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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
KEAH** (Psalm 69) Ministry	5	2.69	+2.31
The Grand Tour George Jones	5	2.79	+2.21
A Little Deeper Ms. Dynamite	5	2.81	+2.19
Colour By Numbers Culture Club	5	2.84	+2.16
Destroyer KISS	5	2.86	+2.14
Grievous Angel Gram Parsons	5	2.86	+2.14
Picture Book Simply Red	5	2.88	+2.12
Truth And Soul Fishbone	5	2.97	+2.03
A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse Faces	5	3.24	+1.76
Phrenology The Roots	5	3.25	+1.75

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Want Two Rufus Wainwright	1	2.84	-1.84
LP1 FKA twigs	1	2.8	-1.8
Roots Sepultura	1	2.79	-1.79
Atomizer Big Black	1	2.72	-1.72
OK Talvin Singh	1	2.56	-1.56
The Suburbs Arcade Fire	2	3.5	-1.5
Five Leaves Left Nick Drake	2	3.47	-1.47
Odessey And Oracle The Zombies	2	3.42	-1.42
Ágætis Byrjun Sigur Rós	2	3.37	-1.37
Horses Patti Smith	2	3.31	-1.31

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Artist	Albums	Average
Bruce Springsteen	3	4.67
The Rolling Stones	2	5
Johnny Cash	2	5
Bob Dylan	2	5
Beatles	2	5
Muddy Waters	2	5

5-Star Albums (52)

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Colour By Numbers

Culture Club

5/5

I didn't appreciate this album much when it was released, but I sure do now. Fantastic album that has said the test of time.

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1-Star Albums (7)

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We Are Family

Sister Sledge

4/5

...And Justice For All

Metallica

5/5

Metal at it's finest!

Ágætis Byrjun

Sigur Rós

2/5

Nope

Power In Numbers

Jurassic 5

4/5

Rust Never Sleeps

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

3/5

It starts out a little folky, but wraps up with much more crunch. Almost had a punk feel towards the end. Like always though, Niel Young always has a lot to say.

The Suburbs

Arcade Fire

2/5

Absolutely forgettable album. It's not bad; it's just meh. All the tracks sounded relatively the same and blended together.

Born In The U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen

5/5

Classic album. Bruce takes you on a journey in this album of the times. Just great rock and roll.

Tusk

Fleetwood Mac

3/5

A couple good songs, but certainly not the best album by the group. Lindsey got a little experimental in quite a few tracks.

Destroyer

KISS

5/5

Kiss isn't the most technical or sophisticated band, but they're entertaining AF! This is definitely one of their best products.

Blur

4/5

Good album. I had no idea "Song 2" was by Blur or even on this album.

The Infotainment Scan

The Fall

3/5

It wasn't bad, but I found myself ignoring it.

Young Americans

David Bowie

5/5

Amazing album. The flow is amazing, and it bangs front to back.

Either Or

Elliott Smith

4/5

It wasn't anything exciting, but it was good. I can see why it was critically acclaimed; the writing is good. It didn't blow me away, but I appreciated it.

Fly Or Die

N.E.R.D

4/5

I had never heard of this before, but I enjoyed it. From what I learned, they learned to play the instruments do they could perform live. It was a fun listen so the way through with a good rock/rap vibe and some funk should in there.

Low-Life

New Order

4/5

This is mid 80's pop, so it is synth heavy. I felt like I was watching a John Hughes movie. Being an '80s child, it is very nostalgic; therefore, good.

Slanted And Enchanted

Pavement

4/5

It comes at you hard and smacks you on the head. It's along the same lines as a lot of albums that have popped up on this list recently: Post-punk, noise rock, alt-rock genre. I enjoy this genre and this was a decent album. I was reminded of Violent Femmes.

Purple Rain

Prince

5/5

I can't say enough about this album, so I won't. It's amazing! If you haven't heard it, listen to it. If you don't own it, but it. I'm going to need more stars.

Close To You

Carpenters

2/5

The Carpenters bringing that smooth early '70s adult contemporary sound. Not really my thing. Probably my least favorite genre of that time, but I recognize they were good at what they did. I'll give them an extra star just out of respect.

Picture Book

Simply Red

5/5

5 Star album right here. I think it's their best work. I'm not the biggest fan of Simply Red, but this album is phenomenal!

Beggars Banquet

The Rolling Stones

5/5

Banger of a Stones album. The Blues/Rock vibes this sends out are some of the best. I normally listen to the Stones on a greatest hits album, so this was a welcome surprise.

LP1

FKA twigs

1/5

It was a rough one to get through. The follow up of Glass Animals put out into perspective and helped to understand it's place. Still, it wasn't particularly enjoyable.

Home Is Where The Music Is

Hugh Masekela

5/5

Phenomenal album. I love some good Jazz! The biggest problem is deciding to piss l purchase it on vinyl.

Made In Japan

Deep Purple

4/5

Ok, so it's Deep Purple. I figure, if you're here, you know Deep Purple. Then you get about 47 minutes (give it take) and shit gets great. I have a new DP respect.

L.A. Woman

The Doors

5/5

I love The Doors. Sadly the last album Jim recorded. It's good blues-rock and starts out with a heavy dose of Ray in organ.

Five Leaves Left

Nick Drake

2/5

Proper '60's folk music. Nothing special but it wasn't offensive.

Court And Spark

Joni Mitchell

3/5

I enjoyed the more jazzy songs on this album much more than some of the "Joni Mitchell" ones earlier in the album.

Can't Buy A Thrill

Steely Dan

5/5

This album is so good I might have to buy a back up in case I wear out my current one. Great front to back. Plus, it always comes back to Steely Dan.

Peter Gabriel

3/5

I like Pete, but this album wasn't my favorite. I can hear the experimental things he's doing and appreciate it. There really only a few songs that I really enjoyed.

Grievous Angel

Gram Parsons

5/5

I was surprised. I didn't expect this to be a country album. It was a great change of pace, and right in my wheelhouse. Very enjoyable!!

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)

Ministry

5/5

It's a great album that I have not listened to since the '90s. I forgot how much I enjoyed it.

Tea for the Tillerman

Cat Stevens

5/5

Cat Stevens throws down some really good folk rock on this album. It sounds correct for the era, but the wings have stood the test of time. Iconic album.

Trafalgar

Bee Gees

3/5

Not the Bee Gees of the Disco, Saturday Night Fever, days. This album lacked energy and was much more of a downer than I wanted.

Electric Ladyland

Jimi Hendrix

5/5

Hendrix was amazing. This album rocks! It gets a little weird, but what do you expect? It's Hendrix, and it was the '60s. There were all kind of influential substances. That being said, Hendrix was one of the most amazing and ground breaking guitarists of his time, and it clearly shows on this album.

Colour By Numbers

Culture Club

5/5

I didn't appreciate this album much when it was released, but I sure do now. Fantastic album that has said the test of time.

Truth And Soul

Fishbone

5/5

This was a mix of Rock, Skah, Funk. Very eclectic, much like my musical taste. I listened to it twice.

Wonderful Rainbow

Lightning Bolt

1/5

I pride myself in listening to the entire album in case there's a hidden gem. Nope, just more dog shit. I had to read about it too see if I was missing something. If it's one thing I've learned through this, Noise Rock is NOT my thing.

The Atomic Mr Basie

Count Basie & His Orchestra

4/5

This was a nice Jazzy album to have playing while at work. The arrangement of the big band sounds and Jazz beats scratched that itch.

Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes

TV On The Radio

3/5

I didn't really enjoy it. The album seemed to change midway through, and it was just not that great IMO. It'll get an extra star for not being Noise Rock.

Dig Me Out

Sleater-Kinney

3/5

It sounded like it should be on Scott Pilgrim. Pretty good, but a whole album was a bit much at once.

She's So Unusual

Cyndi Lauper

5/5

Cyndi Lauper was an '80s icon. Her distinct voice and catchy fun beats really made her special, and she's still amazing, albeit differently. Great album!

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Bruce Springsteen

5/5

Good album by The Boss. It's Bruce being Bruce singing Bruce songs. It has solid rock vibes with Bruce's blue collar voice.

Want Two

Rufus Wainwright

1/5

Boring AF! It sounded like when the paster sings the liturgy at a traditional Lutheran service. Not sure why this is on the 1001 album list. I really didn't need to hear it.

More Songs About Buildings And Food

Talking Heads

4/5

Wonderful album with many songs for which I want familiar. I still enjoyed it. Turns out I'm a bigger fan of the band than I originally thought.

Document

R.E.M.

4/5

Enjoyable album by REM. I can't believe it's from 1987 though. There are tracks on it that band and could be mistaken for modern alt rock songs.

Shalimar

Rahul Dev Burman

3/5

Want expecting some Bollywood music.

You Want It Darker

Leonard Cohen

3/5

Sounds like music from a man at the end of his career/life.

Bossanova

Pixies

3/5

It was an enjoyable Pixies album. Just enough umph to power through midmorning at work.

Parallel Lines

Blondie

3/5

Not my favorite Blondie album, but still good.

Central Reservation

Beth Orton

3/5

Super Chill and the autoplay went into a 3+hr coffee shop Jazz mix.

Throwing Muses

2/5

I want inspired.

The Seldom Seen Kid

Elbow

4/5

I just wasn't into it.

Modern Life Is Rubbish

Blur

3/5

Right on par with early Alt Rock, and of course it's British. Nothing special, just a middle of the road.

Let It Bleed

The Rolling Stones

5/5

I love The Stones. This has a fairly heavy Blues vibe to it, which is good.

Pretzel Logic

Steely Dan

4/5

It always comes back to Steely Dan. Not my favorite one of their, but it's still good. Who doesn't appreciate Steely Dan?

Walking Wounded

Everything But The Girl

3/5

It was good background music while working and the house.

Music From Big Pink

The Band

4/5

A crowd pleaser when your looking to sing along with some old music.

American Idiot

Green Day

5/5

Probably my favorite Green Day album. I ran many miles to this beech in the day.

Odessey And Oracle

The Zombies

2/5

Nah. I'm wondering how some of these albums make it in the list. I know 1001 is a lot, but there are better.

Sheer Heart Attack

Queen

5/5

For me, one of their lesser known albums. It's solid Queen Rock and Roll. They are a very diverse band, and this album showcases that.

Second Toughest In The Infants

Underworld

4/5

Starts as some solid early EDM then transitions almost into some lo-fi. All in all better than some albums I've been hearing lately.

My Aim Is True

Elvis Costello

4/5

Solid album front to back. It's unoffensive and easy to listen to. I found myself tapping my feet more than once.

Time Out

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

3/5

It finished better than it started.

Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite

Maxwell

3/5

Smooth R&B jams.

What's Going On

Marvin Gaye

5/5

Great album that speaks to the times in which it was created. Motown at lots finest.

Adele

4/5

Adele has an amazing voice. I just wish she wasn't complaining orion constant sorrow over a relationship.

Live At Leeds

The Who

4/5

Really good album and well mixed for a live album. The Who isn't my favorite, but I enjoyed this.

Talk Talk Talk

The Psychedelic Furs

2/5

Nothing really special. It seems indicative of early 80s English rock. I was left, meh.

Dire Straits

4/5

Good album. I love Sultans os Swing, so that really helped.

Kick Out The Jams (Live)

MC5

3/5

It started out not to bad. There were times where it was a little too much, but it's early Punk. What you gonna do?

The Poet

Bobby Womack

4/5

Smooth album.

All Directions

The Temptations

5/5

Great album... Classic Motown. It's just so good.

Talvin Singh

1/5

I was not a fan. It was pointed out to me that it sounds like a movie score. I would have to agree.

American IV: The Man Comes Around

Johnny Cash

5/5

Amazing album, but it's really sad.

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

5/5

I may have just been in the right headspace place to listen, but it was a great album. The song writing and lyrics were great.

Nevermind

Nirvana

5/5

I jammed so much to this on the 90s. Bring on the Grunge era! I don't need to listen to again it too know it's good, but I will because it's THAT good.

Phrenology

The Roots

5/5

The Roots are amazing. The Tonight Show has the best band ever.

The Real Thing

Faith No More

4/5

Hard hitting rock.

Born To Run

Bruce Springsteen

4/5

Should Bruce. There's nothing surprising it apologetic about this album.

Southern Rock Opera

Drive-By Truckers

3/5

This seems kinda all over the gambit in the Southern Rock spectrum. It's interesting.

Berlin

Lou Reed

2/5

I couldn't get into it. I read it was a story of a drug addicted couple, and that made sense. It just wasn't for me.

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)

The Kinks

3/5

Fun album. Especially knowing how many bands they influenced.

A Little Deeper

Ms. Dynamite

5/5

Great album!

Bringing It All Back Home

Bob Dylan

5/5

Another solid product.

Blunderbuss

Jack White

5/5

Jack has all sorts of projects out there. He keeps rock alive.

A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse

Faces

5/5

It's a great album that I didn't know existed. It's like Rod Stewart and The Rolling Stones had a love child.

Scott 2

Scott Walker

2/5

Old Western show tunes mixed with some crooner flair?

The White Album

Beatles

5/5

Don't have to listen to give it 5 stars, but I will.

The Wildest!

Louis Prima

5/5

This is an awesome album. It'll be in my collection soonish.

Low

David Bowie

3/5

Not really my favorite Bowie.

Manassas

Stephen Stills

3/5

Long album of generic early '70's music.

Straight Outta Compton

N.W.A.

5/5

Ground breaking and controversial album.

Black Metal

Venom

2/5

For what it was, it was good. I'm just not a fan of this genre.

Penance Soiree

The Icarus Line

3/5

Decent

I’m a Lonesome Fugitive

Merle Haggard

4/5

Some old country was a good change of pace.

At Newport 1960

Muddy Waters

5/5

Phenomenal live album!

Fuzzy Logic

Super Furry Animals

3/5

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

Public Enemy

5/5

Legendary!

Roots

Sepultura

1/5

Not my jam. It's probably great for those who enjoy this genre.

Hypnotised

The Undertones

4/5

Solid 4

Vincebus Eruptum

Blue Cheer

2/5

I wasn't upset when it was done. Reminded me of Jimi Hendrix, but not as good

Beauty And The Beat

The Go-Go's

4/5

Bone Machine

Tom Waits

4/5

Atomizer

Big Black

1/5

Let's Stay Together

Al Green

5/5

🔥

Bitches Brew

Miles Davis

3/5

California

American Music Club

3/5

Thriller

Michael Jackson

5/5

Classic...

Brothers In Arms

Dire Straits

5/5

I've been looking for this vinyl.

The ArchAndroid

Janelle Monáe

5/5

Hard Again

Muddy Waters

5/5

Common

4/5

The Good, The Bad & The Queen

3/5

Led Zeppelin II

Led Zeppelin

5/5

Tapestry

Carole King

5/5

Hot Buttered Soul

Isaac Hayes

4/5

Giant Steps

The Boo Radleys

3/5

Moby Grape

3/5

Music in Exile

Songhoy Blues

3/5

High Violet

The National

3/5

Entertainment

Gang Of Four

3/5

I enjoyed it more that I thought I would.

Lost Souls

Doves

2/5

At San Quentin

Johnny Cash

5/5

Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room

Dwight Yoakam

4/5

Highway to Hell

AC/DC

5/5

Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs

Marty Robbins

4/5

Kollaps

Einstürzende Neubauten

1/5

Nope

Bandwagonesque

Teenage Fanclub

3/5

Synchronicity

The Police

5/5

Fear Of Music

Talking Heads

4/5

Real Life

Magazine

3/5

Paranoid

Black Sabbath

5/5

Teenage Head

Flamin' Groovies

4/5

American Pie

Don McLean

3/5

Natty Dread

Bob Marley & The Wailers

5/5

Surrealistic Pillow

Jefferson Airplane

4/5

Revolver

Beatles

5/5

The Grand Tour

George Jones

5/5

C'est Chic

CHIC

3/5

Tuesday Night Music Club

Sheryl Crow

4/5

Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge

Mudhoney

2/5

White Light / White Heat

The Velvet Underground

2/5

Catch A Fire

Bob Marley & The Wailers

4/5

Horses

Patti Smith

2/5

Dirt

Alice In Chains

5/5

B-52's

The B-52's

4/5

The Genius Of Ray Charles

Ray Charles

5/5