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2010
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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
5 3.33 +1.67
Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
5 3.35 +1.65
There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
5 3.37 +1.63
Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
5 3.38 +1.62
Opus Dei
Laibach
4 2.39 +1.61
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
5 3.44 +1.56
Blackstar
David Bowie
5 3.48 +1.52
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
5 3.53 +1.47
Arrival
ABBA
5 3.53 +1.47
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
5 3.56 +1.44

You Love Less Than Most

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New York Dolls
New York Dolls
1 3.12 -2.12
The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
1 3.06 -2.06
Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
1 2.92 -1.92
Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
1 2.89 -1.89
A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
2 3.88 -1.88
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
1 2.84 -1.84
Hms Fable
Shack
1 2.76 -1.76
Our Aim Is To Satisfy
Red Snapper
1 2.72 -1.72
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
1 2.7 -1.7
Duck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
1 2.62 -1.62

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Kendrick Lamar 2 5
Aretha Franklin 2 5
David Bowie 2 5

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U2 2, 5
Beatles 5, 2, 5, 4

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Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes

Some songs were good, some were just completely out of pocket. Felt very dated in sound. I will use Toonerville Trolley as punishment for people who have wronged me in the future.

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Live At The Regal by B.B. King
Dec 01 2023

Great guitar playing, love the little breakdowns to talk to the crowd. Amazing voice, stellar rhythm. For being shorter song I don't feel that they take away from the experience. It's my own fault Worry, worry You done lost your good thing now Those tracks stood out

Liquid Swords by GZA
Dec 04 2023

Awesome opening, loved the 4th chamber, I gotcha back, and bible. Bible didn't feel like it fit with the narrative of the album and at time it was difficult to understand the lyrics. Love the gritty nyc vibe

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Dec 05 2023

1) I like the simple and driving bass line combined with the shouting chorus 2)reminds me of the cure 3)bass and guitar melody were great. The type of song that makes me want to go for a brisk stroll in the sun. 4)does the song start out playing in reverse? Very interesting feel to the song. It almost feels stretched out. I like the "don't stop isn't it funny" part a lot 5)love the acoustic melody. Nice beat switch up near the last minute. 6)why so short and it feels out of place vibe wise 7)reminds me of a decemberists song 8)not my favorite so far. Simple progression and it feels like I've heard this song before. 9)I like the jazzy intro. I like the guitar riffs throughout the song, the build up during the chorus 10) I thought it was a rush song with how it started lol. I like the layered vocals. 11) ohh I like the switch up halfway through. I like how it kind of turned jam band for a couple min. 12) oh I like the intro a lot. First three minutes have been solid. Songs dragging on a bit imo. Solid album. I like it, don't love it. I can see me listening to tracks from the first half or end of the album, the middle was a little lackluster.

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Dec 06 2023

1) like the runs up the scale with the bass and guitar. High tempo mood setter for the album. 2) definitely starts off slower, but builds up for an awesome guitar solo section. Also the chorus goes harder the more I hear it. 3) wow didn't like the song a ton at first but by the end I was digging it. Awesome guitar solo 4)didn't like this song all that much, felt rather generic. But, in the second half I enjoyed it a lot more. Felt like the switch up really brought more melodic elements and jamming from the band. 5) this song is a 5/5 for me. Definition fuck it we ball. One of my favorite chorus's. Guitar solo is epic and the bass has awesome fills throughout the song. Vocal performance is great. 6) damn banger after banger. Another all time chorus. Pretty much same review as last song 5/5. 7) the drums are nice at the start, rather jazzy. Damn after the last two songs this one just doesn't hit as hard, not a fan of the chorus, lyrics just feels slightly out of place. Vocal performance is good. Not a fan of the guitar solo. 8) wow this song is a return to form after the last one. Longer song but it didn't feel long. Felt like it fits well with the albums theme and sends it off well. Awesome vocal performance and the energy was immaculate. One of my favorite albums, but I think it's just shy of being a 5/5

London Calling by The Clash
Dec 07 2023

What's more punk rock than exploring new sounds in the genre? The clash comes through with an epic album covering punk, reggae influence, jazz, ska, and more. Every track sounds unique, which for a punk band to pull off speaks volumes to me. While I thought it took a little time to hit it's stride (after the amazing intro track), the blending of genres combined with classic punk lyricism regarding The State, authority, drug addiction, self empowerment, ect created a very memorable piece of art. While I think they could have cut out three or four tracks to keep the album more focused on a specific theme I dont think the entire thing would have blossomed without it. I've listened to it plenty of times before and I'll keep listening to it for a lot longer!

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Dec 08 2023

While this album isn't bad, it felt like a weak attempt at a mix of Janet Jackson, Madonna, and hip hop. Most of the tracks were outright forgettable with how similar the vocal performance and production was to each other. Featuring decent singing, lacking much emotion for the subject matter, and hip hop bars thrown in - I couldn't figure out what this album wanted to be. For songs like 'my bitch' I would expect a lot more fire given the matter of the song. The length of the tracks played into my confusion as well. For an electro pop hip hop album I would expect tracks to range from 3-3:30 min but a lit of these went 4:45+ The production features: the same sounding drum you could hear on any other number of albums from this time, strings which fight the electro pop elements for attention, and an overall sanitized and heartless feel. While there was good content in terms of lyrics, or story telling, it never came together with the other elements of the album to feel special in any way. And I'll probably never listen to this again. Fav songs: buffalo stance, kisses on the wind

Dookie by Green Day
Dec 11 2023

I don't even know where to begin or how to write a proper review for this album. I grew up listening to this and its remained one of my all time favorite since I was in middle school. The songs don't overstay their welcome, almost every track is the right length. The album flows from track to track without any jarring transitions or out of place songs that take me out of the experience. The moods created by the standout songs like Longview, welcome to paradise, she, basket case and when I come around are so visceral I can feel exactly what the band was trying to convey. Whether it's Billies vocals that carry so much boredom, pent up anger or melancholy, Tres hypnotic or manic drumming or Mikes flavor he adds to every track. Mike Dirnt absolutely carries this album in my mind. While BJ and Tre Cool are no slouch on the guitar and drums, the musicality he provides on bass sets the tone on almost every song, and he throws in these little riffs and fills that add such personality to the tracks. And turns good songs into amazing ones. It compliments BJ's lyrics and singing so well and serves to lift the space left behind by rather generic guitar playing. If you haven't I'd highly recommend listening to the album again and focus on his playin. Easy 5/5 for me seeing how the music is great, doesn't overstay its welcome, has stood the test of time, and done so much for punk music as a whole.

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Dec 12 2023

Good album, probably one I won't throw on a ton but I definitely will listen to again. Stand outs were brown sugar and wild horses (so good).

Dec 13 2023

Really liked this album. I love the vibe and and how the album makes the cover art even better. The highs were really high and the lows were still pretty good, albeit not highly memorable after one listen. This didn't have quite the radio appeal like other peog rock groups so I can see why I haven't had this jammed down my throat for my entire life. I'd like to give it a 4 as it was more than decent, but I most likely won't play this album unless I'm in a specific mood. Fav tracks: 21st century, epitaph, in the court of the crimson king.

Parklife by Blur
Dec 14 2023

There were good tracks on the album, but it felt a bit bloated for what it was. The highs were high and the lows were forgettable. I'd recommend some songs from the album, but I don't think I'd recommend the whole thing.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Dec 15 2023

Like the title of the album suggests, this album is one hot and smooth soul album. Hayes voice is velvet. You get wrapped in it each track and just want to hang out for more. Despite having long tracks, which in 2023 can require too much attention for people, the songs don't drag. All of the musicians are right in the pocket and put on great performance. The mixing highlights everyone without taking the attention away from others, which I can appreciate a lot. While the story at the start of 'By the time I get to Phoenix ' takes a while to get into, by the end of the song I was having a great time. I'd easily recommend this, and will be playing it for years to come.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Dec 18 2023

What an album. Has stood the test of time wonderfully, save for some of the electronic voicings on a couple tracks. The use of strings on the album takes good songs and turns them great. I don't think there's a single track on the album I don't like. I usually complain when albums get to an hour+, saying they lose focus on the material, or my attention. However, this album stays true and keeps me engaged the entire time. I don't know what else I can say other than I love this album! Fav tracks: turn to stone, night in the city, sweet talking woman, stepping out, summer and lightning, Mr blue sky, Birmingham blues

Fragile by Yes
Dec 19 2023

Despite having some solid tracks on the record, there seemed to be something disjointed stylistically between the longer and the shorter ones. Favs: roundabout, south side of the sky, mood for a day

Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan
Dec 20 2023

Great album. From the very start his unique voice gripped me. The blend of musical styles on the album always kept it interesting. The mixing on a diet road blues almost have me a headache at parts, but the rest of the album was excellent. His lyrics made every song so good. I understand why my parents loved him so much back in the day! Track lengths ran long, but never felt a chore to get through (even the finale coming in at 16 min). I don't listen to a lot of Bob Dylan so this was such a breath of fresh air compared to the same couple songs that play on the radio. Would recommend and will listen to a lot! Fav tracks: love sick, standing in the doorway, not dark yet, Highlands

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
Dec 21 2023

A darker album for Radiohead, this felt jarring in the first few tracks. As the album progressed I became more of a fan. It's hard for me to be fair to this record considering the band has put out so many which I would consider 5/5 that this felt...slightly disappointing? My favorite tracks: there, there & sail to the moon.

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes
Dec 22 2023

Some songs were good, some were just completely out of pocket. Felt very dated in sound. I will use Toonerville Trolley as punishment for people who have wronged me in the future.

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Dec 25 2023

Timeless voice that's completely unique. The band that accompanies her nails the tones to match her style. This album starts off with a mega hit in Rehab, continues strong through the middle with Back to Black and finishes on solid track with Addicted. Unlike many albums I've heard, the songs flow from one to another with ease. The stylistic choices made by the artist stay consistent through the record but don't get repetitive. The themes of love and addiction and the resulting pitfalls are highlighted by her smoky and expressive voice. Nothing about the performance feels designed by big wigs in an office somewhere. Fav tracks: Rehab, You know I'm no good, Back to Black, Love is a losing game, Addicted.

Dec 26 2023

As far as Christmas albums goes this one was very enjoyable. Phil spectors iconic "wall of sound" worked surprisingly well for music that can be bare bones with a focus on the vocals. I'm not overly huge on Christmas albums, I tend to put on random music for a few days a year, but I think this is one I'll come back to! Fav songs: sleigh ride, Christmas (baby please come home)

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Dec 27 2023

Super solid album: someone great, all my friends and New York are insanely good songs. The other songs on the album are good, but nothing I go crazy over.

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson
Dec 28 2023

I don't have much to say about this. Long periods of not much happening, I don't remember anything about the album because it was kind of bland. Not bad music, but I won't listen to it again most likely

Blood And Chocolate by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Dec 29 2023

Solid album. His voice is so unique and conveys such a range of emotions. I want you was a slapper, blue chair and battered old bird were also good. I thought the last couple songs were a bit of a let down but the majority of the album was great! Will definitely listen to again.

Metallica by Metallica
Jan 01 2024

Not much to say about this one. Main stream metal album that I didn't find to be all that unique. Solid quality but nothing that really sets it apart these days. Fav songs: wherever I may roam, nothing else matters.

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott
Jan 03 2024

Maybe I'm misunderstanding something here, but I have no clue how this album is held in such high regard? I liked the vibe on production, but at times it felt like the snare drum on tracks was way too loud. Other tracks I had a hard time hearing the vocals. Maybe it was my speaker? Another example of an album that could have cut the fat off to keep it from dragging on. I liked the features more than missy Elliot most of the time. I don't think I plan on listening to this again.

The Band by The Band
Jan 04 2024

Solid rock album, glad it had some personality to it and wasn't a generic album. The band certainly has their own unique sound and I appreciate them for it. My fa orite songs were up on cripple Creek, jemima surrender and jawbone.

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
Jan 05 2024

Didn't like a single song on this album. Frontman can't sing either.

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar
Jan 08 2024

One of my favorite albums of all time. Kendrick is a master of story telling and deserving of all the critical acclaim this record has received. The use of 'skits' on this album gives it a feel and depth unlike so many others. You get a brief glance into the life of Kdot, and the reflections of a wiser man. If you didn't pay attention to the story being told I'd recommend going back, or watching a YT video, and focus on it with the lyrics of accompanying songs. The production on the album is another high point. While sounding good, it has another layer of matching the lyrics and almost serving as a background painting for the story being told. 'sherane' feels like a laid back story with it's loose feel. 'The art of peer pressure' feels like a young confused man riding around a hazy day in LA. And 'swimming pools' drowns the listener with Kdot. Lyrically Kendrick is a modern master. He hides so many powerful words in his songs you won't get everything on one listen. "Sing about me/dying of thirst" gave me shivers the first time I listened to it when this album was released, and when the gun shot comes, or the lady fades aways in the second verse, I still get them. I could go on about this album forever, but I feel like there are plenty more breakdowns far better than this. Fav songs: pretty much all of them since I listen to this album all the way through every time I put it on. Money trees, sing about/dying of thirst, good kid mad city, Compton are what is choose this time around though.

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Jan 09 2024

Lovely album. I feel like I've heard this before throughout my life, and by various artists, but not done nearly as well. What I mean by that is the melodies, licks and vocalizations done on this album were so solid that between its release and present day people have been inspired by this. A very tight 40 min that wastes no time, bringing great track after great track. My favorites were: just for a thrill and am I blue

You're Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr.
Jan 10 2024

Liked the guitar on most songs, which seemed to be a big focus of this record. The singer doesn't have a great voice, but it's unique and oddly fitting to the music they make. I can hear a lot of the influence modern indie music has had from this group. Solid album but not one I'd recommend unless I knew the person's taste

Truth by Jeff Beck
Jan 11 2024

I can appreciate the guitar, energy of the band and rod Stewart's vocals, but the lyrics were the most generic bluesy rock/horny lyrics I've heard in a while, showing very little attempt to ever sound like they're his own. I think this is a solid debut for a group, but sadly left to father time it feels like just another rock album.

Jan 12 2024

I can't say I've ever heard of this band before listening today, and seeing the cover art and name of the band my mind seemed to make up some ideas of what the album would sound like - images of a '50s alien movie came to mind. What I was left with pleasantly surprised me. From catchy and fun, psychedelic, laid back to more country/bluegrass this album kept me entertained and engaged throughout. One of the things I liked most about the album is how the band kept songs simple without being dull and added enough flair to make it sound like their own. I think they found a sound that hopefully won't be outdated like so many other albums 30-40 years later. Favs: pressure point, nightmare pt 2, nothing to do, remember me

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Jan 15 2024

Really good album, such a vibe and was a fun ride. I love the combination of acoustic and electronic. The singers voice sounds so friendly and inviting. Something about this album just creates such a unique little world to exist in for 50 min. I think they nailed what they were going for. While this is not the best musicianship I've heard, I think there's something to be said about the product as a whole compared to getting hung up on the ability of the guitar or vocals or what have you. I love Yoshimi pt 1. That song had been stuck in my head for days.

Cross by Justice
Jan 16 2024
Jan 17 2024

Solid rnb album that had some experimental elements to it. I liked the simplicity of a lot of the tracks. It allowed the laid back vibes for many tracks to shine. I also enjoyed the tracks that featured the more African derived vocals (sorry for my ignorance in not knowing African musical geography better). I also enjoyed the rhythm on those tracks. The drums were nice. If I were to find any faults with the album, I wish the messages of tracks came through with a little more gusto. A lot of the energy of the album felt similar despite the message of each song. I'll probably listen to this album again!

Duck Rock by Malcolm McLaren
Jan 18 2024

The hip hop side of this album was not my favorite. If it had been more focused on the world music aspect I think I would have enjoyed it more. It felt like it didn't quite know what it wanted to be. 1 star because I wouldn't ever recommend this album to someone I know, and I don't think I'll listen to it again.

...And Justice For All by Metallica
Jan 19 2024

Enjoyed this one a lot more than the black album. I enjoyed every track and would recommend this to people looking to get into hard rock or metal. Everyone is dialed in on this album - but it still leaves a little bit to be desired in terms sound variation. While songs sound different, after an hour they can blend into the same soundscape.

Dummy by Portishead
Jan 22 2024

Never heard of them before, and this album didn't disappoint. I listened to it twice in a row and the second time I enjoyed it even more. Might be my favorite new find from the list so far!

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Jan 23 2024

Timeless voice and great backing music. I felt like I was daydreaming on a sunny day.

Signing Off by UB40
Jan 24 2024

The schaalian empire has invaded my mind once again.

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Jan 25 2024

Thought it started off strong then kind of lost my interest towards the middle and end. I enjoyed the vocal performance of billy boy

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Jan 26 2024

I switched this album and Remain in Light catching up whoops. Remain in Light is absolutely amazing and I think it's one of the best albums of the 80's. It's so funky, dark, and at times ambient. The kind of stuff that only 80's coke could produce.

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Jan 29 2024

Awesome album. Love pretty much everything about it. Combines so many aspects of rock and metal into a perfect blend. I liked the change of pace into changes and leguna even though it can seem to come out of left field. It was the brief respite before continuing on. I'll definitely keep this one in rotation. I think it's a 4.75 rounded up to 5

Jan 30 2024

I can't complain when I get an OutKast album. Both discs are a fair representation of the duo. Neither are lacking style or skills as MCs. The production remains varied enough that 2hrs+ of music doesnt get repetitive. My only complaint is that a few songs could stand to be removed from the two records to bring down the total run time just a little bit. +1 respect for the "call me Mr. Ravioli" verse

Feb 01 2024

Solid album if you removed the whack skits and songs. Could probably be 45 min and get another star out of me.

Viva Hate by Morrissey
Feb 02 2024

80's misunderstood main character core. Liked the voice and some of the lyrics but it all kind of blended together.

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
Feb 06 2024

Lovely album, no misses found here. Love his ability to blend so many of the genres of his time into his own sound.

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Feb 07 2024

Didn't expect to like it as much as I did. I'll need to listen to it a few more times to fully flesh out my opinion, but as of first listen it's going into my rotation. Weird and pretty.

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Feb 08 2024

Bruh idk sounded so similar to everything else from that era.

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Feb 09 2024

Incoming boomer moment - this album oozes everything about when music was just better and pure. There's a sense of musicality that is lost on a lot of albums, yet this albums feasts on it. Aretha has a voice that will not only stand the rest of time, but probably outlast humanity. The rhythm section is perfectly in the pocket and stands out as to complement the vocals and story without stepping on any toes. Perfectly executed, tight track list, and a golden voice. One of the best albums I've heard.

Feb 12 2024

Back to back Aretha albums? What a lucky man I am. Once again I can't compliment her vocals enough. So many vocalists today sound 'perfect' without casting a spell on me. It's like comparing an all white and grey modern 'open concept' home, devoid of any feeling yet looking great - not something you'd want to raise a family in. Ms Franklin however, is like a family cabin. Looks amazing and you can't wait to go back and visit again, a lifetime of feelings and memories contained within. Even if there is an imperfection, it's executed so well it becomes part of the art. Opening with 'Respect' and ending with 'A change is gonna come' is a feat few artists will ever be able to accomplish. While the middle might not've hit me as hard as Lady Soul, that's of little consequences to me as both of these albums are masterpieces.

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Feb 13 2024

Loud, unapologetic, and distinctly them. AC/DC comes through with a solid rock album that sets itself apart from the rest, and for me, still holds up today. While not something I'll be playing all the time I think it's good not great.

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Feb 14 2024

Good album 👍 Frampton and company know how to put on a show.

Rum Sodomy & The Lash by The Pogues
Feb 15 2024

Fun album! Never would have found it without the list. I'm definitely going to throw this one on a lot. I hear tons of other bands like Neutral Milk Hotel and The decemberists in their sound.

Imagine by John Lennon
Feb 16 2024

Not my cup of tea. Imagine is this only reason i would click on this album again.

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Feb 19 2024

Love this kind of music. I think it was great, but the highs were never that high and the lows were not that low.

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Feb 20 2024

Had to put on my shades so I could feel Superfly like Curtis.

Feb 21 2024

Kind of a perfect album in my opinion. Marty pulls me into every story he's telling and makes me yearn to be a cowboy out in the Romantic west. These songs are infinitely replay able thanks to catchy rhythm and leads guitars. On top of that he has a voice cut perfectly for this style of music.

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Feb 22 2024

At first I wasn't vibing with the album, but after a second listen I'm kind of hooked on it

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Feb 26 2024

I mean how good is Wesley s theory though. That song is so layered and funky. The only song that hasn't held up as well over the years is king kunta, but it's still a fun bop. Probably in my top 3 albums

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Feb 27 2024

I want to like Costello but I just can't quite seem to make the jump. His music is uniquely his, he plays with passion and his lyrics are more thought out than so much drivel these days, but something about it just blends into the backgroud for me

Feb 28 2024

This felt really one dimensional... Not sure if I'll come back to it much

Machine Gun Etiquette by The Damned
Mar 01 2024

I like parts of it, and think it's a solid pink album. This era of the genre just isn't my favorite sound scape

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Mar 04 2024

So good. I really feel every emotion while listening to this album. I'm really glad I'm getting into Bob Dylan in a big way through this album journey. So personal, so lyrical, and he's doesn't need to re invent the wheel to make killer albums

War by U2
Mar 05 2024

What can I say, it's a u2 record with two songs I like.

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Mar 06 2024

Despite some of the great songs on the album it just felt a little lacking on the other stuff.

Queen II by Queen
Mar 07 2024

I really like the medieval fantasy rock aspects and the band played great. I don't think it did anything to ascend higher though.

Blackstar by David Bowie
Mar 08 2024

I can't put my finger on what exactly I loved, but it all just came together so well.

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Mar 11 2024

1) pale blue eyes is an wonderfully beautiful song. I keep replaying the chorus in my head. The guitar is so gentle and clean. 2) the murder mystery is one of the more memorable songs from a creative standpoint in a long time, and I learned started liking it once it clicked for me. I really liked this album.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Mar 12 2024

I think with some fine tuning you could make this album great. Removing some of the tracks and tightening up the runtime could make this much more re-listenable. I thought parts of the album were amazing and would be super happy to see her in person.

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
Mar 14 2024

Up until the comfortably numb cover I was thinking about how much I loved the energy of the record. After that my day was ruined. One of the most disrespectful covers I've heard in a long time and it makes me amazed that they could even consider including it on this record. Everything after that made me feel like this was bargain brand Jamiroqaui. Tits on the radio is certainly a song that exists.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Mar 15 2024

This is rock and roll

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Mar 18 2024

Nude, weird fishes, reckoner, and jigsaw are songs where Radiohead is at their absolute peak. This might be the groups best album but, people can be reluctant to compare it to ok computer - another monolith of an album. What I love most about this album is their softer touch on most of the songs which keep me submerged in a dream like atmosphere.

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Mar 19 2024

Great hits, an album that sounds different enough from the others in the genre that it catches my attention, the acoustic tracks sound great, the vocalist has a great voice. The only stuff I wasn't so happy with is the second half of the album kind of just blended into one sound and didn't have any stand outs. Definitely an album I enjoyed, but truth be told I'll probably listen to the first half then turn it off for something else on re listens

Mar 21 2024

This is a 3.5 for me. There were a couple heaters on here but like so many of these albums, by the middle to end it's melds together a bit. Rounding down cause I'm a hater at heart and probably not coming back to it save for a couple songs.

Mar 22 2024

Stevie Wonder lite. Had a fun time with it and was grooving the whole time. Probably something I'll pick up again. I think my biggest issue is its use of similar sounds on the songs. Felt like it didn't explore the sounds possible from a clearly gifted group. While good, nothing pushed it over the edge for me.

Mar 25 2024

Wasn't convinced at the start, but as the album progressed I became slightly hypnotized by it. I really enjoyed the final track with it's softer parts and it's rises and peaks. The band really knows how to express scenes and feelings wordlessly to paint a picture.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Mar 26 2024

The Beatles definitely have a couple better albums than this. The hits are obviously great songs, but then Maxwell's silver hammer and Octopuses garden just take me out of it. The medley sounds great as well. I think this album gets rated so highly because it was the bands last. Not implying it's a bad album by any stretch, but at times it's too goofy and overly simplistic. 4.5/5 but I'll round up since I believe it's better than a 4.

Bossanova by Pixies
Mar 27 2024

I love the pixies sound. Driving basslines, noisey guitars, and a singer I can't quite put my finger on. I felt this album was solid all the way through, but never hit highs that made it stand out.

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Mar 28 2024

One of the more important albums to exist. It's messages are timeless and can so easily be applied to the world we find ourselves in today. Behind beautiful, soulful, and expressive vocals the bass adds another dimension to the album which gives it such a masterfully crafted sound. What words can't express, james jamerson plays out on his strings. This is one of those rare albums that captured lightening in a bottle and used it to benefit the world, not only with sound but with its messages.

Mar 29 2024

Love the youthful energy. The opening few tracks to this album are really good, it takes a little bit of a dip in the middle and finishes strong. I think the singer really knows how to dance between a more rhythmic and talking style into some singing. He's got a really distinct voice that is a bit unrefined, but it adds to the style of the album. I love how the guitars go from a bit of chaos into more grooving rhythmic section. They get stuck in my head all the time. One of those albums I've played a lot over the years and will continue to do so. I wish their newer stuff came back to this style a bit.

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
Apr 01 2024

The cure sure know how to create a vibe. At times hypnotizing, at times soft and intimate I enjoyed how the album had some continuity with the soundscape. My biggest critique is that the sum was better better than the components that made it up. Some of the tracks were very forgettable. Probably one that will grow on me with more listens, but this was my first impression.

Pretenders by Pretenders
Apr 02 2024

Her singing style just does not work for me at all. She sounds like a theatre kid immigrating the lead singer of a band. Her voice isn't bad, I just don't think her style works for me. I also just can't work out what the album was going for. I really enjoyed brass in pocket and think they should have stuck to a style more like that. The more pink side of things just felt so weak, and the pop combined with it really didn't feel like it added much. Really disliked the first part of the album, the later parts were a step up. Not one I plan on revisiting ever.

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Apr 03 2024

I don't think there's anything exceptional about this album, but I was driving around while it was sunny out with the windows down and the album just hit the spot. Easy to listen to, solid enough song writing and a pretty quick pace. There are some more heartfelt moments on the album which I thought came across as really sincere and kept my interest. I think I'll add this to any future drives where I need some tunes!

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Apr 04 2024

This album was so bad. If someone played this to me at a date I'd simply walk out. Possibly in contention for the worst jazz song in history. That bunny song was just straight weird ass hell. It's so full of itself while holding almost no genuine feelings of romance. It felt like a project the artist took on cause it sounded good on paper, but didn't stop to think about the end product. Who the hell wants to listen to 3 hours of this crap and how the hell did it make this list. 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Apr 05 2024

While I don't think I totally vibe with some of the music choices I can't help but respect what kate bush did here. It all came together sonically and makes sense in a kind of unhinged way. I don't think I'm going to put this album on unless I'm going green goblin mode.

The Yes Album by Yes
Apr 08 2024

Kind of surprised with this one, I think I came into it thinking it was going to be all the same by the end, but I've found myself putting it on a couple of times since I listened. Maybe feeling will change with time, but super solid album.

Boston by Boston
Apr 09 2024

Has to be up there with one of the greatest debut albums. Ive loved this album ever since I heard it for the first time. Classic rock perfected. The first four songs are just pure bliss and I can't help singing along.

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Apr 10 2024

Everything was good but her lyrics. For an album that has so many good things going for it, the repeated themes of "big dick, don't be broke" got old. Reminds me of how people dislike low effort hip hop for the same reasons. She has a great voice, style, band - I wished she expressed it a little more artistically than "big dick put it on my face" "it's the d it's the d" it comes across as trap rap lyrics in rnb. I loved some of the gospel inspiration on some of the songs. I think it worked really well. The album was really personal which helped me stay interested in her story. The features were solid but nothing that stood out.

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Apr 11 2024

I mean how good was 4 women. Simone's ability to express emotion through her voice is top tier. This is definitely an album I was happy to get and would love to get a physical copy and a record player to listen on.

Our Aim Is To Satisfy by Red Snapper
Apr 12 2024

The worst thing art can do is fail to produce an emotion from it. I went into this album with hope that it would be a fun electronic/dnb record. What I was left with was a deflating sense of fun as none of the songs did anything for me. It all felt like it's been done before and better. My rating might not represent the musical skill of the album but my experience coming away from it. Entirely forgettable.

Different Class by Pulp
Apr 15 2024

I enjoyed this one. Had some bops. I thought it over used a certain tone and chord progression which made some of the songs feel way too similar.

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Apr 16 2024

This is mediocrity as an album. People rating this highly don't season their food.

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
Apr 17 2024

A couple of the songs are just dreadful,but I was surprised by the rest of it. I think it stays enough out of the generic classic rock sound that it held my attention throughout.

Palo Congo by Sabu
Apr 18 2024

The drums were great and the final track was really good! I wish the singing didn't bother me as much as it did, but it almost felt like the vocalists were off slightly and it was a bit grating to my ears. I hope we get more music outside of the anglosphere because it's always a treat

Apr 19 2024

Instantly one of my favorite albums. I think the band was beyond tight, the bass and drums had that pocket stuffed. Mayfield was so soulful sounding I couldn't focus on anything else. Also I think this is one of the best mixed albums I've heard!! I don't know if it was my headphones hitting the right band for this but everything was crystal clear and the instruments sat perfectly alongside one another. Billy Jack, so in love, and blue Monday people are perfection.

1989 by Taylor Swift
Apr 22 2024

The hits on this album have always been a tour de force of 2010's pop and still hold up after all these years. It's impossible to not sing along to blank space or bad blood. The sound is very grand on this album, even on the softer tracks. I think it really adds a nice feel. The production is great, but on some of the tracks on the back half feels a bit cookie cutter. I think after the highs of the first 2/3 the end of the album didn't hit me the same way and bored me a bit. Definitely one of the best pop albums of the 2010's. I don't listen to Taylor Swift outside of the radio but this is definitely one I'll come back to!

The Doors by The Doors
Apr 23 2024

Good music.

The Clash by The Clash
Apr 24 2024

Wasn't interested in a fair number of the songs, but it still had some hitters.

Technique by New Order
Apr 26 2024

Just super generic music that blends into the background as your mind wanders to other things. No interest in it.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Apr 29 2024

Started off really strong but kind of got weaker as it went on past the first half. The start of this album is goated though

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Apr 30 2024

Besides two of their best songs the album never rose to that level again. Good music though!

May 02 2024

Meh I think it kind of got in it's own ass about being avant garde or whatever you want to call it.

May 03 2024

Such a fun album. I wanted to dance the entire time I was walking. The bass player sure knows how to write a catchy bass line. Love David burns energy. You can tell they find their sound on this album but don't quite have it refined yet.

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
May 09 2024

Didn't enjoy all of this one, I felt like it was a play that was adapted to an album and some of the outlandish lyrics made it hard to take completely serious. I think the music was good however and it grew on me by the end. I'm curious what a relisten would do for me.

The White Album by Beatles
May 10 2024

Maybe a bit long and could cut some tracks to concentrate the greatness of this album. However, I think this is one of their more impressive records and I've already listened to it a few times before and love it.

Melodrama by Lorde
May 13 2024

I like Lorde. This isn't an album I'll put on frequently, but definitely fills a craving for when I need it. I like how she's grown from Royals and Tennis Court and evolved her songwriting and sound.

Parallel Lines by Blondie
May 14 2024

I enjoyed some of the songs but grew tired of the album by the end. Maybe it's fatigue from hearing this a lot in my childhood.

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
May 16 2024

Interesting depature from what I typically listened too. I think it was actually quite solid and could see myself putting this on to calm down and enjoy some peaceful moments of the day! 3.5

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
May 17 2024

Honestly wasn't that impressed with this one compared to his other work.

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
May 20 2024

Nilsson schilsson more like Nilsson make better music, son.

21 by Adele
May 21 2024

Forgot this album doesn't have a bad song

May 24 2024

Typically I really enjoy funk bands but this one never took me to the next level. Good, but not anything amazing.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
May 27 2024

Solid Texas rock. I think it stands out just in the genre to have me come back to it over a lot of other artists I've listened too.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
May 28 2024

I mean what else can I say other than I was grooving the entire time while mowing the lawn?

90 by 808 State
May 29 2024

After a couple tracks I got kind of bored with the album. Nothing really stood out after the opening track. Probably not something I plan on listening to again

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club
May 30 2024

First song is a banger and there's some decent stuff spread throughout the album, but it was just a bit long and never reached the heights of the opener again.

Opus Dei by Laibach
May 31 2024

Made me want to sing along the whole time.

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Jun 07 2024

This is one of the formative albums in my life so I'm probably a bit biased as I listened to this so much when it was released

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
Jun 10 2024

An ok album mixed with some really good songs. It felt like like a lot of the songs were trying to sound similar, but didn't stick like the hits off this. The last song was by far the worst to me and ended it on a bit of a sour note.

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Jun 11 2024

There are other albums by them that I would much rather listen to. Not bad by any means, but there was maybe one song (strange world) that I would listen to again.

Revolver by Beatles
Jun 12 2024

I thought this was a really pleasant album. A couple of songs I wouldn't add to a playlist of Beatles songs, but for the most part great.

New York Dolls by New York Dolls
Jun 14 2024

While I can respect them as musicians, this album did absolutely nothing for me and I couldn't wait for it to end. It was very boring and mind numbing.

Stankonia by OutKast
Jun 18 2024

A really solid album at its core that suffers from some bloat. I really love the drums, bass, and psychedelic elements. Andre 3k and Big Boi continue to be my favorite rap duo; providing a nice one-two punch of their own styles. This isn't as high up on my tier list for their discography, but it features some of their best individual tracks. I think a 3.75 is what I'd give it, rounding up to 4.

Ray Of Light by Madonna
Jun 19 2024

There was like one song i liked. It was too slow and long for me to stay interested when the songs never reached heights worth caring for. Her voice is good and I can appreciate not sticking to her earlier styles but this just wasn't it

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Jun 20 2024

There's not a real miss on the album, the worst it gets is "OK" for a couple songs, but the rest is snoop and the supporting cast at their best. I really love the g funk and 90s gangster rap vibes. It's a one of a kind album that only snoop could have released.

Debut by Björk
Jun 21 2024

Weird album. Some songs I really enjoyed, like the finale, but others were barely listenable. Initial rating my not reflect how I feel if I give this album a couple more chances.

Jun 24 2024

For all u2 albums I have to remember to separate my feelings of the band presently to what they were. This is not the same band that forced their album on my mom's iPhone which autoconnects to blu tooth speakers and starts playing by default, driving my resentment further with every listen. The opening tracks on this album are incredible - worthy of of being the first three tracks on a greatest hits album. I don't think the album reaches the same heights again, which always sucks when the start is so good, but it never loses its footing. The lyrics remain poetic in nature, the rhythm driving the band forward and The Edge's™️ guitar fluctuating between a more classic rock sound, and an effect pedal board layered perfectly to give each song it's distinctive feel. I don't think this is a perfect album, but I'll round up a 4.5

Nixon by Lambchop
Jun 26 2024

Pleasantly surprised with this one. Calm and dreamy the album passed by quickly and worked great as something to listen to while I was doing some stuff. I really like it's combined genres. Not the most unique or attention grabbing but it was solid.

Jun 27 2024

I wanted to like this one, but everytime I started to enjoy a song the style switched up in some belty piece that didn't it. This is a 2.5 to me rounded down cause of the disappointment.

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Jun 28 2024

I mean it's got two great songs and is kind of music that plays at your drunk uncles BBQ. Not bad but not good 2.75 rounded up

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Jul 11 2024

4.5 rounded down. Love the dark feelings with some lighter tracks thrown in there. It feels like there are many layers to unpeel for each track. Haven't listened to this album in 10 and forgot how much I enjoyed it. I don't care for the "I want to fuck" lyrics that show up a few times but I'm not normally a lyrics person when the music is so dense. I just like to ~~~feel~~~~ it

Rio by Duran Duran
Jul 12 2024

Got a couple good songs on there but the 80's sound just blended together after a while. I think the hits on this album show you don't need to do all of that to write good songs. I'll give this another go since I did enjoy a lot of the songs individually, just not as a complete run time.

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
Jul 15 2024

Wow this was great. Really good song writing and his voice adds so much to their meanings. I wasn't expecting to like this one so much!

Arrival by ABBA
Jul 16 2024

Really good pop album. Their harmony is superb and there's a deep understanding from everyone involved on how to get people dancing and singing along. While it's not an album im going to be listening to on my own that doesn't change the fact they cooked with this one. Arrival is definitely going into a Playlist and I'll be listening to that song a lot. By far my favorite track. It's like a 4.5 rounded up for me.

Vauxhall And I by Morrissey
Jul 17 2024

Fuck this guy. I really wanted to hate this album but even when he's whining and talking like an incel he writes better songs than a lot of the garbage out there. Reluctant 2.75

Synchronicity by The Police
Jul 18 2024

I couldn't get into this one. There's some good songs in there, but it never captured my attention outside of the hits

Back In Black by AC/DC
Jul 19 2024

This is about as peak rock and roll as you get. Energetic, loud, memorable riffs with some great solos that tie together catchy songs. There's not a single miss on the album and you can listen through the entire thing while feeling like you're flying on a tiger made of lightening pissing on the world as you soar towards victory.

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Jul 22 2024

Don't really have to explain this one.

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jul 23 2024

It's always funny when the frontman is by far the worst part of the band. Flea and frusciante really push every song with their skill and Smith really locks in with flea to hold down the rythym. Keidis' lyrics are pretty nonsensical a lot of the time, but to his credit, when it works it works. When it doesn't it comes off as rather cringey. He also is not a great singer. However, this album features plentiful hits and highlights their ability as a band to write a great album, and demonstrate how the sum can be greater than it's parts.

Hms Fable by Shack
Jul 24 2024

Listening to this is like eating oatmeal with no fruit, milk, or honey. Gruel. It's not offensively bad music but it has no personality and I don't understand how it's on this list.

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