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Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
5 3.05 +1.95
Unhalfbricking
Fairport Convention
5 3.15 +1.85
Kenya
Machito
5 3.28 +1.72
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5 3.29 +1.71
Feast of Wire
Calexico
5 3.29 +1.71
First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
5 3.3 +1.7
The College Dropout
Kanye West
5 3.3 +1.7
Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
4 2.31 +1.69
Siembra
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
5 3.33 +1.67
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
5 3.4 +1.6

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Blackstar
David Bowie
1 3.48 -2.48
Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
1 3.38 -2.38
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
1 3.31 -2.31
Ace of Spades
Motörhead
1 3.28 -2.28
The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
1 3.28 -2.28
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
1 3.23 -2.23
Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers
1 3.1 -2.1
Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
1 3.04 -2.04
Savane
Ali Farka Touré
1 3.03 -2.03
Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
1 3.01 -2.01

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Pink Floyd 4 4.5
Beatles 5 4.2
Bruce Springsteen 3 4.33

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Ali Farka Touré 2 1.5
The Rolling Stones 4 2.25

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Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye

R&B liquid gold. Beatiful beautiful stuff.

Ctrl by SZA

Disappointing, I thought I would like this more because I enjoy her album SOS quite a bit. This is not very good. It is an example of R&B around this time but not a good one. Extremely derivative of Frank Ocean. SOS or Blonde should be here instead of this

Signing Off by UB40

Pretty weak. Between a 1 & 2. It wasn't necessarily a unpleasant listen, but just a mostly unremarkable one. It's just reggae but not very inspired, at least to me. I'm going to give it a 1 which is probably a little harsh, I guess I see why it's on here but I don't think it should be.

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Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Oct 23 2023

Legendary powerhouse singer. Amazing stuff

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Oct 30 2023

All time debut rock album. Great guitar throughout. Maybe a little derivative of other stuff though

Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams
Nov 01 2023

Really liked this sort of alternative country feel. Come pick me up, Bartering Lines, My Sweet Carolina were all stand out tracks, and there were more good ones too

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Nov 22 2023
Tidal by Fiona Apple
Nov 23 2023
Elephant by The White Stripes
Nov 30 2023
Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington
Dec 15 2023

Good live performance, but not a good album I would say. Just too long for the album format. I get why it's here as it's a historic performance, but I did not listen to the entire two hours

Smash by The Offspring
Dec 18 2023
Dec 26 2023

Thanks for the gift Phil, but I forgot to listen to this and it's February now and I don't feel that christmasy. However this is a great collection of good versions of christmas classics

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Dec 27 2023
Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Jan 24 2024
Truth by Jeff Beck
Jan 25 2024
1999 by Prince
Jan 29 2024
So by Peter Gabriel
Jan 30 2024
Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Feb 12 2024
On The Beach by Neil Young
Feb 14 2024

On the Beach is a fitting name, great vibes, easy listening I could listen to it all day. That being said not super memorable, but very enjoyable.

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Feb 15 2024

Not what I typically listen to but this is some incredible piano music. Not easy to infuse that much character and emotion into just one instrument for an hour, very impressive

Feb 21 2024

Some crazy psychedelic folk, very cool vibe. This album is literally a trip. I feel like every song gets deeper into a drugscape. Goin' Backs is very good on the front side, and the songs are little more folky with some unique effects on the voices that give it some character. Then the final three songs with tribal gathering, dolphin smile, and space odyssey, you can tell by the names alone what went down. Cool album

Play by Moby
Mar 01 2024
Moon Safari by Air
Mar 04 2024

This is some of the coolest instrumental work I've heard, it really does feel like a Moon Safari. Incredible atmosphere, the sweeping futuristic sounds mixed with the guitary piano soloing is awesome

Bad by Michael Jackson
Mar 12 2024
Blur by Blur
Mar 19 2024
Dookie by Green Day
Mar 25 2024
We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Mar 28 2024

So close to a 5 star, but "somebody loves me" and "Easier to love" were weaker than the rest. The rest were absolute disco bops, I was dancing like crazy. Some great guitar riffs, incredible groove, great vocals. Awesome stuff

Roots by Sepultura
Apr 03 2024
Third by Soft Machine
Apr 04 2024
Grace by Jeff Buckley
Apr 08 2024
Guero by Beck
Apr 09 2024

Should listen again, might be a 4

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Apr 18 2024

Still Bruce and great, but this album overall lacks the emotional punch of "Born to Run" or "Nebraska". Some songs still have it like "Dancing in the Dark", an all time great, but there is some fillerish songs on here. Bobby Jean was a surprise that I enjoyed a lot.

1984 by Van Halen
Apr 19 2024
Master Of Puppets by Metallica
Apr 22 2024

Classic metal album, master of puppets is the headliner but it's a complete album with no duds. Half of the album is all classic metal songs.

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan
Apr 24 2024

Very spacey and atmospheric, but I don't think it all lands. To me it feels like some cool ideas that aren't quite coming together, almost like a walmart David Bowie.

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Apr 25 2024

I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. When I think of Elvis I think of his earlier stuff which is good but not revolutionary and all of his filler junk he released. This album was different. It's a great collection of love songs with a more country feel, the band and backup singers are fantastic. Some standouts were "suspicious minds", "Kentucky Rain", and "True love travels on a gravel road", but beyond that everything else is enjoyable too. Classic country album.

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
Apr 26 2024

Ton of fun, not deep in any way but it doesn't need to be. Just guys having a good time and I had a good time with them

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
Apr 29 2024

Still good, but it's not "keys to life", solid songs all the way through

Liquid Swords by GZA
Apr 30 2024

GZA solo still has the wu tang feel, lots of great stuff in here

May 01 2024

Fun album but it's been done better by others and there's no depth to it. Very very old school country and has all the trademarks of it, an easy listen but you don't walk away with any new opinions. Nice songs, not spectacular

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
May 02 2024

Was waffling between a 3 and a 4 here. I guess this is the only petty album on this list which is absurd. The debut is far from my favorite of his works but it is a great debut. The singles breakdown and american girl really stand out. The rest are just some solid country rock, not as memorable though

Duck Rock by Malcolm McLaren
May 03 2024

This really came out of nowhere and I don't know why it's on this list. A mix of south american/african sounds and this guy 'singing' about jumping rope? I looked it up and it was supposedly influential, I don't see how it influenced anything besides maybe being out of the box at the time. Malcolm just took sounds from other cultures and didn't add anything to it, and to top it off he also did not credit any africans that worked on the record so he was just a bad person. Bad person, confusing and derivative music, 1 star.

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
May 06 2024

It was fine, don't think it really deserves to be on the list but I enjoyed it. Felt like a bruce springsteen knock off for a couple songs, overall enjoyable listen but nothing too much to take from it.

Arrival by ABBA
May 07 2024

Every song is an earworm, beyond the most obvious dancing queen, and money times 3, knowing me knowing you, the rest of the songs are amazing too. I enjoyed tiger a lot which was one I wasn't familiar with and fernando is one of my favorites (is that a bonus track though?) Great album

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
May 08 2024

One of my all time favorite albums, I can listen to this endlessly. The diversity of different sounds that they use on the album is incredible and the switch up in some songs is so interesting. "Maybe after he's gone" and "Beachwood park" do this especially well. Every song on this album I just love. This is better than pet sounds and maybe better than rubber soul. It has darker undertones than those as well which make for a very interesting listen. After some of those songs with very diverse sounds, we get "Butchers Tale" which is mostly an organ with just vocals, singing about WW1, wanting to go home and some visceral images of flies coming down in the heat and their hands shaking. It's really something. So much depth to this album with seemingly simple lyrics.

Blunderbuss by Jack White
May 09 2024

This is pretty awesome and not exactly what I expected. "16 saltines" has a heavier guitar riff that is sweet and some cool overlapped vocals, "freedom at 21" also has a strong riff and little solo. Then "Love interruption" strips backs a little more and focuses on an acoustic guitar and piano. The rest of the album a bluesy piano leads the way more than guitar in a lot of the songs which was the unexpected part for me. I really enjoyed "Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy" it was very catchy. Overall super enjoyable and surprising throughout

May 10 2024

This is some good ole honky tonk. Makes me want to tap my boot on the floor with a beer. Classic little guitar licks throughout all the songs. The subject matter is fairly sad like you would expect from country. Overall, super enjoyable country songs with fun guitar throughout and I enjoy Dwight's voice a lot.

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
May 14 2024

Pure angsty emotion, set the tone for so much 2000's rock. I enjoyed it, sometimes it can feel corny or a bit much but the emotion behind it is palpable and the songs rock.

Blue by Joni Mitchell
May 15 2024

Amazing singer songwriter

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp
May 16 2024

Some very cool soundscapes, this usually isn't my type of music but I found myself drifting off in it. Some of the songs have that aspect that can sort of take you somewhere else, transport your mind in a way. Pretty cool stuff.

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
May 17 2024

There were some cool sounds from a large variety of instruments, I wouldn't say it was bad but I did not really enjoy it. Music didn't really go anywhere

Time (The Revelator) by Gillian Welch
May 23 2024

I was between a 4 and a 5 start on this and I'm deciding to go with 5. I love everything about this, it's so simple and pure with Gillian's voice and the guitar. While simple I don't get tired off the sound, this is an example of how music stripped down completely can hold an emotional punch like no other. I think this inspired a lot of the more modern folk/country that I really enjoy.

Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
May 24 2024

Giving this a two just out of respect for how chaotic it was. Definitely didn't land for me but I can't say it was boring. First two tracks I felt like I was being indoctrinated into a cult. The singles are there, not a fan of "Relax" though. Not sure when I would listen to any of this again, but good for them for just putting out something very original

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
May 27 2024

Almost gave it a 5, this is some quintessential soft rock. I could listen to this album all day and not get tired. The guitar licks are awesome throughout, only reason this isn't a five is a few of the songs just aren't very memorable such as "kings", "brooklyn", "change of guard" and "turn heartbeat over" but these aren't bad songs at all just not as great as the rest.

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas
May 28 2024

I adore the harmonies on this album, they are a major instrument of the iconic sound of the mamas & the papas. Nice listen, very good.

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
May 30 2024

I almost fell asleep at parts but maybe not in a bday way? I'm almost just tired from traveling right now. This was a good background listen, not particularly enthralling but well paced

Exile In Guyville by Liz Phair
May 31 2024

I wasn't wowed by anything but it wasn't bad. I could see this being an inspiration for a lot of female song writers that came after this.

Live! by Fela Kuti
Jun 03 2024

This was such a fun listen, it has so much flavor and character to it. It felt like jazz but with African influence in the vocals and some of the instruments, such a cool album to hear

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Jun 07 2024

Not a ton to say, it's pink floyd at their best. It's more than an album, but an experience.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Jun 10 2024

Very heavy, intense grunge. There's some cool stuff here a little too much for my own personal taste, but I liked it.

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Jun 11 2024

Great guitar, double album is a little much for me though. I enjoy a lot of the songs but could've been trimmed down as an album

Nevermind by Nirvana
Jun 12 2024

The peak grunge album, consistently great throughout with elite peaks "Smells like teen spirit", "Lithium" , "In Bloom" and more. Fantastic top to bottom

Graceland by Paul Simon
Jun 14 2024

So unique and fantastic songwriting. He explored the nature of life when writing this album and you can feel it, really cool

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Jun 17 2024

I don't listen to this type of music but I did enjoy this, thought it was very cool. I probably wasn't listening hard enough or am not knowledgeable enough to fully appreciate this but I did like it

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Jun 18 2024

Album rips, some good straight powerful rock. Child of time was really cool, lots of great guitar throughout

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Jun 19 2024

Makes sense why she is the queen of country, her vocals are amazing and she's a fantastic story teller in such a short time.

Bummed by Happy Mondays
Jun 20 2024
Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Jun 21 2024

Such a cool live album, I adore Frampton's guitar playing so much especially on do you feel like we do. The talking guitar is an awesome signature sound

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Jun 24 2024

I had not heard of Nilsson before but I'm glad I know him now. I did some digging and it seems the Beatles were big fans of his which makes a lot of sense, this album was similar to a rubber band/revolver from the Beatles. Very enjoyable

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jun 25 2024

My favorite band, this isn't my favorite album by them but still top of the line for me. Frusicante is an absolute wizard, Flea is of course amazing, and I don't care what anyone says I love Kiedis' lyrics and voice. Such an awesome album

Jun 26 2024

I think "Epic" is the best word to describe this album. It's a story, not individual songs, with crescendos and falls throughout. A fun listen, I enjoyed the guitar on firth to the fifth a lot, but again no individual song is really the point here, its a conglomerate

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Jun 27 2024

Some classic stevie wonder here superstition is obviously incredible and blame it on the sun was a surprise hit for me. There are some great songs here but also some songs that don't stand out really, which slows it down to a 4 for me. Consistently good, not consistently all time great

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
Jun 28 2024

Amazing voice and enjoyed the guitar, just a fantastic, smooth sound

Pearl by Janis Joplin
Jul 01 2024

Incredible person and voice, nobody else was or has been like her. The instrumentals are great here too, 'buried alive in blues' has no vocals as Janis died before she could record them, but it's still a fun track. Every song on here is great and I could listen to her all day

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Jul 02 2024

It's pretty whatever outside of the opener and closer which are both incredible, bringing the rating up here. Monkey Man is also cool. The rest are kinda weird honky tonk british, I think I'm just not a huge fan of the stones in general. Still a good album though

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jul 03 2024

I enjoyed a lot of it, but man is this album long. I struggle with ones this long, I enjoyed many of the songs but lost the plot at times

Like A Prayer by Madonna
Jul 04 2024

Liked this more than I thought I would. Like a prayer is an all time favorite, other than that falls a little short for me personally though.

evermore by Taylor Swift
Jul 05 2024

I enjoy the folk taylor albums a lot, but I would've rather seen a couple other taylor albums on here instead of evermore, that would've been around 4th on my list. I do like this album and think taylor is great lyricist

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Jul 08 2024

Good rock album, this could be a four after further listening but a 3 right now. I didn't pay much attention to the lyrics but the guitar was really good

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young
Jul 09 2024

Did not really do it for me. Neil Young's voice was kind of annoying on most of the songs and it did not have the guitar that I want from Neil. I enjoy some of his other folky albums more than this. Not really bad but I don't think I'm revisiting

Jul 10 2024

Very atmospheric, in a different setting this could be a 4 but I really enjoyed it

Celebrity Skin by Hole
Jul 11 2024

I had never listened to Hole before, this was awesome. Angsty rock with bite behind it, really sweet album.

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Jul 12 2024

I respect the ambition a lot, it felt like a space opera, one continuous album. Not one you pick individual songs from, but they all flow together

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Jul 15 2024

Very influential, these instrumentals set the stage for a ton of later songs. Every one I hear I feel like I've heard somewhere else. And green onions is a banger.

Back In Black by AC/DC
Jul 16 2024

It's AC/DC, they're really cool

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Jul 17 2024

Good, but didn't do anything amazing for me. I enjoyed the second half more when it was slowed down and simplified, the first half had a lot of big band sounds which I don't really enjoy. Ray is a legend and has a lot of fantastic songs but this album did not wow me

Justified by Justin Timberlake
Jul 18 2024

Some fun pop songs, JT is cool but doesn't do it for me. Might as well just listen to Michael Jackson instead

California by American Music Club
Jul 19 2024

I listened to Everclear and Songs of Love Live by Mark Eitzel because this album was not available on Spotify. It's a shame because I really enjoyed those two albums and would love to listen to this one. The songwriting is fantastic and Mark's voice is really interesting, almost like an understandable eddie vedder. Will definitely listen to some more of their stuff.

Kid A by Radiohead
Jul 22 2024

Opening track is haunting KID A/The national anthem were meh How to disappear completely is amazing Individual tracks there are no real standouts, it's about the conglomerate which I do like when albums are like that These are very cool ambient sound spaces and it's definitely innovative and forward thinking, but in terms of actually enjoying listening to it, I was iffy.

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Jul 23 2024

I love "Good Feeling", one of my favorite songs, and blister in the sun is obviously a hit, but overall this album is pretty meh outside of those songs for me

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Jul 24 2024

Inoffensive and fun, easy listening

Let England Shake by PJ Harvey
Jul 25 2024

Very unique folky album, I only listened to the demos because that's what was available on Spotify but I really enjoyed it. Some heavy songs about war and a very unique spin on the music in general

Jul 26 2024

Too heavy for me but I got more enjoyment out of this one than other heavy metal albums on the list so I can respect it

Jul 29 2024

Love it all, simple man is an al time favorite, free bird speaks for itself, tuesdays gone, I could list every song on the album. Guitar ranges from country bumping to epic, I love it all

Chelsea Girl by Nico
Jul 31 2024

I don't think Nico is talented, this is only decent because of jackson browne and lou reed which is why I'll give it two stars instead of one

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Aug 01 2024

Endlessly listenable yet unique in it's own right. Combination of R&B and reggae that I haven't really heard and thought was a ton of fun. Smooth and crisp like a McDonald's diet coke

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club
Aug 02 2024

The beat on genius of love was fun for 5 seconds then everything else in the song happened, I don't what's going on or where I am

Aug 05 2024

Good album, first three tracks is like a greatest hits. They have a very expansive sound, feels big which is cool. Definitely enjoy

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
Aug 06 2024

Lovely folk album, Paul Simon's lyrics and voice are both amazing and he has some nice fingerpicking throughout this too. "me and julio" is an obvious hit but I really enjoyed "Duncan", "Armistice day" and "Peace Like a River"

Aug 07 2024

Same as all the other british punk groups on here, I did enjoy it as I have the others but is this not just a worse version of the clash? Not a bad album at all

Highly Evolved by The Vines
Aug 08 2024

Like the garage rock, enjoyable and with an interesting mix of different songs, homesick is a little slower and get free really kicks it heavier. I'm stuck between a 2/3 for this one, it's good but I don't know if I would say it's great. There are flashes for me throughout

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Aug 09 2024

I respect how influential this album, but I don't think it makes it good. There are some cool beats but it's whatever. I would never listen to this when later 80s and early 90s groups improved on it vastly. Giving this a 1 but I understand why it was on the list

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Aug 12 2024

Desafinado was one of the most pleasant things I have ever listened to. The jazz sound with guitar picking mixed in really did something for me. I guess I didn't know I enjoyed bossa nova music like this, but I do.

Green by R.E.M.
Aug 13 2024

Great album, didn't floor me but I get it

Aug 16 2024

I liked this more than I expected I would after the first ten minutes. Glass Museum had a desolate vibe to it, I felt myself becoming entranced in it. The Survey and Djed didn't do much for me. The Taut and the Tame was alright. Dear Grandma and Grandpa felt like floating through space in outer wilds. Along the banks of the river was like good, bad and the ugly in space. Songs that take you someplace are special but there were some duds here too, overall enjoyed

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Aug 19 2024

Didn't really click for me. I appreciate what it is, but it just felt too chaotic for me and not very cohesive. That may have been the intention but I just didn't enjoy it all that much

Aug 20 2024

Best produced rap album of all time possibly? Their is a sort of epicness that comes with this album, with songs like 'all of the lights' and 'runaway'. It feels bigger than just an album

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson
Aug 21 2024

Eh Janet is fine but doesn't do a ton for me, feels like posturing

Scum by Napalm Death
Aug 22 2024

ARRHHHH ARRHHH *fast music* DOUAARHH DOAURR

Low by David Bowie
Aug 23 2024

This is pretty awesome, I almost gave it a 5 but it dragged at a few points later in the album. Sound and Vision was awesome, lots of cool sounds on here, so unique

Different Class by Pulp
Aug 26 2024

This is a cool album, good 90s alt. Common people is a hit, but I also enjoyed, mis-shapes, feelingcalledlove, and bar italia

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Aug 27 2024

Get's my foot tapping but I think there's better soul/mo-town than this

Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
Aug 28 2024

This is my least favorite era of music, but I liked this more than I expected. Christina has a powerful voice with some gravel in the back when she wants it which adds a lot to the songs. Some funky backing tracks that get moving too were good. Overall a great time, and now I know why Christina was a judge on the voice.

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Aug 29 2024

I think I just don't really like electronica

Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
Aug 30 2024

Floating through space (Pilots) ? Moon bouncing through space circus? With oompa loompas waltzing (Oompah Radar)? This is cool

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Sep 02 2024

Gorgeous and incredibly atmospheric. Type of album you can close your eyes and really feel it. A dreamscape of a wintery dusk

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Sep 03 2024

Incredible song writer on one of his best albums. Tangled up in blue, simple twist of fate, i you see her say hello, shelter from the storm are all amazing I could list every song on the album. Fantastic work

Central Reservation by Beth Orton
Sep 04 2024

This type of album just really hits me. Love this electric folk style and then more acoustic in the second half. Beth's voice is one of my favorites to listen to and the lyrics are very strong

Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Sep 05 2024

This could be a 4, it's a very interesting album. I really appreciate uniqueness and shorter albums and this hits both of those qualities. There's a lot of different elements going on that are cool some bluesy sounds and other songs that sounded like a musical, but at the end of the day none of the songs really stuck with me so I have to keep it at a 3.

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Sep 06 2024

Chill with the double album, just cut this thing into 10 tracks and it would be so much better

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Sep 20 2024

I don't know it was alright, didn't vibe with it that hard never been a big stones fan, also in a bad mood

Sep 23 2024

It was alright, but very early 2000s. I would always turn on the killers or coldplay before this

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Sep 24 2024

Love this album, really great retro sound with awesome vocals from Amy. You Know I'm No Good, He can only hold her, tears dry on their own, and back to black are all really great. Not quite a 5 I think some songs drop into just existing, but a strong 4. Lyrics are great too

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Sep 25 2024

I'm giving this a 4 largely because of it's uniqueness. I don't think I've really hard a combination of vocal style with those instrumentals before. And the instrumentals were crazy, very spooky and unique guitar tones. Lot's of dissonant backgroud sounds setting a cool tone

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Sep 26 2024

Early beatles does not do it for me. I guess it's alright music, but "hard day's night" is the only song I actually enjoyed. The rest they're just kind of generic boy band songs about holding hands. Can't believe this band went on to make rubber soul a little over a year after this

McCartney by Paul McCartney
Sep 27 2024

Maybe I'm Amazed is kind of the only saving grace here to me, the rest songs legitimately sound like unfinished demos. I guess junk is nice, then it's on there again as an instrumental track? Just sounds like an unfinished project and then maybe comes on and I thought, why didn't you do more of this? 1 star album with a 5 star song to help it

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Sep 30 2024

Awesome percussion, so many unique things going on, fantastic album with emotional lyrics and great songs. Not quite a 5 because some of the songs are a little forgetable

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Oct 01 2024

Never been crazy on the doors, but this album is just cool. That's the best way to describe it. I can imagine myself cruising California in the summer with the top down and shades on, playing this album. I was leaning 3 star and rider on the storm as the closer pushed it to 4

Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti
Oct 02 2024

It was alright, singer had an interesting voice and it was a pleasant listen. Don't feel much need to return to it, the word girl might make a playlist but I don't know which one

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Oct 03 2024

Really fun instrumentals, lyrics weren't anything special but that's not the focus. Very enjoyable and relistenable

Parklife by Blur
Oct 04 2024

This isn't what I thought blur was, I had only heard song 2 really and this was very different from that. This reminded me of the talking heads a lot of times in terms of the lyrical style and unique sounds. Good album

Heroes by David Bowie
Oct 07 2024

Solid album, but didn't like it quite as much as low, the first of the trilogy. The songs weren't as unique to me, while I was engaged through low I didn't get the same from heroes

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Oct 08 2024

Dreamy, experimental pop. The overall feeling of the album is very strong as it is cohesive and things work together. It is the opposite of grounded and that feels good

Oct 09 2024

Didn't click with me, maybe if I dug into the lyrics more it would improve but I don't have a desire to

Logical Progression by LTJ Bukem
Oct 10 2024

Didn't finish, not planning to. Not my cup of tea

Rapture by Anita Baker
Oct 11 2024

Alright but there are other soul/motown albums I'd listen to, she does have a great voice

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Oct 15 2024

Definitely has a 90's feel to the flow, but with a little different beats. Really fun, I like the little accents in the beats that are like keys/flute type of pitch, although I will say the drum machine is pretty samey throughout. Overall, I could listen to this anytime it's pretty great

Young Americans by David Bowie
Oct 16 2024

Definitely the least interesting Bowie album I've heard so far... Feels more generic that a lot of his other stuff. The two hits off this album, fame and young americans, I do think are the best two songs and probably the only ones I would come back to. The rest of it was just meh

Technique by New Order
Oct 17 2024

Not bad but I wasn't overly impressed. The techno, dance vibe is good and I was bopping my head to it

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
Oct 18 2024

Not bad by any means but I feel like one of emmylou's earlier albums would've been a better choice. "My baby needs a sheperd" was good, but a lot of these feel a bit generic. Good album, but I think there were better choices for this list

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Oct 21 2024

This is a perfect concept album, with a mix of hits and more abstract songs. Side 1 the three parts of another brick in the wall keep the theme throughout and everything in between was amazing like 'young lust' and 'goodbye blue sky'. Side 2 has hits like hey you and comfortably numb (that guitar solo...) . I really enjoy 'Nobody Home' and the instrumental on 'Is There Anybody Out There?'. "The Trial" is trippy and terrifying. The whole thing is a play starting with Lights and Action on in the flesh and ending with the wall being torn down Takes a mad genius to make something like this

1989 by Taylor Swift
Oct 22 2024

Definitely one of the best pop albums of this century. Almost every song on this album was a hit and inescapable and for a reason. The synth orchestra is very epic and the production quality is incredible

Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby by Girls Against Boys
Oct 23 2024

Why is this on here? I couldn't even hear the singer really maybe that was spotify's fault, but none of these songs did anything for me

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
Oct 24 2024

Eh, sort of just meandered. No real stand out moments. Is there other cure albums on here? Because I know there is better than this

Boston by Boston
Oct 28 2024

Classic, american, rock. One of my personal all time favorites. For the first 5 songs it's a 5 star album, but it loses momentum a bit over the last 3 songs. Endlessly listenable, love this album

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Oct 29 2024

Really great songs with social commentary. Overall great but staying at 4 as there's only one legendary song on it

Oct 30 2024

Ton of fun is the best way to describe it. It's instrumental pop instead of all electronic like we mostly hear now which I think is a really cool sound.

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Oct 31 2024

This was really great, the instrumentals really take you to a specific place and feeling which is what a soundtrack is supposed to do, I could get the vibe of a scene from the songs. Something you can throw on in the background any time. I'm giving it a three for that reason though, it feels a bit like background music at times which is it's intended purpose but that holds it back a touch.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Nov 01 2024

Album rips, I listened to the bowie mix. Raw Power is a great description and the guitar kicks ass

Diamond Life by Sade
Nov 04 2024

Interesting blend of jazz and R&B. I enjoyed listening the the whole album, not much depth or anything revolutionary but very nice

I like some of it, but there's just better punk albums to listen to I think. Whole album is very much the same. Also I don't know if I buy the punk act after reading about them some more, seems like commercial punk a bit

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
Nov 06 2024

Palpable emotion in this album. Wasn't what I was expecting really with the longer song lengths and sort of atmospheric jams but I thought it worked, and I liked Tim Buckley's vocals as well they really tied it together

Wild Wood by Paul Weller
Nov 07 2024

This was unexpected for me. I had never heard of Paul Weller before, but I definitely have now. Country/Rock sort of mix that stands out from others in that genre with different instrument tones that you would typically find and great vocals. Really enjoyable

One World by John Martyn
Nov 08 2024

Why is this album on here. I don't like his voice and also the album isn't anything special. It's not like offensively bad but it's just whatever, which may be even worse

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Nov 11 2024

One of the most fun albums I've ever listened to. There's a special energy to it you don't hear often, these guys are just having a great time and doing all kinds of crazy stuff. It was long and started to drag a little bit but then me myself and I came on and saved it. The energy is too fun to not give it a 5

Brothers by The Black Keys
Nov 12 2024

Great new age I guess I would call it indie rock? Really fun throughout, memorable riffs and some great standout tracks

Run-D.M.C. by Run-D.M.C.
Nov 13 2024

This was fun and their back and forth flow is cool, however I have to say it was very samey. The beats were all similar and the flow was the exact same on each song. I get why it's here though and it is a cool album to listen to

First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans
Nov 14 2024

This album really got me by surprise, it was really great. Unique sound with the vocals and the instruments, feels very ahead of it's time. Everything about it was very unique, I feel like this inspired florence + the machine some and a lot of more modern pop like clairo

Faust IV by Faust
Nov 15 2024

I really did not get this at all, did not click in any way.

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Nov 18 2024

This album is so good I could throw it on any time and enjoy myself, it can be background music but it also can be the focus. All the different musicians coming together is like a big band feel but so much more fluid and moving. Love it makes me want to salsa

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Nov 19 2024

CLASSIC hip hop album. Socially charged with kendrick speaking on lots of issues in his community, while also making entertaining music. I give the edge to good kid madd city as this maybe drags just a bit more in some parts but really great album

American Idiot by Green Day
Nov 21 2024

Holiday/Boulevard of Broken Dreams and Wake me up when September ends carried this for me. Honestly I expected to like it a little more than I did, this one just did not click with me as much as Dookie did. Solid but I wasn't floored

Heavy Weather by Weather Report
Nov 22 2024

It was alright, don't have too much to say about it. Instrumentals were fun I suppose. Not sure why it's here

The Next Day by David Bowie
Nov 25 2024

Pretty weak, there was some good things but nothing I have an interest in coming back to

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Nov 26 2024

Straight to the point blues rock with some bite to it. La Grange is an all time favorite, but there are other great songs too like 'jesus just left chicago'. Really awesome album, held back slightly by some of the songs dragging a bit

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Nov 27 2024

There was some cool stuff here, kind of doors-esque in some songs. Not a lot I'll come back too but a cool album, in-a-gadda-da-vida is interesting

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Nov 28 2024

Seems a bit of an odd choice to me. I think suburbs and funeral are both better albums for sure and not sure if arcade fire warrants three albums really assuming those others are on here. "No cars go" is very good and it's not a bad album, but definitely lacks some of the juice some of their other stuff has

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Nov 29 2024

It's alright but I think everything here is better in studio, especially surrender. The only exception to this would be "I want you to want me", I think that got a boost here. Outside of that meh

Dec 02 2024

Special album for me. Very nostalgic so maybe I am biased, but this couldn't be anything but a 5 for me. It toes the line between experimental and pop bangers. 4th dimensional transition is like a pink floyd song. Of moons Birds and monsters is incredible. I love everything about it, and we haven't even gotten to time to pretend and kids, wow

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Dec 03 2024

Awesome album, anthemic songs. The first five are incredible, powerful dance/rock/alt songs. The second half of the album cools of a little, while still enjoyable the songs aren't as special

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
Dec 04 2024

Forgettable and generic honestly. Not really bad but just whatever

London Calling by The Clash
Dec 05 2024

Absolute classic punk, this is the quintessential british punk that so many other albums on this list try to copy. Album overstays its welcome a bit for me, but awesome

Dec 06 2024

Great hip-hop/R&B record, such an easy listen even with how long it is. Can see influences for future artists and many songs that have been used as samples now. Really solid album all around, maybe slightly lacking the pop some others have that keeps it at a 4 for me

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Dec 09 2024

It's alright but this type of music just doesn't do too much for me. I enjoyed his voice and some of the songs were fun

Who's Next by The Who
Dec 10 2024

Amazing hits on this like Baba O'Reilly and behind blue eyes, but some of the non hit tracks don't stand out very much and blend into some standard, but good, rock. The hits elevate it enough but I am not huge on the who

Dec 11 2024

Walmart Beatles. Outside of Waterloo Sunset there isn't really anything I enjoy about this.

Songs Of Love And Hate by Leonard Cohen
Dec 13 2024

Incredible songwriter. I wasn't a fan of the other two albums I've had of his so far, but this one clicked with me more. Instead of just being grumbled poetry these felt like more fully fledged songs with poetry.

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Dec 16 2024

I've listened to this a few times now and I really don't get the hype for it being one of the best folk/acoustic albums of all time. I get some enjoyment out of it with the guitar and his voice is nice, but I hate to say that I think this is overhyped because of his unfortunate death. I don't know just isn't for me which is surprising in a genre that I really like

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Dec 17 2024

Possibly the greatest rock album ever, also love the lord of the rings refernces :)

Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Dec 18 2024

This is a interesting album and extremely innovative for 1971, was surprised that's when it came out. Very ahead of it's time and experimental

Dec 19 2024

At the start I was really feeling kind of the funk/juazz/R&B at work, but after 30 minutes I was ready to move on. Very fun but didn't need all of it

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Dec 20 2024

I don't know this is odd but I can respect that unique oddness I suppose. This felt like a musical more than an album in terms of it's style which was interesting. Didn't really enjoy it but kind of cool

Superunknown by Soundgarden
Dec 23 2024

Crazy kickass heavy grunge. Black hole sun is obviously an all timer, but the rest of the album doesn't dissapoint. It's gritty and powerful, great vocals and heavy guitar that punches

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino
Dec 24 2024

Solid easy listen album, quick hitter songs that keep it fresh with each one. Could throw it on when you're cooking or doing some chores around the house

Dec 25 2024

What an interesting atmosphere creating album. This puts you in a certain place and time like not many albums can. Dim bar type of vibe, funny storytelling in between songs. Music isn't anything groundbreaking but a cool find

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Dec 26 2024

One of my favorite songs/guitar playing of all time on the title track. Incredible stuff. Can you get to that and hit it and quit it are also awesome. War of armaggedon is too much, I don't know what's going on there and it's a little too weird for me even though I love funkadelic. Almost a 5 if not for the 10 minute closing track with fart noises

The Last Of The True Believers by Nanci Griffith
Dec 27 2024

Fantastic folk country, not much else to say. Very classic feeling and good storytelling

My Generation by The Who
Dec 30 2024

Reminds me a little of the early Beatles. Couple of good songs that forecast where they are going but otherwise not really fan of it. This is fine but definitely the best they have to offer, which the title track hinted at their potential

Dec 31 2024

The first two songs I was bumping but it immediately overstayed it's welcome. Every song is extremely repetitive, if I was at a club or something it would be fine but I'm at my cubicle in my office and it's painful. First two songs were electric though

The College Dropout by Kanye West
Jan 02 2025

One of the greatest rap albums of all time, probably the best rap producer of all time. Makes me feel sad about his fall off, but that doesn't change how incredible this album is. Even the skits are good. Iconic album that set the tone for a generation

Jan 03 2025

Incredible prog rock, this album deserves the acclaim it gets. Very approachable yet avant garde at the same time. My want to increase the rating on a repeat listen. The album really felt like a journey more than just music which is what I want from prog rock

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
Jan 06 2025

Super fun pop, flew by and I enjoyed the whole time. No complaints

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Jan 07 2025

Frank Ocean is a new age goat, this album is influential for a ton of modern rap/indie type of music. I think there's a couple tracks that are just lacking a little bit in here that brings it down to a 4, but blonde would be a 5 if it was on here

Reign In Blood by Slayer
Jan 08 2025

Not my usual style of music but this album RIPS. Angel of Death and Raining blood especially to open and close the album are awesome. Not something I will be coming back to much, but doesn't overstay it's welcome and has some ripping songs

Haunted Dancehall by The Sabres Of Paradise
Jan 09 2025

Big no, I'm usually more tolerant to different things but I couldn't listen to this album it made my head hurt. Bad

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
Jan 10 2025

Pretty solid but I wasn't wowed by anything. I though Big Black Car and Jesus Christ were good tracks. Not really any bad tracks here but just not much that stood out

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Jan 13 2025

Cool International blues sound. Don't think it reinvented the wheel or anything but a fun album

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Jan 14 2025

Solid middle of the road blues live album, Muddy is a legend but has better stuff that I hope to see on this list at some point

Jan 15 2025

Sinead can only be described as an ethereal singer, and more of a protestor than a musician. Her voice is incredible, there's a range of different songs here, and they lyrics are meaningful. There is only one sort of hit track, but the rest of the songs were very good

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Jan 16 2025

This was just a very fun album. Mostly covers but with some mad bongos and electric guitar and horns instead of singing. I was bopping the whole time

Vivid by Living Colour
Jan 17 2025

Pretty generic solid rock outside of that opening track... Cult of Personality ups this to a 3, what a ripping song

Synchronicity by The Police
Jan 20 2025

Really fun pop rock but I've never been a huge fan of the Police. Fun though

Jan 21 2025

No Notes. Love everything about this. You haven't listened to music until you've closed your eyes and blocked out everything except this album. It's a journey through time and space. Also it's very cool to watch it timed up with the wizard of oz

Want One by Rufus Wainwright
Jan 22 2025

We've heard of rock opera, now this is a pop opera. The lyrics have so much to dig into here, tons of interesting lines. Engages emotionally and entertains throughout by staying fresh with each song

Jan 23 2025

Raw feeling, hard hitting Grunge Punk. Also not a lot of bands like this with a female singer and I think Love's voice adds a lot in terms of helping it stand out from other album's of that era. But ya kicks ass, doesn't overstay it's welcome some great 90s grunge

Sheet Music by 10cc
Jan 24 2025

This was some of the most pop/rock from the 70s. Really unique songs with a ton of character, each song has so many shifts and unexpected elements it keeps you on your toes and moving the whole time.

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Jan 27 2025

Short and sweet. This is some good 50s that just gets you tapping. Not really any depth to it but there didn't need to be, just a fun time. I remember singing tutti frutti in an elementary school concert, I'd be interested to hear our rendition against that of Little Richard.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Jan 28 2025

Melodramatic and Atmospheric, the world of the album it created is dark greys and blacks if that makes sense. I liked how they had a consistent tone throughout and the instrumentation was kept interesting throughout the runtime

Fred Neil by Fred Neil
Jan 29 2025

Some really unique sort of folk blues with some psychedelic elements. Enjoyed Dolphins a lot, whole record was great

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons
Jan 30 2025

Good old school country, no complaints at all. Good songwriting

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
Jan 31 2025

Not a huge fan here, it's ok rock and no more mr nice guy is pretty great

21 by Adele
Feb 03 2025

Some good pop songs on here but it's a little vapid, lacking in depth. Reminds me of middle school

Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Feb 04 2025

Title track is an all time great, the rest of the album doesn't ever fully reach the level of that song again. Easy listening, soulful music, enjoyable throughout but it doesn't reach the peaks outside of Let's Stay Together

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Feb 05 2025

This is solid but there's just a lot of rock I would prefer to listen to. Passengers is good, rest is alright

Rust In Peace by Megadeth
Feb 06 2025

Close to a 5 but I'm going to go with 4 on this one. First two track and tornado of souls especially rip, but whole album is just fierce throughout. Some of the better metal I've heard, and some surprisingly profound lyrics especially in the opening track

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Feb 07 2025

Pop opera I think with very unique songs. Feels like it could have been a musical. Felt a little corny at times for me and did not quite work, opening track felt like something charlie would write in always sunny

In Utero by Nirvana
Feb 10 2025

Amazing rock record. Intense and not super accessible. Lyrics are minimalist, but they are intense and often profound, also very intense/angry/depressing. Struggling between 4 and 5 for this one. Maybe a couple songs aren't quite as strong as others

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Feb 11 2025

R&B liquid gold. Beatiful beautiful stuff.

Brutal Youth by Elvis Costello
Feb 12 2025

Pretty lame in my opinion. It's like he wanted to be bruce but is nowhere close. Felt fake and his voice is fairly annoying. I like some of his stuff but not his. I guess it was a little catchy at times so no the worst thing.

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Feb 13 2025

Very strange, but in a good way. It was kind of like the type of dream where everything is almost real but things are just slightly off and you're left wondering what is real. Very unique soundscapes and his vocals are quite odd. Enjoyed it for being so weird

Feb 14 2025

Very meh for me. I guess I'm not really a fan of blur, at least when they are making brit-pop like this

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Feb 17 2025

If we're calling this britpop it's definitley my favorite of that genre. I think of it more as indie rock and it seems like it inspired a lot of current indie rock. Bittersweet symphony is a great song, rest of the album follows up strong

...And Justice For All by Metallica
Feb 18 2025

I didn't enjoy this one nearly as much as some of there other albums, not sure why didn't quite land the same though.

G. Love And Special Sauce by G. Love & Special Sauce
Feb 19 2025

Kind of a bland combo of blues, jazz, and hip hop. Combines the three but loses the best parts of all of them. There's some moments that are solid laid back music, but no way this belongs on this list there's people who have done that vibe way better.

Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys
Feb 20 2025

Tried listening a couple times and kind of struggled to get through it. Not bad but pretty meh.

Feb 21 2025

What one earth is this, some british guy is yelling at me in the most british way possible, ignoring whatever music is going on behind him. Almost so bad that it's good, I was laughing a bit at how absurd it was but at the end of the day it was just so bad

Tapestry by Carole King
Feb 24 2025

One of the greatest singer-songwriter albums of all time. Incredible stuff. She's not the technical musician/singer but that adds a human aspect to it, along with the incredible songwriting. For how many hits she wrote it's nice she got to make an album of her own with so many amazing songs

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Feb 25 2025

Awesome african/brazilian sort of blues, fantastic energy throughout, very upbeat and lively, fun guitar riffs

Feb 26 2025

The transition from folk to more blues/rock, really great album. I think it lacks the depth of some of Dylan's better albums but still an awesome album

Take Me Apart by Kelela
Feb 27 2025

Fine background music I guess. Some cool production. Is this really a top 50 album of the 2010s (there are 44 from that decade on the list right now)? Not even close.

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Feb 28 2025

I didn't expect to like this as I haven't enjoyed Nick Cave in the past, but I really enjoyed this album. I like albums that have a story and the concept of this album is so cool, each song being about a different murder. Musically enjoyable and is a compilation of short stories

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Mar 03 2025

Tough to describe but love the feel of this album, you can get lost in it. Smooth soulful funk. Also the first track is the sample for one of my favorite wutang songs

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Mar 04 2025

Classic led zeppelin. This is probably my 6th favorite zeppelin album and I still really like it which is pretty crazy. The songs are super varied across the whole album and very quality. I think there is something lost compared to the other albums in terms of songs with a real punch. Outside of kashmir their isn't anything with that power. Some of the songs ramble a bit too long as well, contributing the the 1.5 hour runtime. That's what brings it down a bit to me, but still really cool album

Rocks by Aerosmith
Mar 05 2025

Alright rock, didn't do much for me. Some parts felt like they wanted to be zeppelin. Back in the saddle is a fun hit but this isn't monumental for me

Mar 06 2025

Very quirky. Not sure how I feel but I appreciate the different direction and how succinct the album is. Doesn't overstay it's welcome, fun, and unique

Mar 07 2025

I had never heard of this band before and I am glad I know them now! Fast, hard, punk rock with great energy throughout. It was so punchy and electric, had me ready to run. One of the better live albums I've heard

Blackstar by David Bowie
Mar 10 2025

Not really a bowie fan, but of course his old albums transcend that. I don't know why this is here, it's weird but not in an engaging way just in a pretentious way

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Mar 11 2025

The hits are immaculate in billie jean, beat it, pyt and thriller. The rest does not really do it for me. "Wanna be starting something" is underwhelming and goes on too long, others are either solid to forgettable or straight up bad like "The girl is mine". The dog gone girl is mine, the dog gone girl is mine, the dog gone girl is mine, the dog gone girl is mine,

Trio by Dolly Parton
Mar 12 2025

Getting these three together on an album is something special. The album itself feels like a throwback to an earlier era of country with the beautiful harmonies and the way the steel guitar is used. Very enjoyable album overall

The Yes Album by Yes
Mar 13 2025

Awesome album, almost a 5 for me. The instrument work on this album is incredible, it has all time hits and underrated classics like starship trooper. Great prog rock

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
Mar 14 2025

Apparently the spotify version is not the right one, but that is what I listened to. I kind of hated it. Maybe whatever I'm supposed to listen to is better I guess

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters
Mar 17 2025

Solid but not overwhelmingly groundbreaking, enjoyed it. Good Grief was maybe my favorite on here

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Mar 18 2025

Great 90s rock, gritty, heavy tones and great vocals, mixed with anthemic passionate songs like disarm or today, where you can feel the hurt. Great album

Eternally Yours by The Saints
Mar 19 2025

I'm not huge on punk, this was fun though. There were some good rifts and you could tell they had fun making the record. They aren't trying to come off as too serious or anything. Pretty good stuff

Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement
Mar 20 2025

This was surprising I enjoyed it a lot, feels sort of ahead of it's time to me in the songs that have that unique sort of indie-emo vibe. Honestly feels a lot like a precursor to modern baseball who I enjoy a lot. Will be coming back to this. Trigger Cut and zurich is stained were some of my favorites

Mar 21 2025

Classic 90s hip hop. Man this was good, felt like 2 middle fingers to the world and anyone in it from 2pac. This could be a 5, but I did feel like some of the songs/lyrics were a little dated/products of the times

Stankonia by OutKast
Mar 24 2025

Musically amazing, the energy is fantastic, blending all kinds of influences into vibrant, bouncy tracks that are just all so fun. I wanted to give this a 5 star, but holding it back is the fact that it is just very bloated. It was 1.25 hours and if it was like 50 minutes this would be a 5.

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 25 2025

Classic american blue collar rock music, with Bruce's signature storytelling and bravado. No complaints

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane
Mar 26 2025

One of my favorite jazz albums I've heard, I felt like I understood it more on this one than others. I could feel why people love this type of music. Very good

S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things
Mar 27 2025

They must have taken all of the drugs, I mean every single one wow

Pacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson
Mar 28 2025

Cool album with an interesting ambience to it, nothing too stand out here but I enjoyed the sound overall

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Mar 31 2025

Classic metal record. I was close to 5 stars on this, the whole thing absolutely rips but not in a way that's overwhelming, it's still consumable. Interesting lyrics for each song, I appreciate how they're all about varied things and the messages are discernable. Guitar and bass rips everywhere. Great album throughout

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Apr 01 2025

Little underwhelming, I love jack white but this one didn't quite do it for me. Not many memorable songs, but still fun. There are other albums I would put over this one for the white stripes/jack white

The Man Who by Travis
Apr 02 2025

Enjoyed the space this album put me in, comparisons to a sort of coldplay are apt. I enjoyed the last track a lot, slide show. Good album

Horses by Patti Smith
Apr 03 2025

Interesting take on punk, musically like that but there are some profound lyrics throughout the album which is an cool combination. Overall enjoyed but may not come back to a ton

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Apr 04 2025

Good vibes and very listenable, some wonky bass line type stuff that is cool. But it's also scottish reggae and isn't anything monumental. Generally would rather listen to real reggae, but this was interesting

Apr 07 2025

Amazing folk album, don't think twice and girl from the north country are two of the best love songs ever. Blowin in the wind and masters o war are great protest anthems. Album does drag a little in the back half with the last 6 songs which is why I'll keep this at 4

Madman Across The Water by Elton John
Apr 08 2025

Alright, elton john doesn't do much for me though. I like his hits, so in this case tiny dancer and levon, but I just don't really care about the rest. Doesn't excite me

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr
Apr 09 2025

This is a little too old school sounding. When you have something like NWA 3 years prior to this it feels a little like a step back. It's ok but just kinda blends to me, the flow is choppy

Apr 10 2025

Funky hip hop with depth in the lyrics. The funk beats and bass had me bumping the whole time. Definitely seems like an influence to Outkast among others, very forward for it's time

Germfree Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
Apr 11 2025

Very cool british punk with a cool spin adding the saxophone in to help it stand out more. Very fun

That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire
Apr 14 2025

Fun funky soul, I think there is better Earth Wind & Fire though. Outside of shining star nothing is too astounding

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Apr 15 2025

Everybody wants to rule the world and head over heels are all time songs in my opinion, shout also gets close to that tier. The rest of the album is alright but maybe forgettable. I think Tears For Fears is more of a hits band than an album band for me, but enjoyed it

Apr 16 2025

This has enough great songs to make up a 5 star album in it, but it also has over an hour of stuff that is not that. I just cannot do double albums like this it's too much. So self indulgent. I'm being harsh but as an album I cannot rate this well, however in it like I said there is a lot of special songs.

Dust by Screaming Trees
Apr 17 2025

I had never heard screaming trees before, beyond hearing their name a couple times. This was good but it definitely didn't elevate to the level of the best 90s groups. Lack an edge a little bit, almost like it toed on grunge but didn't jump in

Apr 21 2025

Not a huge fan. Musically it's solid but without much variation, vocals are lackluster. Feels like it wants to be deep but comes more across to me as something that people who want to be pretentious claim is a masterpiece. There are some good lines in there

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Apr 22 2025

This is an alright jazz album to put on in the background. I'm not big on jazz but there was enjoyable things here, maybe overstayed it's welcome a bit

Apr 23 2025

I went in expecting to like this as I enjoy folk singer/songwriters but I kind of hated it. Big part was his voice was just obnoxious to me and I didn't enjoy the production on this either sometimes it sounded almost muffled. Lyrics also didn't really do as much as I was hoping. Very disappointed

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Apr 24 2025

Special album for me, feels like a perfect trip. All of the songs meld together in a perfect way but they also stand out from each other. Album is truly a journey that takes you to another world.

Rip It Up by Orange Juice
Apr 25 2025

There were some fun sounds and I enjoyed listening but it was pretty forgettable to me. Vocals weren't great and there were some fun guitar tones

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Apr 28 2025

Great folk/country vibe on some drugs. Love the first two tracks my my hey hey and thrasher. Then we get into some weird fun stuff about riding llamas and marlon brando. Enjoyed all of it. I really love Thrasher and my, my, hey, hey

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Apr 29 2025

I think this is generally alright. I'm not huge on it but I think this coming out in 1991 was pretty revolutionary and inspired a lot of future work for this kind of hip/hop pop type album.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Apr 30 2025

Some incredible songs here and the guitar work is some of my favorite, Money for Nothing man wow. I will say the sound on some of the songs is a little dated and there are a few filler songs here that brings it to a 4. Love the album though

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley
May 01 2025

Kinda middling for me, I enjoy his voice but nothing about this album really latched onto me honestly. it was ok folk

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers
May 02 2025

Really did not like this one. Generally not a big fan of electric music and this one felt so repetitive and long, nothing really stood out to me.

May 05 2025

You can just feel the energy permeating from this, like sweat from everyone dancing in that club. If you close your eyes you can put yourself there. Usually not a huge fan of live albums but the setting of this is undeniable. Very cool moment in history

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
May 06 2025

This could reach a 5 depending on the mood I think. Really clean folk singer/songwriter guitar with gorgeous lyrics. Old friends is one of the most contemplative songs I've heard. Simon and Garfunkel don't really miss

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
May 07 2025

I enjoyed this, very fun listen. Sort of ragtime piano going on, very upbeat, but a large variety of songs on it. There was some very jazzy songs and more electric songs. I liked "Here's the one that got away" a lot. Good album

Sea Change by Beck
May 08 2025

Had some really cool instrumentals, very melancholy. I think upon repeat listens this could get higher, but it didn't stick with me a ton at the moment

Odessa by Bee Gees
May 09 2025

I didn't know the bee gees did concept albums before the disco hahaha this is quite a revelation. That being said I did not enjoy it and it was quite self indulgent. I don't think this needs to be on the list. Kind of mediocre ramblings of folk music

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
May 12 2025

Almost a 5 for me, the rock/rap combo is so much fun there are some killer guitar riffs and the guys interlope with each other really well. "No sleep till brooklyn" is an all time favorite of mine, I think maybe a couple tracks just didn't stand out much, but I didn't feel the need to skip anything I had a great time listening

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
May 13 2025

A classic psychedelic rock album. Doesn't quite reach 5 for me but it was a great listen and is a great addition to the list. Really feel like this defines the era of music in many ways

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
May 14 2025

Enjoyed this much more than I expected. Actually just a ton of fun throughout and stayed fresh which usually doesn't happen for me with electronic albums in this vein. Good time

The Hour Of Bewilderbeast by Badly Drawn Boy
May 15 2025

Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. Really liked the little horns and strings mixed throughout these songs. Enjoyed the subject matter of a lot of them too. Mix of some more contemplative songs and some upbeat. Great stuff

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
May 16 2025

I thought I like van Morrison more than this. Felt that the songs on here were fairly weak, there was some good songwriting but it got somewhat repetitive. The songs are all like 6 minutes long too, if you cut them all in half I think it would be better.

Hypnotised by The Undertones
May 19 2025

Fun but not ground breaking, up tempo, almost a little surf rocky in sound

White Ladder by David Gray
May 20 2025

Not outstanding but I enjoyed his voice, no real complaints but I wasn't over the moon about anything on it. Some good lyrics but doesn't raise itself into the territory of really making an impact for me

Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps
May 21 2025

An interesting spin on punk adding in rockabilly, elivsey vibes to many songs. Wasn't for me but I can appreciate it being on the list

World Clique by Deee-Lite
May 22 2025

Groove is in the heart, but it's only mildly in the rest of this album. It was fine but I don't plan to come back to it really

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
May 23 2025

It feels like an alternate Beatles album, captures that creative energy with different choruses and switchups within song. It has hits and then the non-hits are just as fun. Between a 4 & 5 here, I am going with 4 now but could change on a revisit

All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot
May 26 2025

Not for me unfortunately, will give a 2 as there are some good heavy riffs

The Libertines by The Libertines
May 27 2025

It was alright indie pop, wasn't super memorable for me but some solid tunes in there

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
May 28 2025

This was pretty bad, very 60s boys bandy, many creepy lyrics about little girls, didn't really enjoy any of the songs.

Ctrl by SZA
May 29 2025

Disappointing, I thought I would like this more because I enjoy her album SOS quite a bit. This is not very good. It is an example of R&B around this time but not a good one. Extremely derivative of Frank Ocean. SOS or Blonde should be here instead of this

The Gilded Palace Of Sin by The Flying Burrito Brothers
May 30 2025

Fun country rock album with some unique influences, definitely would listen again but did not knock my socks off

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Jun 02 2025

Pretty unique prog rock type of album, definitely had fun with it

Coles Corner by Richard Hawley
Jun 03 2025

Very adult contemporary, kind of soft old feeling with a little jazz fusion. It's fine but pretty one note, not mad at it but it didn't make me feel anything about it really

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood
Jun 04 2025

Very cheesy 80s pop, exactly what I would expect. I enjoyed it, easy listening and a nice time

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Jun 05 2025

Cools bluesy rock sound that I enjoyed, has a lot of variety across songs that I enjoyed a lot. School's out rips, a little musical theatre, a little blues, tied together of the concept of school being out. Cool album

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Jun 06 2025

Electric jazz I would call it, very groovy and up-tempo. Sometimes it got a touch annoying with some of the electric sounds, I preferred when it the keys/percussion were the focus and other sounds in the back. Good listen

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
Jun 09 2025

It was ok, a little bit too cheesy and lacked the funk/soul of Stevie's best stuff. Maybe not quite necessary to have on the list when we have his better albums on here already

Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices
Jun 10 2025

I love the idea of these little snippets of songs in a way, was engaging and a cool approach to the album. At the end of day there wasn't a ton that stood out for me but the concept is good and it was fun

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Jun 11 2025

Had never heard of him before but this was great, very unique sound and vibe throughout the album. Lots of trumpets that sound like voices almost with cool tones. Many different influences song by song, all in all a great listen. Piano Joint was awesome. The way the songs flow in and out of each other so good, everything is connected. I feel this is a modern classic.

American Pie by Don McLean
Jun 12 2025

Good folk album with the amazing highs of american pie and vincent

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys
Jun 13 2025

Close to a 1, I really don't enjoy this sound very much. I'll let it have a 2 because the vocal harmonies do sound very cool, but then it's just a repetitive and creepy surf album

Jun 16 2025

I wanted to go a little higher because I enjoyed some of the soundscapes and simple but well crafted instrumentation but the talk/singing did not work for me and it started to meander after a bit

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
Jun 17 2025

Album has a bit of magic to it, enjoyable instrumentals with some unique moments throughout. Songs have a certain feel to them that can take you places

Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury by The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Jun 18 2025

Politically charged talk/rap about the issues in the world. Funny how prevalent many of the things he said still are today. Feels like slam poetry a bit but I enjoyed it

Brown Sugar by D'Angelo
Jun 19 2025

Pretty enjoyable r&b album, some of the vocals weren't great and it was a bit repetitive but overall not bad

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Jun 20 2025

Better than I anticipated, I thought it remained fun throughout, I enjoyed her energy and was bopping along the whole time. Fun little Hip hop record

Space Ritual by Hawkwind
Jun 23 2025

There's a lot of cool stuff here, I can always get behind some crazy, psychedelic jam. This is still almost 2 hours of live jam and has it's drawbacks as such

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Jun 26 2025

I really enjoyed the start of this album it was absolutely lovely. The State I am in and She's Losing it were both fun. On "You're Just A Baby" they went full like early beach boys knockoff with the creepiness included and then after that it fell off a little but there were still some good songs. Overall cool album

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
Jun 27 2025

Can always listen to the guitar god Jimi. Little Wing, Castles Made of Sand, and Bold as Love are all certified bangers. The rest is all great too

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Jun 30 2025

A classic of the rock genre, fast paced, powerful, but unique from others in it's era. Almost a no skip album, quality throughout

Let's Get Killed by David Holmes
Jul 01 2025

Kind of mid but some cool stuff. I liked hearing the Ocean's 11 song out of nowhere. Was an easy listen but not required listening

Tical by Method Man
Jul 02 2025

Good hip hop album, Method Man is talented and put together a solid collection of songs and beats. Still better as a part of Wu-Tang, but good individual album for him

Risque by CHIC
Jul 03 2025

If this doesn't get you moving you may not have a soul. You can say it's repetitive, but that's just because we want to dance for more than 3 minutes. Great album and good times is legendary

Another Green World by Brian Eno
Jul 04 2025

Great soundscape album from one of the originators of the genre. Excited to hear more from him on this list, really enjoyed this one

Country Life by Roxy Music
Jul 07 2025

Fun british rock, I enjoyed the opener the most. Good listen but no aspect really wowed me, fun album

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday
Jul 08 2025

Such a unique voice, I could listen to her all day with the soft jazz in the back. Special singer

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Aug 08 2025

Enjoyable quick listen, album flows well and I enjoyed the vocal style with the instrumentation, set a very 80s/90s tone in a good way

Closer by Joy Division
Aug 11 2025

I'm fine with it being on this list but it's not for me. Didn't strike me as particularly memorable, but not bad

Aug 12 2025

Jazz/rock with bombastic horns, catchy songs with a unique spin. The album is a little too long with some of the 7 minute songs not necessary, but really cool overall

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Aug 13 2025

Indie rock origins, you can hear 90s grunge all they way to 2010s indie rock in various aspects of this album. I adore the guitar tone throughout it, it's warm in a way and the solos are great. I think a couple times the overdrive is a bit much but I love it's use overall. Vocals are very indie esque, in their own odd unique way. Glad to be introduced to this band

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Aug 14 2025

Run through the Jungle stirs up something animalistic in me. I can feel that intro shifting something inside my gut. Gosh this album is crazy. Tight runtime, gravely vocals, ripping swampy guitar, iconic riffs. This is what southern rock is.

I See You by The xx
Aug 15 2025

Really smooth enjoyable songs, I'm usually not into electronic music but I was really grooving to this. Every song felt really good in my ears I guess is an odd way to say it.

Hotel California by Eagles
Aug 18 2025

Good rock, hotel california is iconic, everything else is pretty good

Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Aug 19 2025

I'm a sucker for female led punk/garage and this album absolutely crushes it. The lead singers vocals are awesome, fun and unique throughout. There were also a couple songs that had a very white stripes esque riff in them that I loved. Every song was moving fast with great riffs and percussion, then the second half of the album it slows down a little for Maps and Y Control which works really well. If you close your eyes you can picture the energy of a concert for this group and I wish I got to experience it.

Live At Leeds by The Who
Aug 20 2025

Decent live album, has good energy but the recording quality is lacking. I'd probably rather just listen to a studio album with the same stuff but I do appreciate the energy of the live recording

xx by The xx
Aug 21 2025

Fine, a little plodding. Intro is cool

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club
Aug 22 2025

Catchy 80s pop songs, inoffensive and a little bland, but catchy.

Hms Fable by Shack
Aug 25 2025

Really enjoyable album through and through, not any hits but everything was good. Good lyrics and some fun sounds, definitely enjoyed

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Aug 27 2025

Peak jack white I think. The whole thing is absurdly fun. Dead leaves, hotel yorba, fell in love with a girl, offend in every way, we are gonna be friends. This is non-stop action, even the songs that you don't remember the name of flow in and out of everything perfectly. Couldn't ask for any more

Aug 28 2025

Best British music of the 90s, tons of great songs in here. Album never really lags or asks to be skipped. Don't Look Back in Anger is peak

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Aug 29 2025

Great dad blues-rock. A few bangers and the rest is pretty solid. Very enjoyable/easy listen

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Sep 01 2025

Not my favorite style of rap but I can appreciate it for the hit songs in here and the fun sound throughout. Better than the self titled debut

Sister by Sonic Youth
Sep 02 2025

This was a cool album, I'm generally very opposed to the noise rock thing but this one was working for me *most of the time*. There were a couple moments in the second half where I was feeling stressed. A unique album that does it's own thing

Signing Off by UB40
Sep 03 2025

Pretty weak. Between a 1 & 2. It wasn't necessarily a unpleasant listen, but just a mostly unremarkable one. It's just reggae but not very inspired, at least to me. I'm going to give it a 1 which is probably a little harsh, I guess I see why it's on here but I don't think it should be.

Disraeli Gears by Cream
Sep 05 2025

Tight tracklist with great riffs throughout. Gets a little more bluesy in the second half. Strange Brew and Sunshine is a crazy two track start to an album

Station To Station by David Bowie
Sep 08 2025

I guess it's pretty good. Bowie has some amazing stuff but I do think he is a bit overrated especially with how many albums of his are on here. Not a bad album and I like the succinctness of it, but did not have much staying power with me at least

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Sep 10 2025

Epitomizes west coast rap. Crazy beats throughout and effortlessly cool. This is like the 90s version of LA Woman, in terms of being the album that is the prototypical LA music sound of a generation. That said lyrically it's pretty weak and not entirely for me.

The Band by The Band
Oct 30 2025

The original psychedelic country/folk. Such a cool sound they achieved through the whole album. A great listen throughout with some peaks on the top songs. I enjoy the vocals in their sort of offbeat way, and theirs varied instrumental sounds such as the organ and what I think is a guitar that sounds like a frog

Metallica by Metallica
Oct 31 2025

Great metal album, I think it isn't quite on the level of master of puppets and ride the lightning for me. Overall enjoyed though

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
Nov 03 2025

I am very excited about this new discovery for me. Had never heard of them but was absolutely sold in the first track. Infectious celtic folk rock with a killer fiddle throughout. Some more modern stuff and some traditional songs. Really great throughout. Possible 5 I will adjust down the road if I need to

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Nov 04 2025

Fantastic english folk. I think I give unhalfbricking the edge because of it's addition of electric guitar solos and heavier drums. This one is more traditional, which I really enjoyed as well. The singer's voice is incredible and is a large part of what makes this album work so well

Le Tigre by Le Tigre
Nov 05 2025

Very unique and ahead of it's time, being these short snippets with unexpected sounds, a little offbeat vocals and instrumentation. Creates a cool sound for the album and doesn't overstay it's welcome

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Nov 06 2025

Electric repetitive music like this is not my jam, there are some fun beats on this album though. I could run or bike to this, it's fast paced and hecticly intense in a good way. But still got tired of it pretty quick

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Nov 07 2025

From the opening bass line on the first song I was already sold. Incredible salsa album, felt like it had hints of jazz and even disco in some of the bass work. Infectious album. The varied instruments with the horns and different percussive's kept everything fresh throughout. Every song had me moving

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Nov 10 2025

Very classic feel, timeless stuff. Not something that absolutely floors me but this will always be around and is a great listen

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Nov 11 2025

This is AC/DC as ever. Not as many of their hits on this one, pretty solid songs all the way through. They aren't reinventing the wheel but it's fun. Gonna ding it a little just because the only true standout track is highway to hell on this one

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Nov 12 2025

Fun but maybe a little weird in a way that didn't entirely work. Had an odd sort of country feel to it that I was wishy washy on and they weren't able to commit to. I got a kick out of some of it

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Nov 13 2025

Very depressing but it's misty out right now so it's kind of fitting the vibe. Really great stripped back sound and lyrics, well done album and cool vocals

Bright Flight by Silver Jews
Nov 14 2025

Didn't hit me that much musically, but there are some good lines and some interesting sounds going on with the country-ish feel on many songs. Off beat in a fairly fun way but I think modern baseball is more deserving off a spot on the list than this

New York Dolls by New York Dolls
Nov 17 2025

Pretty fun, it's sort of like a discount punky rolling stones. In that way it also feels like a little watered down punk? Solid record but not anything crazy to me, sure they would be fun to have seen live

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
Nov 18 2025

Sort of inoffensive indie, but it was a pleasant listen. Pretty vocals and instruments

Talking Timbuktu by Ali Farka Touré
Nov 19 2025

I think this was a little better than his other album on this list, but overall just not for me I guess. Nothing about it gripped me. I could see having it as some background music but even for that there are other options I would prefer

More Specials by The Specials
Nov 20 2025

Fun I think, pretty odd. British reggae but in a way that's not bad, I think because of the different trumpets and instruments they employ

Ananda Shankar by Ananda Shankar
Nov 21 2025

I like how he just layed out his entire idea for the album on the cover. The sitar is interesting, I can't tell if it's soothing and smooth or kind of whiny. I appreciate that Ananda came in with an idea of what he wanted to do and I think he accomplished that. It does have a western feel with the sitar infused. The covers were funny

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
Nov 26 2025

I don't get why this on the list. He has better stuff (are you gonna go my way) but this just isn't it. Weird album and choice for the list

Feast of Wire by Calexico
Nov 27 2025

I can't believe I hadn't heard this before, this album was especially made just for me. Alt indie-rock with a mariachi/western flair. I love everything about it. It creates a world you can feel with each song. There's mariachia songs, western soundtracks, and darker western folk as well. Really love this one

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Dec 01 2025

I guess this is a collection of songs written by Woody Guthrie, and you can hear that in many songs. Stripped back with simple yet effective lyrics on some, others have a bit of a alt-country vibe. Enjoyable album with "California Stars" being an all timer

Rio by Duran Duran
Dec 02 2025

Infectious 80s pop, what you picture when you think of the 80s

Lost Souls by Doves
Dec 03 2025

Something between coldplay and radiohead, haunting instrumentals and remains engaging throughout

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground
Dec 04 2025

I don't get it, this group continues to be overrated to me.

Close To You by Carpenters
Dec 05 2025

Simple, pretty songs with gorgeous vocals. Some extremely cliche love songs, that became cliche for a reason. Nice album, I could listen to her sing all day. Most of the songs didn't quite reach a second level I was looking for, that maybe some kind of unique bridge could've brought. Enjoyed it for sure

Fly Or Die by N.E.R.D
Dec 08 2025

There is some really cool production here which would be expected with Pharrell. There are some reminiscence of gorillaz or outkast, but not on there level. Can hear some tropes that Pharrell would popularize later in the next 10 years like some clap track.

Feb 06 2026

More brit punk that doesn't really do anything for me. It's got decent energy and is fast moving, but it's just more punk. Nothing to see here

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
Feb 09 2026

I enjoy bossa nova and samba a lot, but this one didn't really stand out to me. Pleasant listening but nothing extraordinary

Duck Stab/Buster & Glen by The Residents
Feb 10 2026

I saw a review that said "The Residents are bit like communism in that I like them better in theory than I do in practice.". I think that sums up how I feel as well. I like the idea of this barely even being music and how strange it is, but I didn't really enjoy it? I respect it though

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Feb 11 2026

Life in a glass house is pretty cool with a jazzy feel. Hunting Bears could work really well in a movie scene, I can see it in my head. Overall, too many songs are just meandering. Again I am not super into radiohead and think I need to be in a specific setting for it to work for me.

The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones
Feb 12 2026

This is so lame, I'm not a huge fan of the rolling stones but their later stuff I can respect. This one is just lame, like musically it's fine but there is nothing original about it at all. Take it off the list

Feb 13 2026

There is some awesome stuff in here and the chaos of it all is engaging. Instruments and sounds flying all over the place and into each other, but it's controlled chaos. That being said, the spontaneity of it was a little much for me, but cool record

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Feb 16 2026

Kinda fun but not really good, the songs feel like a play which adds a unique flair to it so I give it credit for that

Palo Congo by Sabu
Feb 17 2026

I was enjoying it the first few songs but then it got old and repetitive very quickly. 40 minutes of this is wild

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
Feb 18 2026

One of the most fun albums I've heard, the transition on Cowboy song into the boys are back in town was great. His quote after the first song set the tone for the album lol. Great stuff

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Feb 19 2026

I kept thinking man this really sounds like steely dan, eventually I had to look up donald fagen and found out he started steely dan so that makes sense. It's steely dan but with more synth/80s to it, enjoyable album but it misses something from there top tier stuff

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes
Feb 20 2026

Didn't really grab me much, I do like the name of the title track alot and the sound of it was pretty good too. Band name is funny

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem
Feb 23 2026

Crazy album, this dude was just saying anything at all. Good flow and funny, I think he improved in his next few albums though. This one at times felt like shock value for the sake of shock value. He found a better balance in the next few years

Yeezus by Kanye West
Feb 24 2026

One of my least favorite Kanye album's, but I can respect it. Some cool production choices and a couple of fantastic songs

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Feb 25 2026
Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt
Feb 26 2026

I don't usually like noise rock type stuff, but for some reason this one worked for me. I'm not sure why but I really was enjoying the pure chaos of it, maybe because it sounded like they were having fun making it. I can picture them just going absolutely bonkers while playing these songs. Surprisingly fun album, but definitely not for everyone

Feb 27 2026

Unique rap album. Listened as I drove into Chicago. Enjoyed the vibe a ton with great instrumentals, I was not locked in on the lyrics. Enjoyed pretty well

Suicide by Suicide
Mar 02 2026

This is sort of like if you took the doors and removed every single cool/interesting part of them and had them repeat the same thing over and over

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Mar 03 2026

This was pretty standard, not too much jumped out. Sort of a worse version of tracy chapman, some of the horns elements were fun

Elastica by Elastica
Mar 05 2026

It wasn't bad at all, it was just kind of generic? Didn't mind listening but I'm not sure what makes it special

C'est Chic by CHIC
Mar 06 2026

I feel the same about this album as the other CHIC album, ton of fun

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Apr 06 2026

I enjoyed it, was very surprised to hear the exorcist theme at the start. I liked when he would just say an instrument and then start playing it lol, good listen

I’m a Lonesome Fugitive by Merle Haggard
Apr 07 2026

Solid little country songs, but the lyrics aren't as fleshed out as his later albums

Protection by Massive Attack
Apr 08 2026

I have pretty much the same thoughts as the last massive attack album. There was definitely some interesting ideas but it's not really for me. I can see how it was influential though

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz
Apr 10 2026

Very good but I think I do prefer Getz's other album slightly more. Still a pleasant listen

Fromohio by fIREHOSE
Apr 13 2026

Pretty awesome sort of folk/indie rock album from the midwest. Enjoyed it all, maybe dragged a little towards the end. Fun album

The La's by The La's
Apr 15 2026

It was alright, more brit pop rock type.

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
May 13 2026

This is good, definitely cutting edge at the time. Not my type as much but I caught the vibe of it. Might get up to a 4 if I listened in the right circumstances

May 15 2026

Reminiscent of the beatles Sgt peppers and magical mystery tour, which came out the same year. While this album is a fun psychedelic trip, it doesn't reach the iconic quality of those. An interesting view at the roots of pink floyd

Kenya by Machito
May 18 2026

I think this is a 5 for me. The Afro-Cuban Jazz was such an awesome combo, with a sort of big band jazz combined with more afro/caribbean percussion. Fantastic energy throughout, amazing tight album

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