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Albums you rated higher than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 5 | 2.7 | +2.3 |
| Medúlla | 5 | 2.72 | +2.28 |
| My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts | 5 | 2.78 | +2.22 |
| A Little Deeper | 5 | 2.81 | +2.19 |
| Songs The Lord Taught Us | 5 | 2.84 | +2.16 |
| The Sounds Of India | 5 | 2.85 | +2.15 |
| Street Signs | 5 | 2.87 | +2.13 |
| Cafe Bleu | 5 | 2.87 | +2.13 |
| A Northern Soul | 5 | 2.91 | +2.09 |
| Smokers Delight | 5 | 2.91 | +2.09 |
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Albums you rated lower than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Led Zeppelin II | 1 | 4.12 | -3.12 |
| Pet Sounds | 1 | 3.93 | -2.93 |
| Talking Book | 1 | 3.72 | -2.72 |
| Born In The U.S.A. | 1 | 3.7 | -2.7 |
| Live At The Regal | 1 | 3.68 | -2.68 |
| Born To Run | 1 | 3.64 | -2.64 |
| Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) | 1 | 3.61 | -2.61 |
| Bookends | 1 | 3.56 | -2.56 |
| Straight Outta Compton | 1 | 3.51 | -2.51 |
| The Marshall Mathers LP | 1 | 3.49 | -2.49 |
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Artists with 2+ albums and high weighted score
| Artist | Albums | Avg | Score |
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| David Bowie | 7 | 4.29 | 3.9 |
| Talking Heads | 4 | 4.5 | 3.86 |
| Björk | 4 | 4.5 | 3.86 |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 4.67 | 3.83 |
| Prince | 3 | 4.67 | 3.83 |
| ABBA | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Michael Jackson | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Siouxsie And The Banshees | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Echo And The Bunnymen | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Depeche Mode | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Miles Davis | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| The Cure | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| The Pogues | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| R.E.M. | 4 | 4.25 | 3.71 |
| Beatles | 6 | 4 | 3.67 |
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Artists with 2+ albums and low weighted score
| Artist | Albums | Avg | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Springsteen | 4 | 1 | 1.86 |
| Kanye West | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| The Beach Boys | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Ice Cube | 2 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Eminem | 2 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Pere Ubu | 2 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Emerson, Lake & Palmer | 2 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Missy Elliott | 2 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Megadeth | 2 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Deep Purple | 3 | 1.67 | 2.33 |
| Common | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Genesis | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Randy Newman | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Neil Young | 4 | 2 | 2.43 |
| Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | 4 | 2 | 2.43 |
| Blur | 3 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Stevie Wonder | 3 | 2 | 2.5 |
5-Star Albums (134)
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Bad Brains
5/5
I've never heard of Bad Brains so I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. I'll listen again & check out more of their stuff.
2 likes
The Shamen
4/5
I listened & chose my rating, then looked at some other reviews. LOL I'm sticking with mine, I like this style of music. It's great for work, keeping me energized to get through the day.
1 likes
Johnny Cash
4/5
This was interesting. Listening to Johnny Cash sing Personal Jesus is worth a star on its own. I'd listen again but can't say that I loved it.
1 likes
The Verve
5/5
I'm only familiar with Bittersweet Symphony so I was curious what their other stuff sounds like. I would listen to this again and again.
1 likes
1-Star Albums (99)
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Foo Fighters
4/5
I recognized a lot of these songs but never paid attention to the artists. I'll add grunge to my genres to explore
Kendrick Lamar
3/5
I went into listening thinking I wouldn't enjoy this and I wouldn't choose it on my own but it wasn't horrible.
Justice
4/5
Another one I didn't know what to expect, but I liked it.
David Bowie
3/5
No strong feelings about this album either way.
Ice Cube
1/5
Sonic Youth
3/5
Black Sabbath
3/5
No feelings either way. I could have this on the background not be distracted by it.
Van Halen
3/5
It's another album that reminds me of high school. There are some good songs but nothing that stands out for me.
Marianne Faithfull
3/5
Not familiar with this artist or album. I looked at the release date and was surprised it was 1979. It feels like it would have been earlier.
The Saints
4/5
Discovering a lot of new music
The xx
2/5
I recognized the song Crystalised but overall feels like something that would be playing in a coffee shop.
Fats Domino
5/5
I love it!
Red Hot Chili Peppers
2/5
Wish I could give a 2.5. I wouldn't say I disliked the whole album enough for a 2 but not neutral enough for a 3. Felt like I was listening to the same song for an hour.
Brian Eno
5/5
This is the type of music I always have in the background while I'm at work.
Bruce Springsteen
1/5
I can't even deal with his voice anymore
Cowboy Junkies
2/5
I thought the haunted feeling of songs like I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry and Walking After Midnight would appeal to me and I wanted to like this one more than I do.
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
Tom Waits
3/5
Added Underground as a "liked song" - reminds me a lot of ManMan
Muddy Waters
4/5
Classic blues. It's easy to see the inspiration he gave to so many artists.
The B-52's
5/5
Fun & weird
Simple Minds
4/5
Keith Jarrett
4/5
Nice background music for work. Impressive this was all improvised
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
M.I.A.
4/5
New music to me, I liked it well enough to listen to it again.
Madonna
2/5
Another one I wanted to like but didn't hit for me. Too much synth maybe?
T. Rex
3/5
I'm familiar with The Power Station's cover of Get It On, and I heard of T.Rex but didn't realize they had recorded it in the 70s.
Garbage
4/5
I liked the album.
Method Man
4/5
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
King Crimson
4/5
I feel like this is an album Bob Belcher would really be into. LOL
Bruce Springsteen
1/5
I've never been a Springsteen fan. Listening to it now, still not. Just no.
Tom Tom Club
5/5
I could listen to this on repeat. I was familiar with Genius of Love but none of the other songs.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3/5
AC/DC
4/5
Memories of cruising 12th Street in high school or makes me think of Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark. I like most of the songs, although a few i would have preferred to skip.
Eagles
5/5
It's interesting listening to music I heard as a kid as an adult, understanding references that went over my head back then. I liked the whole album but Earlybird was a surprise, and now on my favorites list.
Daft Punk
2/5
I wanted to like it but some songs felt like nails on a chalkboard.
The Roots
4/5
I wasn't familiar with this group or the genre so I don't have knowledge for comparison but I really enjoyed this album.
I didnt know Rod Stewart was in a band before
Boston
5/5
I forgot how much I like Boston.
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
Instrumentals always rate high for me and this is a good one to have playing in the background while I'm at work.
Common
2/5
Not my style of music
Brian Wilson
1/5
I absolutely hate any version of You Are My Sunshine which doesn't help my rating of this album.
Jefferson Airplane
4/5
I wasn't familiar with any songs other than White Rabbit and Somebody to Love but I enjoyed the whole album.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
1/5
Uncomfortable and ick
Ella Fitzgerald
5/5
ZZ Top
3/5
4/5
Liked it overall. Suffragette City & Ziggy Stardust are my favorite tracks & already had them on my liked songs playlist.
Otis Redding
5/5
Loved this one
Culture Club
4/5
Various Artists
4/5
Spiritualized
3/5
There were a couple songs I liked but this wouldn't be an album I'd listen to on my own
The Everly Brothers
2/5
I remember my mom playing Cathy's Clown for me a kid but I wouldn't opt to listen to this on my own.
Ali Farka Touré
4/5
Wish I understood the lyrics
Eminem
1/5
I liked the beats but not the lyrics. This isn't an album I would ever listen to again. 1 and done.
Iggy Pop
5/5
I'm not familiar with Iggy Pop (except Lust for Life) but I enjoyed this album & would listen again.
ABBA
5/5
I love ABBA!
Yes
3/5
Another one of the bands I liked in the 80s that I didn't realize had earlier stuff. I'd listen to it again but I prefer the later music
Incredible Bongo Band
5/5
Fun album to listen to on my way back into the office after the holidays. I've never heard of this group but I knew Apache immediately.
John Lee Hooker
3/5
I enjoyed the album and would listen again. Nothing stood out for me though.
Little Simz
4/5
I love listening to female rappers.
The Offspring
3/5
I'd like to give this a 3.5 I'd listen to it again but not something I'd really think about.
Wilco
4/5
1/5
I only make it to track 9 before I couldn't take it anymore. I'm not listening to 2 hours of this.
Radiohead
4/5
My idiot brain always confuses Radiohead and Motorhead. I saw the album and didn't want to start my Monday listening to what I thought would be heavy metal. Nice surprise! I had to make a note to add Treefingers to my Liked Songs playlist.
Bobby Womack
4/5
Not all tracks were available on Spotify but I enjoyed the ones I could listen to
Neneh Cherry
4/5
Very 80s sounding, which was nostalgic but some of the lyrics were kinda cheesy, although nice there wasn't any swears.
Sonic Youth
3/5
Frank Sinatra
2/5
The only Sinatra songs I listen to are Christmas ones. The album is okay but it gives me Olive Garden vibes. I wouldn't opt to listen to this on my own.
The Fall
4/5
I'd have to be in the right mood to listen to this but I like punk
Deep Purple
1/5
Only 2 songs from this album were playable on Spotify and I didn't like either
George Harrison
5/5
I loved it!
Frank Zappa
4/5
Frank Black
4/5
I've heard of the Pixies but never listened to them. I like this album and will check out more.
Neil Young
1/5
This is one where I don't understand the appeal.
David Bowie
4/5
I already had Heroes on my liked songs list but don't know the other songs. I'm enjoying this album.
Marty Robbins
2/5
Nostalgic, but not my thing.
3/5
No strong feelings either way
Metallica
2/5
Not my style but I wouldn't skip a track if it came on a random playlist.
MGMT
4/5
I've liked a lot of their songs but never paid attention to the group. I'll check out their other stuff
The Dictators
4/5
Not bad but may feel better about it if I didn't wake up with a headache today.
UB40
5/5
This project is making me realize I know one or two songs from groups and never listen to any more of their stuff. UB40 is one of those groups. It's fun expanding my music knowledge. I enjoyed this album and will listen to more of their stuff.
Big Brother & The Holding Company
4/5
As I get older, I appreciate strong female vocals so I was thrilled to hear Janis Joplin. Also as I get older, I'm not so much a fan of a forceful guitar or the problematic album art but it's a reminder of that era.
XTC
5/5
I have a couple of XTC songs in my Liked playlist (and thought they were in my Wrapped too but they were not, which surprised me). I enjoyed the album and will listen to more of their stuff.
System Of A Down
1/5
Nope.
The Rolling Stones
2/5
I wanted to rate it higher but ended up skipping a few songs because of the repetitiveness of the lyrics. I wouldn't opt to listen to this again.
The Waterboys
5/5
I've never heard of The Waterboys, but I will check them out! I love the Celtic sound.
Hanoi Rocks
1/5
I was into hair bands when I was a teen in the 80s so I had higher hopes for this album. I couldn't finish it, stopped at track 5.
Bad Brains
5/5
I've never heard of Bad Brains so I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. I'll listen again & check out more of their stuff.
Pink Floyd
5/5
Maybe not the best Floyd album but still amazing.
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
I'm having a difficult time deciding my rating. First, being Hendrix, I feel like I should rate higher but honestly, I'm not into endless guitar riffs. So I thought maybe a middling 3. But would I listen to this again, no. I like All Along the Watchtower but again, not I'm going to get excited about it if it plays on a random shuffle playlist. So maybe a 2? But it's Hendrix so maybe a 3?
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
Deep Purple
3/5
I had this on in the car while running errands with my son this morning. I didn't pay much attention but it wasn't something I absolutely loved or hated.
David Bowie
4/5
I liked it - I expect David Bowie will be one of my top artists for 2024.
The Lemonheads
4/5
Any group or music from the '90s wasn't on my radar, since I watched Disney movies and Barney episodes on VHS that decade. I enjoyed this album and would listen to it again.
Slint
3/5
I've never heard of this group. I'm not sure I'd listen again but it was okay.
Coldplay
5/5
Is Coldplay the band people always make fun of? I can't remember but I like this album and would definitely listen again.
k.d. lang
2/5
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
Kanye West
1/5
It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but I didn't find anything about it I liked.
Elastica
5/5
I've never heard of this group but I love this album
Ozomatli
5/5
Ooh, I'm digging this. The 1st track gave me Oojami vibes. Spanish lyrics are a plus!! I'm checking out their other stuff
R.E.M.
5/5
Fatboy Slim
4/5
The Gun Club
3/5
The Doors
4/5
The Beach Boys
1/5
I can't. I couldn't finish it. I just don't like this style of music.
Nick Drake
5/5
I had heard of Nick Drake from a line in Amanda Palmer's Ukulele Anthem but I never thought to look up the artist. I'll have to check out his other albums, I enjoyed this one.
Rage Against The Machine
5/5
"What "machine" do you think they were raging against?"
Shivkumar Sharma
5/5
I listened to the remake on Spotify (since that's where the link took me) and the original on YouTube Music. The YouTube one is so much better! I love music like this in the background while I'm at work. 3/5 for the Spotify remake 5/5 for the original.
The Band
1/5
I have heard of the song Up on Cripple Creek but am not familiar with any of the other songs. Across the Great Divide sounded like a theme song to a 70's TV show. I stopped at Jemima Surrender.
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
4/5
3/5
Brings back memories and I recall my husband saying this was his favorite band when we first started going out. It's okay but I don't have strong feels about it.
Beck
5/5
I haven't listened to Beck in a while but I could easily binge listen to his stuff.
Pantera
1/5
No
M.I.A.
4/5
I liked it enough to listen again
Pavement
3/5
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
I liked it but I did skip a few songs because of the repetitiveness. I would rate it a 3.5 but I don't think I like it enough to push it up to a 4.
The Vines
3/5
It's okay & I'm familiar with a few songs but I don't think I would listen again intentionally.
Drive Like Jehu
2/5
Feeling off today so that may affect my rating.
James Brown
4/5
Not a style of music I listen to but it was fun hearing the audience and imagining the showmanship
Beck
5/5
I love this album! I have it on CD and listened in my car before my 2002 Ford Focus's stereo decided to eat CDs.
Kendrick Lamar
3/5
I liked some songs but not a genre I normally listen to.
Talk Talk
5/5
Another one I could listen on repeat.
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
It's okay. Nice background music for working
The The
5/5
I love it! Very nostalgic
John Prine
1/5
I tried to get through it, I gave up on the 3rd track. I can't handle his nasally twangy voice.
Michael Jackson
5/5
I don't even have to listen to this, automatic 5. My cousin had the album back in the 80s and I'm familiar with all the songs and loved the videos when MTV played videos! LOL
Baaba Maal
2/5
Genesis
2/5
I can't get into it. Too rock opera'y for me
Gene Clark
3/5
It's okay - Good for background music but not something I'd opt to listen to again.
Ray Charles
3/5
It's okay - I can't express how much I hate the song You Are My Sunshine and should be a 1 just for including that.
Elvis Costello
3/5
John Lennon
3/5
Pink Floyd
5/5
4/5
I wanted to like this more. It's nostalgic for me, my mom loved Conway Twitty so I heard a lot of his duets with Loretta. I loved the honky tonk piano & steel guitar but the songs all started to sound alike. If rate 3.5 but boosting to a 4 for the memories
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
3/5
The Young Rascals
2/5
It was okay, not something I'd listen to and wouldn't listen to it again.
Nirvana
3/5
King Crimson
3/5
The Temptations
3/5
Fugees
4/5
At the start of Ready or Not I had to double check my queue and make sure Enya didn't somehow get mixed in. I love the song Boadicea and was surprised to hear it sampled.
Le Tigre
5/5
Lambchop
3/5
T. Rex
3/5
Derek & The Dominos
2/5
Siouxsie And The Banshees
5/5
Pere Ubu
1/5
Radiohead
2/5
Joni Mitchell
4/5
4/5
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
1/5
I quit at "Dink's Song", which on Spotify is a woman singing?? Something felt off, like he's trying too hard, and decided I'd give the album a 1. Then I read the Wiki bio. Makes sense now.
David Bowie
5/5
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Echo And The Bunnymen
5/5
Prince
5/5
The National
4/5
TV On The Radio
3/5
Wu-Tang Clan
1/5
Leonard Cohen
3/5
The Prodigy
4/5
Talking Heads
5/5
Steely Dan
2/5
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Mike Oldfield
2/5
The Stone Roses
4/5
R.E.M.
4/5
Stereolab
3/5
Grateful Dead
3/5
Jeff Buckley
3/5
Pearl Jam
4/5
Beatles
5/5
Sheryl Crow
4/5
Amy Winehouse
4/5
I've never listened to Amy's music before and I like it more than I expected to.
Billy Joel
4/5
Orange Juice
4/5
Herbie Hancock
5/5
Deee-Lite
4/5
Dire Straits
4/5
The Zombies
4/5
Groovy background music while working
Ray Charles
3/5
I'd rate it 3.5 if I could. I'm not too into Big Band sounds with vocals but this is nice album to have in the background at work
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
Nope, couldn't do it. I couldn't get through the 1st song.
Sugar
4/5
Never heard of this group, but I like the album. I'll check out their (few) other albums.
Pink Floyd
4/5
Love a few songs, and have seen the movie. I prefer Dark Side of the Moon as an overall album
Nitin Sawhney
4/5
I love it & will check out more of his music. The cat meowing in Nostalgia made me laugh because some people brought a cat to my work location, and it would get into the ceiling space. You could hear it meowing as it wandered around and eventually, management said the cat couldn't be here so the person who brought it, took it home. While listening to the song, I thought they had brought the cat back, so I paused the music to see if I could hear the cat. Nothing, so I restarted the music and later realized THAT's where the meowing was from.
Gorillaz
5/5
I was happy to see this show up today! I've loved this album since I got the CD when it was first released. This was the first current music I started listening to again after a decade of being a stay-at-home mom and Disney movie soundtracks nonstop.
Jimmy Smith
5/5
I really enjoyed this album. It reminded me of the jazzy music that was on old-school Sesame Street.
Joy Division
3/5
It's okay. I'm not a huge fan of Joy Division but I wouldn't skip if one of these songs came across my playlist.
Tori Amos
2/5
I had heard of Tori Amos but never listened to her music. I know she was parodied in the Bob's Burgers episode Food Truckin' (one of my favorites) but I didn't realize how accurate the parody is. I wouldn't opt to listen to this on my own.
The Boo Radleys
3/5
Honestly, I don't remember much about listening to this. No strong feelings either way.
Nick Drake
4/5
Listened on my drive to work. I'll listen again
Abdullah Ibrahim
5/5
Chill music makes for a nice commute. I'll look into more of his music & compositions.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3/5
Oh lord, this was a ride. At first, my gut reaction was Nope, 1 star. Do Not Like. But it grew on me. I laughed because it made me think of a group of newbie band kids, the 1st time with their instruments, everyone making noise and doing their own thing. It also reminded me of something I would hear on Dr. Demento which I haven't thought about in a long time. I could give it 2 stars but I'll go for 3 because I would listen again if I were in the right mood. Also, it's currently not available on Spotify so I listened on YT Music
Elvis Presley
2/5
It was interesting hearing Elivs not sound "Elvisy" on some songs. Tutti Frutti by anyone other than Little Richard is just wrong. It's not a genre I normally listen to but I like the boogie piano style. I wouldn't listen to this album again though.
Marvin Gaye
2/5
I didn't hate the album but it's not something I would listen to again.
Erykah Badu
4/5
Listening at work, love the vibe.
The Icarus Line
1/5
Nope
Michael Jackson
5/5
It's hard to not listen to the song Bad without Weird Al's parody, Fat, slipping into my brain but I liked the album.
Machito
5/5
I loved it. I've said I don't like big band music, but I think it's the vocals that I don't like. I'll look up more of his work & Latin Jazz in general
PJ Harvey
4/5
I've never listened to PJ Harvey but I enjoyed this album.
The Verve
5/5
I'm only familiar with Bittersweet Symphony so I was curious what their other stuff sounds like. I would listen to this again and again.
Dolly Parton
5/5
I remember having this album as a kid or someone I knew had it and we listened to it a lot. Dolly's always going to get a 5.
Kacey Musgraves
3/5
Although I grew up on country, I never listen to it anymore so I'm unfamiliar with a lot of new artists. I added a few songs to my favorites (Lonely Weekend and Rainbow) I'd rate a 3.5 but I don't think I'd listen to it on my own unless I was in a mood, so giving it a 3.
Tortoise
4/5
I mostly liked it- a few times I considered skipping ahead when things were a bit discordant but I stuck it out.
Moby
4/5
Another artist I had heard of but never listened to their music. I'll check out more.
Steely Dan
2/5
I don't hate but I wouldn't listen to hit again.
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
It's okay - not something I would pick on my own but I didn't hate it.
Kelela
4/5
Chill background music for work.
Songhoy Blues
3/5
It's okay
Richard Hawley
1/5
I couldn't finish it. I was surprised this was recorded in 2005 and the singer isn't much older than me. Sounds like something my mother-in-law would enjoy.
Ryan Adams
2/5
Never heard of this artist. The album was meh, okay background music for work. Reading the wiki about the artist, okay, that explains a lot.
Cat Stevens
4/5
The Shamen
4/5
I listened & chose my rating, then looked at some other reviews. LOL I'm sticking with mine, I like this style of music. It's great for work, keeping me energized to get through the day.
Deerhunter
4/5
I had some of these songs on my 'music to check out playlist' for a few years but not sure what prompted me to do that. I enjoyed the album enough & will check out some of their other stuff.
De La Soul
4/5
I thought I had already rated this one, I know I listened to it (playing catch up is a struggle!)
Sam Cooke
3/5
It's okay, not something I'd listen to again.
Arcade Fire
4/5
Enjoyed the album, listening to it while catching up at work I didn't pay a whole lot of attention but I'll listen it again.
The 13th Floor Elevators
2/5
It started okay but after a while, it was just a distraction.
Sarah Vaughan
5/5
Enjoyable I feel like hosting a cocktail party now LOL
Fever Ray
4/5
A new artist to me, and I enjoyed the album.
Grant Lee Buffalo
4/5
Getting back into the habit of listening to an album a day again (and a lot to catch up on!) This was enjoyable and I would listen to it again. I've never heard of this artist & will check out their other stuff.
The Strokes
4/5
Another band I was familiar with but didn't know their name.
Black Sabbath
2/5
Not my type of music
Metallica
3/5
I've avoided listening to this one because I'm not a heavy metal fan, but balancing it out with symphonic music was a nice surprise. I may listen to some songs again but not the whole 2 hours plus album.
Radiohead
3/5
Playing catch up 6 months later - this one was okay. Nothing really stood out, good or bad.
Arcade Fire
4/5
Playing catch up, I had this album and Neon Bible. I like this album better overall but not enough to bump up my rating.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
I love Immigrant Song (and it makes me think of Rathergood Viking Kittens more than Marvel's Thor) but no other song made me pause to look at what was playing.
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
It's okay, again not something I'd opt to listen to on my own.
Jeff Beck
3/5
I appreciate the artistry but I'm not a guitar person. The Shape of Things was driving me crazy because it was so familiar - then it clicked - Sister Christian by Night Ranger. It's fun to discover what inspired songs that came later.
Stevie Wonder
2/5
I couldn't finish. I appreciate the artistry but repetitive lyrics, particularly towards the end of a song, irritates me.
Beatles
3/5
I thought I would like this more than I did. It was okay, and I liked a few songs, but overall, just meh.
Fun Lovin' Criminals
2/5
Not something I would listen to on my own, and I doubt I'll listen to it again.
Air
5/5
I loved this and will look at more of their stuff.
Talking Heads
4/5
Good background music while catching up at work. Songs sound very similar, but that's not always a bad thing.
The Zutons
4/5
Never heard of this group, never heard any of the songs, but will listen again & check out more of their stuff. Looks like they have a new release too, The big Decider (2024)
Fleet Foxes
4/5
A pleasant surprise, a new artist to look up. I could listen to this type of music on repeat every day.
Al Green
3/5
It's okay - no strong feelings either way.
Happy Mondays
4/5
I love the 80s vibe and enjoyed the songs but didn't listen to all the remixes. I may check out some of their others stuff.
Depeche Mode
5/5
Back to playing catchup after a crazy month. I was excited to listen to this one while catching up at work. I'm familiar with some songs but loved the whole album. Will listen again and added a few more songs to my favorites list.
Jack White
4/5
I've listen to The White Stripes, but never Jack White solo stuff - I'd listen to it again
Silver Jews
1/5
I can't finish this album.
Brian Eno
1/5
Well, Eno is now a controversial artist. I usually like him but this one was a "did not finish". The cicada sounding guitar (?) on Cindy Tells Me did me in. I'll listen to his later ambient stuff.
Electric Light Orchestra
4/5
I enjoyed it, unobtrusive music for the office.
Elton John
2/5
I like some Elton John songs but overall, this album isn't something I could get into.
Funkadelic
4/5
Some songs not available on Spotify. I liked the album and favorited "You and Your Folks, Me and My Folks"
Prince
4/5
It's good, kind of remember this album from when I was in high school. I like Prince but I'm not a huge fan. I may not opt to play this album but I wouldn't skip a song if it were on my playlist.
The Killers
5/5
I didn't realize how many songs I'm already familiar with on this album
Janet Jackson
3/5
Nothing memorable, good for background music.
Morrissey
3/5
It's okay, I want to hate on Morrissey but I'd probably listen to this again.
Kate Bush
4/5
I've heard more songs by this artist in the last 2 years than I ever did in the late 80s. I enjoyed the album and will listen to it again
Thin Lizzy
1/5
Only 4 tracks available on Spotify. I don't want to bother hunting down the rest.
The Smiths
4/5
I love it but have to remove a star because Morrissey
Kate Bush
3/5
2nd Kate Bush album in 4 days - it's okay. I don't think I'd choose to listen to it again, but wouldn't skip it.
Arcade Fire
4/5
Arcade Fire has shown up as often as Kate Bush (I'm playing catch up) but I haven't ended up disliking them yet! I'll listen again
Minor Threat
4/5
Maybe I'm in a mood for punk today, this album hits.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
5/5
This one was emotional & nostalgic. It reminds me of the music my grandparents would listen to and going to the Oklahoma Opry as a kid with my mom.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Its okay - nice background music but seems like it's been playing much longer than an hour.
Eagles
3/5
No strong feelings
Kid Rock
1/5
I'm not going to waste my time with this one.
Kate Bush
1/5
3rd Kate Bush Album in 10 days - I couldn't finish this one. This is also the earliest album out of the 3 so maybe it's just her earlier work I dislike.
Fela Kuti
3/5
Not bad but after 5 mins of the drum solo I was done.
Joan Armatrading
4/5
Enjoyed the album and will check out some of her other stuff. Reading the bio on Spotify, I'm curious about her 80's music now.
David Bowie
5/5
The more I listen to Bowie the more I love him.
The Louvin Brothers
1/5
I like bluegrass and this reminds me music my grandparents & great-grandparents would listen to but not really my cup of tea.
Radiohead
2/5
I don't hate it, probably wouldn't listen to it again either. I thought I liked Radiohead.
American Music Club
3/5
Album not available on any streaming service I use, so I listened to the top 5 songs on Spotify. I would listen to more of their stuff.
John Lennon
2/5
I liked Imagine but not really anything else.
The Black Keys
5/5
Love it! I can't listen to disc 2 (not available on Spotify) but it's fine since it's live versions of some songs from disc 1
Khaled
4/5
Surprised by the variety of the album. There's only 1 song available on spotify so I listened on youtube music.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2/5
It's okay but not something I would choose to listen to again.
Cheap Trick
2/5
Its okay but I'm not fond of live albums.
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
I have a friend who loves Fleetwood Mac so I've heard this album (cassette, CD) often. The Chain made me a bit sad, reminding me that Our Flag Means Death has been canceled.
Prince
5/5
Still an amazing album 40 years later
PJ Harvey
4/5
I like it, and will listen again when I'm feeling angsty.
Metallica
2/5
Not a genre of music I normally listen to anymore, but I can tolerate it more than some other types.
The Magnetic Fields
1/5
After 45 mins I'm tapping out. Maybe I'll try to finish the whole 3 hours but I can't imagine its going to get any better.
Beastie Boys
4/5
Sabotage has been on my favorites list for a while, but I haven't listened to the whole album. I'd give it a 3.5, but I'll round it up to a 4.
1/5
No
Elvis Presley
2/5
No. If I'm going to listen to Elvis, I'd prefer earlier stuff.
The Birthday Party
1/5
This is horrid
Santana
4/5
I should listen to more Santana
The Allman Brothers Band
1/5
Uh, another live album. I couldn't finish it. After a while, it just felt like noise.
Fishbone
4/5
Another artist I never heard of and wasn't sure what to expect, but I love the ska/funk vibes.
Patti Smith
3/5
I wanted to like this one more
Beth Orton
3/5
Never heard of this artist. It's okay, nice background music for the office.
Duke Ellington
4/5
I liked the music and don't mind the length of the album but live albums irk me and I don't need an introduction at every song. I understand why it would be done at a live performance in the 50s though.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
1/5
I like the armadillo on the album cover.
The Kinks
2/5
It's okay - I love the groovy'ness of it but eventually, everything started to sound the same and unmemorable.
Dr. Dre
1/5
I tried and didn't make it far. I'm not going to force myself to listen to it.
The Cars
5/5
I love this album. Memories of jr high when I started listening to music on my own instead of what my mom listened to. I didn't realize it was released in '78. I thought it was early 80s but that was probably due to Moving in Stereo in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Ms. Dynamite
5/5
Another new to me artist, love the album and will re-listen.
DJ Shadow
4/5
Wasn't sure at first but I really liked this album.
Adele
5/5
I'm playing catch-up again with my list, but this is a great album to start my workday with. I've heard the popular songs, but never listened to the album. I will listen again!
The Adverts
4/5
Not bad, will listen again
James Taylor
2/5
Okay for background music at work but wouldn't listen again.
Miles Davis
5/5
I love it! Will add it to my music for work playlist
D'Angelo
2/5
Not as bad as I expected
Brian Eno
4/5
At first I got Kraftwerk vibes, and towards the end I got Pink Floyd vibes. I like the album and will listen again, but not sure I love it. I'd give it a 3.5 but will bump up to a 4 because it was good background music for working.
Radiohead
4/5
I like it, will listen again
Lynyrd Skynyrd
4/5
Some solid songs on the album, although I get so tired of hearing Free Bird.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
As a middle-aged white woman, Come on Eileen has been one of my favorite songs since I was 13 but I had never listened to any other Dexys Midnight Runners songs. The album was okay and I would listen again but not something I particularly love.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
3/5
Okay to listen to while at work. Not something I would choose on my own.
Hugh Masekela
5/5
Love jazz, love this album. Will listen again!
Robbie Williams
1/5
I had never heard of this artist, and at first thought "This has potential." An upbeat & peppy start but then I began to have doubts. When I got to work, I was sad laughing at the horrendous lyrics, and I didn't question why I'd never heard of him.
Johnny Cash
4/5
This was interesting. Listening to Johnny Cash sing Personal Jesus is worth a star on its own. I'd listen again but can't say that I loved it.
A Tribe Called Quest
5/5
Would listen to this on repeat. Great beats to get through my work day
OutKast
3/5
I got halfway through disc 1, it's okay and I'll go back and try to finish the album (I really hate long albums now).
The Byrds
3/5
Most of the songs were okay. I skipped parts of Space Odyssey, Moog Raga, and Universal Mind Decoder because of an irritating, high-pitched sound. I probably wouldn't listen again though.
Def Leppard
5/5
Another nostalgic album. I thought of rating it a 4 (I like a lot of songs, but not sure I'd listen to the whole album again) but adding one for the band's perseverance.
Iron Maiden
2/5
This isn't a genre I enjoy, but it wasn't as horrible as I thought it may be.
Germs
4/5
Normally I look up the album wiki and read about the artist before I listen, but today I just went straight into the album as I left for work. My first though was 'I'm not in the mood for punk today' but by the time I got to work I was enjoying it. Like usual, never heard of the artist but I'll listen again,
Jimi Hendrix
2/5
I wanted to like this one more.
Blue Cheer
1/5
Not for me. I debated giving it 2 stars but towards the end, it was tiresome & repetitive.
Queen
4/5
Familiar with Killer Queen, but didn't know any other song. I liked it well enough to listen to it again.
Joni Mitchell
4/5
I like folk, jazz and Joni Mitchell. Never heard any of the songs on this album but will revisit it.
Joe Ely
2/5
Reminds me of the music my mom would put on when we had to clean the house on the weekend. Not horrible, but not something I'd choose to listen to on my own.
N.W.A.
1/5
I like the beats but I can't with the lyrics.
Justin Timberlake
2/5
I liked a few songs, but this isn't an album I'd listen to again. No strong feelings about it.
Eels
5/5
I wasn't sure what to expect with this album, another artist I've never heard of but I loved it! Will definitely listen again & check out other albums.
Elton John
3/5
I enjoyed the popular songs but not sure I'd relisten to the whole album again.
Green Day
4/5
I think we have this CD but I never listened to it. I would listen again now.
Bob Dylan
2/5
Not really into Dylan and the harmonica
Bruce Springsteen
1/5
I tried to listen to it but couldn't.
Eminem
1/5
I couldn't get through the 1st Eminem album that showed up on my 1001 and I not going to waste my time with this one.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
I had Heads Will Roll on my favorites playlist, but wasn't familiar with any other songs. I also looked back at my history & noticed I didn't like the 1st Yeah Yeah Yeahs album (Fever to Tell) that I rated so I went into this with an open mind. I liked this one a lot better, I don't remember what I disliked about the other one but I will listen to this one again.
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
I liked it well enough. Nothing particularly stood out though.
Todd Rundgren
2/5
Not for me. Not horrible but felt very dated
Guns N' Roses
2/5
I never listened to this album when it came out, apart from the popular songs on the radio. I was hoping I'd like it more than I did. I wanted to give it points for nostalgia but even that feels forced.
Brian Eno
5/5
Love this album! The combo of Eno & David Byrne is amazing. Definitely going into my favorites list!
Sigur Rós
4/5
Interesting album. I like the ethereal sound and will check out their other work. The repetitiveness on Svefn-g-englar nearly caused me to ditch listening to the rest of the album.
Neil Young
2/5
Nothing extraordinary, surprised it was on Spotify.
Nas
3/5
Not a style I normally listen to but not as bad as others I couldn't get through.
Quicksilver Messenger Service
1/5
Long and tiresome, unnoticeable background noise.
Ice Cube
1/5
I really dont mind rap and hip hop but not going to listen to misogynistic lyrics
Sade
5/5
I love it. Could listen on repeat.
The Cramps
5/5
The Cramps came on my radar after Goo Goo Muck was featured on the Netflix show Wednesday. I've wanted to check out more of their stuff, so I was excited when they showed up on my review list. I loved it and will listen again.
Gil Scott-Heron
5/5
Difficult to find to stream but worth it. H20 Gate Blues is still powerful 50 years later.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Standard Zeppelin. I love Kashmir, the rest is okay. IV will always be my favorite
Roxy Music
5/5
I enjoyed this album. I've heard of the group but couldn't name any of their songs.
The Monks
3/5
Interesting album.
The Mamas & The Papas
4/5
This is the type of music I think of when I think of the 60s.
Soundgarden
4/5
I like it well enough to listen again
Iron Maiden
3/5
I'm not a heavy metal fan but slogging through the genre playing catch up. This was okay - Run to the Hills was the only song I'm familiar with and it works for energetic background music.
Talvin Singh
3/5
Okay for background music while I'm working, but not something I'd listen to again.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
Perfect for a Monday morning commute
Aretha Franklin
5/5
Mylo
4/5
Interesting, some songs I liked, and others were getting on my nerves with the repetitiveness. Wish I could rate 3.5 but I'll bump it up to a 4 because I would listen to some of the songs again.
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
1/5
Couldn't get through it, not a style of music I like.
ZZ Top
3/5
Not a big ZZ Top fan but haven't heard these songs in a while, so it was a fun listen. I think the music videos are more memorial than the songs themselves.
The Who
3/5
Björk
5/5
Never really listened to Bjork but I liked the album and will check out more.
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
I didn't think I'd like it as much as I did. A Simple Desultory Philippic made me laugh. I'm going to have to give this one a 5.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1/5
First thought "sounds like a Disney villain song" and thought maybe things wouldn't continue down a dark path (I didn't read the album title, just pulled it up on Spotify to listen during my commute). I gave up after track 3. I don't need to listen to songs about murder when I can read the news.
Dexys Midnight Runners
4/5
I was excited when this showed up on my list for today. I've loved "Come On Eileen" since 1982 and still see the video in my mind when I hear the song.
Missy Elliott
1/5
Not a genre I enjoy nor would listen to on my own.
The Smashing Pumpkins
2/5
Left it playing in the backround while working. I get Blind Melon and The Smashing Pumpkins confused so at first I was excited about the album, then realized, no, it's not who I thought it was. Then I read the review about Cartman and now I can unhear it LOL. and the "Despite all my rage..." line reminds me more of Weird Al's Alternative Polka than Bullet with Butterfly Wings. I don't hate the album but not something I'll listen to again.
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
The Clash
5/5
Another album I was excited to see on my list!
Tracy Chapman
5/5
I could listen on repeat
Dead Kennedys
5/5
I've heard of the Dead Kennedys but never listened to anything specifically, but I liked this album. Normally I'm not too fond of repetitive lyrics, but I guess it works for me with punk music. I'd have to be in the right mood to listen, so I'd give it a 4.5 but bumping up.
Led Zeppelin
2/5
Meh, I wanted to like it more but couldn't really get into it.
Tim Buckley
3/5
No strong feelings, nice background music, feels very 60's
Meat Loaf
5/5
I've binged listened to this album so many times, and Meat Loaf has been on my ultimate fantasy bowling team along with Jesus & the Dalai Lama since the early 90s.
Death In Vegas
3/5
Interesting album, no strong feelings about it.
The Only Ones
4/5
Never heard of this group, so I had no expectations. Wasn't bad, I'll check out more of their stuff.
Sufjan Stevens
4/5
First, I, for some reason, thought this was a Cat Stevens album (I knew he changed his name but couldn't remember to what). I was plesantly surprised that it's not. I enjoyed the album although I felt like it dragged on forever. I would listen to it again and check out his other stuff.
Pixies
4/5
Back to playing catch-up, a few Pixies albums on my list now. They're good background music for work
The Beta Band
3/5
Another "it's okay for background music, but rather unmemorable" Gave me Django Django vibes though and after reading the Wiki, I understand why.
Mott The Hoople
3/5
It was okay, and I get why so many previous ratings comment about David Bowie (who I've learned, through this project, is one of my favorite artists). It's a 3.5 for me, but not sure I can bump it up to 4.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
5/5
I love it. I haven't felt like listening to music lately but I wasn't going to leave Siouxsie as DNL. I needed her today.
Sonic Youth
3/5
Pixies
3/5
Didn't like this as well as some of their other albums. It's still okay though.
Queen
2/5
I wanted to like this one being Queen but I couldn't finish it. I ended up skipping to the Seven Seas of Rhye since it has the most plays, and still meh. I don't hate it, but I wouldn't listen again.
5/5
I like weird and Devo is pretty weird.
Hawkwind
1/5
2+ hours is too long for this, plus a live album. bleh.
Stevie Wonder
1/5
I tried and I can't. Maybe because it's a slow week at work and I need something more upbeat to listen to without repetitive lyrics.
Fela Kuti
4/5
The Beach Boys
1/5
Not my taste in music.
AC/DC
4/5
Not my favorite album but still AC/DC. My guilty pleasure band LOL
The Velvet Underground
3/5
The War On Drugs
4/5
I don't think I have heard of this band, but the song Red Eyes sounds familiar. I can't place where I may have listened to it before unless it was a "since you like this music listen to this" addition to the end of queue.
Aerosmith
2/5
I don't like this one as much as I remembered I did when it came out. I think I confuse it with Permanent Vacation.
Talking Heads
4/5
For a morning that nothing is going right, it was nice to have an album I enjoyed.
Afrika Bambaataa
4/5
OMG, This album feels so 80s. I thought of the Superbowl Shuffle on one of the songs (Renegades of Funk, I think) and although I wouldn't listen to it again intentionally, I wouldn't skip it if something came on my playlist. And the album art!
R.E.M.
4/5
I like R.E.M. but haven't heard many of these songs. I enjoyed the album. I didn't realize it was their debut.
Elvis Costello
3/5
Another that's okay for background music while working but not something I'd opt to listen to otherwise.
Simply Red
2/5
It's okay for background music. Never listened to them in the 80s, even then it felt like something you'd hear in a doctor's waiting room.
Fiona Apple
4/5
I enjoyed it, and would listen again but not something I'd normally pick on my own.
Cee Lo Green
2/5
I'm not sure if it's his voice or someone who was on the album with him but after a while, I couldn't stand it anymore! Overall it was better than I expected, however, it's not something I would listen to again.
Pavement
2/5
No strong feelings but not sure I can give it a 3. 2.5 maybe?
10cc
3/5
I didn't think I would like it at first, but it grew on me.
Blur
2/5
I like a few songs by Blur but don't like them enough to listen to full albums. I want to like them more than I do, but repetitive lyrics are my "nails on a chalkboard"
Orbital
4/5
I really like music like this and will listen again. The song Lush 3.1 reminded me of the music on the Nintendo DS Game Zenses which I haven't thought about in forever!
Donovan
3/5
Very 60's, enjoyed it but not something I normally listen to. I'd listen again and may check out other albums.
3/5
Not bad, every song sounded the same. Okay for background music for work or driving.
Morrissey
3/5
As much as I despise Morrissey the person, I love the music.
Merle Haggard
3/5
Nostalgic - this is the type of country music I grew up on and while it's enjoyable to revisit, not the type of music I enjoy as an adult.
Kraftwerk
5/5
So excited to see Kraftwerk show up for my album today. I'm not familiar with this one (Tour de France is my favorite) but still solid. Starting my commute to work The Robots was surreal, imagining what the future could be like.
The Verve
4/5
Never heard any of the songs other than Bittersweet Symphony, which fit my mood perfectly for today's commute.
Mercury Rev
4/5
First thought, this sounds a bit like The Flaming Lips. After deciding on my rating, checking the global reviews, I wasn't the only one who thought that! I'd listen again, nice unintrusive music to have playing while at work.
Coldplay
3/5
I already have The Scientist and Clocks on my Liked Songs list but nothing else really stood out. Good for background music
The Triffids
2/5
Even though this was released in the late 80s, I've never heard of the band. Because of its length, I've been putting it off my 'catch-up' list. I ended up skipping Disc 2 when I realized it was demos /rehearsals. Some of the repetitive lyrics were off-putting, and Jerdacuttup Man was bizarre (I had to look up the lyrics to that one). I don't see myself revisiting this album, but I may check out more from the group.
Guided By Voices
2/5
No strong feelings about it, but towards the end noticed the repetitiveness of lyrics and skipped a few songs.
The Cure
5/5
I don't need to listen to this but I will, on repeat for the rest of the day 🖤
Simon & Garfunkel
1/5
Didn't enjoy the album. I had At The Zoo on my Liked Songs playlist but I don't know why. I thought that song may have been what would make the album higher, I was mistaken.
Screaming Trees
4/5
I wasn't sure about this album when I pulled it up on my app but I was surprised. I enjoyed it and had to go back to my history if I had listened to Screaming Trees in the past but didn't remember. I'll check out some of their other stuff.
Girls Against Boys
1/5
Another album I couldn't finish, it began to feel like a headache that wouldn't go away.
Scott Walker
1/5
Surprised, as I didn't know what to expect. I don't mind crooner type music, but this felt off. There's an ick factor I can't place. The instrumentals were good, and he has a nice voice but I wouldn't listen again.
Haircut 100
4/5
I thought I wasn't familiar with this group, but I'm only familiar with the first song on this album, which is on my Liked Songs playlist. Very early 80s sound. The album cover made me laugh because I went through the fisherman sweater phase about that time as well
Antony and the Johnsons
1/5
Nope. I forced myself to listen more than the 1st song but couldn't finish the 2nd song either.
Nightmares On Wax
5/5
Back to playing catch-up in the Electronica genre, this is the music I love to have playing in the background while I'm work. Its upbeat but not in your face distracting.
Röyksopp
5/5
Another album I was happy to see. I would listen again
Leftfield
3/5
I wasn't sure at first but I enjoyed it.
4/5
While very different from other XTC songs I'm familiar with, I enjoyed this album & would listen again.
Slade
4/5
Oh Slade! I wasn't familiar with this album but I knew that Quiet Riot had covered Mama Weer All Crazee Now. I'm most familiar with the single Run Run Away (It's a good song to practice belly dance zil triple drills to) It's a fun listen and I would revisit it.
Bruce Springsteen
1/5
I still can't stomach his voice.
Tricky
3/5
Not bad, I'd give it a 3.5 but not sure I can bump it up to a 4.
Drive-By Truckers
2/5
It's okay. Wouldn't seek it out to listen again. Not a fan of southern rock country
Big Star
2/5
Didn't hate it but didn't like it either
The Flaming Lips
5/5
I love the weird, and being from Oklahoma they have a special place in my heart. Do You Realize was one of my favorite songs during a lunchtime yoga class.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3/5
Good background music for work
FKA twigs
4/5
Nice background music
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Added a few songs to my liked songs playlist.
1/5
I tried, I can't.
Billie Holiday
4/5
Nice music to play in my office, will listen to it again.
Björk
4/5
I thought I had listen to this already but I've had 3 Bjork albums fairly recently, and they seem to have a similar sound. I still enjoy it and would listen again.
Robert Wyatt
4/5
When I opened this album on Spotify, the app started playing the previous album I had listened to, so I was confused as to why this sounded like something I had already heard. Maybe the confusion helped me appreciate this album more.
The Rolling Stones
2/5
Not something I would listen to, it's okay but wouldn't revisit.
Neu!
4/5
Enjoyed the album, seemed to start softer and ended more industrial. An interesting journey.
Tom Waits
1/5
I tried, but I gave up at track 5. It's like listening to the drunk guy at karaoke who won't stop singing.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
4/5
Milton Nascimento
4/5
New music to me, really enjoyed it. I may have to attempt to learn Portuguese.
Jazmine Sullivan
2/5
I wanted to like this one more, I may try giving it another listen sometime later.
Beatles
4/5
I prefer the later Beatles but this was an enjoyable album
Leonard Cohen
1/5
Nope.
Portishead
2/5
I didn't hate it, and I liked Machine Gun most of the songs. However, I wouldn't listen to it again.
Megadeth
1/5
I couldn't make it through. Quit at track 4. I thought the 1st track had a bit of a punk vibe and that I would enjoy the album more but eventually it was nails on a chalkboard noise.
New Order
5/5
Nostalgic
Beatles
5/5
This is the Beatles music I enjoy. I had most of the songs favorited already.
The Fall
3/5
No strong feelings, I'd listen again, though.
The Stranglers
4/5
Another new to me group as I'm playing catch up (again!!) I like the album and would listen again.
Fairport Convention
5/5
I really enjoyed this - it would be a nice album to listen to on a cozy fall day, sipping tea after tending the garden.
Joanna Newsom
1/5
It's not available on Spotify, but I found it on YouTube Music. I couldn't get through two tracks. I don't think it was specifically her vocals or the music separately, but the combination of the two was horrendous.
Megadeth
1/5
I tried, I almost got through the 1st song and young me loved music like this but old me doesn't really care for it anymore.
Queens of the Stone Age
2/5
Mostly okay, but not something I would normally listen to. It was fine for background noise
The Who
4/5
Kings of Leon
1/5
I thought I would like this one more.
The Kinks
3/5
Groovy 60s sound but meh. Maybe I'm just not feeling it today.
Jethro Tull
5/5
I'll never skip a Jethro Tull song.
Belle & Sebastian
4/5
I enjoyed the album, I've never heard of the group but will look into their other works.
Suicide
1/5
At least it was short but WTF did I just listen to?
4/5
I liked it more than I expected. Animal Zoo is catchy
KISS
1/5
I managed to listen to the whole album, thankfully it's a short one
Echo And The Bunnymen
5/5
Minutemen
4/5
I'm playing catch-up. I listened to this album yesterday and thought I rated it. I enjoyed it & will listen again.
The Black Crowes
2/5
I don't hate it, and it did bring back a memory of me seeing them open for Aerosmith in 1990 but not something I would seek out to listen to.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
ABBA
5/5
You can tell the group is winding down on his album. Interesting reading the wiki on the album, and following the rabbit trail, reading about the members and what they're doing now. I've always loved ABBA and enjoyed the different sound of this album.
Jean-Michel Jarre
4/5
It sounds like something I'd hear on a 70's sci-fantasy soundtrack. Nice background music for working on reports, with its weird ethereal quality.
B.B. King
1/5
Couldn't finish it - I hate "Live at..." albums. They never capture the energy of being at a live performance. Not being a blues fan doesn't help.
Wire
5/5
I loved it & will listen to this one again.
Throwing Muses
3/5
Album not available on streaming so listened to their top 5 songs. It's okay
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
I always forget how much I like this until I listen to it.
The Psychedelic Furs
4/5
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
1/5
I couldn't finish it. I like weird instrumental music but this one wasn't for me.
Emmylou Harris
3/5
I thought I would like it more than I did but it's a nice album for background music at work.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
I made it through the whole album, and there were a couple of songs I enjoyed but overall not something I cared for the album.
The Pogues
5/5
Do I like Irish music? Yes
Do I like Folk music? Yes
Do I like Punk music? Yes
Do I like this album? No, I LOVE IT!!!
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
Interesting album, I don't think I'd seek out the album to listen to again but I wouldn't skip if any songs ended up on a generated playlist.
Steely Dan
4/5
Feels like waiting room music. Not the type of jazz I would opt to listen to but works well for background music.
Common
1/5
Still, I tried, but not my thing.
Hüsker Dü
3/5
I feel like I've heard of them, but not familiar with any of their music. Its okay - nothing really stood out.
Saint Etienne
4/5
Nice background music. I may check out more of their stuff.
Primal Scream
4/5
Playing catch up again, I had a Primal Scream on my daily recently, but I liked this album better.
Ian Dury
4/5
I first heard of Ian Dury from Madness- Drip Fed Fred so I was curious about this album. It didn't disappoint. Weird and fun, reminding me of the risque British humor like Benny Hill.
TV On The Radio
3/5
Not bad for background music
3/5
I like this album more than some of the others I've heard from her.
Neil Young
2/5
Meh, I can't deal with his voice. I looked up to see who the lady was singing After the Gold Rush (it was him). I was able to finish the album, but I wouldn't listen to it again.
Pixies
4/5
Skunk Anansie
1/5
No, I tried, I can't get through. Less than 30 albums on my "catch-up list"and they're all ones I've avoided. Hopefully there will be a few surprises /sigh. Not this album though.
Bob Dylan
3/5
Another one I don't have any strong feelings for
Digital Underground
2/5
It's catchy but not something I'd listen to again
Stephen Stills
3/5
Nice palate cleanse after a couple of 1 star albums while playing catch up.
Motörhead
1/5
Nope, I don't need a nearly 2 hour live album of heavy metal in my life today.
Paul Simon
3/5
More music that is unobtrusive for the office.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
No strong feelings, good background music at work if I keep the volumn down.
Soft Machine
1/5
Slightly All the Time was okay, but listening to this after The Dave Brubeck Quartet has jaded my opinion.
JAY Z
1/5
Tried to listen, but didn't get too far. Not a genre of music I like, although I do try to give the albums a chance.
The Jam
4/5
Nanci Griffith
5/5
I grew up on country music but I have never heard of Nanci Griffith, granted when this album was released I was more into new wave & hair bands but I'm surprised I never heard anything (or maybe I did & I don't remember) from the late 70s and early 80s when my mom still controlled the radio. I'm going to check out more of her stuff.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
3/5
Another album I thought I would like more than I did. It's okay, no strong opinions about it.
Pulp
3/5
It's okay - put the album on and started trying to figure out a new process being implemented at work. I didn't pay much attention to the album, but it wasn't distracting.
George Michael
4/5
Enjoyable & nostalgic
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Another great album to have on in the background at work.
Nirvana
3/5
I feel like all my reviews at the same, good background music for work. Familiar with some songs but never listened to the whole album. Was okay, but probably won't listen to the album again. LOL
Sepultura
1/5
Nope
John Grant
4/5
I don't know if I've already listened to this album & forgot to rate it (since I'm playing catch up) or if I'm actually familiar with some of the songs. Either way, I enjoyed the album and will look up more of his stuff.
The White Stripes
4/5
Run-D.M.C.
5/5
Another one that takes me back, having the cassette when I was in high school. Also introduced me to Aerosmith.
The Velvet Underground
3/5
The Avalanches
1/5
No, I couldn't finish. I apparenlty have Frontier Psychiatrist on my liked songs but again, I think spotify is adding stuff without my knowledge.
Randy Newman
1/5
Icky is a good word to describe this album.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Slipknot
3/5
Not too bad, got through the whole album. Not something I would normally listen to but nice for a change of pace I guess.
Cream
3/5
Not horrible, the '60s vibe is fun. I thought knocking out a shorter album (33 mins) on my catch-up list would be easy, but I'm just halfway through it, and I'm sure it's already been more than an hour.
The Pharcyde
1/5
Another I couldn't finish.
Can
3/5
Interesting. Aumgn felt very "Cthulhu'esque" to me.
CHIC
2/5
First thought was I had never heard of this group, but as soon as the 1st track started I was like "oh yeah! I know this song!" Not fond of the repetativeness of the lyrics though, probably wouldn't listen to it again but I did add Good Times to my favorites list.
The The
4/5
Peter Gabriel
5/5
So nostalgic, with an iconic video and movie scene. I can't rate this anything other than 5.
Klaxons
4/5
Never heard of this group but I'll check out more of their stuff.
Missy Elliott
1/5
Trying to be open-minded going into albums of genres I don't like so much but it's a challenge.
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
5/5
Still catching up - I chose this one because Penguins but had no idea what to expect. I instantly loved it. Adding The Sound of Someone You Love Who's Going Away And It Doesn't Matter to my favorites
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Had it on while I was working on switching around my laptop for work, nothing really caught my attention though.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Another nice album to listen to while at work. I remember first hearing Elvis Costello in the 80s and not liking the music at all, but I'm not sure what it was about it that I didn't like. Weird how musical tastes change.
Calexico
5/5
Wasn't sure what to expect but really enjoyed this album. Sometimes creepy vibes, sometimes jazzy - I added Crumble to my Liked Songs playlist.
Led Zeppelin
1/5
There are a few Zeppelin songs I like, but none of them are on this album. Couldn't make it through the 1st track.
The Cult
2/5
This would have been the type of music I listened to in the mid-late 80s, but I have never heard of this band, or any of their songs. I understand why. It's not bad (except the Born to be Wild cover) but nothing stands out or grabs my attention
4/5
Better than most of the albums I've listened to lately playing catch up.
TLC
2/5
Waterfalls is the only song I'm familar with & would listen to again.
Goldie
4/5
I like the music but the album is too long.
Def Leppard
4/5
Another nostalgic album, taking me back to being 14 yrs old, being bullied in gym class for not shaving my legs above my knees, and just discovering Def Leppard by overhearing other girls talk about them during a bus ride home from school.
The Flying Burrito Brothers
3/5
Not bad, never heard of the group, and see on wiki they've morphed over the years but are still active. I may check out some of their stuff. Although having grown up on country music I tend to avoid it now, it's nice to a steel guitar once in awhile.
Super Furry Animals
4/5
Never heard of this group but I enjoyed the album and will check out some other stuff.
Green Day
5/5
I thought I had already rated this (playing catch up ugh!!) cuz I'm sure I listened to it recently but I don't mind listening again
David Bowie
5/5
I never considered myself a Bowie fan until I participated in this project.
Thelonious Monk
5/5
Pefect jazzy background to work to. Helps that I also love jazz.
Crowded House
3/5
Another band I've never heard of, so no preconceived ideas about it. It's okay, unobtrusive background music.
Hot Chip
2/5
Nothing impressive. Not bad but not something I'd chose to listen to again.
CHVRCHES
4/5
I got through most of the album before Spotify went down. I'd listen to it again & check out their other stuff. I'm familiar with the 1st track but none of the others.
Badly Drawn Boy
4/5
Weird in a good way. I wouldn't listen to it with headphones though, I think it would make me dizzy.
William Orbit
4/5
I always enjoy an instrumental album, particularly ethereal electronic music and this is once I will revisit.
Genesis
1/5
Nope, another I couldn't get through the 1st track. Maybe I shouldn't be listening to music today.
Marilyn Manson
2/5
Not something I'd normally listen to, didn't hate it but wouldn't seek it out.
Jurassic 5
3/5
I think I've listened to this album three times now, but I keep forgetting to rate it, and then I forget what I planned on rating it. For 3 listens, it gets 3 stars.
Blur
3/5
No strong feelings about this album. Only familiar with Song 2. I'd listen again though.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3/5
Now I knew what to expect with Captain Beefheart, and still reminds me of something I would hear on Dr. Demento. I like this one a bit better than Trout Mask Replica.
The Residents
2/5
I like weird, and I've probably heard them back on Dr. Demento, but I have to be in the right mood, and today isn't that day. At least it's a relatively short album.
White Denim
4/5
Never heard of this group but I'll check out more.
Lucinda Williams
4/5
I may check out more of her stuff, fairly bland as far as country music goes. Feels like Lillith Fair fodder (oh just looked it up & she DID play at Lillith Fair in 1998!)
Dizzee Rascal
1/5
No, there was nothing I enjoyed; skipped around a few songs, didn't finish.
Jane Weaver
4/5
New to me artist. I'll check out her other stuff.
Astrud Gilberto
3/5
Enjoyed the album, and would listen to some tracks again.
Dion
1/5
Spotify has combined the album with Streetheart as well, so only listened to the 1st 8 tracks. Rather dull unimpressive music.
The Doors
4/5
Enjoyable
R.E.M.
4/5
Manu Chao
5/5
I was introduced to Manu Chao by my Spanish teacher, and enjoy his music. I'll check out more
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
It's okay
Mekons
2/5
I thought being a mid 80s album, it wouldn't be bad but the whole weird country vibe is off-putting. I did enjoy some of the songs but not enough to bump it up a star.
Beatles
3/5
A few songs are already on my favorites list, but I had to skip some.
Billy Bragg
4/5
Trying to find things to write about these albums when I'm powering through to catch up (was at 139 down, now at 21) is getting tedious. Another one I'm unfamilar with the artist, liked it well enough, and glad being a "two disc" album according to Spotify it was only just over an hour long.
The Human League
4/5
Nostalgic for me. Although I've never listened to the whole album, I'd listen to it again.
The Auteurs
2/5
It's okay, but rather boring. Wouldn't listen again
Terence Trent D'Arby
2/5
Very 80s. I liked Wishing Well and remember the video but probably wouldn't listen to the full album again.
The Byrds
4/5
I didn't realize David Crosby was in The Byrds.
Nine Inch Nails
4/5
Maybe I was in the right headspace for this today.
Scissor Sisters
5/5
Open the album on Spotify, and there's already a song in my liked songs (Take Your Mama). I look at my liked songs playlist, and I have 3 Scissor Sisters songs on it. I don't remember adding them, but I did recall Take Your Mama when I heard it. Loved the album, will listen again.
Duran Duran
5/5
Don't have to listen to it, but of course I will and imagine the videos that were constantly on MTV when I was lucky enough to hang out after school with a friend who had cable in the early 80s.
Basement Jaxx
4/5
Boots and Pants - don't mind music like this for the background at work. helps keep me moving.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
5/5
OMG OMD!! Instant 5 but I'm listening to it again—more music of my teen years.
Finley Quaye
3/5
Not horrible but not something I'd revisit.
Tangerine Dream
4/5
Very interesting - the Spotify link from here only has 2 tracks available but searching online, the 50th anniversary deluxe version was recently released and the whole 2.5 hours are on Spotify. I like weird ambient music so based on the 2 tracks, I'll give it a 4 but I'll listen to the deluxe version soon.
Moby Grape
2/5
Most of the album isn't available on Spotify, not really a genre of music I would listen to. Probably won't listen again.
Björk
5/5
I was excited to see this album and listened right away (although I have over 100 albums to catch up on!) The only song I was familar with is Big Time Sexuality but I enjoyed the whole album and would listen again.
Queen Latifah
3/5
Its okay, I thought I would enjoy this more than I did. I think I'd prefer the songs mixed with other genres in a playlist than listening to the whole album again. Everything sounded the same after awhile.
Neil Young
3/5
Out of all the Neil Young albums I've had to listen to so far, this is the most tolerable.
Marvin Gaye
3/5
No strong opinions either way
Peter Gabriel
2/5
Solsbury Hill is one of my favorite songs, but I can't give this album higher than a 2. Everything else I forced myself to listen to (except I did skip Excuse Me halfway through)
Roni Size
4/5
Interesting electronica, I enjoyed it.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Paul McCartney
4/5
Nice background music for work.
Buzzcocks
4/5
Ash
1/5
Got to track 4 before I quit because it became headache-inducing noise
Alice Cooper
2/5
Only familar with the title track, and really only remember that from The Muppet Show. I was surprised the variety of the rest of the album. Wouldn't listen to it again, but it was better than I expected.
Skepta
2/5
I had listened to this a few weeks ago but forgot to rate it. It was okay as far as hip hop / rap goes for me.
Lightning Bolt
1/5
I couldn't get through it.
John Coltrane
5/5
I love it!
Laura Nyro
3/5
Didn't realize this was released in the late 60s, which explains the 70s sitcom theme song vibe I got from it.
Spacemen 3
2/5
Some songs were okay, some I skipped. 2 hours is too long for this album.
Slayer
1/5
Nope
Deep Purple
1/5
Nope. Quit after 1:05. Can't deal with live albums, not a fan of this type of music, not going to waste 2 hours of my life listening to this.
Hole
2/5
Not bad but not something I'd listen to again. Would rate it more of a 2.5
Super Furry Animals
2/5
I thought I may like it at first but by track 6 I was ready to skip it all. It's not horrible bad but I feel like a lot of these albums aren't something I need to hear before I die.
PJ Harvey
1/5
I first heard PJ Harvey in the mid 90s on the Batman Forever soundtrack. I think I should like her music but I don't. I keep trying to listen to it, and it's not happening.
Randy Newman
2/5
Okay for background music, but not something I'll listen to again.
fIREHOSE
2/5
Not horrible but nothing really grabbed my attention. Luckily it's a short album.
The Beach Boys
1/5
Of course this pops up on my list the day after Brian Wilson passes. I've tried to like The Beach Boys but it's like nails on a chalkboard. Not for me.
Björk
4/5
I don't listen to Bjork much, but when I do I really enjoy it
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
I wonder how many more Elvis Costello albums I'll get in this project. It's okay, but they all sound the same to me.
Booker T. & The MG's
5/5
When the 1st track played l perked up, "I know this song!" Now sure how I know it or from where though! I'm playing catch-up and randomly selecting albums from various genres, and this was my Soul selection. It's an enjoyable album and I will listen again!
Queen
4/5
Nice way to start the week
Django Django
5/5
I was surprised this popped up on my list! I used to listen to Default on repeat when it first came out. I enjoyed the album and added a few more songs to my favorites list.
Mudhoney
1/5
I couldn't get past the 2nd track - I may try it again if I think about it.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
5/5
I was excited to see this on my list today since Take Five is one of my favorite songs. Listening to the album on my drive to work was giving main character energy! LOL
Korn
1/5
Nope. I tried and decided not to waste my time.
Travis
3/5
No strong feelings about this album
Madonna
3/5
Another it's okay, I wouldn't skip it but also wouldn't seek it out album.
Iggy Pop
4/5
A couple of my favorite songs, would listen to the album again.
Frank Sinatra
2/5
Very slow, rather depressing music, not the upbeat jazzy Sinatra that normally comes to mind. Although the album is only 49 minutes, it seemed to drag on forever.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
Nothing really stood out, okay for background music.
Can
3/5
Not horrible, but I like the instrumentation but couldn't make out the vocals so they were rather distracting.
The Specials
5/5
Excited to see this one today
Stevie Wonder
3/5
I liked it more than other Stevie Wonder albums I've heard in this project (I was actually able to finish this album), but still not something I'd seek out to listen to.
The Divine Comedy
1/5
I gave up on track 8. Not even the theme from Father Ted could redeem this garbage album.
Beach House
4/5
Nice background music for working, I'll look into more of their stuff.
The Sabres Of Paradise
4/5
Wasn't sure what to expect, I never heard of this group but I really liked it.
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Soulful sexy time with some spirituality thrown in.
Sex Pistols
5/5
I loved it. I don't know what it is about punk that I love. I can't really explain why although I've tried to figure it out.
Tom Waits
4/5
His voice always startles me when I start to listen, but it works with some of the creepy songs on this album. Gun Street Girl made me think of Ex's and Oh's, while Cemetery Polka made me think of The Nightmare Before Christmas. This album is all over the place and so far, my highest-rated Tom Waits album.
George Jones
2/5
Not my type of music but brings back memories of music my mom & grandparents listened to when I was a child. Wouldn't seek this out or listen to it again but didn't hate it.
Dusty Springfield
4/5
Catching up - Jazz genre. Wasn't sure I'd like it at first, I wouldn't consider this jazz but added a few songs to my liked songs (Son of a Preacher Man, which I'm familiar with, and Just One Smile)
Coldcut
2/5
First, trying to find where to listen to this was a challenge. I found it on Youtube (Not YTMusic). I normally like electronic music, but this was more of a repeated, disorganized cacophony. I'm not in the right headspace today for this type of music, perhaps I'll try it again
The Stooges
3/5
It's okay.
CHIC
5/5
I enjoyed this album. The last few days have been difficult, and this upbeat album helped my mood.
Lauryn Hill
4/5
Wasn't familar with this artist but already have a song on my liked songs playlist (I think Spotify randomly adds songs to it!) I enjoyed the album & would listen again.
Sisters Of Mercy
4/5
I feel like I've heard of this band, although I'm unfamiliar with them.
Primal Scream
3/5
I liked this more than I expected. 2 of the longest songs aren't available on Spotify
The Mars Volta
1/5
Nope. I got to track 3 before I gave in.
Burning Spear
4/5
Nice to have a reggae album on a Monday morning.
The Blue Nile
2/5
Started off hopeful seeing it was released in the mid 80s (My favorite decade) but after the 1st song felt like Temu The Cure. Guess it started to grow on me because by the time I got to work I decided it wasn't horrible but not sure I could give it a 3. Solid 2.5
Paul Simon
3/5
All the songs sound the same but it's nice background music.
The Incredible String Band
2/5
First impression: What in the LOTR acid trip is this album? The more I listened to it, I could feel it growing on me but I'm not ready to move to a commune yet.
The Who
3/5
As far as live albums go this one isn't horrible. Music is okay - I'm familiar with The Who but wouldn't call myself a fan.
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
I added the two instrumentals to my Liked Songs playlist. Junkie Chase gave me Seatbelts (Cowboy Bebop) vibes. I also want to check out the movie now.
Fugazi
3/5
No strong feelings, would probably listen again though.
Pere Ubu
1/5
Got more than halfway through the album before I gave up.
Ravi Shankar
5/5
I love Indian music and I love learning so the explanations about the structure of the music is very interesting. Easy 5.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Like many others, this was my album the day after Ozzy died. I'm familiar with War Pigs, Paranoid, and Iron Man, but hadn't heard the others. It's not something I would normally seek out to listen to, but I enjoyed it, and I recognize the influence Ozzy & Black Sabbath had on heavy metal. I don't want to give it a 5 just because of Ozzy's death, but it's a solid 4.5 for me.
k.d. lang
2/5
Interesting blend of country and jazzy lounge music (?) I've never listened to k.d.'s music until this project. Not my favorite style & not something I would seek out, but I wouldn't skip a song if it were on a random playlist.
Arrested Development
4/5
New to me music - wasn't sure what to expect but I really enjoyed it, despite repetitive lyrics. Nice to hear hip-hop music that's not all hos, dicks, guns & drugs.
Bill Evans Trio
5/5
Some albums I know will be a 1 for me by the time I get to the 2nd song, this album I knew would be a 5.
808 State
5/5
I enjoyed it. I'll have to check out more in this genre.
Judas Priest
2/5
Not my usual go-to but I'm familiar with the album because Judas Priest was my ex-husband's favorite band. I didn't hate it, but not my thing.
Wilco
4/5
No strong feelings but enjoyed it.
Harry Nilsson
5/5
I thought the name was familar, but as I listened to the album on my commute, I didn't recognize anything UNTIL I got to Without You. I somehow remember the words of this song even though I haven't heard it in years. The vocals give me tingles in my spine (the only other song I've noticed that happens to me is Sound of Silence by Disturbed - and is there a name for this? I just googled it, it's called musical frisson) Then I was singing along with the Coconut song, and there's a Spanish version of Without You!? I thought I would rate it a 4, but I gotta bump it up.
Frank Ocean
2/5
Never heard of the artist, so completely new to me. Not something I'd normally listen to and wasn't horrible (I could get through the album) but not something I'd revisit.
Brian Eno
3/5
It's okay, nice background music.
Shack
3/5
Nice for background music, I'll probably check out some of their other stuff.
Orbital
4/5
I enjoyed it, another good album for background music
Paul McCartney and Wings
5/5
Enjoyed the album, and I've enjoyed Paul McCartney's works after the Beatles.
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
Not horrible but nothing that caught my attention.
Depeche Mode
5/5
Instant 5, another album I don't HAVE to listen to, but I will multiple times.
a-ha
5/5
Another album I had as a teen, I got this one & Scritti Politti Cupid & Psyche 85 for either my birthday or Christmas, so I've already listened to it a lot! Of course, it's gonna be a 5 for me.
U2
4/5
My husband's favorite band is U2 so I'm familiar with the album. I like it but wouldn't say I love it.
Venom
1/5
Couldn't finish even pretending I was listening to Retsko at karaoke
Lana Del Rey
2/5
I didn't really care for the whispery breathy style of singing, and wondered if I was going to get through the album during the 1st song. None of the songs really captured my attention.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
Fun bops, reminds me of stuff my mom loved. She introduced my oldest to Buddy Holly in the early 90s, which is weird because it would be like introducing someone today to music from the early 90s.
Stereo MC's
4/5
I liked it - upbeat and enjoyable for background music at work.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
No strong feelings about this album. Wild Horses is one of my favorites, though.
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
I had higher expectations seeing this came out in 1987 (so far my favorite decade), but it seems like noise. The cover of Just Like Heaven couldn't merit it an additional star. Now I'll listen to The Cure to get that out of my ears.
Carpenters
4/5
Nice background music, adding a star for Close to You since it's featured in my favorite movie (Mirrormask)
Anita Baker
4/5
Not many songs from the album are available on Spotify, but I was familar with them.
Johnny Cash
5/5
I don't normally like live albums, but this one is an exception. It's surreal listening to Cash sing about murder and executions while the literally captive audience cheers and boo when the warden's name is mentioned. LOL
The Byrds
4/5
Groovy hippy vibes for a rainy day
Lou Reed
3/5
I enjoyed it. Busy playing catch-up at work and on my album list due to being off for a week. Only thing that stood out was the crying child at the end of The Kids, but I didn't pay attention to the lyrics of the song. I may check it out again when I'm not focused on other things.
Bob Dylan
4/5
Enjoyable
Peter Gabriel
4/5
I thought Games Without Frontiers came out later in the 80s, I'll have to check out his other earlier albums.
The White Stripes
3/5
No strong feelings, ended up going down an internet rabbit hole about Rita Hayworth after reading the wiki for the album.
Madness
4/5
Couldn't find the full album but I may be able to piecemeal it together in a playlist if I really dug around. Our House was one of my favorite songs (and videos) as a teen. Anyone else remember them on The Young Ones?
The Sonics
2/5
Out of 12 songs, only 4 are original?
Goldfrapp
5/5
I really enjoyed this ethereal album after a chaotic and stressful few weeks.
Bee Gees
1/5
I couldn't finish it. I got Monty Python vibes from the first line of track 1 and gave up on Lion in the Winter.
The Crusaders
4/5
Chill soulful jazz.
Billy Bragg
4/5
It's interesting to hear some of Woody Guthrie's previously unrecorded songs in such a different style. I can't say I loved the album, but will listen again.
Boards of Canada
3/5
At first, I wasn't sure about this album; it sounded very "staticy," but it had started growing on me when I got to Turquoise Hexagon Sun.
The Pogues
5/5
The Sickbed of Cuchulainn has been on my favorites playlist for YEARS! Of course, I enjoyed the whole album. Wild Cats of Kilkenny had me reminiscing about the days I did Irish stepdancing, and then suddenly I was in the Wild West with A Pistol for Paddy Garcia. I will definitely listen to this album again.
Baaba Maal
3/5
Nice motivating background music to work on first of the month reports to. Nothing really stood out to me though.
Janis Joplin
5/5
Loved it and will listen again.
Air
4/5
Interesting listen. I stopped to read the lyrics of the final track (Suicide Underground). I didn't realize this album was a soundtrack and after reading the IMDB info on the movie, I may check it out too. I'll have to re-listen to this album as well.
Miles Davis
5/5
I love jazz and will revisit this one often
Talking Heads
5/5
Talking Heads is a favorite of mine so I was excited to see this show up today.
Taylor Swift
4/5
I've never listened to a Taylor Swift album until now, and probably not the best album to listen to on an emotionally difficult morning, but I really liked and will listen again. I realize this isn't her normal style but I enjoy the more mellow and melancholy vibe.
The Charlatans
3/5
Listened while running errands with my son. I commented one song sounded a bit like The Rolling Stones (I don't remember which now). Nothing else stood out.
Maxwell
2/5
I'd rather listen to this than some of the rap and hip hop I've had on this project, despite the creeper lyrics (lock you up and love for days - ewww) but still not something I'd revisit.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
This is my favorite Led Zeppelin album. My ex had it; it was one of the only albums he owned that I would listen to all the way through. Battle of Evermore and Going to California are my favorites.
Louis Prima
5/5
Ahh!! First track, I thought I know this voice, and I know this trumpet. King Louis!!
Bill Callahan
1/5
The name of the album irritates me for some reason and forshadowed how I felt about the songs. I didn't finish, I got as far as Too Many Birds before I gave up. That was a torturous 24 mins of my morning communte.
Dusty Springfield
4/5
I think overall I liked some songs better than others. I'd give the album a 3.5 rating but I'll up to a 4 since I may listen to it again. My favorite previously unknown to me song is You Don't Own Me.
The Go-Betweens
3/5
New Order
4/5
Ride
4/5
Never heard of this group or album. Nice background music for the office.
Kanye West
1/5
I got 17 seconds into the album before I quit. I'm not going to waste my time trying to listen to this.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Soulful but not something I'd revisit.
Liz Phair
3/5
Its okay - nothing really stands out.
The Hives
3/5
I'd have to be the right mood but overall liked the album. It's nice to have a short album once in a while too.
Mariah Carey
2/5
The only Mariah Carey song I could name is "All I Want for Christmas is You" and after listening to this album I still can't name any other song. It unintrusive background music I'd expect to hear while shopping at Kohls.
Aerosmith
4/5
Another one I'm very familiar with. I had the cassette tape in the 80s and listened a lot while driving.
The Darkness
3/5
Opening the album in Spotify, I noticed I already had I Believe in a Thing Called Love on my Liked Songs playlist. I couldn't remember when I added it or what the song even sounded like, until I got that track. Oh yeah, that song! LOL The rest of the album is okay but I didn't add anymore to my liked songs.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Don McLean
3/5
This is one of my dad's favorite albums. I'm more familiar with Weird Al's lyrics for The Saga Begins than American Pie. Vincent was already on my favorites list, but I didn't realise Don McLean sang it.
Tim Buckley
3/5
Not familiar with this artist, although I think I've heard the name. Nothing really stood out for me on the album. Nice background music for work.
Ice T
2/5
I was able to get through my commute listening to this, I may finish the album (I got through about half of it) but still not a genre I'm going to listen to on my own.
Emmylou Harris
3/5
Jerry Lee Lewis
3/5
While he's problematic as a person, I've liked Jerry Lee Lewis's music for a while. I still dislike live albums and wouldn't opt to listen to this one again but I do like the music.
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
3/5
Good background music. Didn't realize Jah Wobble was the bassist for Public Image Ltd.
The Notorious B.I.G.
1/5
Nope, couldn't get through it. I don't think I'll ever enjoy this genre of music.
Bebel Gilberto
4/5
Nice chill jazzy music to get me through the workday.
Portishead
4/5
I didn't know what to expect going into this album. I like it more than I had anticipated and will check out their other stuff.
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
Starsky & Hutch in Rio de Janeiro vibes
Les Rythmes Digitales
1/5
Couldn't get through it, repetitive lyrics are a pet peeve of mine.
Dirty Projectors
2/5
This is a difficult one to rate. At first I didn't like it and wondered if I'd get through the album. By the middle, it was okay, and then toward the end, not liking it again. I'd give it a 2.5 but not sure I could really bump it up to 3.
Teenage Fanclub
2/5
I didn't hate it, but I didn't like it either
David Crosby
3/5
It's okay, another good background music album
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Kings of Leon
3/5
It's okay, nothing stood out.
The Kinks
5/5
I enjoyed this album. I like The Kinks but I'm more familar with their music from the 80's. I'll listen to this one again.
The Mothers Of Invention
1/5
Feels like the obnoxious, annoying kid constantly saying "Hey, watch this. Hey, Hey did you see what I did?" thinking they're being funny and clever. You smile & nod to be polite while thinking "What the f*** is he going on about?"
Prefab Sprout
4/5
Never heard of this group or any of the music, not bad, and I'll check out more of their stuff
Raekwon
1/5
Nope
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
Maybe it's part of my 80's nostalgia, but I enjoyed the album.
Violent Femmes
4/5
Really not familiar with songs other than Blister in the Sun and Kiss Off but it was a fun album to listen to on my commute to work.
X-Ray Spex
5/5
Added quite a few songs to my Liked Songs playlist
Soul II Soul
3/5
It's okay
Beck
2/5
I generally like Beck but can't really get into this album.
Sonic Youth
3/5
Overall, it'd give it a 3. There are some songs I would skip though.
Happy Mondays
3/5
Parliament
5/5
Got a bit behind and was catching up before listening to this one. I wanted to save it for my commute and it didn't disappoint!
Christine and the Queens
3/5
Very 80s sounding, I was surprised to see this was released in 2018. First impressions - rather forgettable. Nothing stood out, even the French versions were rather bland. Great for background music though. I can imagine this playing at some wanna be trendy boutique. I'd give it a 2.5 but will bump it up to 3.
The Undertones
4/5
I like it, some songs more than others, but overall I'd listen again.
Pet Shop Boys
5/5
Takes me back to when I was a teen. I love it
Public Enemy
4/5
When I saw this today, I thought, "Ugh, not another rap album," but listening to it on my way to work, I was surprised to find that I really liked it.
Black Flag
4/5
I liked it but would have to be in the mood for it.
Anthrax
3/5
It's alright
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
3/5
Interesting album, though not something I would seek out to listen to again. I had a coworker whose daughter was schizophrenic and would draw and paint as part of her therapy; this album is an audio version similar to those images.
Dr. John
3/5
It's okay - no strong feelings.
Kanye West
1/5
Not wasting my time with this.
The Police
5/5
Enjoyable and nostalgic, will listen again.
Buffalo Springfield
3/5
Nothing attention grabbing, nice for 60s vibe background music.
Funkadelic
3/5
Not able to find the album available to stream
Hole
4/5
Enjoyed it more than I expected. I've obviously heard of Courtney Love but never listened to her music.
The Cure
5/5
Instant 5, I'm gonna listen to it on repeat for the rest of the day
Rod Stewart
2/5
I really don't like his voice, but eventually the album faded into the background.
Nina Simone
5/5
Powerful and haunting
Janelle Monáe
5/5
The name was familiar and realized when I read the Wiki it was from the fun. song We Are Young. Not familiar with this artist otherwise but I was really impressed by the variety on this album. Come Alive reminded me of Siouxsie Sioux (added to my favorites along with "Say You'll Go") First impressions was a 4 but by the time I finished the album I've gotta go with a 5. I'll check out more of her stuff.
Bert Jansch
4/5
Nice mellow music, love the simplicity of guitar and vocals.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
I couldn't get through it.. All the songs sounded the same, and while not absolutely horrible, it started grating on me. Maybe a few songs here and there I can do, but 52 mins straight.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Nice 70s vibe and good for background music.
Christina Aguilera
3/5
Not a huge pop music fan, but this was okay. I wouldn't opt to listen to it on my own. It's nice for something different.
Arctic Monkeys
3/5
I have a few Artic Monkeys songs on my favorite list but none from this album. It's okay, nothing really stood out.
Pentangle
4/5
Wasn't sure what to expect but this was all over the place! Jazzy medieval hippy cottage core vibes.
GZA
1/5
I tried but couldn't get through it.
Sinead O'Connor
4/5
Another nostalgic album
Fairport Convention
4/5
The 1960s folk genre is becoming one of my favorites.
Jeru The Damaja
1/5
I really try, this is a genre I don't like and I try to listen to the album but uuugh. I couldn't finish this one either.
The Style Council
5/5
Being a teen in the 80s I was surprised I hadn't heard of this group. This isn't an album 15 yr old me would have been drawn to. However, 56 yr old me loves it. It's all over the place, jazzy instrumentals, 80s rap vibes, some smooth soul-type songs, which I find more engaging than all songs sounding alike.
Big Star
3/5
Played in the background while working, nothing really stood out.
2/5
Listening w my son on our way to work he commented "I could do without the harmonica, maybe it would be better if it wasn't live"
Incubus
3/5
I don't have strong feelings, but apparently 'Drive' was on my liked songs playlist.
The Fall
4/5
I enjoyed it
Van Halen
4/5
Another nostalgic album for me
The Replacements
4/5
Thought I already rated this one.
Amy Winehouse
5/5
I loved it & will listen again
3/5
Jane's Addiction
3/5
It's okay - I've already got a few songs on my favorites list.