My 1001 Albums Journey

Album	You	Global	Diff
Spy Vs. Spy: The Music Of Ornette Coleman John Zorn	5	2.26	+2.74
The Modern Dance Pere Ubu	5	2.48	+2.52
Devotional Songs Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan	5	2.6	+2.4
Kenza Khaled	5	2.6	+2.4
Casanova The Divine Comedy	5	2.65	+2.35
Yank Crime Drive Like Jehu	5	2.74	+2.26
Scream, Dracula, Scream Rocket From The Crypt	5	2.76	+2.24
The White Room The KLF	5	2.78	+2.22
I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail Buck Owens	5	2.8	+2.2
Freak Out! The Mothers Of Invention	5	2.81	+2.19

Album	You	Global	Diff
Brothers The Black Keys	1	3.53	-2.53
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg Jerry Lee Lewis	1	3.26	-2.26
Only By The Night Kings of Leon	1	3.22	-2.22
...The Dandy Warhols Come Down The Dandy Warhols	1	3.12	-2.12
Tubular Bells Mike Oldfield	1	3.1	-2.1
Youth And Young Manhood Kings of Leon	1	3.09	-2.09
Maxinquaye Tricky	1	3.05	-2.05
Connected Stereo MC's	1	2.94	-1.94
Music Has The Right To Children Boards of Canada	1	2.92	-1.92
Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy	1	2.88	-1.88

Artist	Albums	Average
Radiohead	6	5
Bob Dylan	6	5
David Bowie	9	4.67
Beatles	6	4.83
The Rolling Stones	6	4.83
Stevie Wonder	4	5
PJ Harvey	4	5
Neil Young	4	5
Morrissey	4	5
R.E.M.	4	5
The Who	5	4.8
Bruce Springsteen	5	4.8
Leonard Cohen	5	4.6
Miles Davis	4	4.75
Simon & Garfunkel	3	5
Nick Drake	3	5
The Smiths	3	5
Pixies	3	5
Creedence Clearwater Revival	3	5
Michael Jackson	3	5
Prince	3	5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse	3	5
Arcade Fire	3	5
Johnny Cash	3	5
Steely Dan	3	5
Nirvana	3	5
The White Stripes	3	5
Joni Mitchell	3	5
Sonic Youth	5	4.4
Led Zeppelin	4	4.5
Elvis Costello & The Attractions	4	4.5
Talking Heads	4	4.5
Black Sabbath	3	4.67
Jimi Hendrix	3	4.67
The Beach Boys	3	4.67
Pink Floyd	3	4.67
Queen	3	4.67
Peter Gabriel	3	4.67
The Stooges	3	4.67
Van Morrison	3	4.67
U2	3	4.67
Kendrick Lamar	2	5
Elliott Smith	2	5
The Smashing Pumpkins	2	5
A Tribe Called Quest	2	5
AC/DC	2	5
The Clash	2	5
The Band	2	5
Hole	2	5
Aretha Franklin	2	5
The Police	2	5
Willie Nelson	2	5
Pavement	2	5
The Pogues	2	5
Lou Reed	2	5
Oasis	2	5
Dinosaur Jr.	2	5
T. Rex	2	5
Joy Division	2	5
Randy Newman	2	5
Fairport Convention	2	5
Public Enemy	3	4.33
Tom Waits	3	4.33
Frank Sinatra	3	4.33
Kate Bush	3	4.33
Beastie Boys	3	4.33
Marvin Gaye	3	4.33
The Byrds	5	4

Artist	Albums	Average
Public Image Ltd.	2	1
Kings of Leon	3	1.67
Robert Wyatt	2	1.5

Artist	Ratings
Grateful Dead	5, 1
Supergrass	5, 2
Isaac Hayes	5, 2
The Divine Comedy	5, 2
Ice Cube	5, 2

Already listened to it. Starts with a bang and takes you on one hell of a journey.

What an electric album. Feels like you’re in the room with Muddy Waters and his band.

What an amazing band behind Masekel.

Solid album. Great songwriting and a journey.

Full of the Bakersfield sound

Wow. Excellent songwriting. Theatric. Glam. This album is a beautiful work.

Chill easygoing music. Feels like autumn musically and lyrically. It’s a journey but Cowboy Movie is the breakaway track.

OK, calming music and well written musically. Good for ambience.

A perfect album. If this were the 10 albums you must listen to, this album would be on it.

The psychedelic vibes start to drag on but good songs on there

A little flat at times but glimmers of intrigue.

A musical experience that only Miles Davis and his band — an amazing ensemble — could pull off. This isn’t an album I could listen to all the time but it’s one that I will groove to if I’m in one sitting and want something to focus on.

Got some huge pop classics but some weak parts. Great album overall.

I don’t know. I get why this would be hugely influential but it’s tough to listen to. Gotta be in the mood for it.

Not bad. Some bangers and the instrumentals were cool.

Avant- garde punk. Some songs are great and hit hard. Others I wouldn’t listen to unless I were in the mood for experimental sounds. Classic album though.

A great album that transitions Paul Simon from his partnership into solo work. Sure, not all songs are great and there are some weak parts but it also has some songs that have become a part of the American songbook

It may be difficult to look at this in a neutral manner but this is a perfect groove album. The type you listen to on a sunny day barbecue.

Classic era Miles. A perfect introduction to him.

Glimpses of what the who would become: booming bass, explosive guitars, hair splitting vocals and rhythmic guitar. Not everything is solid on this album but still a classic and sounds like it could be recorded today.

Chill album.

Great modern interpretations of bossa

This ain’t the happy songs of the temptations. It’s reflective of the changing musical nature and state of the country.

Is it the effect of his death or is this a great album? I don’t know but this is one of the greatest swan albums in pop music history.

An album filled with some classic riffs by the Geezer and Tony. Such a classic heavy album.

Has some killer guitar work at times but it gets a bit trancelike.

Some good tunes but feels like it drags at times.

Relaxing blues and country songs. The guitar work is top notch and the vocals are beautiful. It does start to drag though.

What can be said about this album? It’s a perfect mix of dance, soul and funk. And no better way to bookend the album with the opening and ending songs.

Has some good metal moments but honestly it gets pretty cliched at times. Not the best metal out there but the percussion can really rip sometimes.

Wow. Killer grunge with catchy elements of pop. It’s too bad Garbage was overshadowed by the rest of grunge because they deserve to be in the tiers with Alice In Chains, Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

A new wave classic.

What a perfect acoustic pop album. Just an emotional trip.

It rocks. It glams. It’s theatrical. It’s Alice Cooper. Filled with fascinating instrumentation, this is Alice Cooper at his best. Honestly, it’s theatric rock at its best.

Has flashes of interest at times but otherwise has blandness to it. It’s ok.

Starts strong but really drags on after a while.

Some good songs on here. Very danceable.

Some bangers but a few head scratchers. Pretty good metal.

Amazing early ‘90s sound. Every song is a keeper. Glad I found this here.

What a fun album! Interesting music and an early stab at a concept album.

Even with some experimental songs, “Heroes” makes up for it. It’s probably one of the greatest songs ever.

A few good songs but many of these really drag on and the conversations go on too long.

A perfect album from start to end.

Classic California hip hop and Tupac at his finest.

Eric Clapton’s best record he ever recorded. Everything else pales in comparison to this album.

One of Dylan’s best from start to end. Acerbic wit, electric, poetry—this is Dylan hitting all cylinders.

What an interesting juxtaposition of dance and deep lyrics. An amazing album.

One gear, three chords. Is it the start of punk? That’s what everyone says but it’s not the best early punk but it’s a fun, harmless punk record.

Some great harmonies but I never liked the late 00s new folk.

Fun driving rock n roll

Not the Kinks’ best but you can hear a shift on the brink with their songwriting.

One of the best Christmas albums of all time.

Can’t go wrong with ABBA!

Some cool beats and production but gets monotonous. The lyrics aren’t too groundbreaking either.

Classic hip hop. Every song is catchy and some are so explosive it changed our culture and catapulted hip hop into the mainstream.

Cool jazzy layers but the constant guitar noodling gets tiresome and distracting. Otherwise it’s a cool album to vibe to. Definitely would be cool to listen to on vinyl and vibe.

Great punk rock from the ‘80s.

Crooning country rock. Not bad but a bit boring at times.

Fun grimy rock. Some catchy things on here.

A tour de force. An argument against the white supremacy that hip hop faced and continue to face.

A fine pop rock album with some catchy tunes.

Jammy psychedelic jazz rock. Nothing too interesting is said in this and the bass is mixed way too loud.

Some classic blues guitar here. It’s hard to imagine Clapton ever topping this electric performance.

The sentiment is good but execution not.

A couple great songs but some weaker Americana pieces that bite at the heels of Springsteen. Or maybe I’m being harsh because he’s a terrible person.

Some classics on this album. And each side is bookended up some in depth grooves.

Am I the jazz police if I criticize this album? Anyway, it’s a great Leonard Cohen album despite the dated productions.

Decent British punk

A funky album. Green Onions is the iconic track but nothing compares to that heat.

An amazing album. I think Springsteen now owns Jersey Girl and plays a better version but the rest of the album is perfect lounge and blues.

A great concept album. Some great songs, some relics of an era.

An electric album! Full of riffs!

Repetitive and boring. I guess this genre isn’t for me.

Some great, high energy hip hop here

Elliott Smith doesn’t have to be musically depressing. Amazing work on this album.

The music is great but wow the singer gets real old. “Day Old Blues” is him at his annoyingest.

If these songs weren’t played nonstop on the radio maybe I’d appreciate it more. Some classics but so overplayed.

Some great songs here but the album loses focus a little.

Feels sort of bland

Didn’t age super well but a classic nonetheless

A product of its time. Good but not out of the park.

A funky journey.

The Beach Boys on the verge of genius.

Good beats and production

Good ambiance but nothing too stand out.

Fun 80s music

Some good songs here. Very blues focused and stays from going too experimental. But it’s a solid album.

A comedown to an amazing preceding album

Like Bowie without the Bowie

A wild record. It’s an amazing work if you sit down and pay attention and soak in the sounds. But if you’re not 100 percent into it, you’ve got a bad time on the horizon. What a sonic wonder.

Some good harmonies and songwriting. A chill soul album

At times this album drags on like a tortoise. But there are moments where this pace of development pays off.

This is the reggae I wish more people knew about.

Cool for certain settings but feels like get shit done music or fully concentrate. Nothing in between.

Has a good groove and some variety. For the Lou Reed haters I guess I could see why they wouldn’t like it but hey I like Lou Reed.

Amazing voice and some good tunes.

Mama Cass really holds this album together. There are some good arrangements here and the hits are massive. But it’s Mama who makes it gold.

Some classics here

The forefront of the ‘90s revival of ‘60s jangle rock. “There She Goes” is the obvious monumental hit but isn’t a fair reflection of this otherwise impeccable album. It’s too bad we never saw more from them.

The skits didn’t really age well but it’s an otherwise production wonder.

This feels like the late 2010s—electronic crispness, clinging sounds and laid back vocals. It’s a good album but not great compared to the rest of the list.

This is like steps beyond “Revolution #9.” It took me years to appreciate that track. Maybe one day I’ll enjoy this album but for now it’s uncomfortable noise, almost like a fever dream. But that’s probably the point.

The opening track is a barnstormer but it slows down after that. Some great slide and backing instruments but recording doesn’t do it all justice.

One amazing song followed by some mid tunes.

Gram parsons era Stones. Great album.

Honestly not bad. The back half of this album is Adele at her brightest though the first half has the mega hits.

What a perfect groove.

Some cool interpretations of classics but more importantly a powerhouse of a voice.

I think I’m just not ready for this band. It has its moments but the experimental moments drag a bit. I can see it being a five star later but I’m just not there yet.

Very few artists can be as vulnerable yet optimistic as Tracy Chapman.

Garage rock at its finest.

This feels like a soulless version of Sandinista, just a pop grab rather than an homage as the Clash did. It’s a fun collage that darkens when you hear how this was just another white dude not paying tribute.

Flawless synth pop.

A perfect, cool hip hop album. Filled with poignant lyrics and sick beats.

Good beats but the lyrics get weak over time.

What more could you want? Angus’s fine line between blues licks and rock. Malcom’s impeccable rhythm. A bass and drum in the pocket. Bon Scott with some killer lyrics.

A lot of soul and a lot of groove.

What a fun album!

Now I know why Korn fans were so weird.

Good background music

It’s a great album but nothing there to call me back to it.

One of my desert island albums

It’s chill and mood setting. But there’s not much to it. Good for ambiance at a winery not so much for everyday listening.

Some grooves here. If a sunny day at the park were an album, this would be it.

The Beatles are about to hit their unique stride here. Some bangers but not quite perfect yet.

Eerie vocals over some well written and produced instrumentation. It’s witchcraft in the best way.

Fun electronic pop.

This could be released today and still be amazing. A timeless album for us garage rock heads.

80s British post punk with some killer song writing.

The drum machine grooves. Otherwise the music gets monotonous at times. Makes me want to listen to Black Flag

Cool and ambient but not peak Bowie.

A fun synth pop album that swells to their mega hit

Britpop brilliance!

Fun album but not too much really stands out.

Here I’m wondering why this rocks so much. Oh former by former vocalist of the buzzcocks.

One of pop music’s greatest operas.

Some strong hooks but the album really blends into one after a while.

What a fun concept album. God, the Kinks were ahead of their time.

This is cool stuff. Like an early Wes Anderson film, full of quirks and things that grab your senses.

Some generic sounding psychedelic at times but the band shines in the more slower jazzier tunes

What a debut. Some amazing R&B here

Sick beats and lyrics that have aged ok

Some great interpretation of standards and originals.

Some really good songs are buried in the sands of some long tracks. This album could’ve been much better leaner if they hadn’t gone too far into the ambiance.

Well produced and fun dance grooved! He was the King of Pop but it’s more of a product of Quincy Jones.

The album has a great sound but boy is it repetitive after a while. I mean, you can tell this is influential music but they have a sound and don’t deviate from it.

RHCP is the king of unbalanced albums. One half pop the other half funk.

It’s a great band but Anthony Keidis really brings the group down.

Sick album artwork. The album at times feels like a poor Smiths.

I’m sure Motörhead shredded live at this concert but for the uninitiated this is just a wait through some same sounding songs until Overkill.

Some well written songs right after Nirvana, almost serving as a counter melody. But it begins a problem that Foo Fighters will always have: writing songs that are good singles but not a complete album.

Fun at first but gets tiring

An almost flawless debut by Elvis Costello.

I thought this was a woman singing until I looked up the album. Nevertheless, this album is amazing and I can’t believe I went this long without finding out about it.

Anyone who says this is less than five stars is fake news

Stevie Wonder’s albums in this period have an impressive uplifting quality to it. The sort to make you glad to be alive.

Late 2000s just called. This album gave me some huge flashbacks even though I’d never listened to it before. Just the vibes threw me back. Amazing album even though I may have not liked it when it first came out.

Some sick songwriting and musicianship on here.

I expected this to be as cool and line filled as the title track. But it ended up being boring as hell. Had it not been for Sweet Dreams it would be a one star.

some songs drag but a few really kill it. It’s wild to think Mark Knopfler had his signature sound at the band’s debut.

It’s just noise. And not the kind type.

Worse part of Aerosmith is Steven Tyler. An otherwise tight band is killed by his weird sexual innuendo. It’s a good album though and fits well with the era of bands influenced by their 70s run.

A little britpop a little punk — a lot of cool power chords, melodies and riffs

The strings and orchestra impede the looseness of Ray Charles and makes the album feel more like background music. Not his best album but it’s still the genius at work.

I think there are some albums we’ll just never be able to comprehend the impact of its release. And this is one of them. It sounds like wallflower wallpaper for the unknowing listener or like safe white imitation of Black music. But this album is nonetheless a huge mark for pop music without which we would have a very different music world.

Wish there were more songs with horns

This is straight up garbage and John Lydon is a piece of shit.

I give it a 5/4

Elvis Costello can write some amazing hits but as an album sometimes it feels like he runs out of steam.

Timeless garage rock

One of the best albums of the ‘90s.

mid white boy blues

A couple good songs but that’s the story of the Verve.

This is good chill or day driving music. A little boring at times but some catchy tunes.

A little Weezer vibes. Gotta love the tie fighter intro

It’s monk. Of course it’s perfect.

Not the best sonic youth but what amazing noise this is.

Nile Rodgers makes this album worthwhile. The songs seem to go a little long and the album’s fun begins to wane a little since I’m not coked up in a club dancing.

Very groovy music. Not bad but not my vibe.

This reminds me a lot of The Who Sell Out. Some short songs that could be pop brilliant. The developed songs on this album are catchy and indie gold. But there’s just a lot of bite size tunes throughout that make you work for those songs.

Gave some Beatles vibes with the orchestra. Wish this were on Spotify because it’s a cool album.

The first half goes so hard

Some good tracks but a bit long

The first half is so strong. But the second just doesn’t match.

Tom Petty can churn out the hits hit he might not be an album guy.

Chill modern R&B. Not as cutting edge as Frank Ocean but still good songwriting

An interesting mix of psychedelic and pop rock at the start and then gets forgettable in the second half.

Maybe one day I’ll appreciate it more but I found it basically to be pretty dull

Pretty cool but the vocals all start to sound the same over time

Nirvana before nirvana. This album goes hard.

not terrible but nothing really stands out either. But boy is it long

Just perfect. High level songwriting with some of the best jazz and rock musicians on the recording.

Waterfalls will always get me pumped

Sounds like romcom rock. Not a bad thing and has its place. It’s a good album with good songs but in the britpop vein it’s rather average.

The Stones aren’t in their final form but I can see how this must’ve riled up the Beatles fans and introduced them to some blues.

This is a musical theater person album through and through. I’m really tempted for the five star rating because it’s so amazing but I can’t imagine listening to many times.

Some solid R&B here. Smooth and moody.

I love Paul Simon but this is an odd one to have on this list. Some classic Simon song writing but just feels like it didn’t age well musically.

Vernon Reid is one of rock’s underrated guitar heroes.

A work of art.

Old me thought this was a perfect album. Still great but drags on a little.

Better than anything Metallica ever did (but Megadeth fell so hard comparatively).

The Modern Doors, amirite?

I had no idea what to expect but I’m glad I listened to this. In a world where Kanye dominated Chicago hip hop it’s nice to see someone else from the scene who isn’t a dirt bag

Belle and Sebastian is like a blanket and warm cup of tea. It’s hard not to feel cozy listening to this music while the rest of the world sucks.

Solid rock n roll

At its best, this is background music.

Just feels like flaming lips lite

Killer in the Home is the riff to Link Wray’s Rumble but a fun album nonetheless. Cool album otherwise.

Hotel California carries this album.

My only complaint is that a lot of the songs sound pretty similar. Otherwise what a hell of an album.

Hip hop at its finest, from top tier sampling to meaningful lyrics

A straight up classic.

A really cool album. Touches of Noel Gallagher in here.

Sounds A LOT like the Stones. The first half is like from Exile (but before the Stones recorded it). But this is one of those albums that makes this whole website worthwhile.

One of the few live recordings that really captures how magical the performance is.

Can’t argue with the ear wormy hits of this album. The filler doesn’t match and gets a little sluggish

It’s like Grateful Dead lite but endless noodling.

Cool at times, annoying instruments and sounds other times.

I don’t care what the haters say. Morissey is melodramatic but still has lines to speak to my doleful soul.

Got old real quick

Very cool prog rock that expands on an old English style.

I love Zappa and he’s one of my all time favorites. But I am no fan of the Mothers era.

Eh, pretty decent but nothing really stands out.

Real punk isn’t just overdriven guitars, power chords and screaming. It’s about challenging preconceived notions, whether politics, music, art or society. This album is one of the more refreshing takes in punk.

Hipster psychedelic.

A little dated in production but this album hits so hard. Ska, rock and funk. This album was years ahead of the scene.

Not bad. The bass shreds though and it makes sense considering Jah Wobble is the bassist and band leader.

Feels like the same stuff over and over. Synth, beat, and then a shout of “woo!”.

What a fun album.

It’s like Duran Duran and English Beat had a baby. I wish the songs had more sax though.

Parts of Coldplay, Radiohead and Britpop. Nothing really memorable but at least it’s not terrible.

I don’t think I needed to listen to this.

This album is so magical. A little experimental but perfect harmonies and guitar and bass lines.

I get the historical importance of this work but I don’t think I’d ever want to listen to it again.

I always thought Christina Aguilera hit this phase later in her career. Anyway, I’ve never been a fan of hers. She over sings and just doesn’t feel authentic in some ways. This album is way too long and Aguilera definitely gets exhausting halfway through despite support from other artists.

I mean this is cooler than some of the other UK electric crap on this list. But I didn’t need to listen to this when I could’ve just watched some British TV and movies from the 90s.

This album came out right when it needed to for me to love it. Leaving the suburbs and finding a new life. So I’m not looking at this objectively. I’m looking at it as a piece of work that played on repeat. It’s too bad Win Butler didn’t stop himself from being a scumbag.

Some of these tracks are next world amazing. A few drag it down it back to earth.

It’s the type of hip hop that would fit in the world of Regular Show. They’re all having a jolly good show.

Gives Harry Nilsson vibes.

The music is great but the vocals get so tiresome

Man, the haters can kick rocks. This album rules and the guitar parts are amazing.

The album that Jack White showed he contained more than just garage rock blues

It was a good idea but it just feels so bloated and thin. It comes across more of a novelty than a cool fusion.

Cool elements of garage rock blues but still falls pretty flat. It’s like Temu Jack White

Pretty forgettable

This is rock n roll and it’s meant to be played at extremely loud levels.

If this had Quincy Jones as producer it would be off the wall.

Yeah the dude is a diddle but god these songs hit so hard

It’s like a more mild sonic youth but with less noise and more melody. I think this is the only album of theirs that’s really clicked for me though. Good stuff.

Some cool tracks here. If we could do half stars this would be a 4.5.

Yeah it’s textured but quite boring over time.

What an album and what a band. Organ jazz didn’t really live on that long but it’s so cool when done right.

Music for people whose identity are tied to drinking too much and being strung out.

What a band. One of the finest psychedelic/blues bands from the 60s.

One of the brighter moments of Covid was when this released.

Pretty cool album, glad I listened to it. I thought this was an electronic group this whole time.

Of the 2000s era garage rock, this wouldn’t be the band I’d say you need to listen to.

That cover of Iron Man is one of the coolest ever.

What was amazing about Elton is that he could straddle that fine line of the Stones edginess with the Beatles’ pop sensibilities. This is a fantastic album just a tad bloated.

There’s like two good songs on here. The rest is just amorphous metal.

Not a huge fan but the guitar finger style and voicing work is amazing

Not offensive. Just not memorable either.

What a cool album. Gives vibes of Dylan’s early 2000s albums. The instrumentation is amazing but it does feel a bit bloated, which would keep me from coming back to it.

Of the many bands I have not heard of on this list The Fall will most likely be one of the more memorable ones that I probably won’t listen to often. These guys rip. The Fall were so ahead of their time. The guitar work is primal and beautiful.

A good album but not for me. Pleasant Street goes hard though.

“There is a Kingdom” is basically Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day.” Otherwise it’s a great album but for me Nick Cave just doesn’t get into excellent territory for me. But not everything has to be an absolutely perfect fit.

That “Walk on By” is impeccable.

This singer is so bad. Really brings the band down.

Most of these songs are amazing. Just a few make it feel a little off.

Back when I was a harsh hipster, I skipped out on this album because i felt it cheapened the Clash. Oh how dumb and how much I missed out by thinking that way. What an album of South Asian, English and American influences all coming together.

I don’t like the Dead but even I can’t deny this is a hell of an album.

This one of those rare stellar live albums. Van Morrison may be an asshole but back then he could really put together a tight live band. No overdubs or select tracks. Just hit record and sell the album. That’s how bands should do live albums.

Not bad. I’ve only know Trout Mask Replica and honestly this hits better for me.

The second half of this album really broke its back carrying the record.

Why are there so many Paul haters here? A stellar album that feels chaotic at times but it’s amazing journey.

This album gets me pumped up. If I were high in a club, it would be a 5/5

Some of this is hard to hear now that I’m older (though to be honest “Kim” felt weird as a kid too). But Eminem is locked in for this album, even Shakespearean at moments (like “The Way I Am.”).

A ton of shock and awe here. Crazy to think how much things change in a span of a year or two with his next album.

The good, the bad, the forgettable

Chill but oh so forgettable

Not as bad as I thought another obscure band from the 90s would be.

Greatest grunge album ever. Yeah I said it.

Interesting songs that push power chord driven tunes to interesting places

The Doors are weird. They have a few good hits but otherwise it’s boring blues with mediocre poetry.

Some killer grooves on here. The downside is it could be a little shorter (but man do I feel like a modern idiot saying that).

Hold up Dr. John is on this album? Never knew he could be so subtle.

Almost feels like content. I hoped for better because his electronic is so cool.

No matter how hard I try, a lot of Elvis just doesn’t click. Except the comeback album.

Starts off so strong but gets monotonous after a while

Don’t think this should’ve been on here. Interesting album but a forgettable album

The anti draft song is still relevant today.

These beats and production is so fresh after all these years. Hip hop is one of my weaknesses so records like these are so fun to listen to.

It’s polished and great songwriting but it’s a bit arrogant to think this needed to be a triple album. At times it feels ELO-y but I’d always choose Jeff Lynne over this.

It’s hard to just sit and listen to dance music. This is meant to dance and that’s what it does. It starts with a bang but keeps pretty stagnant after a while.

I was not expecting this album to be so fun. It’s a mix of Morrissey and Scott Walker with some dramatic arrangements.

It’s noise but it’s noise with a purpose.

I know this album well and I thought about giving it another listen to see how it lines up with the rest of these albums. Search and Destroy hits and I know it still holds up as a five out of five.

The beats are cool but this album doesn’t stick well with me

Fun at times but a bit monotonous at times

The band is loose but tight but the dude’s voice is so bad. It’s insane this is on the list but Sublime isn’t.

This list for me into the Byrds but this album first side is good but lags in the second half.

A little too much psychedelic and eastern influence.

Once again Steven Tyler brings down a stellar album.

This was probably all the rage with college radio. fun album but nothing too memorable.

The energy on this record is wild.

Once in a while an album creates copycats. This is one of those records.

Hell yeah to fighting Thatcherism.

Mid ska

It feels like this album just wanders around at times without saying anything too much

I get this is a monumental album but it feels like homework.

The band that Erykah has is wild. Not to mention Roy Ayers on the album!

This should be a Broadway show. Tori Amos’s songwriting is stellar and definitely gives show tune vibes.

Some cool beats but this didn’t need to be listened to.

It’s cool at first but gets real old and boring after a while

Good ol early pop punk

I thought this was going to suck but it’s kind of cool? Gets tiring but give me a rail of coke and I’m grooving all night.

Amazing album but Steven Tyler’s lyrics brings it down to 4/5.

It’s a fun romp of an album. Put it on on a sunny day and it’s hard to beat.

This is one of those albums that transcends genre. Yeah it’s goth rock or whatever but any other rock genre can pull influence from this.

Music for summer easygoing afternoons

I was not expecting this to be so good.

I feel like people either love Depeche Mode or hate them. But I’m just stuck in the middle of thinking it’s OK.

Great album with some glam rock vibes

Mediocre britpop.

Gram Parsons’ work is amazing on this. Honestly, he really pushes this ceiling up on this album. The Byrds’ ability to interpret Dylan is unmatched but it’s Parsons’ work that keeps the album rolling.

I thought this would be some EDM trash. How wrong I was. This album is one of the best cases of how electronic music can blend various harmonic sounds and rhythms.

For Lou Reed albums, I’ve been unfairly judging it by Transformer. It’s tough because that album has been as influential as some VU albums. But Berlin should stand as its own perfect work. It’s a story and really shows the composition skills of Lou Reed.

Boring, mid indie for hipsters who dig too far for meaning in a song.

For what she did for pro wrestling makes her a legend to me. But this album is just nonstop fun. Hit after hit.

The music is cool but dude the lyrics are complete shit and juvenile. Would probably be better if it was instrumental only.

I thought this would be another snooze fest but it’s a cool modern alt country sound.

What a great album.

Gets pretty boring

It’s a really cool album with an interesting mix of lo fi and smooth production vibes.

Maybe you just had to be there but Sex Pistols just feel like fake punk rock. Some of their contemporaries are better to listen to because there’s more to say. But Sex Pistols are just flat. Not to mention John Lydon went on to suck big time.

I was going to rate this as a high tier 80s pop masterpiece but “Broken” to “Head over Heels” goes wild. That alone makes the record.

This is what should be on here. Amazing combo of traditional American styles fused with rock and folk stylings.

Kings of Leon shouldn’t have this many records. This is like content music; nothing stands out and is instantly regrettable and forgettable.

The first song is pretty cool but I’ll never listen to this album again and I’ll pretend it never existed.

What’s remarkable about this is how free it feels but is still so groovy. The upright bass ties so much of it together.

It’s not bad and I can vibe to it. But did I need to hear it? It’s not a standout compared to the other records on here.

Kind of odd this is the Bollywood the editor chose. Also, there should be more Bollywood than the amount of mid Britpop and 60s rock on this list.

As if Tom Waits went French industrial. Not gonna listen to this ever again and will likely forget about it. But some tunes sound like they could fit in a weird early 2000s PlayStation indie game.

For better or for worse, without Missy Elliott we wouldn’t have the late 2010s, early 2020s wave of female rappers. And you can hear that in this record. You can’t dismiss how influential this record is.

It’s funny. I love Elvis Costello but there are only a few albums of his I would rate 5/5. This album shows a lot of his growth as a songwriter though. Cool changes and interesting melodies.

Not bad. Some cool stuff on here. A bit chaotic in a good way.

I’m not coked out enough to really dig this. Daft Punk could’ve used some creative control.

I’ll get damned to hipster hell but the Talking Heads should not get as much hype as they get.

This goes pretty hard. I’d much prefer more British and international hip hop varieties than all the mid britpop here

Some cool drumming

This is the sort of music that played over uncomfortable sex scenes in movies from the early 2000s.

I was about to write this off but in the middle of the album it all clicked when “The Big Ship” played.

This is a pretty cool album. Giving some punk a little melodic and harmonic touch. It’s easy to see how this album’s influence bridges to some of the killer 80s and 90s underground rock.

I know it’s revolutionary but it doesn’t hold its age well.

I didn’t know UB40 got some political.

What an interesting album. I must say, Hole has been slandered by me because of Kurt and Courtney. But this album is an alt rock masterpiece.

One of the biggest—and unfair—criticisms from mass listeners is about the flute in Jethro Tull. But let’s remember that most people are ignorant on music and only groove on some of the most basic rhythms, instrument, and harmonies. And I feel bad for them—but detest those who act like they love music but only love some vanilla ass shit when there’s so much flavor out there. This album is a wonderful fusion of jazz inspired flute lines and proto metal. Sorry haters your musical tastes are the equivalent of gruel.

This was a fun record. It’s cool how they deviate from the pop conventions and get a little showtune-y at times.

The first half hits hard but it has a second half slump

When I look back to my time with 1,001, I’ll be grateful that despite the shite mediocre Brit pop albums, it showed me the ways of Nick Drake (beyond what I knew from Garden State). Saturday Sun is one of the best closers to an album.

RIP Brian Wilson

This was pretty cool ambient music.

Man, I saw a “The” 2000s band and dreaded it. But wow. This band was actually pretty interesting. A smorgasbord of genres, a little ska, a little psychedelic — a lot of rock n roll.

Some interesting stuff

The beats are cool at least

Kiss shouldn’t have been as big as they were.

I think a lot of people miss what’s special about this album on here. Yeah, the production didn’t age well but Bonnie Raitt at least works as a unique lyricist on familiar song settings an industry filled with cliches.

It’s Ella and it’s Gershwin. But this feels almost like an encyclopedia. Maybe should’ve had a shorter version on here than the whole damn enchilada.

The blueprint for just about every indie band from the 2000s.

It’s inoffensive and chill but this sort of electronic music has morphed into Muzak.

If I were around in the 1960s, I would’ve fallen so hard in love with Joan Baez. The arrangements, guitar playing, voice… well I guess it’s not too late to fall in love with her. Just a reminder how big of a fumble Bob Dylan had when he lost her.

This album has a lot more soul than I thought it would have. It’s like a mix of Talking Heads, a little Bowie and classic rock. Good shit man.

The The’s name isn’t the only generic thing about this band.

Turns out I’m more of a Velvet Underground greatest hits fan. I guess my hipster interest in experimental rock has left me.

A huge downside to Lennon’s solo stuff is he just cranked shit out for a quick turnaround. And this album is an indication of how sloppy and a waste of his talent.

When people say they don’t like country it’s the radio garbage they’re thinking of. This is the real stuff.

Hell yeah

No one can deny that M.E. is an insanely heavy song.

I know it’s an inspiring story about overcoming but the album still sucks.

Nonstop grind. Cool but static.

Hell yeah. Britpop with some rock n roll balls

It’s more than 40 years old but doesn’t feel aged at all. Still a masterpiece that can inspire hip hop heads for years to come.

This is one of those border albums for me. It’s a classic but there are some downsides that make it a full 5/5. But I’ll round up for this site.

It’s not bad but it’s not great. Kind of reminds me of the sort of CD npr would send you as a thank you to donating.

It’s not my favorite jazz record (sacrilegious I know) but you can’t argue that this isn’t perfect. The personnel is insane and the album is just revolutionary.

Killer album but the production really brings this album down. Probably one of my least favorite Metallica albums because of how it was recorded. (Second to you know what.)

One of the few Dead songs I like is El Paso.

I feel like this is album is an inside joke that I’m not a part of.

This is a pretty cool album. Eclectic and interesting mix of genres. Too bad it’s not a more mainstream album because this is doing some stuff that the Byrds and Neil Young would do in a few years.

Iconic. Rock Lobster belongs in the Smithsonian.

Motörhead is one of those bands that has like one maybe two kickass tunes on a record and then the rest is just filler.

The A side is good but it falls hard. I think this was the hair metal album that made me realize I actually didn’t like the genre that much.

This album surprised me. Interesting compositions and slick engineering that balances electronic and acoustic vibes.

Once the vibrato eases up this is a really good album.

She’s like a groovy Joni Mitchell.

A fun 60s blues rock album.

This album oozes 2010s indie. Wouldn’t be my choice on here to rep the genre (Phoenix is far superior in this idiom). But interesting album and too bad the singer is apparently a dirtbag. So it goes.

Of course it’s a 5. One of the great albums.

What’s cool is that this is a primer for Indian music. As long as you open your mind and enjoy the music, it’s a wonderful record to listen to.

Best thing Lenny Kravitz made was Zoe.

Ok I thought this would suck. But this is a fun album with some killer engineering production.

Gets a little meandering but still a tour de force

On paper this should be a killer album but it feels flat after a few tracks. Almost as proof that Sinatra can’t groove like the white jazzers in the bossa genre (Vince Guaraldi, Charle Byrd, Stan Getz, etc.)

Sweet Cocaine is a bop, man. Otherwise a pretty meh album.

At first I wondered why this album was on the list. But it’s actually better than a thought. It’s got great production, cool beats and the flows are cool.

This is more of a 4.5 but because it’s the Rolling fucking Stones I’ll round up.

Not as bad as I thought. This oozes early ‘90s dance music.

Even Phil Spector’s work can sound cliche. Weird to hear his production on this album.

As hard as I try, I just can’t get into the dead

Hell yeah this is what this should be about. Some sick orchestration and instrumentation and grooves. I don’t understand the lyrics but when you’re jiving it don’t matter.

I’m a big Elvis Costello fan but this doesn’t seem like it should be on here.

The more I hear of Alice Cooper from this era, the more I get surprised.

The Band was one of the tightest, most swinging rock bands of all time. No band has since matched their songwriting and musical prowess.

What’s amazing about this is how it challenges the album format and flow. A little wackiness coupled with stellar songwriting.

Some vanilla ass rock

Dinosaur Jr. has sick guitar lines, fun vocal hooks and explosive parts. In other words, it’s music to play LOUD.

The album that showed me the Beatles were “I want to hold your hand.” Yeah you won’t find too many “hits” off this but it’s a perfect album.

I never appreciated how sophisticated this album is until now. A little punk, jazz, hip hop but a lot of Beastie.

No matter how hard I try to get into the Kinks, it just doesn’t stick.

It’s pretentious hipster music but it’s pretty cool nonetheless. The vocals get a little grating at times but the instrumental work really ties it as a must listen album.

Just not feeling this. It didn’t age well at all

“We got Pink Floyd at home.”

Amazing songwriting. But his vocals start to get tiresome.

That b side blues jerk off really killed a killer album.

One of those albums that set off a trend for guitars — for better or for much worse. Anyway, Tom Morello is a real one.

Taken from us too soon.

I can see why people don’t like this. It almost seems like a concession to his divorce and alimony—a trope itself that he’s almost pioneering by calling it out and breaking the fourth wall. But it’s also an amazing album for showing the growing Marvin Gaye went from Motown “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to space funk.

It’s 2025 and the USA is entering full out fascism and white nationalism. Thirty plus years later, and this album still rings true with its themes of racism, segregation and how Black America look to gangs as support systems in a failing system.

The first time I heard “Movin on Up” I thought this band would be up my alley. Boy, was that song a huge misdirect for me.

It’s groovy!

I’m glad the whole male baritone and falsetto indie fad died out.

Can’t deny this is a pop masterpiece.

It’s cool to hear something that basically created the blue print for so many punk American bands.

A part of one of the greatest album runs.

Don’t tell the 20 years ago me but this kind of indie all sounds the same. This album has a good opening but it feels like it had the fate of everything sounding formulaic.

Not my thing. It’s like the worst stuff from the Clash and Dexy’s Midnight Runners

The drums and bass are the only good things about this album. Otherwise it kind of sucks.

Interesting twist on a folk style songwriting style. The drums were definitely grooving

The production for the first half felt overdone but still a cool listen.

Easy listening pop but “Son of a Preacher Man” will always get me going.

I’m a sucker for the Motown and Bacharach/David tunes.

For me, this is a case of a double album not staying relevant in the digital age. I could see this being something that you can conceptualize as coherent storytelling when you flip vinyl, discs and whatnot. But it goes on like a runon sentence when streaming.

I was not ready for this. What an amazing album. “Super Unison” is a sonic adventure similar to groups like Sonic Youth. Hearing this, I can hear the start of bands like At the Drive In and Modest Mouse.

Kind of stuff you’d hear on Breaking Bad during an artsy scene. Cool album though. A little country slide, spaghetti western orchestration, and indie.

Like Steely Dan, it’s not just the artist but the stellar musicians he brings in.

I feel like the band had to pull their punches on this album. But it’s still fun. Karen O’s voice takes me back!

Not a huge minor threat fan but you gotta respect a punk band with a decent philosophy.

I dig the sci fi concept album. But man, I just couldn’t groove with this with how dated the production is.

Morrissey haters can suck it. This is better than anything the Cure ever did.

It’s a shame Paul Weller and the Jam never got their flowers in the US.

Just crazy how unique this all is. In a world of rock stars, these guys took it in a totally different direction. And their interpretation of Satisfaction is their manifesto of a new world.

The album starts strong but whimpers off.

Music for dudes who used to think they were tough and don’t know how to communicate feelings.

The percussion was on fire. It’s like a cousin to Miles Davis’s Bitches Brew in a way more than just same album cover artist.

Cool beats and cool rhymes.

It’s an interesting album and should be on the list. But its premise goes to show that not every dude can just up and write a soundtrack.

This album holds up a lot better than I thought it would. The Prince song is VERY Prince. The album gets a little weak toward the end but still excellent pop.

Literally content music. Nothing bold. Nothing groundbreaking. This is the stuff an influencer has in the background of a recipe video.

Today I learned where Afrika Bambaataa sampled Planet Rock. Amazing album to just throw on and go into a futuristic world.

Considering how distinct his voice is, Rod Stewart was an interesting choice for a Jeff Beck’s solo debut. Otherwise a lot better than I thought it would be.

It doesn’t have the baroque pop feel that Brian Wilson mastered but it’s got soul. A lot of good tunes by a guy with excellent ear for harmony.

It’s an ok album. I feel like I should’ve liked it more considering I’m a big fan of U2. But I’ll always prefer their work to this.

I’ve wanted to like these guys so bad but I just can’t get it. It’s just noise, well at least this album is.

This grooves. I had no idea Queen Latifah was truly royalty.

I feel like most people who like this guy like his accent. Anyway, it’s not bad. Just a little monotonous but I dig the concept.

Feels like a bad broadway production, a little Les Mis, Cabaret, and Rent.

Some sick guitar leads and harmonies. Deep Purple has sadly been categorized as a meme-y band because of Smoke on the Water and shadowed by Led Zeppelin. But damn, that organ could’ve been mixed a little lower.

The crossover of Kate Bush and Morrissey is not talked about enough.

Come on Eileen is such a banger. Finding out more about Dexys Midnight Runners through this list has made the all mediocre British music worthwhile.

Not as good as Breakfast in America for me but still a great one.

Cool album and stellar dance beats. Not to mention Nile Rodgers absolutely rocks this album. “We are Family” will always make me think of the Californian Raisins though.

An example of a perfect album. I mean, come on guys leave some hits for the rest of us.

I hated this at first but once you get used to her voice this album is pleasant and calming.

It’s like the Latino version of the Roots. Cool mix of hip hop and Latin music.

It’s a fun album and Laura Nyro has an amazing voice. Gives me Linda Rondstandt vibes. Nothing really knocks me out as a track though.

What I’ve learned from this list is I really like Ice T. Meaningful lyrics, sick loops, and skits that aren’t just about having sex or making drug deals. “Body Count” and “Midnight” go fucking hard man.

Someone said this was like a 90s racing game soundtrack but that would have been an upgrade.

I think I like this more than Harvest, which has a few duds on the record. This one is just flawless.

Kinda boring

A little disorienting because it’s a feeling of thinking this should be the Beatles/Stones/Kinks. Fun but still a sense of commercial music.

It’s ok. Beats are cool but it’s not remarkable.

I’m more of an Ice T dude I guess.

I always thought Yes kind of sucked but this is a cool prog album. Not bloated with sounds and layers and well arranged.

16 minutes and to the point. Good shit man.

I can smell this album and feel the sunshine of Mexico in it. And maybe a little bit of sepia.

Not what I was expecting. A lot of melody and hook coupled with electronic experimentation.

I had no idea this would be so soaking wet with glam rock. I’m sure the singer and the band are insufferably pretentious but this feels like an album that pays so much in tribute the Bowie and T Rex (I kept expecting him to yell out “Ziggy played guitar.”). It does feel a little novelty act but the music is well written.

It’s a cool album that gives classic college rock vibes. The cover of “Vastopol” was totally unexpected but nonetheless awesome.

I never fell for the White Stripes like my friends did at this time but this album really cemented the band as an “it” band for the era. The album showed the rare growth as songwriters and not just dicking around for pretension.

I could hear better music at my local diy scene than this.

Some funny references to pop and classical music but it still kind of sucks. Or I have to REALLY be in the mood for this.

First of all, Billie Holiday is amazing and one of the greats. Obviously. But there better be other albums by her on this because this felt like an odd one to include. It’s great but I wouldn’t say it should be in over others.

A weird album that I think doesn’t need to be on here. A little catchy but why have it here when Kraftwerk is on the list?

At times it’s like an edgy broadway production. Scott Walker’s baritone is different than most male vocalists at this time. But at its lowest this album feels like the stereotypical ‘60s album with its wall of orchestra and easy listening arrangements that are now cliche for that period.

Classic blues tinged working man’s rock n roll. Nothing fancy but gets the job done.

If Oasis were mid… but what’s with these sort of bands hiring dudes to just dance on stage.

I respect a decent rock opera. Still not my thing. Just polished punk rock that seemed to lose its feel. But big ups to Green Day for still fighting fascism after all these years.

Literally the musical equivalent of content. I feel like I should’ve been charged $8 for my coffee while listening to this.

The first half of this album is perfect. I always forget how hard “Pictures of You” hits until it’s been a while.

We need more dudes like this and less overproduced crap.

Iconic album cover. Interesting music. Far better than some of the Brit electronic trash this list has too much of.

One of those albums that you have to know the political context to really enjoy it. The latter half feels a little meandering but the first half carries it.

I hate on the Doors but this album is just impeccable. “The End” gives me an urge to take a boat through Vietnam.

Still maintain this is not as good as the britpop that followed but cool to hear the predecessor.

If you lean into the cheesiness it’s a fun album.

Being sad is as American as it gets. No matter the genre.

Jeff Beck really carried this album.

Just be a normal person and listen to broadway, Scott Walker, Morrissey — or anything else.

Good music but pretty forgettable

The beats hit but nothing goes hard as in da club. Too bad 50 Cent became a weird MAGA weirdo

Three titans on one record.

There’s like one good song otherwise it’s all pretty repetitive.

Lush guitar parts and heavenly vocals. I always forget about how great this group is.

Punk but with a lot of reverb and chorus. That Helter Skelter cover was sick.

It’s as if Led Zeppelin embraced the nerd shit even more. What a fun album.

It’s records like this that make all the crap on the list worth the hassle.

I enjoyed the weird experimental tunes that reminded me a tad of the Who but also this album has some straight up epic songs like “Here Comes the Flood.” I didn’t expect this album to resonate so much with me.

I really thought I’d like London Suede more. This album feels like a Temu 70s glam rock album. It’s got its moments but the band is not high tier 90s Britpop.

I’m a big Paul Weller/Jam fan but this album has a mixed feel to me. The jazz part feels like smooth jazz and not really a dive into the genre. But the ballads tunes are great and could stand as smooth jazz standards. It’s a weird contradiction but that’s the Style Council.

I get how this album could be a big deal for a lot of indie heads and hipsters. But for the rest of us this feels bloated. Only a few bands can pull off a triple album and for the most part only the die hard fans love it.

These dudes chug and doom.

This was actually cool despite the bad band name and circus opening. But I probably won’t listen to this album again.

The sort of album that makes you want to write some indie rock songs

The first half is amazingly catchy and soulful. But the second half kind of overstays its welcome. The 2000s era of U2 is odd to go from the Achtung Baby and Pop to this album, but it does feel in sync in ways with the time of clean pop.

It’s got the Shrek song and is an otherwise interesting album, lyrically and musically, and isn’t as terrible as its album cover suggested. But did I need to listen to it before I died? Nah.

They sure weren’t foolin about bongos

It’s like a poppier Dinosaur Jr. not in a bad way but the band smooths out the rawness.

The last song is pretty cool and not the easy listening the rest of the album is.

It’s at least different. Cool grooves but it seems like the album’s material had so much potential but didn’t land.

I can take only so much heavy reverb

It’s cool and legendary but at times falls to background noise.

This is some emo country

I realized I really only dig VU without some of the chore experimental stuff.

Produced by Booker T, Willie Nelson’s American songbook covers stand with the greats.

The kind of album you listen to at 1 am when you’re a drunken mess

You really gotta be in the mood for bjork. I know she’s always had the electronic lean but this album was a bit much for me.

It’s like easy listening Daft Punk.

Some great tunes but the long jammy ones drag a bit for me

A Motown classic but make the sexiness obvious and naked.

Without the drugs this doesn’t hold up as well.

The White Stripes for some reason didn’t resonate with me like it should have but this album is hands down one of the best by a new band of the 2000s.

A little psychedelia mixed with some cool rock licks but at times it’s all unwieldy. It’s a totally different vibe and I’ve always liked this album but Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd just doesn’t hit as well as David Gilmore.

Great beats and sampling. Feels a lot more current than a lot of albums from this time. I bet the lyrics hit hard too but it’s in French so…

Good old fashioned riff driven rock.

This is the sort of music that plays nonstop without anything memorable hitting you except for the old tv samples, kung fu movie bites and loud ass homophobia. The beats are great but the lyrics are kind of whack. Weed stank not included.

It’s a fun album that also happens to be quite revolutionary. The instrumentation is insane.

Every song is a damn treasure.

It’s funky. It’s poppy. It’s got soul. This is what music should be.

One of the most accessible jazz records. The bluesy jazz cats got Kenny Burrell’s Midnight Blue, modal world guys got Miles’ Kind of Blue, the regular cats got Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown Christmas and the funky jazz dudes got this album.

Great ear for melody and harmony. Finding this group here has been one of the bright spots of the list.

Good old dive bar outlaw country. Not a big Merle fan but this is an exception.

It feels like an incomplete recording with the introduction in the middle of the album. But the blues guitar lines are legendary — and I’m not even huge into BB King.

This feels way ahead of its time. Clean jazz samples, flowing lines. A standout hip hop album that contrasts a lot of the gangsta stuff

Impeccable flows, little glimpses of Stevie Wonder and some amazing musicians collaborating. Definitely one of the best albums of the 90s.

This album is such a treat and I wish this list had more things like this that are beyond the concept of Western European music.

A fun album. Kind of like early 2000s indie rock for its diverse approach but still rock riffs at heart

I really liked her memoir but her music? It’s aight.

You could tell this guy was high on Simon and Garfunkel and Bob Dylan.

It’s jazz for people who are afraid of jazz

Detroit’s iggy and the stooges

I thought this would be some country pop crap but it feels as if Taylor Swift actually had some depth.

A lot of groove here. Don’t know why there’s so much hate on it around here.

The idea is cool and there are some bright spots but the problem is the orchestral work is far better and far heavier. So this just feels like a knockoff that doesn’t contribute much.

Fascinating songwriting. The harmonies go in places you don’t expect and all mixed with some fuzzed up guitar.

Preteen me thought the first song was sick. The rest of the album is cool electronic and I can’t deny it.

The racist reviews here are wild. This is a cool album. Amazing production that feels a little like Kanye without the fascism.

Thanks to Toy Story, Randy Newman is a completely underestimated and misunderstood songwriter.

Psalm 69? More like Psalm 67. The repetition is cool and just one of those albums you savor the grinding rhythm.

Thank you for the nostalgia. I hid away in shame that I loved this album in middle school. Looking back now, it’s not as problematic as some of the other stuff at that time.

The epitome of rock n roll. Yeah The Who’s studio work is amazing but it’s live where they shine — whether it’s with the all star original line up or in their current state.

I feel like the whole band is firing on cylinders here. It’s where Elvis Costello is channeling his inner jazz standards pen. “Almost Blue” sounds like something Chet Baker would’ve recorded in his prime.

Like RHCP and the Doors, a great band is overshadowed by a pretentious singer. But this album is too good. The singles hit and the long tunes show musical maturity.

Something beautiful about 28 minutes of nonstop garage rock.

This album is a weird trauma porn sort of work. It seems disingenuous that the demos were released and not properly recorded by a band. Sure, it’s interesting that he’s performed the instruments but it’s all so sloppy.

I hate to rate this album the same as Kid Rock but this thing is bloated and pure ego. This could’ve been a 30 minute album.

The first half is so good. Like a mix of Rammstein, Dethklok and Andrew WK if we’re thinking of modern groups. Then the second half goes crazy with the experimental crap.

Some bangers and killer deep cuts. Side two is the weaker but the title track that closes the album is perfect.

A perfect mix of classic sonic youth sound and normal song structure.

The problem with this is how bloated it is and how badly this guy wants to be a modern day David Byrne. At times it even feels like no one has told him the lyrics to this album are weak.

Loud and brash at times and then a contrasting emptiness. Feels like Pink Floyd pre-DSOTM and Britpop had a baby.

Not gonna lie the oscillating guitar parts on “Norway” made me a little seasick.

It’s really cool to see how Paul Weller and the Jam grew in the years. It’s like they had a similar trajectory as the Clash but went down the path of R&B rather than Caribbean music.

Pulp are the masters of writing emotional hooks and melodies that burst.

Not available anywhere so I guess I can’t listen to this.

Lana Del Rey feels like a foggy morning in LA. You feel depressed but in reality it’s just a super thin layer of overcast covering an otherwise pleasant day. Oh, and you’ve just spent $15 on a small smoothie.

Great album and one that really hammers in that without Garfunkel, Paul Simon never would’ve seen the light of day.

I’ve grown to appreciate and enjoy Bob Marley’s stuff much more the more I learn it’s not just stuff for stoners.

A haunting album that’s only more heartbreaking when you find about the dead son part. Like a lot of Nick Cave stuff it feels like Broadway without the energetic melodic parts.

Crazy to think the white washed Snoop Dogg of today put out this record. Despite the Dr. Dre touch, only a few songs really stand out.

Cool album with some groovy beats and smooth flows. I dig the interplay as a group where the hype sections reflect their easygoing flow styles compared to other rap groups.

From the first moments of this album, I knew it would be killer. Brings punk and hardcore together with some riffs and songwriting that still hold up.

Some catchy hooks but I did not need to listen to this before I died.

The first half of this album is excellent. The band plays space better than most bands, but it seems to drag on toward the middle and then get back to form in the last song.

Everyone talks about DOTSM but this is the perfect mix of Pink Floyd’s early experimental and pop song formats.

A perfect 1960s album. Captures the flashpoint of rock, folk, blues all with a Kerouac prose style.

It’s like Bob Dylan went electric in England.

A great album. Here I thought these dudes just dude that “it’s my life” song. They’ve got way more depth.

A perfect album. It’s got hits, depth, a concept and influenced countless other bands.

More dynamic and poppy than there self titled album, which is good. A chill indie pop album that veers heavy into pop a little

It’s like a mix between indie garage and hardcore. It’s cool at times and obviously these dudes never would’ve broken through to the mainstream but a rockin’ album nonetheless.

Like Roy Orbison but with sick pedal steel

Lord knows I’ve tried but I just can’t get into this early era Elvis.

It’s like Steely Dan but punk rock

Man, she can really blend the accessible pop with the Tom Petty-like rock.

Give me an F! Give me a U! Give me “fixing to die rag” is a killer song and i wish it were on here!

I went in a little concerned it would be bad country but it began leaning more toward Americana fused with John Mellancamp style rock.

A pretty mediocre and forgettable album from the 60s. Rip off of Dylan in some senses too. Makes you appreciate how many Byrds albums are on this list.

No one can lead a band like the Duke. Well actually Count Basie could. Anyway, amazing big band performance.

I always thought Gorillaz fans were weird growing up. Still do but this project is far better than Blur.

Amazing album that really captures an angst and aggressive tone with some dynamics that her peers at the time didn’t really do in recordings.

It’s like James Bond music.

Not the worst electronic music from the 90s. It’s like British vogue music at times.

The opening instrumental tune is cool and very TMNT like. Starts to feel ordinary British pop rock after that.

A cool 60s gem (I know it’s says 1970 but this is still more 60s than 70s). It lacks a some character of other bands from that time but it has some cool elements.

I dig the jangly pop. It’s like the Smiths but less ironic and more jangly chord progressions.

The fact that Miles puts together some of the craziest bands and then sits back is wild. Tony Williams is on fire on this album.

This belongs in the conversation about one of the best albums of the ‘90s that captured that era of the fallout of Western austerity, rampant consumerism and the beginnings of stripping the soul from art. This should be considered a peer of Nirvana’s Nevermind.

It’s not that it’s bad it’s the nonstop use of the talk box and utters that ruin many of the songs. It’s otherwise a typical 90s hip hop album.

It’s a tribute. A love letter. Call it whatever but the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band did an amazing work of music ethnography.

Syd Barrett needed Roger Waters.

I dig the live drums and beats but the vocal sampling starts to be grating.

It’s crazy this album got mainstream. It’s heavy and dark and an album that really captures the 90s.

You could call this a greatest hits compilation and no one could tell the difference.

Bjork has this unexplainable way with songwriting.

A little glam that feels similar at times to Bowie’s glam era.

It’s the type of music they play at the expensive coffee shop. It’s not bad but the album just feels the same.

Great album with some cool blues lines. The groove is so relaxed and the interplay of the instruments are amazing.

If you want to hear the perfect example of a pop rock guitar hero, this is it. An amazing live album nonetheless.

One thing that I’ve learned about people on this site is that they hate the musical theatre idiom. And that’s common with hipster music lovers, whether they’re indie heads or hip hop heads. This album wonderfully brings together songwriting you’d hear from a Sondheim musical that had Randy Newman collaborating on with Neil Diamond the imagined leading man.

It’s not bad. But it doesn’t really standout either. Some cool reggae and soul vibes in a more UK context, which has a different feel than US reggae stuff.

You can really hear the Nirvana inspiration here.

It’s not bad but just sounds like typical brewery music.

A weird album. It’s got that alternative feel to it but the vocals give a sense of classic rock like Aerosmith. It’s a cool album though.

It’s cool and the vibe is amazing but some of the sampling got pretty annoying in a few tunes.

What a legendary soundtrack.

Was not expecting this to be so good. It’s timeless. Could’ve been recorded today and would still hold up.

So ahead of their time. This is the punk rock so many people forget about. Clever yet raw takes on punk.

If oasis ripped from the Beatles this is the other side of ripping off the Stones

Great Dylan covers. Unpopular statement around here but the Byrds are properly represented.

It’s not bad. But it’s kind of messy despite a few standout tracks. This is one of those albums where it’s probably good to have a producer or someone to to help with direction.

I get that there might be some haters for this album. But Dylan is the most important American songwriter and led a shift into in modern music. For those who say he can’t sing, well yeah but he brought the everyday folk vibe to modern song form but also his vocal rhythm is killer (and without his singing, we’d never have Hendrix singing because Hendrix borrowed a lot from Dylan). Hell, put some Christian era Dylan on here until morale improves.

A little 60s style pop but add some female fronted punk. The hits are nonstop. What a killer album.

Kind of cool. Feels like a mix of Blur and Flaming Lips with some jam vibes.

This album changed my life.

I will fight anyone who says this isn’t a perfect album.

What a great album. It makes for an accessible Fugazi and foreshadows a sound that Weezer would capture and take advantage a few years later.

A lot of people here freak out if the music isn’t Radiohead or power chords. This is a cool album that dives into English folk. Really had no idea about English folk scene so this was a cool draw. A lot of cool sounds and songs using interesting instrumentation.

When one of the worst dudes in music ends up making great music. Tragic.

Only good thing kid rock ever said was Def Leppard sucks. The first half is decent but it falls pretty hard in the second half.

Started out cool but the instrumentation and songwriting got pretty weak as the album went on.

The old me would’ve listened to Oasis and ridiculed this album. But I can’t deny this is a great Britpop album.

Artsy enough to be cool and pop enough to be accessible.

One of those albums that feels unique for the early midlife crisis.

Love the Dylan deep cuts. Super refreshing album.

They walked so Simon and Garfunkel could run.

This was a fun album. Strong britpop but a lot more soul than Oasis and Blur and less dramatic than Pulp.

Cool soundscapes but man was that longer than it needed to be.

Some bangers on here. Almost like going to church.

What a weird album to showcase. The cameos are hit and miss but the album shines at the end.

Percussive and fun! But the fun gets overwhelming about half way in.

I love his producing but his music has felt kind of weak not gonna lie.

Jaco killing the bass, Larry Carlton’s classic hook line guitar lines all capped with Joni Mitchell’s stellar guitar quartal voicings and deep lyrics. Absolute perfection.

What a weird album. Some guttural sounds that get tiresome and just what seems like a cliche Bjork album. Almost a parody of itself.

Great album. A good mix of experimental, noise and rock.

This one took me a while with it being sandwiched between Funeral and Suburbs. A little pretentious but life’s too short. It’s a bummer Win was a sleazeball after all these years.

Can’t deny this album. The prototype for GnR, glam rock, and even sadly Kiss.

Indie music for pretentious people. It’s cool but I accept that it’s music for NPR indie types.

So cool to hear different versions of bossa and Brazilian music that aren’t the typical Jobim stuff.

Like Daft Punk but with a cinematic feel

For some reason I used to think these guys were cooler. This album feels kind of weak.

Seems like a bridge album for hip hop.

Kind of like a mid 60s album. Not much else. A few hits otherwise kind of blah.

Definitely standing on the shoulders of giants. It’s at times a little Bowie, T Rex and Flaming Lips. A great mix of undeniable pop hits and psychedelic tunes.

This is such a cool album. Strong Talking Heads vibes.

The Pixies are just Bob Mould but with Kim Deal

Such a great album. Great jangly pop and Chrissie Hynde is one of the best women rock singers.

I was about to shit on their version of Milestones but it’s kind of cool. There’s a few cool tunes on here but otherwise wouldn’t listen to again.

I get this is legendary but I’ve tried so hard to click with it. It just hasn’t connected. Still amazing.

Just listen to Belle and Sebastian.

This is a fun album. Love the mix of punk and sax.

What a cool album. Not your typical Brazilian album and not even a typical album in general.

What an amazing album. The rhythms that he gets out of the guitar are interesting and the vibe of the whole album is a sort of beautiful melancholia. At times feels like a demo but even with its unfinished feel it feels complete.

The first half is a fun album with more pop sensibilities but the second half goes into more electronic and world vibe. It’s not bad but it’s long.

It’s pop rock but that’s ok. It’s ok to have fun with rock and roll.

Like his other stuff it starts strong but gets weak over time.

Several years ago music snobs were trying to repaint the BeeGees reputation by pointing to this album. To be honest, it falls flat. Let’s just accept their best is disco.

A very typical Frank Black record. Not bad but after a while it overstays its welcome.

One of those albums that will dominate your attention the whole time.

It’s a genius mix up of commercials and amazing hits. It leaves me wondering if this were made today what annoying commercials it’d have to do.

It’s a fun synth pop album. Can’t complain.

It’s cool hardcore but it doesn’t stand alongside Fugazi.

A killer guitar album but the obvious hit is the legendary one.

This was a fun album. Like Evanescence with substance. Got repetitive but I wasn’t expecting “Lately” to basically be a Wallflowers song. The drums are basically the same vibe.

Real punk like this transcends genre. It’s not just three chords and distortion it’s about ignoring categories.

Light My Fire is pretty sick. Otherwise it’s kind of like background music.

One of the more boring electronic music albums here

I wanted to like this but it’s kinda bad.

An amazing album. Randy Newman deserved more recognition for his wit and how well he fits it over blues forms.

Man I just can’t get into Yes. But this one is far better than the others on here.

One of those life changing canon albums of my life when I was a teen

Cool like proto deep purple

It’s not bad but a double album is a bit much. Some cool takes on vocal jazz and blues styles. But it’s too much Xtina.

You can hear a million bands cry out from being born by this.

Reeks of 2000s PBR and pretentious smugness

Ginger Baker drumming by himself at the end is the sort of drum solo we should be hearing at rock shows. Not embarrassing ass toms.

You could release this today and it would be a garage rock hit.

Poor man’s Trent Reznor.

Now this is some sick prog rock.

It’s messy and a horny mess. Not his best.

There’s always money in the banana stand.

I honestly don’t understand Beyoncé. This album isn’t bad but it feels overproduced and each song overstays its welcome.

Porn for brain dead sketchy guys in the glam scene.

The debut hits like a club banger. Then the regret comes and the realization life moves fast so enjoy it. Not bad. You can hear this is a few decades ahead of its time.

A very early 2000s album with its electronic pulse. The second side slump hits hard though.

Honestly a pretty fun record. Nothing too deep but that’s ok.

This is an amazing jazz record and I’m glad I heard it here. The interplay and innovation happening here is insane. But this shouldn’t be on here. This is an advanced jazz record and a more accessible jazz record should be on here that was innovative. Maybe something ECM like Pat Metheny’s Bright Sized Life.

Honestly I miss the days when someone could reinvent songs well known to people. Sadly we just don’t have many current pop songs that hit as hard as this.

One hell of an opener and the album keeps that feel throughout. Really wonderful stuff.

Quite a surprise. Never heard of this album but it balances the psychedelic rock without sounding too novelty like other albums of its like on this list.

I dig the anti authority and the response to some shit laws but this just doesn’t hit with me. The three track suite is pretty cool though. That saved it for me.

A great album showcasing her songwriting and a roster of some sick musicians.

Maybe it’s pearls before swine but this was boring and kind of anxiety generating.

Blur is one of those britpop bands that think they’re smarter than they actually are.

This is an amazing album. The two worlds of English electronic music and Indian classical hits hard. Reminds me of Shakti in some ways.

John Lydon sucks, man

Just a bunch of Broadway nerds who play rock. Loved it.

You can hear a lot influences in future artists in this. But the real ones hear that 70s show theme in it.

If you don’t feel anything from this, maybe you’re not human?

An amazing album.

One of the few albums where the back end actually saved it. The instrumental tune is sick.

A cool album.

I get the importance but man this kind of sucked. The worst thing about “Golden Brown” is that it totally misrepresents this band.

At its best James Bond theme kind of music. At its boring some weird sounds.

It’s got a bit of Bruce and Soul Aslyum. It’s not bad despite my initial knee jerk judgement. I will say it’s albums like this that really hit home how important REM was for making indie more intelligible.

It’s different than the hip hop I hear in the US. I’ll give it that.

This album rips in moments with its thunderous rhythms. But it’s the in between that kind of kills it for me. Still cool.

Anyone who says less than 5 doesn’t have soul.

It’s fun but it starts to wear off after a while.

Discovering this as a teenager is a canon event.

Exactly what this list is for. Amazing album and dude landed in prison for it. That’s bravery for art.

This is one of the albums that changed my mind on punk rock.

Pretty forgettable indie rock

Just crazy that this album would be followed up by one of the best female artist albums. A wonderful album but it’s got some holes in it.

Rufus Wainwright has a voice like Thom Yorke. Not a bad thing but Thom’s voice is at least sometimes buried in some cool sonic stuff to distract you.

You can hear every metal band after this. Sick stuff.

Part of a legendary run of albums that he did.

Pure glam rock. Pure fun.

Ron Wood’s guitar work saves Rod Stewart.

I get he was getting clean but damn this was pretty boring.

This album really drags in the second half. But the production is such a 90s vibe.

Surprisingly good! I’m not into this sort of folk vibe but it was a fresh take

Kind of cool when the accordion blasts in.

Jay Z’s accenting “huh” is cool but that’s all this album has going for it.

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