the White Stripes' Jack White. Although some of the tracks I did not care for, overall it is really good! Favorite song(s): Blue Orchid, The Denial Twist, Little Ghost and Red Tain.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Oct 21 2023

Absolutely phenomenal album from the Electric Light Orchestra! This album contains their most famous song "Mr. Blue Sky". Style is a mesh of rock music combined with classical elements along with synthesizers. Favorite songs: Mr. Blue Sky, Standin in the Rain, The Whale, Turn to Stone

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso
Oct 22 2023

Caetano Veloso is not an album for me. I am not a fan of this type of music, which I describe as 60s Brazilian pop. Favorite song(s): "Tropicália", "Alegria, Alegria"

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams
Oct 23 2023

I am not usually a fan of country music, but this album from Lucinda Williams was actually pretty good! Favorite song(s): "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road", "Can't Let Go", "Joy", "Jackson"

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Oct 24 2023

Its the The Beatles! This album contains several of my favorite songs and is consistently great throughout. One of my favorite rock bands of all time! Favorite Song(s): "A Hard Day's Night", "Can't Buy Me Love", "You Can't Do That", "I'll Be Back"

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
Oct 25 2023

Not a bad album, but the music was not really my type. The band description puts them in the same genre as the Beatles, but this album doesn't really reflect that. Kinda slow and soft, not usually my thing.

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas
Oct 26 2023

This is a great album especially if you enjoy the folky rock music of the late 60s! Although I did not enjoy every track, it was pretty solid all the way through.

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Oct 27 2023

Good album from Frank Sinatra featuring one of my favorite songs: "Anything Goes". A traditional pop singing from Sinatra with jazz.

Young Americans by David Bowie
Oct 28 2023

I am not really a fan of most of the tracks on this album. I really enjoyed "Fame". The album genre is very "soulsy" and "bluesy".

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Oct 29 2023

One of the, if not the greatest, pop albums of all time! I loved every song on this album! Michael Jackson is the GOAT!

Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
Oct 30 2023

The album was your typical indie rock album. I did not like most of the music except for a few songs. Not really a fan of this type of music and surprised it was in the list for Top 1001 Albums. Favorite song(s): "Two Weeks", "Cheerleader", "Ready, Able"

Oct 31 2023

I am always a fan of Queens combination of hard rock, orchestral instruments, and insane vocals. This album is a great representation of their popular style. Pretty good! Favorite song(s): "Killer Queen", "Tenement Funster", "Flick of the Wrist", "In the Lap of the Gods", "Stone Cold Crazy", "Now I'm Here"

Nov 01 2023

Lauryn Hill's album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" is fantastic! Her blend of hip-hop, soul, and R&B works wonderfully. I highly recommend this one! Favorite Song(s): "Final Hour", "Lost One", "Doo Wop", "Forgive Them Father", "Superstar"

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Nov 02 2023

Not a bad soul album. In addition to soul, there was a lot of Motown. Favorite Song(s): "Cloud Nine", "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", and "Runaway Child, Running Wild"

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Nov 03 2023

I am not usually a fan of R&B but Erykah Badu is pretty good. I love the soul and trip-hoppy elements in some of her tracks. Favorite Song(s): "Didn't Cha Know", "Cleva", "Bag Lady", "Penitentiary Philosophy"

Teen Dream by Beach House
Nov 04 2023

Not really a fan of this genre of music, but there were some tracks that I enjoyed. Overall it seems like a standard alternative/indie album that is reminiscent of the 2010s. Favorite song: "Silver Soul"

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Nov 05 2023

This album from Cyndi Lauper is a great example of the synthpop and new wave music from the 80s that I enjoy. I highly recommend this album if you have similar tastes. Favorite Song(s): "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", "She Bop", "When You Were Mine"

Pretenders by Pretenders
Nov 06 2023

Pretenders' self-titled album is alright. I liked a couple of songs, but not too much was going on with this one. Favorite Song(s): "Stop Your Sobbing", "Precious", "Brass in Pocket"

Nov 07 2023

Usually an album like this would not come across my radar but this was pretty good. Although most of the songs are quite slow, some of the soul songs were really good. Favorite Song(s): "Bye Bye Love", "Careless Love", "Don't Tell Me Your Troubles"

Debut by Björk
Nov 08 2023

Only liked a couple of songs from this album from Björk. Very alternative and unique pop sound. Favorite Song(s): "Play Dead", "There is More to Life Than This", "Human Behavior"

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Nov 09 2023

This was a pretty good album from someone I never heard of before. Harry Nilsson sounds like the Beatles with the classic pop rock sound from the early 1970s. Favorite Song(s): "Gotta Get Up", "Early in the Morning", "Without You"

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
Nov 10 2023

Great alternative/indie rock album from Deerhunter. I did not know who this band was until listening to this album through here. Dreamy and psychedelic. Favorite Song(s): "Desire Lines", "Helicopter", "Coronado"

Is This It by The Strokes
Nov 11 2023

Really great punk, indie rock album from the Strokes! I love Julian Casablancas' vocals and the bands' overall sound. Favorite Song(s): "Someday", "Last Nite", "Hard To Explain"

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Nov 12 2023

I am usually a fan of psychedelic rock from the 60s, but this album was really boring. I only enjoyed one track and the rest were pretty forgettable. Favorite Song(s): "Little Hands"

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Nov 13 2023

Soul and jazz are not some of my favorite genres but Nina Simone had some great tracks here. Overall the album was pretty good and had some impactful lyrics. Favorite Song(s): "I Love Your Lovin' Ways", "Four Women", "Break Down and Let It All Out"

British Steel by Judas Priest
Nov 14 2023

I loved almost every track in this album! One of the most famous Heavy Metal bands of all time! Highly recommend! Favorite Song(s): "Grinder", "Breaking the Law", "Rapid Fire"

The Only Ones by The Only Ones
Nov 15 2023

Not a bad punk album. The vocalist was an acquired taste, but the band sounded great. Favorite Song(s): "Breaking Down", "Coty of Fun", "Creature of Doom"

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Nov 16 2023

This folk album was not for me. I am not a fan of this genre nor did I like a single track. I am glad it was short. Favorite Song(s): N/A

Picture Book by Simply Red
Nov 17 2023

I did not know who Simply Red was before listening to this album. Overall the album was better than I expected and there were several tracks I really enjoyed! I recommend this album to those who enjoy 80s new wave, pop rock. Favorite Song(s): "Money's Too Tight", "Come To My Aid", "Jericho", "No Direction"

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Nov 18 2023

This album was not available on Spotify, but I was able to find it on YouTube. Overall the album was pretty alright for a folk rock album. I liked a couple of songs. Favorite Song(s): "Cinnamon Girl", "Running Dry", "Down By The River"

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Nov 19 2023

I already knew of their hit song "Bitter Sweet Symphony", but never listened to their entire album. This was an amazing album and I loved almost every song in it! So many bangers! Highly recommend if you are fans of Oasis and Britpop from this period. Favorite Song(s): "Bitter Sweet Symphony", "Catching the Butterfly", "This Time", "Neon Wilderness"

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall
Nov 20 2023

Although the band had some great rhythm, I did not enjoy the vocalist in this album. It feels like they were rambling most of the time. I only liked a couple of songs. Favorite Song(s): "Glam-Racket", "Past Gone Mad", "Lost in Music"

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Nov 21 2023

I am a huge fan of The Rolling Stones when it comes to their rock songs. Not so much of a fan of their country/blues tunes which is heavily heard in this album. Overall it was okay and nothing too spectacular, except for the legendary "Sympathy for the Devil" (which is one of my favorite songs ever!) Favorite Song(s): "Sympathy For The Devil", "No Expectations", "Street Fighting Man"

Soul Mining by The The
Nov 22 2023

I have never heard of "The The" until now. Overall, its a pretty great synth-pop, punk album and there were several songs that I enjoyed. Not bad for a short album! Favorite Song(s): "This Is The Day", "The Sinking Feeling", "Giant", "Perfect"

Slipknot by Slipknot
Nov 23 2023

What can I say? I am a fan of Slipknot and this self-titled album was spot on what I wanted to hear. This metal album was aggressive, heavy, and full of rage. I liked every song on this album and I am definitely going to listen to it again in the future. A must-listen for any metalhead! Favorite Song(s): "Wait and Bleed", "Spit It Out", "Eyeless"

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
Nov 24 2023

I have never heard of this band before this list. The album sounded like an average psychedelic, folk album from this period. Only a few songs actually stood out to me. Favorite Song(s): "Darkness, Darkness", "Sham", "Quicksand"

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Nov 25 2023

Not a bad hip-hop album. Learned it was one of the most influential hip-hop albums of all time. Never really listened to early hip-hop from this era. Overall, I liked a few songs and would recommend! Favorite Song(s): "It's Tricky", "Walk This Way", "Raising Hell", "You Be Illin'"

Goo by Sonic Youth
Nov 26 2023

Wow! I have never heard of this band until it was presented to me by this list. I love the heavy, distorted sound that is present throughout this alternative rock album. I loved almost every track and I highly recommend this album! Definitely will replay! Favorite Song(s): "Dirty Boots", "Mildred Pierce", "Kool Thing", "Mote", "Disappearer"

Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices
Nov 27 2023

I have never heard of this band until this list. Overall, it is a pretty good alternative rock band. I do appreciate the distorted guitar playing and lo-fi rhythms. Its not the greatest but definitely not bad. I was kinda annoyed by all of the really short spongs. They were on average 1.5 to 2 minutes long, which was weird to me. Favorite Song(s): "A Salty Salute", "Watch Me Jumpstart", "Always Crush Me", "My Son Cool"

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
Nov 28 2023

A good psychedelic rock album. The Zombies are known for their famous song "Time of the Season". I never heard most of their other songs in the album until today, and honestly, they are pretty great. Definitely will listen to more of their stuff! Favorite Song(s): "Time of the Season" (duh!), "Changes", "Care of Cell 44", "Tomorrow"

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Nov 29 2023

A pretty good rap album from Snoop Dogg. Besides his most famous songs, I am not familiar with any of his albums. So this is my first time listening to any of Snoop Dogg's albums. I do enjoy the G-Funk beats that is famous during this era of rap music. The lyrics are an acquired taste, and you just have to understand the social conditions when this music came out. Also, the flow is too smooth! Favorite Song(s): "Serial Killa", "Gin and Juice", "Who Am I?", "Tha Shiznit"

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Nov 30 2023

I did not know who this band was until now, but damn is this a fantastic album! I know this genre is described as dream pop or noise rock, and My Bloody Valentine is a great representation of this style. The heavily distorted guitar rhythms and dreamy vocals are my jam! Will definitely keep this album for future listens! Favorite Song(s): "I Only Said", "Only Shallow", "Sometimes", "Soon", "When You Sleep"

Damaged by Black Flag
Dec 01 2023

A very good hardcore punk album. I did not know that Henry Rollins was the lead vocals for Black Flag at this time. Overall, it was exactly what I expected from a punk album and I liked a lot of the songs. Favorites Song(s): "Depression", "TV Party", "Rise Above"

Synchronicity by The Police
Dec 02 2023

I already liked the popular songs from The Police, but I haven't had the chance to listen to one of their albums in its entirety. Overall, this is a great album and features the cool reggae, jazzy, new wave sound that The Police are known for. This album also contains their hit song "Every Breath You Take", which I love! Favorite Song(s): "Every Breath You Take", "King of Pain", "Synchronicity II"

Third by Portishead
Dec 03 2023

I love Portishead's first two albums when they were more trip-hop focused. The "Third" album is not bad, but more focused on a experimental rock sound. I liked some songs in this album, but still nothing compared to their old material. Favorite Song(s): "Machine Gun", "Small", "We Carry On", "Plastic", "Threads"

Dec 04 2023

This was a really good album! Some of my favorite U2 songs were in this album and I found some new ones! Especially loved the heavy sound from "Bullet The Blue Sky". I wish they made more music in that style. I highly recommend this album if you like alternative rock. Favorite Song(s): "Bullet The Blue Sky", "With Or Without You", "Exit", "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Dec 05 2023

This album from Little Richard was a compilation of his hit singles at the time and the Spotify version has the deluxe edition with multiple alternate takes of the songs in the original album. This was a great old school, rock'n roll album that contains a lot of Little Richard's most famous songs! Pretty good and I recommend it to listeners of the genre. Favorite Song(s): "Tutti Frutti", "Long Tall Sally", "Jenny l, Jenny", "Slippin' And Slidin'"

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Dec 06 2023

This was an interesting and surprising album. I only liked a couple of songs, but the dreamy, pop, alternative rock style was really prominent here. Not a bad album! Was kinda lame at the later half except for the last song. Favorite Song(s): "Cherry-coloured Funk", "Pitch the Baby", "Heaven or Las Vegas", "Frou-frou Foxes in Midsummer Fires"

Smile by Brian Wilson
Dec 07 2023

Overall, I did not enjoy this album at all. I am not a fan of this type of music and it felt kinda boring sometimes. I did enjoy the newer rendition of "Good Vibrations", so thats something. Favorite Song(s): "Good Vibration"

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Dec 08 2023

One of my favorite metal albums of all-time!!!! I love Tony Iommi's riffs with Ozzy as an eccentric lead singer. I love every song on here and would give it more stars if I could! Favorite Song(s): All of them!

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
Dec 09 2023

This album was alright. Not my favorite from Stevie Wonder, but there were some bangers! Not much of a fan of the beginning half of this album, but the later half gets much better. Favorite Song(s): "You Haven't Done Nothin'", "They Won't Go When I Go", "Please Don't Go"

Fragile by Yes
Dec 10 2023

I did not enjoy this album too much. Beyond their hit "Roundabout" (which is very, very good!), few tracks caught my attention. Favorite Song(s): "Roundabout", "The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)"

The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones
Dec 11 2023

This was a great album from the Rolling Stones, as well as their debut album. There was a lot of great tracks here, especially for fans of old school bluesy, rock. I highly recommend! Favorite Song(s): "Route 66", "I Just Want To Make Love To You", "Mona", "Carol", "Walking The Dog"

Live! by Fela Kuti
Dec 12 2023

I really did not like this album. The songs all sounded the same and I do not understand how any meaning is received from this music. Definitely not my style. Favorite Song(s): N/A

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Dec 13 2023

I did not like this album, but it is mainly due to my disinterest in jazz music. I will give Sarah Vaughan her credit though. Her voice is phenomenal and I would definitely recommend this album to fans of the genre. Also, it was humbling to hear her errors when performing live. Must have been amazing to hear in person! Favorite Song(s): N/A

American Gothic by David Ackles
Dec 14 2023

I did not enjoy this album at all. Not a single track was interesting to me. The entire album sounds like a live theater performance or a subpar Disney soundtrack. Not my style at all. Favorite Song(s): N/A

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Dec 15 2023

I am not a fan of folk music, even after listening to this album, I still am not a fan. There were some tracks that caught my ear, but that is it. Nothing too special. Favorite Song(s): "Sunday"

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Dec 16 2023

I was surprised by how great of an album this was! I did not expect to be a fan of the Beach Boys after listening to the 2008 album from Brian Wilson (which I did not enjoy). This album had more of the psychedelic sound that I enjoy from the mid- to late-60s. I will definitely listen to it again. Favorote Song(s): "Don't Talk", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "God Only Knows", "Here Today"

A Short Album About Love by The Divine Comedy
Dec 17 2023

I did not enjoy this album. I am glad it was short. It was like Frank Sinatra, but not as catchy. Also, not in the 50s, this album is from 1997! So many greats in this decade, and this album is not one of them. Favorite Song(s): N/A

Headquarters by The Monkees
Dec 18 2023

The album was okay. Not many songs stood out to me and it feels like a Beatles copy. It is not terrible, but I would not listen to this album again. Favorite Song(s): "For Pete's Sake", "Mr. Webster", "Randy Scouse Git", "All of Your Toys"

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Dec 19 2023

This was a pretty good album! I really enjoyed some of the tracks and overall the album was a fun listen. Cubano music is not my usual type of music that I listen to, but I would highly recommend listening to this album once. Favorite Song(s): "Chan Chan", "El Cuarto de Tula", "El Carretero", "Candela"

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth
Dec 20 2023

Overall this was an alright album. I absolutely loved Sonic Youth's "Goo" album, that was presented to me earlier, but this was not as good. I only liked a couple of the songs. I would still recommend this album if you are fan. Favorite Song(s): "Tom Violence", "Shadow of a Doubt", "Starpower", "Bubblegum"

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Dec 21 2023

Not a bad late-60s psychedelic rock album from Brazil. There were a couple of songs that I really enjoyed, but overall the album was very interesting. I would recommend to listeners of the genre. Favorite Song(s): "Panis Et Circenses", "A Minha Menina", "Baby"

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Dec 22 2023

I did not enjoy this album at all. I am not a fan of most forms of Jazz, so it sounded like elevator music to me or music just to put in the background. There were some moments were I felt something, but it did not last long. Favorite Song(s): N/A

Transformer by Lou Reed
Dec 23 2023

This album was okay. I liked only a couple of the songs and the rest were uninteresting. Favorite Song(s): "Vicious", "Walk On the Wild Side"

LP1 by FKA twigs
Dec 24 2023

This was an interesting and surprising pop album from an artist I did not know until this project. Overall, there were some tracks that stood out to me but more than half of them I did not enjoy. Quite unique pop music! Favorite Song(s): "Preface", "Lights On", "Two Weeks", "Closer"

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Dec 25 2023

This was an alright album even though it contains my favorite Dusty Springfield song, "Son of a Preacher Man". I did find some other songs that were great, but most did not stick with me. I would recommend this album if you really like soul music. Favorite Song(s): "Son of a Preacher Man", "Don't Forget About Me", "Breakfast in Bed"

Dec 26 2023

I am not a fan of Christmas music and after listening to this album, I can confidently say that I still don't like it. At least I tried. Favorite Song(s): N/A

Tapestry by Carole King
Dec 27 2023

I did not enjoy this album. It is generic, 70s, soft pop music. There were so many great albums during this period that it is hard not to compare this one to them. I will say that two songs did catch my interest. Favorite Song(s): "I Feel the Earth Move", "It's Too Late"

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Dec 28 2023

I am a fan of Iggy Pop's most famous hits, but I only liked a couple from this album. My favorite song is on here, which makes it better than most albums, but overall it was pretty okay. I would recommend at least a listen or two. Favorite Song(s): "The Passenger" (duh!), "Sixteen"

Legalize It by Peter Tosh
Dec 29 2023

Not a bad reggae album. Not my usual type of music, but I do enjoy reggae every now and then. There were several tracks that stood out to me. Worth a listen. Favorite Song(s): "Burial", "Whatcha Gonna Do", "No Sympathy"

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Dec 30 2023

I really enjoyed this album! I love Johnny Cash and his incredibly somber lyrics with a touch of dark humor. This was a surprise and I am glad I had an opportunity to listen to it. I loved so many songs in this album. I highly recommend the "Man in Black"! Favorite Song(s): "Folsom Prison Blues", "Dark as the Dungeon", "Cocaine Blues", "The Long Black Veil", "The Wall"

Dec 31 2023

I did not enjoy this album. Cee-Lo Green's vocals and most of the tracks could not grab my attention. For a soul album, there was barely any soul music. Even his rendition of "Let's Stay Together" with Pharell Williams was lacking. Overall this was pretty forgettable and I would not place it on my list of 1001 albums. Favorite Song(s): N/A

Jan 01 2024

What a fantastic album! I really loved the thrashy, heavy, punk sound from this band. I never heard of them until now and I will definitely keep this album in my records! So good! Favorite Song(s): "Kick Out the Jams", "Rocket Reducer", "Motor City Is Burning"

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Jan 02 2024

Not gonna lie. I know the lyrics are pretty superficial and simple, but this album was really fun to listen to. One of the better hard rock, poppy, blues albums from this time period. I liked every track in this album even "TV Dinner" (even though it was pretty whack, lyric-wise). I will definitely listen to this again! Favorite Song(s): "Gimme All Your Lovin'", "Sharp Dressed Man", "I Need You Tonight"

We're Only In It For The Money by The Mothers Of Invention
Jan 03 2024

I did not enjoy this album at all. Too much random noise with odd dialogue, and the music is all over the place. Not my type of music, and it truly must be an acquired taste. Will definitely not listen to it again. Favorie Song(s): N/A

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
Jan 04 2024

This album was okay. I did enjoy some tracks but I was not impressed with it. Tom Waits' signature gravelly voice is impressive but the bluesy, experimental sounds did not work well in my opinion. I would at least recommend a single listen before judging. Favorite Song(s): "Cemetary Polka", "Jockey Full of Bourbon", "Gun Street Girl"

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Jan 05 2024

This was a great album from Siouxsie and the Banshees! The music was so dark, gritty, and punky (which I absolutely love!). I highly recommend this one! I liked almost every track and will definitely save for future listens. Favorite Song(s): "Hong Kong Garden", "Nicotine Strain", "Overground", "Carcass", "Mirage"

Jan 06 2024

This album was alright. Nothing too special or anything too different within the new wave genre. I would at least recommend a single listen. Favorite Song(s): "Take Me to the River"

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Jan 07 2024

This was a really great blues rock album from Jack White. I already had an album from The White Stripes and that was pretty good as well, but I honestly think this was way better. I enjoyed almost every tracks and will definitely listen to it again. I highly recommend this album, especially for fans of rock music! Favorite Song(s): "Missing Pieces", "Sixteen Saltines", "Freedom at 21", "Love Interruption", "Blunderbuss"

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Jan 08 2024

This was an average progressive rock album. There were only 8 tracks, and some of them were quite memorable. I may not visit this album again but I will save those tracks for future playlists! I would highly recommend at least a single listen! Favorite Song(s): "Dreamer", "Bloody Well Right", "Crime of the Century"

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Jan 09 2024

This was an alright album. I am not a big fan of progressive soul music but this one did have some very memorable tracks. Those tracks are strong enough to carry this album to a higher rating. I highly recommend at least a single listen of this album, even to those that are not a fan of this genre. Favorite Song(s): "Summer Breeze" (especially Pt. 1), "Listen to the Music", "That Lady Pts 1 & 2"

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
Jan 10 2024

This was an okay blues rock album from Eric Clapton. The only song that piqued my interest was a cover from Bob Marley and the Wailer's "I Shot the Sheriff". Although I prefer Bob Marley's version, this was not that bad. Still though, the rest of the album was uninteresting. I recommend at least a listen if you like this genre of music. Favorite Song(s): "I Shot the Sheriff"

What's That Noise? by Coldcut
Jan 11 2024

Not a bad electronic album especially since it is from 1989! I was surprised by how much I really enjoyed this album and several songs were added to my collection. I have never heard of Coldcut until this album came up. It is a shame that I can only find the album on YouTube. I highly recommend at least one listen of this album in its entirety. Favorite Song(s): "Stop This Crazy Thing" (both versions), "People Hold On", "My Telephone", "Not Paid Enough", "(I'm) In Deep"

Electric by The Cult
Jan 12 2024

Wow! I was surprised by this album. I did not know who The Cult were before this list, but this is one helluva head-banging rock album. Very hard rock, 80s, glammy metal feel. I do not know why it is so low rated, but I highly recommend fellow metalheads to give this one a listen! Favorite Song(s): "Wild Flower", "Bad Fun", "Love Removal Medicine", "Aphrodisiac Jacket", "Lil Devil"

This was a good late-60s psychedelic rock album. Many tracks were memorable and I highly recommend a listen! Favorite Song(s): "Victoria", "Shangri-La", "Mr. Churchill Says", "Nothing to Say", "Arthur"

Disintegration by The Cure
Jan 14 2024

I really liked this album from The Cure! My only exposure to the band was their top songs, especially "Pictures of You". The album was very gothic with alternative, dreamy rock. I highly recommend this album and will definitely keep in my collection for a relisten! Favorite Song(s): "Pictures of You", "Fascination Street", "Lovesong", "Closedown", "Prayers for Rain"

Fire Of Love by The Gun Club
Jan 15 2024

This album from The Gun Club was pretty lackluster. It was a generic punk rock album, and only a single song stuck out to me. I recommend a listen if you are a fan of punk music from this era. Favorite Song(s): "She's Like Heroin To Me"

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jan 16 2024

As much as I respect the great Bob Marley and the Wailers, I am not a big fan of reggae music. I do like to listen to it on occasion, but not regularly. So this album was ok and nothing too special except for "No Woman No Cry" (which is one of my favorites!). I would highly recommend this album to reggae fans, and for everyone else to listen to it at least once! Favorite Song(s): "No Woman No Cry", "So Jah S'eh"

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Jan 17 2024

As a huge fan of Nine Inch Nails, Rammstein and other industrial music artists, this album was rough. On one hand I did like where some of the tracks were going, but the vocals turned me off many times. I am used to lyrics that I don't understand (I can always look them up), so the language barrier is not an issue. I recommend at least a listen from those that enjoy industrial music. Favorite Song(s): "Longue route", "Rue des Tempêtes"

Planet Rock: The Album by Afrika Bambaataa
Jan 18 2024

I think this album is weird in the sense that it is more famous for its historical significance than the content. I am not a big fan of early hip hop but there is definitely better albums out there from this time period. I do like the electronic beats but it just feels all over the place. I would at least recommend a listen from hip hop fans! Favorite Song(s): N/A

Jan 19 2024

I am a fan of ambient, chill electronic music and rhis hits the spot. I know there are many who dislike this album but, if you share an interest with what I descrribed, I recommend at least a listen! I liked almost every track! Favorite Song(s): "Pulsewidth", "Green Calx", "Xtal"

Jan 20 2024

This album from Public Enemy was great! I don't listen to rap or hip-hop a lot, but this was very interesting. I like the political messages in their music, and I can see similarities to Rage Against The Machine. I highly recommend this album to rap fans! Favorite Song(s): "She Watch Channel Zero?!", "Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos", "Bring The Noise",

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Jan 21 2024

I was always a fan of Elvis' greatest hits so listening to an album was exciting. So many songs in this album I enjoyed! I recommend this album to Elvis fans and fans of his rock'n roll, bluesy style. Favorite Song(s): "Wearin' That Loved On Look", "Only The Strong Survive", "Long BLack Limousine", "In The Ghetto", "Suspicious Minds"

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Jan 22 2024

Wow, this album was definitely not my type. The folk rock was really strong and, honestly, a bit boring. I only enjoyed 1 song and the rest was a drag. I would only recommend this album to fans of the genre and band. Favoritee Song(s): "What Goes On"

C'est Chic by CHIC
Jan 23 2024

This was a fun disco and R&B album. I loved it alone for CHIC's famous "Le Freak", and I highly recommend a listen from everyone! Favorite Song(s): "Le Freak", "I Want Your Love", "At Last I Am Free", "Sometimes You Win"

Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
Jan 24 2024

This album was alright, and carried by two of my favorite songs from Aerosmith (Walk This Way/Sweet Emotion). Besides that, the album has a very heavy blues rock sound amd contains some catchy riffs. I recommend at least a single listen of the album in its entirety. Favorite Song(s): "Walk This Way", "Sweet Emotion", "No More No More"

The Predator by Ice Cube
Jan 25 2024

I really enjoyed this album despite not really being a fan of most hip hop music. The combination of heavy political lyrics, sick beats, and sampled conversations of Malcom X were surprising well done. I am aware that some topics might be sensitive to some, but this is an album that is a product of its time and should reviewed as such. Despite that, I highly recommend at least a listen even from those who don't enjoy hip hop. Favorite Song(s): "It Was A Good Day", "When Will They Shoot", "Check Yo Self", "Who Got The Camera?", "The Predator"

My Generation by The Who
Jan 26 2024

This album from The Who was alright. It was nothing spectacular, and most of it was standard rock'n roll from the mid-60s. Besides their famous song "My Generation", there were not many memorable tracks. I highly recommend this album if you enjoy the genre. Favorite Song(s): "My Generation", "It's Not True", "Circles", "I Can't Explain"

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz
Jan 27 2024

Wow, I really don't like this genre of music. The whole album feels like I am trapped in the lounge of a hotel. I understand how some people like this music, but I rarely, if ever, had the desire to listen to bossa nova. This album just proves that I still don't like listening to it. Favorite Song(s): N/A

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Jan 28 2024

This album was okay, nothing too spectacular. Just a standard alternative rock album from the mid-90s. I am not familiar with the Eels, but I do like the lead singers voice. I highly recommend listening to this album, even if you are not a fan of alt-rock. Favorite Song(s): "Novocaine For The Soul", "Rags To Rags", "My Beloved Monster", "Your Lucky Day In Hell"

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
Jan 29 2024

This album was not really my cup of tea. If you enjoy cuban mambo, then this is the album for you. Unfotunately, mambo is a genre that I rarely, if ever, would listen to on my own. I recommend this album if you enjoy what I described, otherwise I would skip. Favorite Song(s): N/A

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan
Jan 30 2024

I am a big fan of Bob Dylan's hit songs, none of which were in this album. This album was honestly quite boring and I felt like it dragged on for too long. Maybe its just me, but I felt that the music was a bit too wordy and his singing voice started to become irritating about halfway. I recommend a listen only to those who are fans of his or folk rock in general. Favorite Song(s): N/A

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Jan 31 2024

I am not the biggest fan of progressive rock, so I did not enjoy this album as much as everyone seems to. There were some nice parts but the whole thing was pretty forgettable. I would only recommend a listen to avid fans of prog rock or those curious. Favorite Song(s): N/A

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