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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
The Grand Tour George Jones	5	2.79	+2.21
Coat Of Many Colors Dolly Parton	5	3.42	+1.58
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Bob Dylan	5	3.63	+1.37
Can't Buy A Thrill Steely Dan	5	3.72	+1.28
(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd) Lynyrd Skynyrd	5	3.75	+1.25
The Stranger Billy Joel	5	3.86	+1.14
Picture Book Simply Red	4	2.88	+1.12
Truth And Soul Fishbone	4	2.97	+1.03

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Loveless My Bloody Valentine	1	3.17	-2.17
Live / Dead Grateful Dead	1	2.83	-1.83
Faust IV Faust	1	2.78	-1.78
Morrison Hotel The Doors	2	3.59	-1.59
The Clash The Clash	2	3.54	-1.54
Raising Hell Run-D.M.C.	2	3.51	-1.51
Sound of Silver LCD Soundsystem	2	3.42	-1.42
More Songs About Buildings And Food Talking Heads	2	3.42	-1.42
The Downward Spiral Nine Inch Nails	2	3.35	-1.35
Queens of the Stone Age Queens of the Stone Age	2	3.3	-1.3

5-Star Albums (6)

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Faust IV

Faust

1/5

Not my jam. I’ve gone on the record many times saying I don’t like extra long songs, and generally speaking, lyrics are what sell me on a song. So… this album didn’t do much for me personally.

2 likes

1-Star Albums (3)

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Exodus

Bob Marley & The Wailers

3/5

I'm not a reggae fan, so my listening experience was impacted by that and plays into my score. It's just not my taste! Still, the themes and messages of this album are excellent. There's no denying that Exodus will stand the test of time.

Let It Be

The Replacements

3/5

There are some real bangers on here. Found myself groovin even when the lyrics weren't quite hitting. Just a solid listen overall, and it did make me wanna hear more from The Replacements.

The Stranger

Billy Joel

5/5

He put his entire Billy Joelussy into this one, what more can I say.

Getz/Gilberto

Stan Getz

4/5

Wasn’t sure what to expect with this album but was pleasantly surprised! It is laid-back but also full of energy. If you told me this was released in 1964 before I looked it up I wouldn’t have believed you; it feels so fresh. I especially enjoyed the tracks with Astrud Gilberto—her voice is stunning.

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

5/5

Should I bully my parents and grandparents for not getting me into Bob Dylan sooner yes or yes

Live Through This

Hole

3/5

This is my first time hearing anything from Hole, and on the whole (see what I did there), I had a good time listening to this album. I really enjoyed the music (I'm an alt rock fan though, so that tracks), but I think I enjoyed the themes/messages of the album more than the actual lyrical execution, if that makes sense.

3 Feet High and Rising

De La Soul

4/5

It’s a 3.5 for me personally but that’s not an option so it gets 4 stars A) for how much I enjoy “The Magic Number” and B) because I can see how influential this album would’ve been

Illinois

Sufjan Stevens

3/5

Definitely unlike anything I’ve ever heard before. I enjoyed it, but… you know that saying “there’s so much movie in this movie?” Yeah, I felt that way about this album. There was SO MUCH music in this music, to the point where it was overwhelming to listen to after a while.

Closer

Joy Division

2/5

Some interesting things going on lyrically, and sonically as well (for better or for worse), but I was definitely not a fan of the vocal performance(s)

Tommy

The Who

4/5

Really enjoyed the story this album told and the music throughout; I've never been so relieved to hear Pinball Wizard in my entire life though. Whew.

Can't Buy A Thrill

Steely Dan

5/5

I already knew three songs off this album, all three of which I really love. And then, to my surprise, the rest of the album was JUST AS GOOD. Perfection. Chef's kiss.

Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Fiona Apple

3/5

Definitely outside my taste, but at times I felt like I was listening to a musical, which helped keep me engaged. I also think there was some truly excellent lyricism on this album. I was more drawn to the songs in the middle than the ones at the beginning and end though.

Morrison Hotel

The Doors

2/5

Enjoyed a good bit of the music/instrumentation but wasn't impressed with the lyrics throughout. I think 2-3 songs stood out to me. Don't get me wrong, I can understand why people would like it, but ultimately it just wasn't for me.

Bat Out Of Hell

Meat Loaf

4/5

Love how theatrical this album is—both musically and vocally. Ridiculously long songs often drive me crazy, but I didn’t mind it so much with this album, which says a lot! Long live Meat Loaf 🫡

Loveless

My Bloody Valentine

1/5

Didn’t expect to rate an album one star when I started doing this project, but here we are. I was bored throughout. I had to stop listening after several songs and force myself to finish it later. If nothing else, at least I now know that I really don’t like shoegaze.

Antichrist Superstar

Marilyn Manson

2/5

The only thing I knew about Marilyn Manson going into this album was that I never want to be alone in a room with the guy. Honestly, I dug a good bit of the music side of things, but I honestly can’t stand MM’s vocal performance on basically any song. I had to stop and start the album multiple times because of it.

The Stooges

3/5

Pretty solid album with a couple of real bangers. l enjoyed the music side of things more than the lyrics or vocal performances though

Sound of Silver

LCD Soundsystem

2/5

This was a fine listen. I wasn't overly impressed but I didn't hate it. I'm not a fan of ridiculously long songs, so that definitely impacted my listening experience. There were three songs I liked more than the rest, and (surprise surprise) those were three of the shortest songs on the album.

Live At The Regal

B.B. King

4/5

Really fun listen; I love the energy, emotion, and passion in the performance. I think my experience was enhanced from it being a live album.

16 Lovers Lane

The Go-Betweens

3/5

Quite enjoyed this album; I listened to it on a drive and never once felt the urge to skip a song. It's nothing groundbreaking to me, but a solid listen nonetheless.

American Idiot

Green Day

4/5

Ridiculously good album. Contains several bangers, anti-war messaging, and an awesome punk/pop/alt rock sound. It’s no wonder why this album is so loved.

Faust IV

Faust

1/5

Triangle

The Beau Brummels

3/5

A fun, folksy listen. Old Kentucky Home was a banger. Loved that most of the songs were under 4 minutes long. Didn't strike me as groundbreaking but I did enjoy it.

Odessey And Oracle

The Zombies

4/5

Loved the writing on this album as well as the sound. There were quite a few standout songs for me, and even the ones that weren't were still really good. I'm rather delighted by this album.

Dust

Screaming Trees

4/5

Really cool, varied sound. Will definitely listen to more from Screaming Trees

Dookie

Green Day

4/5

Green Day is just so good man

The Downward Spiral

Nine Inch Nails

2/5

Maaaaan. I wish I liked this album. I’m just not an industrial fan. The sound really ruined it for me. Lyrics/vocals were decent but I was honestly glad when it was over. Please forgive me for this rating.

Metallica

4/5

This Is Hardcore

Pulp

2/5

Dirty

Sonic Youth

2/5

Not gonna lie, I was kinda relieved when it was over. This was just not my vibe. I'll chalk it up to my basic ass taste over the album being genuinely terrible though.

Is This It

The Strokes

3/5

Hot Buttered Soul

Isaac Hayes

3/5

The Only Ones

3/5

Songs Of Love And Hate

Leonard Cohen

4/5

Ready To Die

The Notorious B.I.G.

3/5

Truth And Soul

Fishbone

4/5

Peter Gabriel

3/5

More Songs About Buildings And Food

Talking Heads

2/5

I've tried listening to the Talking Heads several times and never enjoyed their stuff. I thought this album might be different... it was not. I just cannot get past David Byrne's jerky vocals. It's grating to me. Respect to all those who do love the Talking Heads though.

Picture Book

Simply Red

4/5

Rating solely based on vibes

Exit Planet Dust

The Chemical Brothers

2/5

Live / Dead

Grateful Dead

1/5

I couldn’t even listen to this thing in full; I had to skip ahead several times. Also, one almost 8-minute “song” of feedback is insane. It’s a no from me.

Raising Hell

Run-D.M.C.

2/5

Born To Be With You

Dion

3/5

B-52's

The B-52's

2/5

Coat Of Many Colors

Dolly Parton

5/5

I love country music, and I love Dolly Parton. Easiest five stars for me yet.

Close To The Edge

Yes

3/5

Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space

Spiritualized

3/5

Shaka Zulu

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

3/5

This was really cool. Definitely not something I’d normally listen to, and maybe that is why it kinda ran together after a while. But still, I quite enjoyed it.

The Clash

2/5

Fisherman's Blues

The Waterboys

3/5

Strange Cargo III

William Orbit

2/5

Tidal

Fiona Apple

4/5

Blue Lines

Massive Attack

3/5

Led Zeppelin IV

Led Zeppelin

4/5

Daydream Nation

Sonic Youth

3/5

Doggystyle

Snoop Dogg

4/5

Manassas

Stephen Stills

4/5

Honestly would’ve been a five if it was about 20 minutes shorter. A bit *too* much of a good thing.

Let's Get Killed

David Holmes

2/5

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs

Derek & The Dominos

3/5

Enjoyed this one a lot, but as with many other albums on this list, I do wish it was shorter.

The ArchAndroid

Janelle Monáe

4/5

Purple Rain

Prince

4/5

Step In The Arena

Gang Starr

3/5

Master Of Puppets

Metallica

3/5

I’m not a metal fan so this was kinda hard to get through. I enjoyed parts of it. I much prefer the black album, and I gave it a 4, so this one is getting a 3. Does it objectively deserve better than a 3? Probably. But, personally, it’s just not my cup of tea.

Devotional Songs

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

3/5

Electric Ladyland

Jimi Hendrix

3/5

Really solid; not totally my taste and it’s longer than I’d prefer, but I liked it a lot.

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector

Various Artists

4/5

Lovely from start to finish. Crazy how many of these are still played on the radio each year.

3 + 3