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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Third
Soft Machine
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5 | 2.44 | +2.56 |
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Kenza
Khaled
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5 | 2.59 | +2.41 |
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90
808 State
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5 | 2.7 | +2.3 |
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Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
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5 | 2.74 | +2.26 |
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Ys
Joanna Newsom
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5 | 2.8 | +2.2 |
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Vanishing Point
Primal Scream
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5 | 2.82 | +2.18 |
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
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5 | 2.9 | +2.1 |
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When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
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5 | 2.91 | +2.09 |
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Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy Mondays
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5 | 2.98 | +2.02 |
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
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5 | 2.99 | +2.01 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Blue
Joni Mitchell
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1 | 3.49 | -2.49 |
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
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1 | 3.4 | -2.4 |
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
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1 | 3.35 | -2.35 |
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
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1 | 3.3 | -2.3 |
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Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
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1 | 3.15 | -2.15 |
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Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
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1 | 3.13 | -2.13 |
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Rid Of Me
PJ Harvey
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1 | 3.12 | -2.12 |
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evermore
Taylor Swift
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1 | 3.02 | -2.02 |
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London Calling
The Clash
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2 | 3.97 | -1.97 |
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The Doors
The Doors
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2 | 3.95 | -1.95 |
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Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Beatles | 7 | 4.71 |
| Led Zeppelin | 4 | 4.5 |
| Michael Jackson | 2 | 5 |
| Steely Dan | 2 | 5 |
| Elliott Smith | 2 | 5 |
| Rush | 2 | 5 |
| Beck | 2 | 5 |
| Isaac Hayes | 2 | 5 |
| Stevie Wonder | 4 | 4.25 |
| Arcade Fire | 3 | 4.33 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Joni Mitchell | 3 | 1.67 |
| Tom Waits | 2 | 1.5 |
| Bruce Springsteen | 3 | 2 |
| Sonic Youth | 3 | 2 |
Controversial
| Artist | Ratings |
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| PJ Harvey | 4, 5, 1, 2 |
| Primal Scream | 5, 2 |
| Dusty Springfield | 2, 5 |
| Pixies | 2, 5 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 5, 2, 4 |
5-Star Albums (125)
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Joanna Newsom · 1 likes
5/5
Loved it, start to finish
Hüsker Dü · 1 likes
3/5
This was fine, but nothing I’ll go after again
Khaled · 1 likes
5/5
So good! Not sure if I got all the songs on it or in order due to having to listen on YouTube. But loved every minute of it
Jamiroquai · 1 likes
3/5
Way too long of an album. I enjoyed the sound initially but it just gets repetitive after a while. Don’t think this is one I’ll be coming back to
Jeff Buckley · 1 likes
2/5
Not for me. Easily forgettable
1-Star Albums (16)
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Alanis Morissette
4/5
Decent album, brings back some memories from middle school days, but not something I need to listen to often in the future
Al Green
5/5
Very easy listening. Couple of bangers and leaves you in a very good mood after listening
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Took me a couple of days to get through. Feel like I needed to be in the right mood for it. Once I gave it an honest listen, it turned out to be a decent album, but don’t think I’ll need to listen to this one again.
Massive Attack
3/5
Meh. Fun sounds, listenable album. But not going to go out of my way to hear it again.
Songhoy Blues
5/5
Loved this. No clue what they are saying in any of the songs, but had great sounds and would be great background noise.
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
Not worth listening to again. I’ve never understood any of the hype behind Bruce Springsteen and this just solidifies that.
Deep Purple
5/5
Very much liked this. Hasn’t heard more than Smoke on the Water in the past, but this proved to be a great album. Would definitely listen to again.
Suicide
4/5
Decent album, fun sounds, accurate depiction of lower class lifestyle
Wilco
5/5
Holds up all these years later. Takes me back to the high school days.
The Smiths
3/5
Not my favorite sound of the 80’s. Doesn’t seem to have held up.
Amy Winehouse
3/5
Not a great album, probably only on here because she died.
Michael Jackson
5/5
Classic album, as good as ever all these years later!
Keith Jarrett
5/5
Loved this! Great live performance that I will have to put into my regular rotation.
The Cars
5/5
Great album, so many good songs on here and some nice nostalgia going on with it.
G. Love & Special Sauce
2/5
Meh
B.B. King
5/5
Great live show, you can feel the energy of the band and the crowd. Definitely going to mix this into the regular rotation.
Elbow
4/5
Jimmy Smith
4/5
Easy listening. Enjoyable album. Would listen again.
Emmylou Harris
3/5
Not a big fan of country, but I found this enjoyable to listen to and it seems like she’s one of the pioneers.
Massive Attack
3/5
Decent album. Easy listening. Don’t see myself listening to it again though.
Depeche Mode
2/5
A couple of good songs, but easy to get bored of quickly
ZZ Top
3/5
Couple of good songs and a good overall sound. Don’t think I’ll invest in this one again though
The Kinks
3/5
Hasn’t held up after all these years. Not really distinguishable from any of the other pop of that era.
Cyndi Lauper
4/5
Better than I was expected. Has held up after 40 years pretty well.
New Order
2/5
Nothing special. Generic sound of that era. Not sure why it’s on the list.
Alice Cooper
3/5
Fun album. Probably influential for its time. Not really something I’ll probably listen to again though.
Eels
4/5
Fun album. Will listen to again
Eminem
3/5
Not as good as I remember. Too many filler songs and doesn’t hold up as well as some of his others
Don McLean
3/5
Meh
Various Artists
1/5
Christmas songs suck
Jack White
2/5
Dunno why this is on the list. Nothing spectacular about this
The Beach Boys
4/5
Classic album. Easy listening. Holds up well enough and was influential during its time.
Dead Kennedys
3/5
Decent, but very confused why it’s on this list.
David Bowie
4/5
Classic album
Lucinda Williams
3/5
Sounded very repetitive.
The National
4/5
Very good
Björk
3/5
Meh
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Hit after hit. Great album!
Radiohead
5/5
Fantastic album. I need to listen to more Radiohead.
Saint Etienne
3/5
Decent
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
Probably very great back in the day. Very repetitive for todays standards though
Duke Ellington
5/5
Great album! Easy listening and he carried the crowd.
The Smiths
3/5
Not my favorite
Van Halen
4/5
Solid album that had held up
Eagles
4/5
Lot of good jams on here.
Einstürzende Neubauten
3/5
Hated it at first, grew on me over time. Probably won’t listen to this again.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Good album, just not really my preference in music
Steely Dan
5/5
Fantastic!
Joy Division
3/5
Decent, don’t see any strong reason to revisit though
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Solid album. One of their better ones that I know of.
The Who
3/5
Very long. Some decent jams, probably would’ve been fun to have been there live, but ultimately I don’t need to listen to that much of The Who consecutively.
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Classic album. A lot of good songs.
Meat Puppets
3/5
Meh
Count Basie & His Orchestra
3/5
Probably good for it’s time. Not what I’m trying to listen to today
Elvis Presley
4/5
Some classics on here. Easy listening.
The Soft Boys
4/5
Decent album. I might listen to it again
The Avalanches
4/5
Great sound. Unique album. Will be listening again.
Beatles
4/5
Great album. Incredible that it still holds up over 60 years later.
The Youngbloods
4/5
Fiona Apple
2/5
Not sure how this is on the list
The Coral
3/5
This might be more a theme of a bunch of meh albums recently, but I’m having a hard time understanding why some of these are on here
Kendrick Lamar
3/5
Not my favorite
Super Furry Animals
4/5
Really enjoyed this. Easy listening and fun sounds
Japan
4/5
Lot of good ones on here. Will listen to it again
T. Rex
3/5
A couple of good songs. All in all, don’t think this is one I’ll revisit
Curtis Mayfield
5/5
This album is as smooth as it gets. I expect nothing less from Curtis Mayfield
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Honestly a very good album. No song really sticks out to me after having listened to it, but easy listening and a good sound
Joan Armatrading
5/5
Yep. This album hits.
The Monkees
3/5
Decent album for its time I imagine. Not what I’m trying to listen to these days though.
Les Rythmes Digitales
3/5
Good album, but not really for me.
Muddy Waters
4/5
Pretty good. Nothing super memorable though.
Laura Nyro
3/5
Great voice, but not gonna give this another go.
Waylon Jennings
4/5
Very good and worth another listen
Butthole Surfers
2/5
This isn’t it. Honesty couldn’t wait for this album to end.
Violent Femmes
3/5
Decent enough, but probably just for nostalgia reasons. Don’t think this will find its way into the regular rotation for me
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
Lots of classics on here
MC Solaar
4/5
Pretty good, easy to listen to and enjoyable without understand the lyrics
Fela Kuti
4/5
Real funky love album. Can be put on in the background while working and it’s not distracting
Fairport Convention
4/5
Very fun album. Easy land enjoyable listening.
Carole King
4/5
Good album, great voice
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
I’d like to like this more because I know it’s a classic influential album, but it’s just not really my cup of tea
Supertramp
5/5
Did not realize how many absolute bangers were on this album. Great from start to finish
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
Have never understood why people like this guy so much. It’s not absolutely awful, but it’s far from good.
Elliott Smith
5/5
Very good album. Always worth throwing on one of his and was glad to see this one in the mix here
AC/DC
3/5
Exactly what to expect from AC/DC. Good album with a lot of great songs, but ultimately it’s just a lot of the same thing over and over.
Green Day
3/5
A few good songs, definitely not their best work, but a good indicator of where they started
Kings of Leon
3/5
Decent but easily forgetable album
T. Rex
5/5
Great album! Will be listening to again.
Otis Redding
5/5
Loved it!
Bill Callahan
2/5
Not for me
Dion
2/5
Not for me
Marvin Gaye
4/5
All sorts of smooth. Songs and album holds up many years later
The Pharcyde
4/5
Great album! So many songs I’ve heard before but didn’t realize who the artist was.
Rod Stewart
2/5
The same poppy sound for 40 minutes. Couldn’t wait for this to end
Jethro Tull
5/5
Fantastic!
Jacques Brel
4/5
Couldn’t understand a word, but loved the sound and passion he sings with.
Eurythmics
3/5
Not that great
The Who
5/5
Great album.
Sisters Of Mercy
3/5
A little too moody for me. Similar to Depeche Mode
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Probably good for its time. Pleasant to listen to, but don’t think I’ll be giving it another listen
David Bowie
4/5
As expected with Bowie, it’s a very good album. Don’t think it’s a great one though.
Radiohead
3/5
Proof that not every album a band puts out is gold
Funkadelic
4/5
Pretty easy listening and a quick album. Easy to get some work done while hearing and put me in a better mood.
Badly Drawn Boy
5/5
Loved this. A lot of influences are obvious from the differing sounds. 10 years ago, this would’ve been in a regular rotation for me. Might find its way into that category today anyway.
4/5
Fun album, but not one I see myself listening to often in the future. Probably would’ve been listening to this regularly 50 years ago
2Pac
4/5
This guy is a helluva poet. I think he has better albums, but this one is worth listening to
Johnny Cash
4/5
Short and sweet. Carried the crowd very well
Julian Cope
3/5
Not awful, but nothing memorable about this that would make me want to listen to again
Joy Division
3/5
Couple of good songs. Not worth the whole album though for me
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Decent easy listening. Not a great overall album though. Got a little repetitive and wanted it to be over sooner
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Meh
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
A lot of good songs and one of Bob Marley’s best. If I was still in my high school weed smoking days, it’d be 5 stars. Instead it’s 4.
Orange Juice
5/5
Absolutely loved this. Listened to the last song multiple times after the album finished.
Flamin' Groovies
3/5
Pretty good. Similar sound to The Rolling Stones. Very energetic album, but ultimately not for me.
M.I.A.
1/5
This is trash
Michael Jackson
5/5
Great from start to finish
Elton John
3/5
A few bangers, but honestly drags on for a while
Frank Zappa
5/5
Absolutely fantastic. The only issue is that I have never heard this before.
David Bowie
5/5
As expected, fantastic album
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
I’ve heard worse from him. Still bad though
Frank Black
3/5
Meh
Norah Jones
3/5
Good voice. Album is a little too slow and just not for me though
Fleet Foxes
3/5
Decent, album felt longer than it was though, so that can’t be a good thing for me
XTC
4/5
Pretty good. Nice range of songs and an enjoyable listen
Cocteau Twins
5/5
Fantastic.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Classic. Back to back great tracks
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Lot of great songs on here and a relatively quick album. Easy to not get burned out by the Stones
Moby
4/5
Really surprised I liked this as much as I did. Listened to it twice in a row. Very enjoyable and easy to do some coding work at the same time.
Jefferson Airplane
3/5
Good album, though I might be influenced by the popular songs from this. Ultimately don’t think I’ll listen to the entirety of this again
Os Mutantes
2/5
Not worth it
Bebel Gilberto
2/5
Nah
Coldplay
4/5
Decent easy listening. Couple of good songs, but I think they have better albums
Stephen Stills
3/5
Real easy listening and a good album. Just too long
The Pogues
2/5
Not for me
Aretha Franklin
3/5
Not for me
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
I can see how some would like it, but ultimately not for me
ABBA
2/5
Not ABBA’s best work
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
This is easily forgetable and won’t be listened to again
Missy Elliott
1/5
I don’t see any reason why this album should be on here. Not worth anyone’s time to listen to
N.E.R.D
2/5
Not for me
k.d. lang
3/5
Short but sweet. Easy listening and better than a lot of other crap that has been on here.
Hugh Masekela
5/5
This was fantastic!
Coldplay
5/5
Fantastic
The xx
4/5
Right up my alley
JAY Z
3/5
Probably holds its place in being influential, but just not really for me. Too long.
Beatles
5/5
Classic album, every song is great
Tito Puente
4/5
Very enjoyable and upbeat
The Byrds
3/5
Decent album, probably much better 60 years ago. Doesn’t hold up as well today
Beastie Boys
3/5
Ended up dragging on a bit too long. I think I just don’t really like the Beastie Boys, but I understand the relevance of this album
Mudhoney
3/5
Pretty good while listening, but ultimately largely unforgettable shortly after and no part of it do I want to go back and hear again
Pearl Jam
5/5
Fantastic
Abdullah Ibrahim
5/5
Yep, this one is great. Only part that jammed me up is that Apple Music didn’t have it available for the US. So listened in YouTube and got interrupted with ads
Meat Loaf
5/5
Non stop hits. Great album and great storyteller
Drive-By Truckers
4/5
Really good sound, didn’t find myself getting tired of listening to it.
Incredible Bongo Band
5/5
Loved it!
Talking Heads
2/5
Seems I’m not really a fan of talking heads
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
Listened to it a few days ago and nothing is memorable about it
The Beta Band
3/5
Pretty good for listening to while doing my job, but don’t think it’s something I’d seek out
Thelonious Monk
5/5
Fantastic
Elton John
5/5
Possibly his best album. Hit after hit.
System Of A Down
2/5
Not for me. Don’t really see how it would be for anyone
Spiritualized
4/5
Very relaxing. Easy to listen to while working
Elvis Costello
3/5
Decent and a lot of familiar songs. Won’t be listening to it again though
Queen
5/5
As expected, absolutely fantastic from start to finish
Jamiroquai
3/5
Way too long of an album. I enjoyed the sound initially but it just gets repetitive after a while. Don’t think this is one I’ll be coming back to
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
Very relaxing and easy listening. Crowd was into it as well
Sister Sledge
4/5
Very good album. Upbeat and probably killed it when it came out. Still holds up all these years later
Gene Clark
3/5
A little too slow for me, though it does have a good sound to it.
Linkin Park
4/5
I could listen to this regularly. I don’t think it’s great though, more of a guilty pleasure at that point in my life
Nick Drake
2/5
Meh
The Cure
3/5
Easy listening and decent enough, but not something I’ll come back to
Dizzee Rascal
4/5
Starting off, I didn’t think I would like this based on my taste in music, but it had good complexity to it and didn’t seem to drag on
Chicago
3/5
Very good orchestra. I think their later stuff is better.
Black Sabbath
5/5
Fantastic more than 50 years later
Richard Thompson
4/5
Was going to give a 3, but the final two songs being live helped to boost this up and ended on a high note. Initially I was quickly growing tired of the sound, just not up my alley. But yeah, last song is banger for sure
Astor Piazzolla
4/5
Very relaxing and a brilliant composition
Thundercat
5/5
Start to finish, absolutely fantastic
Big Brother & The Holding Company
3/5
Doesn’t hold up
Barry Adamson
4/5
Kind of an epic instrumental album
Digital Underground
2/5
Not for me
4/5
Really enjoyable. Upbeat and a good voice
Joni Mitchell
2/5
This isn’t it
Buena Vista Social Club
3/5
Meh
Sinead O'Connor
3/5
Great voice, but won’t be returning to this
The White Stripes
2/5
Not quite sure why this one was on here. Quite forgettable album
Basement Jaxx
4/5
Very good. Lots of random sounds throughout, but was able to get me in the right mindset for work
PJ Harvey
5/5
Fantastic! In a world of Swifties there should be more Harvey’s
Beastie Boys
4/5
Great album, holds up with a lot of bangers still to this day
Lightning Bolt
1/5
Wish I could get that 45 minutes of my life back. Horrendous nonsensical noise
Pink Floyd
5/5
As good as it gets
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Really good. Had never heard any of these songs, but he rocked it
Shivkumar Sharma
4/5
Short and sweet. Ultimately not something I’ll probably listen to again, but that seems to be the case for most of these
Franz Ferdinand
2/5
Not for me
Pet Shop Boys
4/5
Enjoyed this one a lot. Lots of catchy songs and seemed to cross multiple eras of rock
Sonic Youth
2/5
Kind of bland. Easy forgettable.
Marilyn Manson
2/5
Not my cup of tea
The Police
3/5
Catchy, but also repetitive
Gram Parsons
3/5
Not really my cup of tea. Can’t see myself listening to this again
Ali Farka Touré
4/5
Couldn’t understand a word of it, but loved every minute of it
John Coltrane
5/5
Great album, so easy to tune out the rest of the distractions and get some shit done
2/5
Too much like Talking Heads for me
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Exactly what one would expect from Neil Young.
Sheryl Crow
4/5
Yep
Miles Davis
5/5
As good as it gets
The Temptations
4/5
Pretty good. A little bit of funk. Worth hearing again
Supergrass
4/5
Impressed at how good this was and that I’ve never heard it. Will definitely listen again
Suede
3/5
I didn’t hate it, but I won’t be coming back to it
Holger Czukay
4/5
Easy listening. Enjoyable album and would listen to again
The Band
5/5
Great album. Non stop hits
The Charlatans
3/5
Meh
Radiohead
2/5
A little too out there for me. Not their best work
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Enjoyable at the time, but writing this an hour after listening, it’s not memorable
Depeche Mode
3/5
Decent and catchy, but a bit too long and lacks real substance for me
Santana
5/5
Loved it. Fantastic sounds and perfect for a car ride
Solange
2/5
There is nothing about this album that could justify being on this list
The Louvin Brothers
2/5
Not for me
The Velvet Underground
3/5
I’d listen to it again
Kings of Leon
2/5
Not for me
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Good album and worth a listen, but not gonna make it into the regular rotation for me
4/5
Honestly pretty good. Has held up.
Rufus Wainwright
4/5
Great album
fIREHOSE
3/5
Not a bad album, but not for me
Deee-Lite
2/5
Easily forgettable
Eminem
4/5
I’m torn here. It’s the entry album for him, but it’s just not that good. Other albums are significantly better
Eric Clapton
4/5
Couple of great classics on here, but ultimately not something I’ll end up listening to the whole thing again
Paul McCartney
3/5
Album was definitely carried by Maybe I’m Amazed. His voice is incredible, but won’t be listening to this full thing again
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
5/5
Incredible! More than half of the album could be considered a greatest hits for them.
The Sugarcubes
2/5
Couple of decent songs on here, but overall doesn’t really do it for me
I didn’t want to like this as much as I did. But it’s pretty good
Parliament
3/5
Decent. Probably paved the way for some other artists. But not for me
OutKast
2/5
Way too long. Good range of styles, but ultimately just couldn’t wait for this to be done
Khaled
5/5
So good! Not sure if I got all the songs on it or in order due to having to listen on YouTube. But loved every minute of it
Sigur Rós
5/5
Fantastic album! This was some great driving music and was a bit more obscure than many of the others I’ve gotten thus far. More of this type of thing please
The Hives
1/5
Just a lot of senseless screaming and not very complex music
Nina Simone
3/5
Not bad, not great
Fugazi
4/5
Really good album, could see myself listening to it again. Listened to it two times through.
Beth Orton
4/5
Love this sound. Very haunting voice
Neil Young
4/5
Neil young is great, a few bangers on here but ultimately won’t be listening to the whole thing again
The Smiths
3/5
Nothing great about this one
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
Why is this on here? Very bland
Motörhead
2/5
This wasn’t for me
Solomon Burke
4/5
Great album, real easy listening
The Specials
3/5
Not for me
Bert Jansch
5/5
Fantastic. Can’t believe this was produced in the mid 60’s
Fatboy Slim
2/5
Too repetitive for me
The Jesus And Mary Chain
4/5
Good, not great
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
5/5
Fantastic!
3/5
Decent
Air
3/5
Just alright
New Order
3/5
Pretty good, but largely not unique vs other bands in this time period
James Brown
4/5
Loved it. Easy listening and went by quick. Didn’t even noticed when the album started over
Nick Drake
4/5
I could listen to this again, but won’t seek it out
Cowboy Junkies
3/5
A little too slow for me
Bob Dylan
3/5
Bob Dylan just isn’t for me. Couldn’t wait for this to be over
Primal Scream
5/5
I could listen to this again. Fantastic album
Beatles
4/5
Always a good one. Don’t think it’s their best though. I expect to see a few more on this list.
Can
3/5
Mediocre at best
Ananda Shankar
2/5
Not really for me
Portishead
4/5
Love the cadence and tone of this album
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2/5
Not really sure why this is on here
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
3/5
It’s a good album, but just not for me
Joni Mitchell
1/5
Her voice is awful
Brian Eno
3/5
This just isn’t for me
Paul Simon
3/5
Not for me
David Bowie
4/5
Not his best work, in my opinion. A couple of real good songs though
Snoop Dogg
3/5
I don’t think this holds up. But obviously holds its place in history
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
Enjoyed this until the last two songs. Won’t be listening again
The Verve
4/5
Liked this a lot. Very easy listening
5/5
An all-time album here. Might be a bit of nostalgia going on, but it just hits.
Cat Stevens
4/5
Pretty good. Short album and has a couple of jams
Röyksopp
3/5
Couple of good ones on here, but don’t need to hear it again
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Probably hit really good 70 years ago, but not something that I’ll be revisiting
Booker T. & The MG's
4/5
Really easy listening instrumental album. Don’t think I’d seek this out, but also wouldn’t turn it off
Wire
2/5
Not for me
The Black Keys
4/5
Very enjoyable. Album flows.
The Teardrop Explodes
2/5
There’s no reason this needed to be on here. Won’t be listening to this again.
The White Stripes
4/5
Lot of variety on here, well worth the listen
George Michael
4/5
I’d listen to this again
Nirvana
4/5
A classic
Black Sabbath
3/5
Meh
Blue Cheer
2/5
Nothing stands out about this
The White Stripes
2/5
A couple of good songs, but I ultimately couldn’t wait for it to end
Joni Mitchell
2/5
No reason to ever listen to this one again
Roxy Music
2/5
Nothing special about this one
David Bowie
2/5
Nothing great here, feels like there are many more albums out there that could’ve been on here instead of this
The Incredible String Band
2/5
Couldn’t get into this. Too slow for me
King Crimson
5/5
Right up my alley
Jeff Buckley
2/5
Not for me. Easily forgettable
The Boo Radleys
4/5
I’d listen to it again
The Go-Betweens
3/5
Meh. Easy listening but nothing to write home about
The Offspring
4/5
Pretty solid complete album. A lot of emotion in it, but it might just be for nostalgic reasons for me. I’d listen to it again.
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
I just wasted 40+ listening to this garbage
Iggy Pop
2/5
Don’t need to hear that again
John Lennon
5/5
I think it’s great. The song “How do you Sleep” hits so hard especially
Bad Company
3/5
Just doesn’t quite hold up anymore. A few good songs, but mostly just filler
The Undertones
2/5
Not feeling it
4/5
I’d listen to it again
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2/5
I don’t see any reason why this is a must listen album
Metallica
4/5
Great live album. Having the symphony play with them was a nice touch
The Rolling Stones
2/5
Maybe this was good 60 years ago, but I don’t think it’s necessary to listen to anymore
The Kinks
2/5
Easily forgettable
U2
2/5
Not for me
Ray Charles
4/5
Classic sound and voice. Incredible for his time. Easy listening today
Roxy Music
4/5
Pretty good. Would listen again. Songs seem to have held up over the years
Raekwon
3/5
Just not for me
Blur
3/5
I’d listen to it again, but I won’t seek it out
The Byrds
4/5
Easy listening at its finest right here. Didn’t give the whole extended version of the album a try, but the original is worth the listen
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
Fantastic front to back
The Pretty Things
4/5
Really good, I’d listen to it again
The Temptations
3/5
Some good jams on here, but not for me
David Crosby
4/5
More easy listening here. Won’t ever seek it out, but unlikely to turn it off it is comes on
Neil Young
3/5
Wouldn’t seek it out, but also wouldn’t change it if it came on
Guided By Voices
2/5
I just can’t see why this is on the list. Nothing stands out about it
Ali Farka Touré
4/5
I could easily listen to this again, easy to put on and get some work done
The Byrds
2/5
Nothing about this would make me want to listen to it again
Sade
2/5
This ain’t it
Paul Revere & The Raiders
2/5
Not for me
Skunk Anansie
3/5
Great voice, wouldn’t be upset if I heard it again, but also wouldn’t miss it if I didn’t
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
Nothing special about this one
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Meh
Megadeth
4/5
Rocked from start to finish
The KLF
3/5
Nothing special, but not awful
Herbie Hancock
5/5
As smooth as it gets
The Beach Boys
4/5
Interesting to hear how far pop music has come. This honestly still holds up
Brian Eno
2/5
Not for me
Gorillaz
5/5
Incredible how different all of their albums sound. This isn’t their best, but a good intro album. Hope to see some others on this list
ZZ Top
3/5
A couple of jams, but ultimately just sounds the same after a while
Green Day
5/5
Fitting that I’m listening to this on Trumps Inauguration Day. We really are a bunch of idiots putting that clown back in office. Great album!
Van Morrison
3/5
Wouldn’t change it, but wouldn’t seek it out
Paul McCartney and Wings
5/5
This is fantastic
The Young Gods
2/5
Not my style
Dr. Dre
3/5
Good for its time, but I don’t think it really holds up anymore. I liked Chronic 2001 more
The Last Shadow Puppets
2/5
Not really sure why this is on here. Nothing worthwhile about it that I could find
Stan Getz
5/5
This is what’s up. Great album!
Elvis Presley
1/5
Nothing for me to see here
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Meh
Cream
2/5
Not sure why people liked Cream so much back in the day
Hole
3/5
Wouldn’t listen again, but no awful
Creedence Clearwater Revival
2/5
Nah
The Prodigy
1/5
Who chose this?
Public Enemy
2/5
Good transitions between songs, long album, not a lot of substance
Little Richard
5/5
Loved it! Holds up
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
I’m tired of pretending that these albums are that good or influential
Big Star
4/5
A lot of good jams on here. I could listen to it again
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
This was awesome!
R.E.M.
3/5
Easily forgettable
Korn
4/5
I think this holds up. Takes me back to a fun time in my life
Aerosmith
2/5
Nope
Pulp
3/5
Middle of the road
Peter Tosh
5/5
What a great album, fantastic from start to finish. Great message and still relevant today.
SZA
4/5
Better than I expected it to be. Would listen again
Grateful Dead
4/5
Liked it more than I thought I would
The Clash
2/5
Couple of good songs, too long of an album though
Jane's Addiction
5/5
Loved it
2/5
A little too chaotic for me
Harry Nilsson
5/5
Fantastic album, didn’t realize most of these songs were by him
Sonic Youth
2/5
Nothing to get too excited about
Fairport Convention
2/5
Not for me, too slow
Happy Mondays
5/5
Loved it! Easy listening and enjoyable the whole way through
The Go-Go's
3/5
I don’t think this holds up. But at least it was relatively short
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
Not for me
James Taylor
3/5
Easy listening, would put it on again, but won’t seek it out
Fugees
4/5
This hits
R.E.M.
4/5
Lot of good ones on here
Silver Jews
2/5
Had too much of a country sound for me
Billy Bragg
2/5
Too slow for me
Bill Evans Trio
5/5
Could listen to this everyday
Rush
5/5
Fantastic from start to finish
A Tribe Called Quest
2/5
Meh
Kraftwerk
3/5
Liked it, not enough to revisit though
Traffic
3/5
Not their best work, hopefully that means Mr. Fantasy is on here as well
Ryan Adams
2/5
Not for me
Patti Smith
2/5
Not for me
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Great from start to finish
Primal Scream
2/5
Writing this about an hour after finishing the album and haven’t listened to anything else since. I can say there was nothing memorable about this
Tom Waits
2/5
Wouldn’t be mad if I never heard this again
The Police
4/5
Holds up, great album
The Flaming Lips
5/5
Fantastic!
The Velvet Underground
3/5
A couple of jams, but also a lot of unnecessary noise in the last song
Arcade Fire
4/5
Upbeat, easy to listen to, would listen again
Sugar
4/5
I’d listen to it again
Soft Machine
5/5
Loved it, long songs that you don’t get tired of
Beck
5/5
Fantastic!
Deerhunter
4/5
Great album. Never once wanted to skip a song or wish it was over
Daft Punk
5/5
Epic
Muddy Waters
2/5
Just doesn’t do it for me
Gillian Welch
3/5
Good overall sound, but got a little bored with it
X-Ray Spex
5/5
This hits hard, would listen again for sure
The Strokes
4/5
Lot of good jams on here
Ash
4/5
Liked it
The Mars Volta
5/5
So good, loved every song
The 13th Floor Elevators
3/5
It’s fine, nothing to write home or get too excited about though
Le Tigre
3/5
Nice that it was a quick listen, enjoyable and light sounding. Won’t seek it out again though
Ministry
3/5
Not really memorable, a couple of good songs
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
Loved it!
Dusty Springfield
2/5
Nah
TV On The Radio
4/5
It’s better than a lot of others I’ve come across on here
Johnny Cash
2/5
Took a bunch of songs already made, and made them worse
The Specials
2/5
Not for me
Dolly Parton
3/5
Couple of jams on here, but won’t be revisiting
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
5/5
I could listen to Dave Brubeck all day
Beyoncé
4/5
She’s got some real talent. Wasn’t expecting to like this at all
Lenny Kravitz
3/5
Nah
Morrissey
2/5
This isn’t for me
Animal Collective
3/5
Not awful, but won’t listen again
Klaxons
4/5
Enjoyed it
Ozomatli
2/5
I don’t see how this is on the list
Afrika Bambaataa
3/5
Pretty good and it was over quick. But ultimately not for me
The Doors
2/5
As I’ve gotten older, I like The Doors less. Hearing this entire album confirms that
Incubus
4/5
This gives me some good nostalgia. Felt like I was watching the old trippy graphics on windows media player. Good times. I think the album still holds up, but I may be biased because of the impact on my personal life
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
This was ok
John Prine
3/5
Just getting worn out on albums that are ‘ok’ at best
Baaba Maal
4/5
Didn’t understand a word, but I enjoyed listening
Björk
3/5
Easy listening while I was working, but nothing worth revisiting
Justice
5/5
More of this please!
Todd Rundgren
2/5
This wasn’t for me
Hole
4/5
Great voice and great sound
Gang Of Four
2/5
There is nothing special about this that would make me want to listen to it again over any other album in this genre
Mercury Rev
4/5
Enjoyed this, didn’t feel like it was dragging on at all, in comparison to some of the others I’ve gotten recently
Dusty Springfield
5/5
Pretty incredible debut, so many recognizable songs.
Rush
5/5
Could listen to Rush all day
Tangerine Dream
5/5
Not mad about this one. Would listen to this one again for sure. Just non stop instrumental gold
Funkadelic
5/5
This is top notch
The Triffids
3/5
I’m not mad about it, but also nothing to write home about
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3/5
Easily forgettable
Isaac Hayes
5/5
A classic and still holds up
The Flying Burrito Brothers
2/5
Easily forgettable
Frank Ocean
5/5
This is an all timer. Takes me back to a really good place in my life
Leonard Cohen
2/5
Nothing to write home about
Willie Nelson
2/5
Not for me
The Yardbirds
2/5
This doesn’t stand out at all, not seeing why it was included on this list
Sabu
4/5
No clue what they were saying, but loved the energy of it
The Stone Roses
2/5
Easily forgettable
10cc
3/5
Unique, but just failing to see how this is one of the 1000 best
The La's
4/5
Easy listening
The Who
5/5
Holds up after all these years. Epic end to the album as well
Quicksilver Messenger Service
4/5
New to me, really enjoyed
4/5
One of the first albums I bought. Holds up
Beatles
5/5
This is as good as it gets, in particular for that period of time
The Divine Comedy
2/5
Nothing to write home about
Slade
2/5
Nah
David Bowie
3/5
I enjoyed this; but writing a review a few hours later and there is just nothing memorable about it
Boston
5/5
Classic. Still holds up, non stop hits
Johnny Cash
3/5
It’s a good album, but I’m just not into Johnny Cash
Van Halen
5/5
Yeah, this still bangs
Joan Baez
2/5
Just can’t get into this
Sonic Youth
2/5
Nah
Crowded House
4/5
I’d listen to this again
The Libertines
2/5
Meh
The Afghan Whigs
3/5
Liked it, but won’t go out of my way to listen again
Queen Latifah
2/5
Nope
Richard Hawley
2/5
Too many of these albums have just blended together. Similar stuff, nothing to write home about
1/5
I really don’t get how people like this guy
The Replacements
2/5
Easily forgettable
The Cramps
2/5
Not for me
Tracy Chapman
4/5
Was expecting to not like this because of the remake of Fast Car, but this album is great!
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
I’d listen to it again, but wouldn’t go out of my way to do so
The Saints
2/5
Just not my kind of music
Aerosmith
3/5
Meh
The Velvet Underground
2/5
This just doesn’t hold up. Can’t get excited about it
The Monks
4/5
Loved it, fast paced and didn’t have me wanting it to end at any point
Doves
5/5
Great album, will listen again
Adam & The Ants
3/5
I like that it’s a concept album, but just not really something I’d care to hear again
David Holmes
4/5
Really liked it
Everything But The Girl
3/5
Not bad but nothing I’ll revisit
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
Still slaps
Traffic
5/5
Couple of great songs on here.
The Associates
2/5
Nothing unique or noteworthy to me
Jeff Beck
4/5
Enjoyed, I think it’s really good and holds up
Kelela
4/5
Great voice
Grateful Dead
4/5
I really liked it. Don’t think I’d seek it out again, but don’t understand why the Grateful Dead gets so much hate and also why they have such a following
Dr. John
3/5
Meh
The Stooges
2/5
Not for me
The Cure
3/5
I’d listen to it again, but won’t seek it out
Dirty Projectors
2/5
Forgetable
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
5/5
This slaps
The Isley Brothers
5/5
God damn! What a banger. Had no idea they sang all of these hits
Prince
5/5
Non stop bangers
Steely Dan
5/5
Smooth as fuck
Jorge Ben Jor
5/5
Fantastic!
Pixies
2/5
This just doesn’t really get me out of bed
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
I will admit that this album grew on me over time, but this was a bit too long and chaotic. Started off as a 1 star, was one of the worst I ever heard and then it finished off as 2 stars
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Honestly I could leave this. I don’t think it’s their best and maybe I’ve just grown tired of Led Zeppelin
Randy Newman
3/5
Rednecks song was spot on, don’t know if it was intended that way though
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
I don’t hate it, but also don’t love it
Prince
3/5
Not his best work
Cornershop
5/5
Loved it all the way through. Upbeat and easy to listen to. Didn’t want to skip any of them
2/5
Why is this on here?
Kanye West
3/5
While I liked the album, I have a hard time understanding why this would be on here as one that must be listened to
Marianne Faithfull
2/5
Meh
Jane Weaver
4/5
Upbeat. Really enjoyed it
Dire Straits
4/5
Classic
The xx
4/5
This was great, I’d listen again
Joanna Newsom
5/5
Loved it, start to finish
Leonard Cohen
3/5
I didn’t hate it. But, won’t seek it out again
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
Just couldn’t get into this. Not my style I guess
John Martyn
4/5
I’d listen to this again. Really enjoyed it
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Meh
The Birthday Party
1/5
This was awful
Fatboy Slim
4/5
Enjoyable
Sex Pistols
2/5
I don’t see a reason this is on here
Buck Owens
2/5
Doesn’t hold up
The Zombies
3/5
I don’t think it holds up
D'Angelo
4/5
This was smooth
Nico
2/5
A little too slow for me
Kanye West
2/5
This doesn’t need to be on here
Machito
5/5
Loved it!
Ravi Shankar
3/5
Got a little tired of this
Prefab Sprout
4/5
Upbeat and cool, I’d listen again
George Michael
5/5
This hits!
The Stooges
3/5
Not for me, but I can see the appeal
Soul II Soul
4/5
Lot of bangers on here. Listened to this in the early AM hours wandering around my neighborhood. Was a great time and the music undoubtedly helped
Blondie
2/5
Kind of bland
Pentangle
2/5
Not for me
Derek & The Dominos
4/5
Pretty damned good
Electric Light Orchestra
5/5
Fantastic! ELO doesn't miss
The Blue Nile
4/5
Enjoyed this one
Buzzcocks
2/5
Not for me
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
4/5
Pleasantly surprised with this one. Will definitely be listening again
Weather Report
3/5
I’d listen to it again, but won’t go out of my way to do so
Skepta
2/5
Couple of good songs on here, but album as a whole wasn’t great
Rod Stewart
3/5
He has better
The B-52's
2/5
Nah
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
Slaps
Beck
5/5
Doesnt get much better than this as a complete album
Talking Heads
3/5
Some of their better work, in my opinion. But I’m also not a big fan
CHIC
3/5
Doesn’t do it for me
Minutemen
3/5
A few good ones on here, but I could largely go without hearing again
Astrud Gilberto
2/5
I don’t know why this is on here
Jeru The Damaja
2/5
Very repetitive
Minor Threat
2/5
I appreciate how short this is. But won’t listen to it again
Aretha Franklin
3/5
Not gonna seek this one out again, but it’s not a bad album
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2/5
Not for me
Björk
1/5
Couldn’t wait for this to end
Arcade Fire
5/5
I’m biased towards this as I’ve heard it so many times and love it, but it still slaps
Janis Joplin
2/5
Meh at best
808 State
5/5
This slapped hard
Marty Robbins
5/5
This rules!
Christine and the Queens
4/5
Enjoyed this on an early morning chilly fall walk
Kate Bush
3/5
Decent, but not worth repeating
Fishbone
2/5
I don’t need to hear this one again
Nightmares On Wax
3/5
I’d listen to it again, won’t seek it out though
The The
2/5
Meh
Robbie Williams
3/5
Can take it or leave it
Ramones
2/5
Not for me
Screaming Trees
4/5
Enjoyed this, I’d listen again
Tim Buckley
4/5
Dig it
Arctic Monkeys
4/5
This was good
Arcade Fire
4/5
Loved it
Bee Gees
4/5
Was unfamiliar with most of these, but this album really slapped
5/5
Yes fucking rules
Country Joe & The Fish
4/5
Dig it
The War On Drugs
5/5
Fantastic
The Modern Lovers
2/5
Not for me
The Shamen
4/5
Dug it
Stereolab
3/5
I’d listen again
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
3/5
Meh
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Dig it, but not enough to go out of way for it
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Not my favorite
Dire Straits
5/5
Absolute banger
Sufjan Stevens
5/5
Loved it
Crosby, Stills & Nash
5/5
Absolutely fantastic
The Auteurs
2/5
Very much meh
DJ Shadow
5/5
This hit
The Icarus Line
3/5
Not for me, but not a bad album
The Jam
3/5
Not for me, but it’s not a bad album
Nitin Sawhney
4/5
Loved it
The Who
3/5
Don’t think this should be on here. It’s fine, sure. But other much more deserving albums that I haven’t come across yet.
Ian Dury
3/5
It’s fine, nothing about it makes me feel like it needed to be heard though
Leftfield
4/5
Into it
Joe Ely
3/5
It was fine. I’d listen again but won’t seek it out
Throwing Muses
3/5
It was fine
Elliott Smith
5/5
Fantastic from start to finish
Ella Fitzgerald
3/5
I can see the relevance of this one, but no need to go back to it
Taylor Swift
1/5
This has to be one of the worst albums I’ve ever heard. I don’t get the obsession with her
50 Cent
3/5
Doesn’t hold up all that well, but this was definitely influential
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
Loved it, would listen again
Merle Haggard
3/5
This was a fine album, short and sweet, but not something I’ll seek out again
Madonna
3/5
It was fine
Pixies
5/5
Fantastic and still holds up
Giant Sand
1/5
Why was this on here?
Syd Barrett
3/5
This was fine, surprised it’s the first time I’ve heard it.
Tom Waits
1/5
This is awful
The Divine Comedy
4/5
Enjoyed this one
Nirvana
4/5
Holds up
Laibach
3/5
Meh
Cheap Trick
4/5
Great jams on here
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Some good ones on here and nice and short
Small Faces
2/5
Not for me
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Loved it, listened two times through and then went back to “The Boxer” again for a third time.
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
3/5
Couple of good ones, but ultimately not what I regularly want to hear
Brian Wilson
4/5
Wouldn’t seek it out, but did enjoy listening
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
I’d listen to this again
Ray Price
2/5
Doesn’t hold up. But at least it was short
Hüsker Dü
3/5
This was fine, but nothing I’ll go after again
The Byrds
2/5
Meh
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Couple of bangers, but drags on a little long for my liking
Nick Drake
4/5
Enjoyable, I’d listen again
Van Morrison
2/5
Not for me
Dennis Wilson
4/5
This was a long one, but enjoyed most that is on it
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
Spiritualized
5/5
I could get some serious work done to this album
The Stranglers
3/5
It was ok
Faith No More
5/5
This holds up and absolutely still slaps
Peter Gabriel
5/5
Man, this guy rips
Hot Chip
5/5
Fantastic
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Not their best, but fantastic nonetheless!
Billie Holiday
3/5
Can’t hate on it, but won’t seek it out
The Human League
4/5
A couple of real bangers on here. Had no idea.
Public Enemy
2/5
I'm sure it was good for it's time, just doesn't quite hold up for me
The Cult
2/5
Meh
Youssou N'Dour
2/5
Nah
The Allman Brothers Band
4/5
All out jam here. Great album but won't revisit
Beatles
5/5
One of the best of all time
Girls Against Boys
3/5
This was fine, but nothing I'll seek out
Everything But The Girl
3/5
Again, a fine album, but nothing I'm going to listen to again
Suede
4/5
This was great, nice to see one that actually deserves to be on this list
Dolly Parton
3/5
It's fine
Amy Winehouse
2/5
Meh
Goldfrapp
4/5
Great voice on her and great album
Janelle Monáe
3/5
Enjoyed it, but likely won't listen to it again
The Flaming Lips
3/5
Not something I'll seek out
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
It's fine
U2
3/5
It's fine, just not a huge U2 fan
Fever Ray
4/5
Always loved this one
The United States Of America
2/5
This just isn't for me
The Byrds
2/5
Nothing special here
Beatles
5/5
All timer
The The
3/5
It was fine, nothing I'd write home about though
Antony and the Johnsons
2/5
It’s fine, but why is this one of the 1000 I need to hear?
GZA
3/5
I’d listen again but won’t go out of my way to do so
The Roots
5/5
Loved it
PJ Harvey
1/5
Wild behavior to this on here
AC/DC
4/5
Holds up
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Started off thinking the ranking was so high only because of familiarity with the band, but then it actually hit so fucking hard
The Kinks
2/5
Nice and upbeat, but just not for me
Marvin Gaye
3/5
It's a classic for sure, but just doesn't resonate with me
Isaac Hayes
5/5
What a banger
Serge Gainsbourg
2/5
Meh
The Sonics
3/5
It’s fine
The Only Ones
2/5
Meh
Tim Buckley
3/5
This was fine
Kanye West
5/5
Man, this was great start to finish
John Lee Hooker
3/5
Not bad, but I won't seek it out
Big Black
2/5
Meh
Madness
4/5
Some good jams on here
Elvis Presley
3/5
It was fine
Mott The Hoople
3/5
Meh
PJ Harvey
2/5
Why is there so much PJ Harvey on here?
Sebadoh
3/5
It's fine, I won't be revisiting though
Stevie Wonder
5/5
God damn this is great
Soundgarden
4/5
Solid album
The Beau Brummels
2/5
Meh
The Rolling Stones
3/5
I was expecting better, honestly
Black Flag
2/5
This aint it