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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
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5 | 2.84 | +2.16 |
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A Date With The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
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5 | 2.96 | +2.04 |
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Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
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5 | 3.12 | +1.88 |
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The Poet
Bobby Womack
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5 | 3.22 | +1.78 |
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
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5 | 3.24 | +1.76 |
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S&M
Metallica
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5 | 3.26 | +1.74 |
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
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5 | 3.27 | +1.73 |
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
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5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
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Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
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5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
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5 | 3.31 | +1.69 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Goo
Sonic Youth
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1 | 3.24 | -2.24 |
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Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
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1 | 3 | -2 |
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Paris 1919
John Cale
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1 | 2.97 | -1.97 |
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Out of Step
Minor Threat
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1 | 2.94 | -1.94 |
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Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
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1 | 2.9 | -1.9 |
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Second Toughest In The Infants
Underworld
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1 | 2.86 | -1.86 |
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In Utero
Nirvana
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2 | 3.82 | -1.82 |
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Faust IV
Faust
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1 | 2.78 | -1.78 |
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
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2 | 3.74 | -1.74 |
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Funeral
Arcade Fire
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2 | 3.55 | -1.55 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Steely Dan | 3 | 4.67 |
| Prince | 3 | 4.67 |
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 4.67 |
| Eminem | 2 | 5 |
| Deep Purple | 2 | 5 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 3 | 4.33 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Arcade Fire | 3 | 2 |
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| Artist | Ratings |
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| Peter Gabriel | 2, 5 |
| Beastie Boys | 5, 3, 2 |
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Country Joe & The Fish · 2 likes
5/5
Had never heard of them before but loved it. All the sounds, the twang, the catchiness of the lyrics, I probably saved half the album to my music. This is why I'm doing this project, to find things like this. And also, what a name!
Beastie Boys · 2 likes
5/5
Obviously already knew some but loved this album.
Mj Cole · 1 likes
2/5
Not awful but 2 hours of house/electronic is not my vibe.
The Jesus And Mary Chain · 1 likes
3/5
This was fine. Kinda boring. Neutral rating.
Sisters Of Mercy · 1 likes
4/5
Enjoyed this more than expected!
4-Star Albums (197)
1-Star Albums (13)
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Massive Attack
2/5
Daft Punk
2/5
Ahead of its time in terms of the electro/slippery sounds that are prevalent on this album. However, I feel that a lot of the songs are repetitive noise competing to be exciting to the user's ears, while the constant repetition makes it difficult to not skip to the next song while 30 seconds in
2/5
Steely Dan
5/5
Everything was so smooth and easy listening. Fun lyrics to just vibe with. I couldn't say I was a Steely Dan "fan" before this, only the hits, but now this urges me to dig deeper!
The xx
2/5
I've heard some of these songs before and while it does have a calm vibe, it didn't really resonate with me while I sat at my work desk today. I listened to it a couple of times through but ended up feeling bored most of the time. No doubt a talented band, just wasn't the right fit for me at this time.
Nirvana
2/5
Definitely some nostalgic songs on here but a little too much grunge and distortion for me. I'd say I'm an average Nirvana fan but some of the songs I was tempted to skip because I wasn't into it at all. Heart Shaped Box and Rape Me are two memorable songs on here for me.
2/5
David Bowie
3/5
George Harrison
3/5
I enjoyed this despite not being a Beatles super fan. There were some really good melodies and the song that stuck out to me was I Dig Love, which was fun. Overall a mellow album for a quiet day.
Buena Vista Social Club
4/5
Enjoyed the familiar tunes and was nice to have on in the background. Easy listening and pleasant to the ear
Gary Numan
4/5
Enjoyed the elctornica and of course the favorite banger of the album, Cars. Seemed ahead of its time with nothing short of what I'd describe as experimental sound
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Really liked it, unexpectedly. Will add more when I have the time
ZZ Top
4/5
Enjoyed it. Lots of familiar favorites on here and wow, what sounds from the instruments!
N.W.A.
3/5
Have listened to it through before. Of course this is a significant album in the progression of hip hop but I feel like had I grown up with it in my prime it would have more of an impact on me today. Today's market of rap and hip-hop is so saturated that it's sometimes easy to wash over albums
Janet Jackson
1/5
Not my vibe. Janet Jackson is definitely talented but the music didn't really resonate with me. Unfortunately after this I probably wouldn't listen again. Maybe her other albums would speak to me more but this one just didn't cut it for me.
Country Joe & The Fish
5/5
Had never heard of them before but loved it. All the sounds, the twang, the catchiness of the lyrics, I probably saved half the album to my music. This is why I'm doing this project, to find things like this. And also, what a name!
Bobby Womack
5/5
Loved it. No other words to describe this album but SMOOOOOOOTH
Nine Inch Nails
3/5
Definitely some known songs on this album but just not my style at this point in life. NIN resonated with me a lot more in my teenage angst years
The Who
3/5
Definitely some good jams but I had a distracting day so it was hard for me to focus
Ian Dury
2/5
Funky sound but not my vibe. Also a very distracted day so could have something to do with it
M.I.A.
3/5
Solid listen. This one is more my time period so I was already pretty familiar. Enjoy the experimental sounds and of course the favorite "I've got more records than the KGB"
Love
3/5
Was okay. What a doozy that 18 minute song was at the end haha. My knowledge is lacking pre 80s so it's nice to hear music from back when.
Depeche Mode
4/5
The Band
2/5
Struggled to pay attention. Was fine but nothing really stood out to me
Lucinda Williams
2/5
Didn't really speak to me, but the background was nice
The Clash
4/5
Björk
3/5
4/5
Nirvana
3/5
John Cale
1/5
Not my vibe. Too relaxed for a crazy morning, felt like i was falling asleep
Grant Lee Buffalo
4/5
Never heard of him but thoroughly enjoyed
Ozomatli
4/5
Garbage
3/5
The Strokes
4/5
The Offspring
5/5
Love Offspring and have listened to this album many times before
Le Tigre
4/5
Liked this a lot more than I thought I would
Neu!
4/5
Loved it. Such great background music and calming tones
The Rolling Stones
4/5
The Cure
3/5
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
4/5
Loved it
Suicide
1/5
Not for me
Wilco
4/5
Have heard Wilco before but never listened to an album through. Thoroughly enjoyable!
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Wasn't available for me to listen to fully but enjoyed what I could
Frank Ocean
3/5
Louis Prima
5/5
I loved this. So smooth and retro
AC/DC
4/5
The Specials
4/5
Liked this despite never hearing of them before
Blur
3/5
Liked some more than others but solid overall. Would probably dig more into them in the future now besides just Song(2) haha
Various Artists
3/5
Refreshing to hear some of the older songs as we are constantly barraged by current day Christmas
Cocteau Twins
4/5
Devendra Banhart
2/5
Not my vibe
Jack White
3/5
3/5
Queen
3/5
Arcade Fire
2/5
Can't get into Arcade Fire. Not sure why
The Cult
4/5
The White Stripes
2/5
Beatles
3/5
3/5
Dolly Parton
3/5
Iron Butterfly
4/5
Funkadelic
3/5
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
The Band
3/5
Mylo
3/5
3. Some were okay, others too repetitive
Simple Minds
4/5
Peter Gabriel
2/5
The Go-Go's
3/5
The Prodigy
2/5
The Verve
4/5
Love
2/5
Liz Phair
4/5
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Tears For Fears
4/5
Nanci Griffith
2/5
Fun Lovin' Criminals
3/5
Primal Scream
4/5
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Cat Stevens
3/5
Barry Adamson
3/5
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Ice Cube
4/5
Depeche Mode
3/5
The Police
3/5
Dusty Springfield
3/5
3/5
Taylor Swift
4/5
Eminem
5/5
The Go-Betweens
3/5
The Verve
4/5
Led Zeppelin
3/5
The Beach Boys
4/5
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Pixies
3/5
Queens Of The Stone Age
4/5
4/5 enjoyed all the unique sound
Stephen Stills
4/5
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
The Stooges
3/5
Fatboy Slim
3/5
John Grant
5/5
The Sonics
4/5
3/5
Jimmy Smith
3/5
Talking Heads
3/5
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
Dr. Dre
4/5
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
Alanis Morissette
4/5
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Blue Cheer
3/5
50 Cent
4/5
Moby
4/5
4
Blondie
4/5
Steely Dan
4/5
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Spiritualized
2/5
Neil Young
3/5
The Temptations
3/5
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Destiny's Child
3/5
Wilco
2/5
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Radiohead
4/5
Method Man
3/5
Eminem
5/5
Sam Cooke
4/5
Genesis
4/5
Ray Price
2/5
ABBA
4/5
T. Rex
3/5
Some familiar songs, but overall not totally my vibe. Was worth a listen.
Deep Purple
5/5
I saw this was a 2 hour live album and was not excited. Since then I've listened to it three times through! What a surprise, the vocals, the absolute expert level of instruments and the passion of the performance put me over the top. Consider me the newest Deep Purple fan.
The Stranglers
3/5
Brian Eno
3/5
Tim Buckley
2/5
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Elliott Smith
4/5
Had no idea what or who this was but really enjoyed it. Not sure why. Was it the color of the sky that day or just the soft sounds after a long night? Regardless 4/5
GZA
2/5
Good bars and I think had I listened to it in its prime it would have been different. After being exposed to Wu Tang I was expecting something different I guess.
Elvis Costello
3/5
Some good songs but enjoyed my first Costello album more.
Metallica
5/5
Once again another live album that I wasn't thrilled to listen to. But WOW. The combination with the SFSO made such an awesome sound and really helped accentuate both the classical elements of the orchestra and of course Metallica's classic rock metal sound.
Bob Dylan
3/5
Fine. Little too chill for my morning.
Deep Purple
5/5
A two song, eighteen minute album??? Once again, Deep Purple crushes it. I can confidently say this is one of my new favorite bands that's come out of this experience.
Miles Davis
3/5
Another two song album but 39 minutes this time. Went back to back with Deep Purple and liked Deep Purple more. Definitely talent here but enjoyed more of a loud experience if listening to an 18 minute song.
Calexico
2/5
Goldfrapp
3/5
Janis Joplin
4/5
The Smiths
2/5
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Bob Dylan
3/5
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Crosby, Stills & Nash
3/5
Dire Straits
4/5
Have always heard of them and knew a few hits but wow. Loved this album.
Throwing Muses
2/5
4/5
The xx
4/5
3/5
Jethro Tull
4/5
Liked this a lot more than expected.
Laura Nyro
4/5
Pulp
3/5
The United States Of America
3/5
Thin Lizzy
3/5
Live albums are typically not my thing. Boys are Back in town mixed with strong guitar flow made this more enjoyable than expected.
Talking Heads
5/5
LOVED THIS
LTJ Bukem
1/5
Nah.
David Crosby
3/5
Aretha Franklin
3/5
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Solomon Burke
3/5
David Bowie
5/5
Lou Reed
4/5
Beatles
3/5
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Van Morrison
4/5
Van Morrison
3/5
Charles Mingus
3/5
The Crusaders
4/5
Tracy Chapman
4/5
Leonard Cohen
3/5
The Adverts
2/5
Miles Davis
3/5
Peter Frampton
4/5
Yeah definitely enjoyed this more than I expected.
The Who
4/5
Oasis
4/5
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Napalm Death
1/5
Absolutely not.
Robert Wyatt
3/5
Marty Robbins
5/5
Fats Domino
4/5
Beastie Boys
5/5
Obviously already knew some but loved this album.
Foo Fighters
3/5
Django Django
4/5
Supergrass
3/5
Love Alright, but the rest was meh.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
R.E.M.
4/5
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Loved it.
Meat Loaf
5/5
Wasn't sure what to expect here but what a delight! So many different types of sounds and songs. Some were ballads, some were weird spoken word, and some were just straight bangers. Listened to it 4-5 times through without even realizing. This prompts me to listen to more Meat Loaf!
3/5
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
The Byrds
4/5
Don McLean
4/5
Turbonegro
1/5
Pink Floyd
4/5
Cocteau Twins
3/5
Cowboy Junkies
3/5
The Associates
3/5
2/5
The Notorious B.I.G.
3/5
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Morrissey
4/5
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
What is this???
Elvis Costello
3/5
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
The Kinks
4/5
Peter Tosh
3/5
Aerosmith
4/5
Yes everyone knows Aerosmith but I've never sat down to listen to a full album. Really enjoyed it, glad to have it on new rotation!
Prince
5/5
Wow!!! This was phenomenal
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
I liked this a lot!
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
3/5
Quicksilver Messenger Service
3/5
Funkadelic
3/5
Hugh Masekela
3/5
Duke Ellington
3/5
The Police
3/5
Sisters Of Mercy
4/5
Enjoyed this more than expected!
Beatles
4/5
Elliott Smith
2/5
Nah this isn't for me
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
Venom
2/5
The KLF
3/5
Rahul Dev Burman
4/5
This was unique and not what I expected. Fun and had some interesting patterns. Will revisit again!
The Cure
3/5
The Smiths
4/5
TV On The Radio
3/5
Caetano Veloso
3/5
Fela Kuti
3/5
Herbie Hancock
3/5
Arcade Fire
2/5
I just cannot get into Arcade Fire. I'm not sure why. I listened to this album three times and didn't save one song. It's a bummer, I want to like them!
Kanye West
4/5
Cream
4/5
I only knew Sunshine of Your Love before this but really enjoyed the sound and felt myself getting into the music. Will be back for more!
Lorde
4/5
I didn't know I was a Lorde fan? I found myself tapping along from the beginning. Pleasantly surprised!
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
I wish I could give this 3.5. Parts of it I enjoyed. Parts of I did not enjoy. We'll call this a soft 4.
Minutemen
3/5
Unique in that it's 43 songs in 75 minutes and some of them I liked. But the style isn't really my jam. Enjoyed it for the uniqueness but probably won't be back to it.
Alice Cooper
3/5
Didn't speak to me besides School's Out
Donald Fagen
3/5
Definitely liked the first (hit) song of the album. Learned something new!
Pearl Jam
4/5
David Bowie
3/5
Nico
3/5
M.I.A.
4/5
Unique and definitely attention getting but not my style outside of a few songs. Rating 4 for it being something I'd come back to and for standing out.
Queen Latifah
3/5
OutKast
4/5
Carole King
4/5
Sufjan Stevens
4/5
Astrud Gilberto
4/5
This was great music to work with and I've never heard of it before. Rating a 4 out of uniqueness and because I listened to it three straight times before moving on!
Les Rythmes Digitales
3/5
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
Really wanted to be into this because my Hendrix knowledge is limited. I listen to it 4 times through and while it was fine, I probably wouldn't go back to it right away.
U2
3/5
Don't care for U2 and didn't like it on the first go. Listened to it twice more and found myself tapping along to a few of them. I'll be more open to U2 in the future now
Buck Owens
4/5
Yes! This is the kind of stuff I hope to find during this journey. Toe tapping, out my realm, other world of music. Saved probably 6-7 of these songs.
Wild Beasts
3/5
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Boston
4/5
Arcade Fire
2/5
I don't know what it is. I just do not like Arcade Fire. I did find one song on this album that I liked but overall I cannot get into the style.
Radiohead
3/5
Suzanne Vega
3/5
Some interesting songs and good background listening music but nothing really stuck out. Glad I found another new artist though!
Coldplay
4/5
Some nostalgic hits in here. Absolutely love the song Yellow although that may be a little bit of a cliche but who cares!
The Isley Brothers
3/5
Summer Breeze is familiar and wonderful. Did not like all the interviews at the end of the album. Sure it provides some behind the music context but 4 songs with interviews mixed in knocks it down a peg for me.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Ride
2/5
Can appreciate 90s grunge but listened to the album twice through and didn't save a song. Missed the mark for me.
The Mothers Of Invention
4/5
Some of these songs made me double take by the weirdness of it so for that 4/5
Paul McCartney and Wings
4/5
Al Green
4/5
Bob Dylan
3/5
William Orbit
3/5
Super Furry Animals
2/5
Green Day
5/5
Super nostalgic for me and I think that's why I'm rating it higher. This was a really important album in my adolescence and listening to it today transported me right back.
Beck
4/5
Yeah I like Beck. Reminds me a little of Tame Impala with how it sounds so wildly blended but it's only one person. Unique instrumentation and different lyrics lift this above the masses for me.
Happy Mondays
3/5
Mudhoney
2/5
Roxy Music
2/5
Eagles
4/5
Heard a lot of Eagles growing up from my dad. Of course they're some great songs on here but I'm giving this album a little bump due to nostalgia.
Elvis Presley
4/5
Big Star
3/5
Bon Jovi
4/5
The Divine Comedy
3/5
This was... interesting. I didn't overall enjoy it but it was definitely a breath of fresh air.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
Adele
4/5
I think I'm a little burnt out on Rolling in the Deep when it was all that played during COVID. Still, great vocals and unique experience from Adele.
Black Sabbath
5/5
Yeah this was great.
Roni Size
2/5
I can see the appeal of this but DJ and repetitive lyrics aren't my thing right now.
Joy Division
3/5
Wu-Tang Clan
4/5
Watched the Hulu series not long ago and gave me some added insight to this group. While not everything resonates with me, the creativeness and the beats are far beyond their time. Would revisit in the future.
Jeff Buckley
4/5
Read about his life and how tragic for him to die of drowning at 30 years old. I think of how much more he probably would have created and produced. Of course, Hallelujah always is a favorite and I listen to it every single time it comes on in life.
The Beta Band
3/5
Electric Light Orchestra
5/5
Mr. Blue Sky is one of my all-time favorite songs. I don't care how popular it is, I absolutely love it. 5/5
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
4/5
Interesting album! I liked it for the uniqueness!
Julian Cope
4/5
I saw this was 2.5 hours and almost skipped it. While I didn't know anything about this band, I listened to it and some of the songs were pretty solid! Rating higher so I can return to it in the future. Nice surprise!
Def Leppard
4/5
Nostalgic as this is one of four albums my dad played growing up. Still holds up today!
Kraftwerk
4/5
This was interesting! Didn't think I'd like it but honestly pretty perfect for work.
CHIC
4/5
I had no idea what this is and then I did know after C'est Chic haha. Really interesting! I starred 4-5 songs to come back to later.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
This was good. I'm on a hot streak right now. Everyone knows Can I Kick It, but that's where the knowledge ends.
Madness
4/5
Another good one! Didn't know any music of theirs besides Our House but this was a good album.
Megadeth
3/5
Not my style but doesn't deserve the hate it gets on this list.
Pixies
5/5
I didn't know I was a Pixies fan but wow, now I'd say I definitely am. I was pretty familiar with other 90s grunge but just never looked into these guys. Saved a bunch of songs and will be back. Really happy that I was surprised!
Marvin Gaye
4/5
The Black Crowes
3/5
The Zutons
4/5
I...really liked this. Have never heard of this band and was thinking I was just going to suffer though but listened to it three times in a row! Will be back for the Zutons!
The Electric Prunes
3/5
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
Who knew that I'd like this so much but I did. Great album, will be back!
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
Solange
3/5
I feel like I need to actually sit down and listen to it again because I was pretty distracted this time. Regardless, it wasn't bad and I felt myself bopping along a few times.
Bob Dylan
3/5
Arctic Monkeys
4/5
Never really knew about the Arctic Monkeys but I liked this, will be back.
The Smiths
3/5
Scissor Sisters
4/5
Only knew Take Your Mama so this album was a welcome surprise! Will be back.
Television
3/5
The Doors
4/5
Nick Drake
3/5
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
4/5
I liked this! Some may call it background music but it was soothing for me while tending to my vomiting family during the stomach flu.
Buffalo Springfield
3/5
The La's
2/5
Billy Joel
4/5
Beastie Boys
3/5
This one didn't speak to me as much as the first beastie boys album. Still okay. May revisit in future.
David Bowie
4/5
I've gained a much bigger appreciation of Bowie through this project.
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Definitely some songs I knew on here but didn't really resonate with me overall. Still an interesting sound and unique to say the least. Rated a little higher for being out of the ordinary
Tom Waits
2/5
I tried to like this but really didn't. Muffled and strange. Definitely unique but don't feel the need to ever listen again.
The Undertones
3/5
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
Pulp
3/5
Kate Bush
4/5
Didn't know Kate Bush until Stranger Things and now she's on my regular rotation.
Santana
4/5
This was solid. Listened to it three times through!
AC/DC
4/5
Nostalgic as I remember hearing it my dad's garage over and over and over again.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Nostalgic as this was on in my parents house a lot in my youth.
Sparks
4/5
This was definitely interesting despite me never even hearing of the band before. Would be back to listen again!
Public Enemy
3/5
Ehhh I understand what this did for music but I just couldn't get into it with my current mindset. Appreciate the difference it made but didn't resonate.
Roxy Music
3/5
The Who
4/5
The Killers
3/5
Couple big songs on here from my younger years that really resonated with me. However the rest of the album didn't really speak to me overall. Good, but not outstanding for me.
Not a big U2 fan but a couple songs on here what I recognized. So we'll call it average.
Iggy Pop
2/5
Couldn't get into it. Listened twice through.
Ray Charles
4/5
Yeah I liked this. Great music to work with.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
The gravel in the voice is unique and I've enjoyed other Cohen things but this album wasn't my favorite of his. Still solid and I don't feel like I wasted my time with it at all.
R.E.M.
3/5
Ehh. Didn't really grip me.
Orbital
2/5
In the right scenario I understand why this works but I'm just not into the digital soundscapes anymore.
Van Halen
4/5
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
I enjoyed this although probably wouldn't put it among my elite/top albums. Saved a few songs from it!
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Something really soothing about listening to this album. When music had more soul and one woman singing alone could really wrap you up into the vibe.
David Bowie
3/5
Couple great songs on here but Bowie never really speaks to me. Enjoyed listening though.
Giant Sand
2/5
Femi Kuti
3/5
Was fine. Good different music but didn't save anything.
The B-52's
4/5
Rock Lobster is a certified banger. Haven't listened to this album alone before. Definitely unique for it's time.
The Doors
4/5
Maxwell
2/5
I can appreciate the style of music but a full hour of soft bedroom genre while I'm working just didn't hit for me.
The Incredible String Band
2/5
Nah. Too slow and plucky.
Sabu
3/5
Portishead
4/5
Have listened to this before and didn't like it. This time I really sunk in and enjoyed the unique sound!
Duran Duran
3/5
Meh. 3 because of Hungry Like the Wolf.
Bob Dylan
4/5
Soft Machine
2/5
Meh
Machito
4/5
John Lennon
4/5
Yeah I liked this.
Kate Bush
4/5
The Darkness
4/5
Only knew that one song, I Believe in a Thing Called Love, but dang this was a solid album! Will be back later!
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
4/5
Saw the first song was 20 minutes and almost skipped it. Glad I didn't. Listened to it twice more after. Definitely new to me and enjoyed this!
The Pretty Things
4/5
Wow!!! I didn't think I was going to like this but once again I am pleasantly surprised. Listened to this thrice.
The Clash
3/5
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
I've listened to this album many many times before this so I was already aware of what it was. Awesome album by Kendrick, and even more powerful in it's prime.
Fairport Convention
3/5
A few catchy songs and I've been into the 60s vibe lately but it didn't blow me away.
Elbow
4/5
Never heard of this band. Listened to the album four times. I'm on a roll!
Sebadoh
2/5
Nah. This isn't for me.
Kanye West
3/5
Listened to this a lot back when it came out. It just doesn't have the same kick/appeal anymore now that we know that Kanye is fully off the rails.
The Zombies
2/5
Meh.
Supergrass
2/5
Meh
Megadeth
2/5
Some fun guitar solos and riffs but nah. Not a Megadeth guy.
The Byrds
3/5
Meh. Was okay.
Little Richard
4/5
Nirvana
4/5
We all like Nirvana but there was just something extra about this album. I liked it!
The Everly Brothers
5/5
I thought this was great. Maybe it was just my mood but it was so mellow and easy to listen to.
Elastica
2/5
Nah
Burning Spear
3/5
Muddy Waters
3/5
Steely Dan
5/5
Yes!!! I F*CKING LOVE Steely Dan.
Willie Nelson
3/5
Bill Evans Trio
2/5
Meh. Fine for background but not my vibe.
Living Colour
4/5
Cult of Personality was already well known to me, but this was a nice surprise!
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
This was good. Of course I've already heard many of these but hearing the whole album end-to-end just added more context that I never knew about. Saved a bunch of songs from this one!
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
Yep, I like the 50s! Who knew!
Rush
4/5
Nitin Sawhney
2/5
I can appreciate the cultural significance of this album, but I really felt like halfway through I had to drag myself through the rest. Not for me.
Kacey Musgraves
3/5
A few good songs on here that I listened to when it originally came out. Nothing mind blowing though.
Radiohead
3/5
I just cannot get into Radiohead, no matter what I do. A few good songs but most of it didn't really resonate with me.
Beatles
4/5
Yellow Submarine was a big part of my childhood, weirdly.
Scott Walker
3/5
Not bad. Was pretty pleasant at times.
The Jam
2/5
Nah
Brian Wilson
2/5
Nah, this wasn't for me. RIP Brian Wilson :(
Jefferson Airplane
2/5
Beck
4/5
Yeah, I like Beck.
Hüsker Dü
2/5
Meh
Ali Farka Touré
2/5
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
2/5
Ehhhh
Willie Nelson
4/5
Wow, I really liked this! I've been a Willie fan in name but haven't ever gone back and truly listened to his albums as a whole. Consider me hooked on this folky 70s style serenade.
Björk
3/5
Neutral
Faith No More
3/5
Cover of War Pigs and the song "Epic" are solid!
Happy Mondays
2/5
Eric Clapton
4/5
I definitely enjoyed listening to this despite me not realizing that 40 minutes had gone by.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Stevie Wonder isn't always my favorite thing to listen to but gotta give this props for a few songs and of course, Superstition.
Minor Threat
1/5
I was interested in this because I enjoy the punk vibe, but I didn't like this at all. Would not listen to again.
Big Brother & The Holding Company
3/5
The Modern Lovers
2/5
Stereo MC's
2/5
Not that this was bad but most of the songs sounded exactly the same. I kept looking down hoping it would be over soon but still had songs left. Again, not bad but not my vibe.
Ghostface Killah
3/5
Gillian Welch
2/5
Fine, but I also almost fell asleep listening to it.
Soft Cell
4/5
I had only ever known Tainted Love by Soft Cell, but I really liked this album! Will be back!
Spacemen 3
3/5
Fine but a lot of other stuff of this genre out there.
Beatles
3/5
I mean it's the Beatles, so it's going to be good. This album didn't really resonate with me overall though.
Boards of Canada
4/5
Weird, but I liked this! Perfect music to work with and will be back.
Suede
2/5
Not for me.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
I understand that this has a place for uniqueness but I legitimately struggled to find any kind of joy in this. The notes and how discordant it was, gave me a headache and made it very difficult to have it on without constant attention. That being said, because it's so different I will have to give it a couple stars just because I honestly have never heard anything like this before.
King Crimson
4/5
Okay, I queued this up and heard the first 30 seconds and was like what the f is this. Then I started getting into it and before you know it I played it completely through without any pauses. Really love when you have no or low expectations on an album and you come out the other side really enjoying it. Will bookmark to come back to this!
Finley Quaye
3/5
I felt myself tapping along but didn't actually save any music here. Not bad, but not good enough to stand out for me.
Beach House
2/5
Meh. This was too mellow for me. I know the band is popular but I seriously almost fell asleep listening to it. Maybe in a different scenario I would have liked it but I have no drive to try it again.
The Kinks
3/5
I like The Kinks but this album didn't really evoke anything in me. I didn't mind listening to it but I also didn't save any music to come back to. Truly neutral.
Booker T. & The MG's
4/5
Yes! I only knew the song Green Onions but this was pretty enjoyable to listen to. Familiar tunes and upbeat.
Nick Drake
3/5
Have never heard of NIck Drake and I see that the reason why is that he died so young. Sad that so many young and talented people get taken before their time. That said, I liked a few songs here and I will be back.
Mike Oldfield
3/5
Definitely interesting and good working music. Will I usually want to sit down and listen to a 20 minute track with bells, probably not. Was it unique and I'm glad I listened to it? Yes. Neutral rating.
X-Ray Spex
2/5
Nah, the British invasion isn't really for me.
Jungle Brothers
3/5
Yeah this was better than I expected because I've never heard of the artist. Some toe tappers but probably wouldn't listen to it on a regular cadence.
The Chemical Brothers
2/5
Meh. I see why this is popular but it didn't do anything for me.
The Replacements
3/5
Skepta
2/5
I like hip hop but this was just a little too UK for me? Lots of bruvs and slang like that, I don't know. Didn't really resonate with me.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
3/5
No strong feelings.
Travis
3/5
Yeah this was interesting! Have never heard of it before but had some good songs. I'll give this a strong 3.
Mudhoney
2/5
Michael Kiwanuka
2/5
Meh
Tina Turner
4/5
I didn't really know what else to expect besides the obvious songs by Tina Turner but wow I really liked this! Such energy and spirit that really embodied the time period.
Serge Gainsbourg
3/5
This was in French but I still bopped along? Impressive!
T. Rex
3/5
I know a lot of people are big on T. Rex and this type of music but it just doesn't do it for me. I didn't hate it but it didn't draw me in either. Neutral.
Fever Ray
3/5
Morrissey
2/5
Violent Femmes
4/5
A little biased because I'm connected to Milwaukee, but yeah this album is a banger.
10cc
4/5
I had never heard of these guys, but wow! What a fun surprise as I think I saved two thirds of the album. Will be back for more, strong 4!
2/5
Meh
U2
3/5
Was fine. Neutral.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
I didn't know what to expect, but yeah I liked this!
Aimee Mann
2/5
Didn't really vibe with this. Not bad but probably wouldn't go back.
The Shamen
2/5
Nah
Pink Floyd
3/5
Listened this about 4 times through. Couldn't get into it as much as other Pink Floyd albums.
R.E.M.
3/5
Yeah this was okay. Nothing really stuck out though. Neutral.
Iggy Pop
3/5
A few good songs that I enjoyed but overall I wouldn't say it was anything I HAD to go back to. Strong 3.
Janelle Monáe
3/5
Interesting. Lots of sounds. Enjoyed going through it but didn't save anything. Neutral.
The Monks
2/5
Umm some of this was okay and then it started getting kind of weird and uncomfortable. It turned me off, but it was okay.
Miles Davis
4/5
Never knew much about jazz, but Miles Davis has made this such an enjoyable experience that I've added jazz into most of my rotations. Thank you for the eye opening experience.
Everything But The Girl
4/5
I didn't save anything but this was actually pretty good. I felt myself bopping along and was enjoying listening to it during work. Marking as a 4 so I come back to it!
Eurythmics
5/5
I loved this. Didn’t really know anything except Sweet Dreams but this had me intently listening the whole way through.
Waylon Jennings
3/5
Sure. This was solid. Classic country.
Thundercat
3/5
Meh
Alice Cooper
2/5
Didn’t speak to me.
Kanye West
3/5
Kanye was obviously a musical genius but his off the field antics have really tarnished his reputation. This album was big in my youth but I can’t bring myself to enjoy it as much anymore. Slid from a 4/5 to a 3.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
I’ve enjoyed discovering Elvis Costello in this project, but this album didn’t land as well as the others have.
Doves
2/5
No, I didn’t like this at all.
Lou Reed
3/5
That song with the kids crying really got to me. He has such unique music but not all of it makes me feel great haha. 3/5 because I recognize the talent but don’t know if it’s my style.
Yes
4/5
Yeah I liked this! Had to listen a few times through to actually let it sink in but will be back.
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Malcolm McLaren
3/5
This was so weird. But I liked a few of them. Strong 3.
Dire Straits
4/5
Yeah this was solid. I only knew a few songs but will be back.
The Stooges
2/5
I like the power but this isn’t for me.
Rod Stewart
3/5
Was fine. Didn’t hit me as hard as others for this era.
Lightning Bolt
3/5
I think in the right headspace this would be great. I can appreciate it for the art that it is. That said, not my cup of tea for most days.
XTC
4/5
Yeah I liked this!
Johnny Cash
4/5
Yeah this was solid. I’m already a Johnny fan though so this wasn’t a surprise.
Small Faces
2/5
Meh. This didn’t make an impact on me.
Badly Drawn Boy
2/5
Nothing special to me.
Ananda Shankar
3/5
While this was interesting to start, it made it very difficult to concentrate while at work. Regardless, I appreciate the uniqueness of it.
Fishbone
4/5
Yeah this was fun. Only knew Ma & Pa
Underworld
1/5
Yuck. I didn’t like this at all.
Prince
4/5
Norah Jones
3/5
This was pleasant to listen to but I didn’t save anything. Strong 3.
Aerosmith
3/5
The more I listen to Aerosmith, the more I feel like so many songs sound the same. It’s lost some magic for me.
Ms. Dynamite
4/5
I’m going to give this a 4 because I saw the album cover and I was not excited, but it was a pleasant listen.
The 13th Floor Elevators
3/5
Yeah this was fun to listen to. Probably wouldn’t recommend it though overall.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
This was a very influential album from when I was young. I absolutely loved RHCP after listening to this and Blood Sugar Sex Magic.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Basement Jaxx
2/5
Not really into house music anymore so this was just a long hour. Not discounting the talent but not for me.
Mj Cole
2/5
Not awful but 2 hours of house/electronic is not my vibe.
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
2/5
I listened to this in the afternoon and it actually made me want to sleep. Won’t give a 1 but pretty underwhelming.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
What is this, my 4th Elvis Costello album? I liked the first one but since then I’ve gotten over the sound and the lyrics.
Randy Newman
3/5
I heard the first song and almost immediately gave up because of the context. Then I looked up that Newman tries to “hold a mirror to society” and it helped me understand the point of the music. While unique, still not my vibe but rating neutral for uniqueness.
4/5
This was big for me during my formative years. Giving a 4 although I’m sure this album receives a lot of hate now.
Holger Czukay
4/5
Saw this and dreaded it based on the art, the listeners and the number of tracks. Dumb I know. This was a ride that I will take again. Weird sounds but captivating and listened to it twice!
Hanoi Rocks
2/5
A couple times I tapped along but most of it just sounded generic and like things I’ve heard hundreds of times before. Not into it.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
The first listen I didn’t care at all. By the third time I liked it much more. Strong 3.
Van Halen
3/5
This was fine. I know it was a formative album but I think I’ve heard it so many times it’s lost its shine.
The Pogues
4/5
This was fun and refreshing!
Jamiroquai
3/5
I clearly had no idea what Jamiroquai was, and a two hour double disc album was a good introduction I’d say. I was dreading this based on time and number of tracks but it was fun! I didn’t save anything but much better than I expected. Strong 3.
The Beta Band
3/5
The first song on this album is great. The rest of the album was fine but nothing I’d write home about.
Common
4/5
Yeah I like 2000s hip hop.
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
I don’t know what happened with this but I didn’t like it at all. Maybe it was just my mood that day but I was totally disinterested by track 3.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
3/5
Well this was a wild ride. But I feel too long. I appreciate the wealth of music but I got over it about an hour in. Neutral rating.
The Saints
2/5
Blech. This felt so generic and uninteresting. I don’t know, maybe just me.
James Taylor
4/5
This was nice chill music to work with. Above average quality for sure.
Kid Rock
1/5
Fuck you Kid Rock.
Faust
1/5
I did not like this at all. Don’t know if it was my mood or the music or both, but blech, no thank you.
Prince
5/5
Okay I’ve obviously listened to Prince before but this project has brought him to a new light for me. Love the music and every album I’ve had has been a banger.
Lenny Kravitz
4/5
This was solid. Will probably be back to try it again in the future.
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
Frank Zappa is too much for me sometimes. Yes some of these songs I enjoyed but some of them made my head hurt and my ears bleed. Chaotic neutral to say the least.
Beastie Boys
2/5
I go back and forth on the Beastie Boys. Yes their music was groundbreaking at the time. But sometimes I’m listening to it and it’s just dumb lyrics. Always about the same topics. I’ve enjoyed other albums by them more but this one didn’t hit for me.
Christine and the Queens
3/5
This was fun at some parts but way too long for me. Upper neutral.
Gang Of Four
2/5
Meh. Nothing I haven’t heard before.
FKA twigs
2/5
No I didn’t like this at all.
Bert Jansch
2/5
Boring. Nothing to cling onto here. Almost fell asleep.
Frank Zappa
4/5
Finally a Zappa album that didn’t hurt my brain. Actually enjoyed this one instead of trying to wrangle the abstract mass that is his usual style.
Ali Farka Touré
2/5
This isn’t for me. Too mellow. I respect that it made waves though.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
This was fine. Kinda boring. Neutral rating.
Mott The Hoople
3/5
Fine. Nothing really stuck out to me.
Jane's Addiction
4/5
This was a surprising like! I listened to the album 3 times and saved some songs.
Milton Nascimento
2/5
Nothing special here. Found myself tuning out. Just not for me.
Peter Gabriel
5/5
Oh wow, I loved this! Completely surprised. Not that I wasn’t a fan but I’ve never just sat down and listened to Peter Gabriel outside of Genesis. Will be back!
Stan Getz
3/5
Didn’t entice me. Neutral.
Arrested Development
3/5
I didn’t save anything but it was a nice listen. Definitely different. Strong 3.
The Teardrop Explodes
3/5
Shivkumar Sharma
4/5
While I may not go out of my way to listen to this frequently, it was actually great working music and unique. Giving it a 4 because it’s something different.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
I really want to like Nick Cave. The first song I was bopping along to. Then every single song sounded the exact same. Just my opinion but I was SO BORED. Just sad and whiny to me.
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Already knew a few of these songs but have never listened to the full album. Wow. Blown away! Absolutely loved it. I think I saved the whole album.
Koffi Olomide
3/5
This was interesting but didn’t save anything. Above average working music though. Strong 3.
Sigur Rós
2/5
I listened to this album 3 times and let me tell you, I really didn’t like it. I almost fell asleep twice and was wondering when it would end. I understand that it was big in its era but this isn’t for me.
Neneh Cherry
3/5
This was fine. I can respect that it helped define a new type of genre but not really my vibe. Neutral for uniqueness.
Rush
4/5
Yea this was great. I only really knew a couple Rush songs but now I’m a fan!
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Was nice to listen to but nothing really jumped out at me like “wow I’ve never heard this before”. Neutral good rating.
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Bopped along a couple times but didn’t grab me enough to make it feel special. Neutral 3.
Robbie Williams
4/5
I don’t know why I was negatively predisposed towards Robbie Williams. I think the only place I’d even heard of him was Ted Lasso, in which he came off as an asshole. This album was solid. Listened to it twice through. New fan!
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
Nah. Not for me.
The The
3/5
Some were okay but don’t remember any of it which tells me I’m neutral.
Pet Shop Boys
4/5
This was actually pretty fun. I didn’t really even know these guys before this but I listened to the album 3 times in a row. Will be back.
Mercury Rev
4/5
Yeah this was fun and unexpected. Soft 4.
Björk
2/5
I have tried so many times to get into Bjork and I just cannot do it. Another artist who is critically acclaimed but I don’t see it. On par with Arcade Fire. Giving a 2 for uniqueness but not for me.
Talk Talk
3/5
Was hoping this would make a larger impression based on its timeframe, but it did not. Neutral.
Baaba Maal
3/5
Fine for work but didn’t speak to me.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
3/5
Fine. Different. Neutral.
Dusty Springfield
5/5
Loved this.
1/5
I have no idea what this was. I didn’t like it at all.
Joy Division
3/5
Meh. Not really for me. Neutral.
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
Way too much yelling for a Monday morning.
3/5
I like Blur but I didn’t sink into the album like I thought I would. Strong neutral but will listen to it again soon.
Big Star
3/5
This was fine. Some songs were catchy but I wouldn’t scramble to go back to it right away. Strong neutral.
3/5
Catchy but not enough to go back to. Neutral.
David Bowie
3/5
Of course Bowie is one of the best but this album didn’t speak to me like his others did.
SAULT
4/5
I listened to this thrice. Rating higher because of unique sound.
Paul Simon
4/5
Yeah this was good. May have to dig further into Paul Simon as my exposure to him is pretty limited.
Linkin Park
5/5
Rating 5 for nostalgia. This rocketed me through my teenage years and I still listen to it today during workouts or demo work!
Sonic Youth
1/5
I didn’t like this at all. Not one song did I stop and be like “oh maybe this is alright”. Easy pass for me.
The Coral
4/5
This was fun. Will be back in the future.
The Only Ones
4/5
I liked this. Didn’t save anything but will be back.
Radiohead
3/5
I can’t get into Radiohead. I have tried and tried and tried. Maybe because I didn’t listen to them in their prime? I have no idea. Weak neutral.
LCD Soundsystem
4/5
Yeah I liked this more than expected. Will be back.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Reallllllly slow but so peaceful. Will be back.
David Ackles
2/5
No I didn’t like this at all. I considered giving it a 1 but I have to really hate something to give it a 1. Way too slow and just so much rambling it felt like.
Fiona Apple
4/5
Although I didn’t save anything this was refreshing and I will be back to listen again.
Incubus
3/5
I liked this but didn’t love it. Strong neutral.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
I listened to this a few times but never got into it. Soft neutral.
The Soft Boys
3/5
Two and a half hours!!! I was like no way am I going to do this and then I did. Underwhelming but not awful. Truly neutral.
Little Simz
3/5
Was excited to see something modern on here but it was just okay. Not blown away but didn’t hate it. Neutral.
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
Way too long. Too many monologues and spoken word over the top. I get the premise but it was a slog for me. Giving it neutral because unique.
Black Sabbath
5/5
No notes needed.
Muddy Waters
4/5
The older I get the more I enjoy jazz. This was fun and I will be back.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Meh. Was fine but I didn’t really care about it.
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
I listened to this three times. I like Fleetwood Mac a lot but this album isn’t my favorite. Strong neutral.
Goldie
2/5
What in the world was this. I didn’t like this at all. Lower than average.
Richard Thompson
3/5
Meh. Nothing special. Neutral.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Yeah this was really fun. I listened to it thrice. I think I’m drawn to 90s hip hop where lyrics were intelligent and it wasn’t all about the vices of life.