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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Mask Replica | 5 | 2.28 | +2.72 |
| Sulk | 5 | 2.36 | +2.64 |
| Rock Bottom | 5 | 2.39 | +2.61 |
| Oar | 5 | 2.46 | +2.54 |
| Black Metal | 5 | 2.46 | +2.54 |
| GI | 5 | 2.54 | +2.46 |
| Darkdancer | 5 | 2.59 | +2.41 |
| The United States Of America | 5 | 2.61 | +2.39 |
| Born To Be With You | 5 | 2.62 | +2.38 |
| Bummed | 5 | 2.64 | +2.36 |
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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche | 1 | 2.61 | -1.61 |
| Devil Without A Cause | 1 | 2.06 | -1.06 |
| Hunky Dory | 3 | 4 | -1 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Beatles | 4 | 5 |
| David Bowie | 6 | 4.5 |
| Bob Dylan | 5 | 4.6 |
| Talking Heads | 4 | 4.75 |
| Miles Davis | 4 | 4.75 |
| Radiohead | 3 | 5 |
| Nirvana | 3 | 5 |
| Public Enemy | 3 | 5 |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 5 |
| The Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Johnny Cash | 3 | 5 |
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 5 |
| Bruce Springsteen | 4 | 4.5 |
| Björk | 4 | 4.5 |
| Kraftwerk | 3 | 4.67 |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 4.67 |
| Prince | 3 | 4.67 |
| Simon & Garfunkel | 3 | 4.67 |
| Arcade Fire | 3 | 4.67 |
| Metallica | 3 | 4.67 |
| The Beach Boys | 3 | 4.67 |
| Kate Bush | 3 | 4.67 |
| Elton John | 2 | 5 |
| Kendrick Lamar | 2 | 5 |
| Stevie Wonder | 2 | 5 |
| Amy Winehouse | 2 | 5 |
| The Prodigy | 2 | 5 |
| OutKast | 2 | 5 |
| Aretha Franklin | 2 | 5 |
| Nick Drake | 2 | 5 |
| King Crimson | 2 | 5 |
| Rush | 2 | 5 |
| Fatboy Slim | 2 | 5 |
| Cocteau Twins | 2 | 5 |
| Muddy Waters | 2 | 5 |
| Fleetwood Mac | 2 | 5 |
| Willie Nelson | 2 | 5 |
| Neil Young | 2 | 5 |
| Genesis | 2 | 5 |
| My Bloody Valentine | 2 | 5 |
| Can | 2 | 5 |
| Todd Rundgren | 2 | 5 |
| Stephen Stills | 2 | 5 |
| Steely Dan | 2 | 5 |
| Van Halen | 2 | 5 |
| Happy Mondays | 2 | 5 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 2 | 5 |
| Brian Eno | 4 | 4.25 |
| The Rolling Stones | 4 | 4.25 |
| U2 | 4 | 4.25 |
| Yes | 3 | 4.33 |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 4.33 |
| PJ Harvey | 3 | 4.33 |
| Beastie Boys | 3 | 4.33 |
| Leonard Cohen | 3 | 4.33 |
| The Who | 3 | 4.33 |
| Sonic Youth | 3 | 4.33 |
| Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 3 | 4.33 |
5-Star Albums (333)
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Nanci Griffith
5/5
Simply just some good ol' classic country that sounds great. 4.5 up to 5.
4 likes
The Associates
5/5
Post punk is a genre which my group and I have had a rough time with (here's looking at you, Metal Box), so it's definitely good to say that this record is actually pretty damn good if you're big into things like 80's synths, which I definitely am. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
4 likes
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
5/5
Whoever put the 1001 albums together sure does love their Elvis Costello, huh? Makes sense, considering that this is pretty damn good early new wave. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
3 likes
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
5/5
Reminds of something like the Nick Drake albums on the list combined with a little bit of that 60's Psychedelia vibe, which I dig pretty well. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
2 likes
808 State
5/5
Simply just some damn good techno that still sounds fresh despite its' release date. Solid 5 Stars. (Also, it's kinda wild my group got this kind of album after getting Dead Kennedys yesterday, no?)
2 likes
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Funkadelic
4/5
Usual P Funk goodness.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
The Boss has got some good tracks.
Blur
3/5
Has some weird filler tracks, but still some decent tunes nonetheless.
Yes
4/5
Great album. Terrible stereo mix.
Elton John
5/5
Amazing stuff.
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
More of an album that's got the strong stuff in the front, but still some decent tracks nonetheless.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
For my first Neil Young album, it certainly is Something.
Solomon Burke
3/5
Some alright soul tracks.
Turbonegro
4/5
Definitely in my ballpark.
Radiohead
5/5
Classic.
Coldplay
4/5
Coldplay beat the sophomore slump.
Kraftwerk
4/5
A pioneering classic in the burgeoning electronic genre
Lou Reed
3/5
more of a 3.5/5 for the slow start, but still a decent album nonetheless.
R.E.M.
4/5
An excellent debut.
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
One of The Albums of all time.
LTJ Bukem
3/5
Way too long, but still some good DnB.
Björk
4/5
For my first Björk album, this is certainly a good way to introduce her musical style.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
A pioneer of the hip-hop genre.
Brian Eno
4/5
A wonderful transition from Eno's early work to his ambient pieces.
Maxwell
3/5
Has some good tracks, but otherwise kinda just in one ear and out the other.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
A classic. Simple as can be.
Soft Machine
3/5
Some good moments, but Christ, you could've cut off a few minutes, huh?
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Good ass funk.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
A stellar debut. Some tracks could've gone a bit shorter, but they still kick ass regardless.
Prince
4/5
Prince never fails to deliver banger after banger.
Thundercat
4/5
All my homies love Thundercat.
4/5
This kind of album just appeals to me, y'know?
4/5
It's the type of album that just makes you feel like you're in a specific place, taking the sites in and seeing what it has in store. It is some Good Stuff. (also Thom Yorke jumpscare on track 7 lmao)
Milton Nascimento
3/5
It's alright. Really don't have anything else to put here.
Ray Price
3/5
Songs can be a bit samey at times, but it has heart, so i'll give it a pass. Shame about the shit 60's stereo mix, though.
Dennis Wilson
4/5
A delightful collection of solo music from a key Beach Boys member.
Bill Evans Trio
3/5
Good background music, at least.
The Specials
4/5
Goddamn, this is a good album. I'd only listened to Ghost Town and A Message To You, Rudy before this, and I gotta say I've really been sleeping on this group.
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
3/5
Certainly has dated production, but it still is some pretty decent pop tunes, nonetheless. And to think this dude, was part of the group that made Metal Box. A deserved glowup.
Nirvana
5/5
I almost cried to Where Did You Sleep Last Night. Fucking incredible.
Dolly Parton
3/5
Some standard, but good country. Love the harmony of the trio, though.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
The Stones almost never disappoint, and this album is no exception.
Talking Heads
4/5
Say something once, why say it again? Talking Heads at their simplest, but it still kicks as much ass as their later discography.
Adele
4/5
As someone who only listened to the singles from this album, the album-only tracks certainly surprised me while listening to it.
Tricky
4/5
Never listened to much trip hop before, but I get why people like this. Nice vocals, varied beats, and a general chill vibe make this album a good time.
Goldie
3/5
Some decent DnB. At least it's more coherent than Logical Progression.
Beastie Boys
4/5
Different from the albums most people know from the Beastie Boys, but it's another killer album from the trio.
Bob Dylan
4/5
Bob Dylan is a master of folk, whether that be acoustic or electric (Judas!).
The Verve
3/5
Definitely one of the albums that was affected by the mindset of "Look how much space there is on a CD! We should use as much of it as we can!" and not realize that it just bloats out the record. There's some good tracks on here (Drive You Home), but otherwise it just sort of meanders around due to said bloating.
Mudhoney
4/5
A high-energy burst of chunky guitar riffs, punk sensibilities, and the future sound of the Grunge scene starting to blossom make this EP and other bonus tracks a headbanging good time.
The Mamas & The Papas
4/5
A nice, simple, and groovy collection of pop tunes that have some lovely vocals. Short, but oh so sweet.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
A haunting collection of songs that tell the tale of a man who knows his end is soon.
The Stone Roses
4/5
A highly energetic and funky slice of the late 80s to early 90s Madchester scene.
Radiohead
5/5
Simply beautiful, especially Videotape. I do like OK Computer more, but this is certainly a close second.
The Police
4/5
Pretty much good all around, except for Mother, which gave me a chuckle thanks to the vocals.
Paul Weller
4/5
Certainly more than what I was thinking this album was going to be. A nice guitar-based sound that has some neat surprises thrown in from time to time. While it does have the same problem as The Verve album with its nearly hour-long length, it's less of a slog here then on that album.
4/5
A quick 30ish minute burst of punk and synth-fueled tracks that give the concept of De-Evolution a sound. Great stuff.
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
The vocal harmonies the duo give are simply legendary. The slight jabs at Bob Dylan and the news certainly give this album a bit of a cynical edge, but it's mostly a quaint little slice of folk.
Beth Orton
3/5
Has some highlights, but other just standard folk.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
4/5
I dig this album HARD. Nice chunky guitar riffs and the vocals give this album a great mix of blues and garage rock influence.
Television
4/5
New wave punk at its finest.
Kid Rock
1/5
W H Y
Tears For Fears
4/5
An awesome slice of 80s synthpop. Listen is a definite highlight.
Mercury Rev
4/5
I can see how this influenced The Flaming Lips when they were making The Soft Bulletin. Simply beautiful production. The last track being a jam certainly helps this album out, also.
David Bowie
4/5
Listening to this just makes me want more of Bowie doing soul. Great mix, too.
The Byrds
3/5
Not really much to say. Just some nice country-infused pop tunes.
Fun Lovin' Criminals
4/5
Wasn't expecting much when I put this on, but WOW, did it ever blow me away. The music here is simply immaculate, especially The Grave and the Constant. 50 minutes never flew by so fast.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Certainly an important milestone in 80s post punk, but it's mostly just decent all around.
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
I liked this more than Stand. Just some nice funk all around.
5/5
Amazing album.
Missy Elliott
4/5
Just some good ass hip-hop from Missy and the various guest artists she brought together.
Massive Attack
4/5
Hell of a lot better than Maxinquaye. The reduced length helps, not to mention those sick beats they got going. I'd give that a 3 now in comparison to this gem.
Bob Dylan
4/5
A killer followup to Bringing It All Back Home that expands on the electric sound introduced in that album.
The Cure
3/5
While the sound can be a bit sparse at places, this still is a decent album, nonetheless. I can totally see why goth kids love this group.
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
It's peak.
Dire Straits
4/5
Mark Knopfler can do no wrong when it comes to making great tunes.
Jefferson Airplane
4/5
Psychedelic rock just has a certain energy to it, and this album is no exception.
Beatles
5/5
A classic, through and through.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
haha funni weed man :) (But seriously, this is an awesome distillation of what makes reggae such a compelling genre.)
Emmylou Harris
3/5
This is just some basic country, with an iffy mix, and a nearly hour-long runtime to boot.
Morrissey
4/5
I hate the fact that I like the album this much. FUCK MORRISSEY, ALL MY HOMIES HATE MORRISSEY
The Kinks
4/5
Despite the usual 60s habit of not having a great stereo mix, this is a pretty good album because of its surprisingly varied sound for a 60s British pop act.
Bonnie Raitt
4/5
It has that certain late 80's charm, thanks to the production backing up her great vocals.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3/5
A nice and chunky-sounding blues album from the eccentric who went on to make Trout Mask Replica.
Bert Jansch
4/5
Pretty damn good folk for something that was recorded on a reel-to-reel bought for 100 pounds.
Stevie Wonder
5/5
Banger after banger. This album flows so well, you would think it's a river.
The Thrills
4/5
An overall nice package, reminiscent of the California music scene of the 60s and 70s.
CHIC
4/5
Nile Rodgers is a master of funk, and this album is just another well-crafted example of it.
Kanye West
4/5
*THIS REVIEW DOES NOT CONDONE THE RECENT WORDS/ACTIONS OF THE ARTIST GIVEN IN RECENT YEARS*
An excellent debut, with great beats, and awesome guest features.
Simply Red
4/5
Pretty damn good pop for their debut record. 80's production never sounded so better.
David Bowie
3/5
This is a good album, but it's a bit one-sided, considering a bunch of the bigger Bowie songs are on Side 1.
System Of A Down
4/5
Highly energetic, with a message in the lyrics that still prevails in modern times. Truly ahead of its time.
Arcade Fire
4/5
Just some good ol' Indie with electronic elements.
Kelela
4/5
Man, her voice is good. Plus, the production is pretty good as well.
Air
4/5
Like a calm sunny day, this album just a peaceful energy to its' tracklist.
Pixies
4/5
A hectic, but overall nice collection of 80's Alternative. Plus, having Where Is My Mind? certainly helps, too.
Pere Ubu
2/5
While having some bright spots here and there, this just ain't it, chief.
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
Just a energetic hell of a ride. Some of the best britpop of the 90s.
Pavement
4/5
I really don't have much of anything to say except that this is an excellent bit of 90's Alternative.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
Despite its' issues with the loudness clipping and it having the Long CD Album problem of the 90s, this is still peak RHCP.
Peter Tosh
4/5
I went into this expecting it to sound similar to Exodus, but it has more of a energetic sound to it, which barely puts it above the Bob Marley record to me. Plus, it's better mixed, methinks.
The Band
4/5
For being essentially Bob Dylan's backing band during the late 60s, these are some killer tunes. Love the organ bits on Chest Fever, specifically.
Metallica
4/5
Damn. Symphonic Metal goes Hard.
Pet Shop Boys
5/5
The Imperial Phase of the Pet Shop Boys was short, but glorious while it was going on.
The Temptations
3/5
Asides from Runaway Child, Running Wild, this is just your average Motown Hitsville record with the usual shitty 60s "Stereo" mix.
Nas
5/5
One of the best damn debuts you'll ever hear.
Charles Mingus
4/5
Good. Ass. Jazz. Nothing much else to say.
Richard Hawley
4/5
IDK if it's just me, but I love these sorts of albums where it's just one man and his instruments. This one gives me the feeling of a private performance in a club where it's just you and some other guests just being mesmerized by the artist.
Brian Eno
4/5
It may only be ambient, but Eno makes it his own beast.
Kanye West
4/5
*THIS REVIEW STILL DOES NOT CONDONE THE RECENT COMMENTS/ACTIONS OF THE ARTIST*
The comeback of the decade. Still sounds great after all this time.
The Undertones
4/5
Hell of a slice of early Pop Punk. Energetic and lively all the way through.
The Triffids
3/5
It's just kind of your standard 80's rock album. Nothing too special.
Ravi Shankar
4/5
This album just has an ethereal feeling to it thanks to the lovely Indian microtones present throughout.
Lorde
4/5
Has flavors of generic mid-2010s era radio pop, but the lyrics elevate it to a 4 in my book.
James Brown
4/5
The Hardest Working Man in Show Business can put on one hell of a show.
The Style Council
3/5
While having some decent tunes in the back half, some of the tracks just feel like they'd be playing in a crappy Hobby Lobby. It's a low 3.5 for me.
Fiona Apple
5/5
I've heard great things about Fiona, and they are 100% correct. The production is simply sublime, and her voice just radiates this certain warmth to it.
The Psychedelic Furs
4/5
This does not feel like it's from 1981. Its sound feels like its a decade ahead of the curb. Excellent stuff.
Sleater-Kinney
4/5
Riot GRRRL is a very underappreciated genre.
M.I.A.
4/5
Despite her recent comments about some topics, this is still a great album.
Lauryn Hill
5/5
It's just so good, man. What more is there to say?
Elastica
4/5
Love me some 90s alternative.
Amy Winehouse
5/5
A singer gone too soon due to her vices left some wonderful soul-filled tracks behind.
Louis Prima
4/5
Just a simple but great collection of quick, jazzy love songs that make you want to get up and dance.
David Bowie
5/5
The beginning part of the legendary Berlin Trilogy shows off both Bowie and Eno's musical skills to their (at-the-time) peak.
Iron Maiden
5/5
Just kicks all of the ass throughout its runtime. The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal was a gold mine of artists.
Robbie Williams
3/5
Some good tracks, but overall, it's just decent.
Dusty Springfield
4/5
What a lovely voice she has. As someone who only knew her from the Pet Shop Boys song she did, it was very interesting to hear her at this point of time.
The Kinks
4/5
Kinda standard stuff from these guys, but Waterloo Station definitely elevates this to a 4 for me.
Bad Company
5/5
A powerhouse of a debut. Only heard the title track before, so I was expecting similar tracks to that, but the way they have such variety on each of the other tracks was such a pleasent surprise.
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Some classic crooning from one of the greats.
Motörhead
5/5
A high energy shotgun blast of an album that starts at 10 and never lets up 'til the final track.
R.E.M.
4/5
While I'm more a fan of early R.E.M, this album still is a banger.
Kinda feels like standard U2, but that ain't a bad thing in the slightest.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5/5
RHCP at one of their many peaks. Goofy, but still funky as hell.
Gene Clark
4/5
Every Singer-Songwriter album we've gotten has been at the very least good, and this is no exception. The mix is nice, and while there are some long tracks, they flow pretty well, and it makes the 40+ minute length manageable.
U2
4/5
I'd heard some early U2 before this, but this album really caught me off guard by how nice it sounds.
Stan Getz
4/5
The album has some of the most chill vibes this side of Take Five or Serge Gainsborough.
The Prodigy
5/5
Starts at 10 and never stops. Rager of an album.
Grateful Dead
4/5
Despite the weirdness of Feedback, this is still a great live set from one of the best jam bands out there.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Led Zep almost never disappointed with their albums and how rockin' they were.
OutKast
5/5
Stanky as can be.
The Who
4/5
While this album is the remnants of the much grander Lifehouse project, it's still an awesome set of tracks.
Sepultura
4/5
While having the usual 90s Length Problem, this is still some kickass metal.
The Go-Go's
4/5
Kinda standard new wave for the most part, but Our Lips Are Sealed and We Got The Beat do bump it up in the rating.
Hole
3/5
A nice piece of late 90s alt rock, but a little forgettable.
Shivkumar Sharma
4/5
Aretha Franklin
5/5
What a voice. And what an album.
Nirvana
5/5
What much more is there to say? It's Nevermind.
Joy Division
4/5
A haunting slice of post-punk that people only know for the shirt, which is a damn shame.
Otis Redding
4/5
Otis is a legend of R&B, and this album helped cement it.
Nick Drake
5/5
A lovely sounding album that holds a sinister bleakness once you learn more about the artist.
Alice Cooper
4/5
A good ol' slice of hard and glam rock from one of its biggest artists.
The Divine Comedy
3/5
A little bit forgettable, but at least the orchestration is great.
N.W.A.
5/5
One of the best damn debuts you'll hear from the hip hop genre.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Psychedelic Rock that just has so many good riffs and solos from Mr. Hendrix.
Gil Scott-Heron
4/5
Jazz with a (at the time) current message, which also happens to have some great instrumentals.
Beck
4/5
I wasn't clicking with this album at first, but when track 3 started, I knew this album was going to be a great one.
Ella Fitzgerald
3/5
This is one of those albums that you know shouldn't have listened to in one session. But I did it anyway, and now I regret it a little. But anyways, this is mostly just your standard vocal jazz act from the 50s but stretched out over way longer of a runtime. At least I liked The Real American Folk Song, though.
Rocket From The Crypt
4/5
It's most likely my punk and ska loving tendencies, but I really dig the sounds on this album.
Kings of Leon
3/5
Not that much to say besides that is some decent alternative and that Use Somebody is an A-tier track. Shame they became NFT shills later down the line.
King Crimson
5/5
An endearing classic of the Progressive Rock genre, and in some ways still not topped since.
Rush
5/5
The first side is just a perfect piece of music to me, plus the second side has some good tunes on it as well.
Fever Ray
3/5
Nothing much here to write about except that it's just some decent electronic tunes.
Billy Joel
4/5
A great album from one of the best singer-songwriters. Plus, the fact that the title track and Just the Way You Are both sampled on Daft Punk's Phœnix does give it bonus points in my eyes.
The Cars
4/5
A very good slice of new wave. Besides the obvious hits at the start of the album, these tracks all just have this infectious energy to them.
The Saints
5/5
Did not know what I was expecting when I started this album, but that second track just fucking blew me away. These Australians can make some banger punk tunes.
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
4/5
This album has a feeling of a personal concert where the artist has the freedom to talk about what they have on their mind.
Ash
4/5
Pretty damn good slice of a bunch of rock genres.
Portishead
4/5
This group being so good right from the gate, plus the fact that Trip Hop is such an easygoing genre elevate this album pretty high in my book.
The Cure
4/5
Gothic rock at its finest.
Scissor Sisters
4/5
It's a good record, plus it has Take Your Mama on it, so it's got that going for it.
The Who
5/5
The critics weren't lying. This album starts at 100 and stays there for the entire runtime.
The Pogues
4/5
Folk punk is a genre where you just can't help but sing along, and this album is no exception.
Public Enemy
5/5
Killer beats plus a legitimate cause that's still prevalent in today's society have made this album age as little as possible.
Beyoncé
5/5
The hype for this album following its' surprise release was legendary. As for the music, yeah, it lives up to the hype. Beyonce's voice is always a treat to listen to, plus the fact that some of these beats are stellar makes a very easy 5 for me.
Peter Gabriel
5/5
A masterclass of various 80s pop subgenres, with an excellent mix to boot. Excluding the Big 3 tracks of Sledgehammer, Big Time, and In Your Eyes, the rest of the album just sounds lovely, including the song with Kate Bush I'd totally forgotten about 'til listening to this, and Mercy Street, which is a rare 5+ minute song that never loses steam.
Fatboy Slim
5/5
Some of the best electronic tracks to come out of the 90s, bar none. Norman Cook is a genius behind the turntables.
The Louvin Brothers
3/5
This is the most deserving of 3 stars I've given an album. Just your standard 50s country album.
Fela Kuti
4/5
Groovy as hell world music. Great but not much to say on it.
The Boo Radleys
4/5
I groove with this sort of psychedelic pop pretty decently. I'd give 4.5 but unfortunately the mix on this album is kind of atrocious in the volume department, so 4 it is.
4/5
Some pretty damn good psych rock. They could've done the stereo a bit better, but it doesn't bother me that much.
The Beach Boys
4/5
The Beach Boys almost never missed during their peak years of the late 60s-early 70s.
Alanis Morissette
5/5
What an album. Highly catchy, yet also with a good dash of Alanis' personality baked into the 13 tracks (14 including the hidden acapella track).
Jerry Lee Lewis
5/5
Jesus, what a live album. This is the type of record that just makes you wanna get up and dance just because the energy of the artist is just that infectious.
Miles Davis
4/5
Just some cool ol' jazz from one of the best to do it.
Rush
5/5
Some of the best rock tunes of the 80s, plus it's got Tom Sawyer and Limelight, so it's an easy 5 for me.
Astrud Gilberto
3/5
It sounds alright, and her voice is nice, but overall, it's just a 3 for me, chief.
Kraftwerk
5/5
Ein Pionier der elektronischen Musik, der mehr als nur eine Neuheit ist. Ich kann ihm ganz einfach eine 5 geben.
Green Day
5/5
One of the best damn albums of the 2000s, with a message that still resonates with our modern climate. Happy 4th of July, everyone.
Norah Jones
5/5
Wow, what an album. The light instrumentation and Norah's amazing voice just have this aura to them, like you just walked into a club and they just happened to be performing. Very easy 5 to give.
The Who
4/5
Wasn't really digging it at the start, but once Pinball Wizard showed up, it really picked up in the latter half. I'd give 5, but that slow start bumps it down to a 4 for me.
Laura Nyro
4/5
Has some nice songs, but is a little bit forgettable. It's a 3.5 but I'll bump it up to 4.
The Velvet Underground
5/5
If there is a genre of rock that the average person knows about, there's a decent chance that its DNA can be traced back one of the 11 tracks in this LP. Super influential, with legendary cover art and lyrical themes that went against the usual norms of the 60s. Very easy 5 to give.
The White Stripes
4/5
Besides some more rocking tunes here and there, this is a more acoustic side to the White Stripes' catalogue that still has those Jack White tendencies to it. 4.5 rounded down to 4.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
Simple tunes with thought-provoking lyrics, and a unique voice to help sing them. 4.5 rounded down to 4.
Metallica
5/5
The album that made Metallica a household name also happens to be a kickass album when you go beyond the big songs of Enter Sandman and Nothing Else Matters. Easy 5.
Fugees
5/5
Simply just a masterpiece of 90s hip hop.
Ministry
4/5
I have a feeling this may be divisive, but I'm definitely in the group that digs this album. Industrial metal may not be for everyone, but I just love this stuff.
Screaming Trees
4/5
Pretty damn good Seattle alternative.
Alice In Chains
5/5
Seattle grunge was short-lived but it produced one killer album after another, and this is no exception.
Orbital
4/5
Never listened to these guys until now, but this is definitely making me consider checking out the rest of their discography.
Gram Parsons
4/5
Good country with some energetic tracks and great harmonies. 4 stars.
Lenny Kravitz
3/5
It kind of picked up near the back half, but this album just fells boring to me. 3 stars.
Beastie Boys
5/5
The album that showed that the Beastie Boys are more than a one album wonder, with immaculate sampling technique that could never be replicated today given modern copyright law. Easiest 5 I can give.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
4/5
While just being standard 50s rock fare, the importance of Buddy Holly to the history of popular music cannot be understated, so a 4 it will get.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
4/5
While long, it's still some damn good 80s pop. 4 stars.
Pixies
5/5
Easy 5. (i forgot to save my review :[ )
Common
5/5
Just absolutely stellar production from Ye and Dilla. Easy 5.
The Streets
3/5
British rap is certainly interesting, but this just ain't it for me. 2.5 rounded to 3.
Ride
5/5
After my only experience with the Shoegaze genre being Loveless, this is certainly different from that seminal album, what with there being more influence from Psychedelic artists. I really groove with this one, so I'll give 4.5 rounded up to 5.
ZZ Top
4/5
Simple rock tunes but done very well by the musical trio. Easy 4.
Sister Sledge
5/5
Straight to the point, this is just some excellent disco produced by one of the greats. 4.5 upped to 5.
Butthole Surfers
3/5
This album is weird as hell, but in a fascinating sort of way. I'll just go for 3 considering it's so divided amongst the 1001 Album crowd.
4/5
A thoughtful, yet ever so soulful album with heart. 4.5 down to 4.
Gorillaz
5/5
Just a stellar collage of various genres including some of the best triphop this side of Massive Attack. Very easy 5.
Pink Floyd
5/5
A bloated, yet excellent end to the classic era of Pink Floyd. 5 stars.
The Hives
4/5
The garage rock revival should've lasted longer, cause with acts like these guys, you can't go wrong. 4.5 down to 4.
Dr. Dre
5/5
Just an absolute stellar debut record from one of the best to do it in the hip hop game. Very easy 5.
The Zombies
5/5
Having only really listened to This Will Be Our Year, this album really blew me away with its psychedelic instrumentation and vocal harmonies. 4.5 bumped to 5.
The Adverts
4/5
I just love me some good Ol' British Punk, even if it's a bit simple on this record. 4.5 down to 4.
Michael Kiwanuka
5/5
Just some amazing instrumentation, and Kiwanuka's stellar vocals make this a pretty damn good slice of modern Soul. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Paul McCartney and Wings
5/5
Just an absolutely stellar piece of 70s rock. Very easy 5 to give.
Grizzly Bear
5/5
I really just have no words to describe how magnificent and beautiful this album is, what with its' superb production and how awe-inspiring the vocals are. Was not expecting much, but this is a very, Very, VERY easy 5 for me to give.
The Icarus Line
3/5
It's got a bit too much feedback noise for my liking, but it's mostly just some alright 2000's rock with some heavy Stooges / Iggy Pop influence. 3.5 down to 3.
Stan Getz
4/5
Just a nice and heartly slice of bossa nova. 4 stars flat.
Kate Bush
4/5
Kate Bush always delivers with her musical talents, and this is no exception. 4.5 down to 4.
George Michael
5/5
Never listened to much of George's music asides from the big Wham! hits, but wow, this album blew me away with its', just, everything contained into 40+ minutes. Hell of a 5 to give.
The Smashing Pumpkins
5/5
I can definitely see why some call this one of the best albums of the 90s, not just in alt rock, but in general. An hour never passed by so quick. Pretty easy 5 to give.
Elvis Costello
4/5
As a fan of They Might Be Giants, I can definitely groove with this album considering they're influenced by Mr. Costello. 4.5 down to 4.
Skepta
4/5
While not really familiar with the grime genre, this is a pretty good rap album (better than A Grand Don't Come For Free, at least). Straight 4 stars for me.
The Gun Club
3/5
At first, I was thinking of giving a solid 4, but then I heard those first hard Rs by a white band, so I have to bring it down to a solid 3. Otherwise, some solid tunes from the progenitors of blues punk.
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
One of the greatest albums of all time, simple as. 5.
4/5
Yes, it's a relic of the nu metal phenomenon of the late 90s to early 2000s, and yes, it is kind of dumb, but it's dumb in that "turn your brain off and just enjoy the music" sort of thought bubble. 4 (chocolate) stars flat.
Throwing Muses
3/5
This album is fine, but there's not much to say since its just some decent 80's alternative. 3.5 down to 3.
Parliament
5/5
Just some kick ass P-Funk from George Clinton and company (plus having a Daft Punk remix certainly helps out the stars for me). 4.5 bumped to 5.
Einstürzende Neubauten
2/5
While of course influential to the industrial genre popularized by Nine Inch Nails, to be honest, the tracks at the beginning where it's basically just a pure noise record were really making me consider giving this a 1, but thankfully it picked up in the more digestible second half. I'd give 3.5 but that first half is such a pain on the ears that I'm going down to 2.5 bumped down to 2.
Barry Adamson
4/5
As an American, this was one of those albums where, at the start, I was thinking to myself, "Who?". But once I sat down to listen to it, I really dug this one, asides from the darker tracks, but those help with the overall theme of "Music for a film that doesn't exist", so I'll give them a pass. 4.5 down to 4.
Janet Jackson
5/5
Janet should've deserved better. One of the best damn albums of the 90s. Easy 5.
Foo Fighters
4/5
While not being the groups' finest record, this is still some pretty decent 90s rock. 3.5 bumped to 4.
Beach House
4/5
Beach House always has this beautifully ethereal sound on their albums, and this is no exception, even if it a bit "generic 2010s indie" in retrospect. 4.5 down to 4.
Cocteau Twins
5/5
Absolutely beautiful sound that predated the indie dream pop scene, even if the lyrics are a bit incomprehensible. Easy 5.
Big Brother & The Holding Company
5/5
Wasn't hitting for me in the first couple tracks, but once Piece of My Heart came on, that sentiment changed into one of "Holy fuck, this is some good ass blues rock." Janis' vocals are one of a kind, and the instrumentation is superb, 'specially on the more bluesy tracks. 4.5 bumped up to 5, despite those slower tracks at the start.
Bobby Womack
4/5
Simply just some wonderful soul from one of the greats of the genre. 4.5 down to 4.
Country Joe & The Fish
4/5
Not too much to say, asides from it being some pretty damn good Psychedelic Rock. Solid 4 for me.
Elvis Presley
4/5
The King may have had many sides to him, but this debut shows him in his best light, as a simple musician from Memphis. 4.5 down to 4.
B.B. King
5/5
One of the best damn blues records you'll ever hear. Very easy 5.
The Libertines
4/5
Never heard of these guys 'til getting this album, but I really dig the Garage Rock Revival sound, so this is super up my alley. 4.5 bumped down to 4 for having each guitar part being on different audio channels, though.
Muddy Waters
5/5
Just some stellar ol' blues from one of the greatest to play guitar. Very easy 5 for me.
Blondie
4/5
Some pretty kickass pop rock from one of the queens of music. Solid 4 for me.
M.I.A.
4/5
Despite more recent controversial comments, this album is still pretty damn good, and a definite step up for Arular. 4.5 down to 4.
Donald Fagen
4/5
Just some pretty jazzy pop from one of the Steely Dan dudes. Solid 4.
Eels
5/5
As someone who only knew Susan's House from the track list, this is some pretty damn stellar alternative rock. 4.5 bumped to 5.
GZA
5/5
Wu Tang Clan ain't nothin' to fuck with, and even when it's a solo album from one of the members, this sentiment still stands. Easy 5.
Koffi Olomide
1/5
This is just so goddamn boring. I'd give it 3 for that reason alone, but considering the artist was actually found guilty of statutory rape a couple years back, it's going all the way down to 1. Fuck this guy.
Pavement
4/5
I really dig this one a bit more than Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain. 4.5 down to 4.
Pretenders
5/5
At first, I thought, "This group is familiar, but I can't quite put my finger on it", but when Brass in Pocket started playing, I just Knew who these guys were since the track plays on oldies station sometimes. Didn't expect the rest of the album to kick as much ass as it did, though. Just some absolute stellar new wave, so it's getting 5.
Fishbone
5/5
Just an absolutely great selection of funk, ska, and rock tracks with a message in a couple of them. Easy 5 in my book.
Van Morrison
5/5
I really dig this singer-songwriter album that just so happens to have a full band. Of course, most people know of Van Morrison from Brown Eyed Girl so hearing what else he made besides that track makes me appreciate that song more in retrospect. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Magnetic Fields
4/5
There are mostly good tracks in this behemoth of an album, but the length of this thing can make it a bit of a hard sell, cause Jesus Christ, it's nearly 3 GODDAMN HOURS LONG. Anyways, 3.5 bumped to 4.
Nine Inch Nails
5/5
Just am absolutely sobering album about what it feels to just go through the worst feelings that one can go through in their life. It makes me want to not be around anymore, but I know I have to keep on trying to live through it. Phenomenal 5.
Nick Drake
5/5
From someone who's only listened to Pink Moon, it's very fascinating hearing his style of folk with more than just guitar and his vocals. Easy 5 min my eyes.
Lana Del Rey
5/5
Absolutely haunting, but in a weird sort of comforting way. I never really got the hype over Lana, but now I understand why she's so beloved. Very easy 5. (P.S. I almost cried during Wild At Heart.)
Thin Lizzy
4/5
Nothing much to say. Simply just a kickass live record, so it gets 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Pearl Jam
5/5
This album's reputation is not entirely unwarranted, because this is an absolute powerhouse in the Grunge genre, alongside the likes of Nevermind and Superunknown. Very easy 5 to give.
LL Cool J
5/5
While not as legendary as other acts from the east coast hip hop scene, this album is still a good time from front to back. 4.5 bumped to 5.
The Young Rascals
4/5
Not really much to say on this, but it's some nice soul tracks that groove nicely. 3.5 bumped to 4.
Fleet Foxes
5/5
Absolutely breathtaking folk music. Easiest 5 I can give.
The Sonics
5/5
Garage and proto punk just scratch this part of my brain in a good way, and this is certainly no exception. 4.5 bumped to 5.
Rod Stewart
4/5
Really meshed with this one 'cause I dig Rod Stewart's work. 4.5 down to 4.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
5/5
One of those albums that you can feel yourself calming down and chilling to, even with its point of unique time signatures. Solid and easy 5 for me.
Hole
4/5
Despite her more controversial side, Courtney Love can still make a mean punk album. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Killing Joke
4/5
Hey, at least it's better than Metal Box. Other than that obvious claim, these are still some kickass tunes, regardless. I can definitely hear how it influenced a lot of artists that became huge. Solid 4 for me.
Small Faces
5/5
Just some pretty damn good psychedelia altogether. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Blur
5/5
An eclectic yet pretty damn good selection of tracks, which while including Song 2, feels like sort of a predecessor to the first Gorillaz album more so than your typical Blur tracks. Solid 5 for me.
The Doors
5/5
I am just a sucker for some good ol' blues, and this definitely gets that itch scratched. Very solid 5, would listen again.
David Bowie
5/5
Just some absolutely exceptional tunes, which just goes to show how much Bowie was on a roll with the writing during his Golden Years (ba dum tss). A very solid 5, maybe even a low 5.5 if that was possible.
The Flaming Lips
5/5
The Lips at their creative peak with just some absolutely stellar psychedelic tunes. Solid 5 for me.
Sex Pistols
5/5
One of the most important releases of all time for the evolution of music. Well-deserved 5, even though there is the inclusion of "Bodies" on the track list.
The Fall
3/5
Again, at least it's better than Metal Box, eh? 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Miles Davis
5/5
Simply a masterpiece of jazz, and worth all the hype it rightfully gets. Very good 5 in my book.
Santana
5/5
Goddamn, Carlos Santana can play a mean solo. Very Easy 5 for me.
Dizzee Rascal
4/5
Mother of God, It's all toilet sounds! (Just kidding, this album goes really damn hard, but the grime bass can be a little bit much at times. 4.5 down to 4.)
The Electric Prunes
4/5
While being a little generic in places, I dig these sorts of psychedelic tunes, so this is getting a 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Cyndi Lauper
4/5
Nothing much to say except that this is just some pretty good 80s pop. Solid 4 in my eye.
U2
4/5
The sound on this album is damn good, thanks to the production from Brian Eno, and I could say the same for the actual tracks. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Tom Tom Club
3/5
A really neat side project for some Talking Heads members, but asides the big hit of the album, it kind of feels a little bland in my eyes. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Nanci Griffith
5/5
Simply just some good ol' classic country that sounds great. 4.5 up to 5.
Moby
5/5
Super chill album that anyone can dig with an open mind. Solid 5 in my book.
Ian Dury
5/5
A simple, yet wonderful blend of rock genres that I really dig. Very solid 5 in my book.
The Dandy Warhols
4/5
I dig this one, even if its just a bit of generic 90s alt rock. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Simply just an immaculate set of tracks, top to bottom. The easiest 5 I can give, no doubt about it.
Moby Grape
4/5
A Very solid bit of country-infused psychedelic with some excellent instrumentation. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Doors
5/5
Once again, The Doors show why they're one of the greatest groups of the 60's and 70's. Solid 5 Stars.
Public Enemy
5/5
Still relevant, even today. Solid 5 Stars.
Duran Duran
5/5
Fuck, I knew these guys were good, but I didn't know they were THIS killer with their non-single tracks. 5.5 stars if I could give one.
Meat Puppets
4/5
Despite the singers' admittedly Unique singing voice, this is still some pretty decent folk-tinged punk. Solid 4 for me.
Merle Haggard
4/5
Good ol' Country never disappoints. Solid 4 stars.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
Reggae: the gift that keeps on giving. 4.5 up to 5.
Paul Simon
5/5
Mr. Simon is a masterful singer-songwriter, and this album just shows how true that statement is. Very easy 5 for me.
King Crimson
5/5
A masterpiece of prog. Solid 5 Stars.
Super Furry Animals
4/5
I may just be a sucker for this kind of 90s rock mishmash, but I really dug this album. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
5/5
Y'know, despite all the infighting and the Beatles influences being way too obvious (especially on Be Here Now), the Gallagher brothers made some of the best damn rock of the 90s at their creative peak. Solid 5 stars.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
5/5
I honestly, Genuinely, have no way to describe this album in an actually rational way. It feels like the most random stream of conciousness in the form of sound. It's peak. 5 stars.
Björk
4/5
One part Experimental Björk and one part a capella equals a wonderfully ethereal sort of record. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Radiohead
5/5
Kid A is like (Pablo) honey: it always manages to stay fresh, no matter how much time inbetween you've tried it. Solid 5 Stars.
Johnny Cash
5/5
While less known than the other Johnny Cash prison album, this is still a killer live record. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
4/5
While not exactly the most pleasant sounding release, this album should still be celebrated for all the influence it gave to future artists. Solid 4 Stars.
Tangerine Dream
4/5
For the most part, it feels like a predecessor to the ambient genre, while still having more traditional qualities of electronic. Overall, it's a 3.5 bumped up to 4 for me.
ZZ Top
4/5
Three guys making the best rock they can, and making it look easy. 4.5 down to 4.
Gang Starr
5/5
Absolutely immaculate beats plus some pretty good raps make this a killer combo of a hip hop album. Solid 5 Stars.
Duke Ellington
3/5
Some pretty solid jazz numbers, but not much else to point about this album. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Willie Nelson
5/5
While just being some regular standards to begin with, Willie just gives 'em this certain magic with both his voice and the instrumentation of the backing band which elevates them. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
OutKast
5/5
Speakerboxxx: Some absolutely killer beats and raps from Big Boi and company. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Love Below: An examination of love and how it can screw with the rest of our emotions almost every time that just so happens to be peak. Solid 5 Stars.
Overall, while it is over 2 hours, that time just seems to fly on by while listening, and that's the best compliment you can give for a double album. Solid 5 Stars.
Sufjan Stevens
5/5
Absolutely stunning album. 5 stars.
Laibach
3/5
This is certainly An Album that exists. It's decent enough, though, so I'm giving 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Simply immaculate folk. Solid 5 Stars.
Pentangle
5/5
60's Folk just seems to scratch this itch in my brain, and this album is certainly no exception. Solid 5 Stars.
Sam Cooke
5/5
So much energy on this live album, it's almost magical. Solid 5 Stars.
Muddy Waters
5/5
Blues is a genre that influenced almost every type of music under the sun, and Muddy Waters and his band are simply just some of the best ever to play it, if not before, then certainly with this absolute Beast of a live album. 5.5 if it were available.
Ghostface Killah
4/5
Wu-Tang Clan still ain't nothin' to fuck with, and this solo album is no exception. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Culture Club
4/5
Some pretty damn good 80s british pop, but not much else to say besides that. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Method Man
4/5
Simply just some badass rap from the Wu-Tang family. (also, this is the second solo album we've gotten from the group in the span of a week lol) Solid 4 Stars.
Jorge Ben Jor
5/5
This is the type of album that anyone with a set of ears can absolutely groove out to, even with the Brazilian language barrier. Solid 5 Stars.
The Charlatans
3/5
I mean, it's Fine enough, but nothing too special. Just kinda feels like your standard britpop album. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
TV On The Radio
4/5
Really gives me early Gorillaz vibes if they leaned more into rock than hip-hop. I dig it, so I’m giving 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Monkees
4/5
The TV band that became a real one solidified their transformation with this album, which is just some killer 60’s pop. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Yes
5/5
Just simply immaculate prog rock from some of the best in the game to do it. 5.5 if it was available.
Neil Young
5/5
It's easy to see why why Neil is a legend in Canada if this album is to go by. Solid 5 Stars.
Frank Black
4/5
Considering it's literally a solo album by the Pixies' frontman, while having a similar feel to that band's discography, it definitely leans on the lighter side of alternative than something like Surfer Rosa or Doolittle. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Ryan Adams
4/5
Honestly a bit too long for its own good, but it's some decent enough rock and country. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Funkadelic
5/5
George Clinton is back to show y'all how funky things can be with a solid 7 tracks of goodness. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Electric Light Orchestra
5/5
I don't even need to relisten to this to know that I'm giving it 5.5 if that were possible, but I will anyway because ELO is one of my top 5 bands of all time and deserve even more praise than they have already. But getting back on topic, this album just has so many essential tracks in their discography that it's almost absurd, alongside deeper cuts that could have been hits if they were released. Turn To Stone. Sweet Talkin' Woman. Night In The City. And don't even get me started on how absolutely magnificent the Concerto For A Rainy Day is. It starts strong, keeps up with the usual excellent orchestral work, and just becomes basically perfect when the one ELO song everyone's heard comes on. Mr. Blue Sky is just perfection, front to back. And again, this is a 5.5 star album, maybe even a 6 if I'm in the right mood for it.
Miles Davis
5/5
An absolute masterclass of jazz rock from one of the best to play it. Solid 5 Stars.
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Just goes to show how much these 2 can make some excellent folk tunes. Solid 5 Stars.
The Byrds
4/5
Not much to say besides it being decent psychedelic. Solid 4 in my eyes.
Badly Drawn Boy
5/5
Really dug this one cause of the dreamlike sound of it. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Verve
4/5
Asides from the first track, this album just kind has that generic britpop sound to it. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
The Clash
5/5
Pure UK punk from one of the best musical trios there is. Solid 5 Stars.
Faust
4/5
Krautrock, while being admittedly a bit repetitive in some regards, laid down the groundwork for all sorts of genres that people listen to today, with this album being no exception. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Morrissey
3/5
Once again, I would just like to say FUCK MORRISSEY, ALL MY HOMIES HATE MORRISSEY. And with that aside, it's just alright, but I do have First Of The Gang To die as a guilty pleasure. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Arcade Fire
5/5
2000's Indie was just a special time and place, and this is just one of the albums that proves it. Solid 5 Stars.
Bee Gees
3/5
Not really digging this one, honestly. Might just be because I'm more familiar with their disco era, but it's just kind of boring. 3 stars.
The Flying Burrito Brothers
5/5
Not much to say besides it just being some damn good country. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
SAULT
5/5
FUCK ME, I did not think that I was gonna like this as much as I did, but there's just this certain Something that gives these tracks a certain magic to 'em. Definitely deserves to be highly rated on this site, so why not add to that pile, eh? Solid 5 Stars, but right now, it's looking like 5.5.
Arcade Fire
5/5
What a way to make a splash on the indie scene, eh? 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Dead Kennedys
5/5
A quintessential release of punk that still stands the tests of time in the current political climate. Solid 5 Stars.
808 State
5/5
Simply just some damn good techno that still sounds fresh despite its' release date. Solid 5 Stars. (Also, it's kinda wild my group got this kind of album after getting Dead Kennedys yesterday, no?)
Garbage
4/5
A bit eclectic in terms of alternative, but I dug this one regardless. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
George Harrison
5/5
Just simply stellar. Solid 5 Stars.
Little Simz
5/5
As someone who only knew Simz from her collab with Gorillaz, this really impressed me with how much I dug it, especially considering the other British rap/hiphop artists we've gotten on our journey so far. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Marty Robbins
4/5
While the first track on the album is legendary thanks to a certain Nevada-based game which I will try to not name as a challenge, the other songs on today's record do certainly hold up on their own regard, with The Master's Call being a highlight for me. Pretty solid 4 in my book.
Beastie Boys
4/5
While having basically all of the Boys' biggest hits, I do have to admit that a good number of the other tracks do feel a bit too similar with their beats most likely being the culprit. But it's still a decent listen, nonetheless, so it's getting 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Joni Mitchell
5/5
Just some wonderful 70s pop from a very beautiful voice, which I dig very much. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Bad Brains
5/5
I've only really heard one track from Bad Brains before this, so I wasn't sure what I was getting into, but it's pretty damn good, regardless of my partial bias towards more rock and metal-based albums on the list. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Jurassic 5
5/5
Fucking WOW. This is a pretty damn superb bit of hiphop from a group I wasn't aware of 'til now. And the beats they rap over are simply immaculate works. Solid 5 Stars.
Beatles
5/5
An album of wild shifts in tone and subject matter (and also an acid trip known as Revolution 9). Solid 5 Stars.
Mike Oldfield
3/5
I can definitely understand why this album has the reputation it does with British audiences, but honestly, it just kind of feels like your bog-standard prog album without the more fantastical elements thrown in. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Wild Beasts
5/5
I have a soft spot for the dreamier side of indie, so this definitely feels right up my alley. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
5/5
Hell of a way to introduce a supergroup, at least. Solid 5 Stars.
Pink Floyd
5/5
It's very much a shame what happened to Syd, considering how influential this band became in the 70's, but this album is certainly a good first step for the band. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Genesis
5/5
Just some pretty dope prog rock, simple as. Solid 5 Stars.
Neil Young
5/5
Absolutely stunning pieces from a Canadian legend. Solid 5 Stars.
Bon Jovi
4/5
While mostly just simple songs about girls and partying, hair metal still kicks all kinds of ass, and these tracks are no exception. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Various Artists
3/5
While I do have to give props to these renditions of the typical Christmas tunes for how the groups give 'em their own spin, I've also got to make mention of the Wall Of Sound shaped elephant in the room, and the little-known fact that Phil Spector is, oh, how do I put this, an ACTUAL FUCKING CONVICTED MURDERER WHO DIED IN PRISON LIKE THE FILTH HE IS. But anyways, 3.5 bumped down to 3. Merry Christmas, y'all.
Mylo
5/5
Wasn't really sure what this album was gonna sound like before listening, but it being some fucking stellar electronic tunes certainly was a surprise in my book. Solid 5 Stars.
Al Green
5/5
Not much to say from my end. It's simply some good ass soul, this album this. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Tom Waits
5/5
Some of these tracks just have a quality to them that remind me of a group like The Residents, which does put it up a notch in my alley. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Associates
5/5
Post punk is a genre which my group and I have had a rough time with (here's looking at you, Metal Box), so it's definitely good to say that this record is actually pretty damn good if you're big into things like 80's synths, which I definitely am. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Black Sabbath
5/5
Metal in its purest form, nothing more and nothing less. Solid 5 Stars.
The Byrds
3/5
It's some decent country rock, but it ain't exactly the most special record. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Serge Gainsbourg
3/5
At least the instrumentation is nice and funky, otherwise you're not getting anything of note. 2.5 bumped up to 3.
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
5/5
Reminds of something like the Nick Drake albums on the list combined with a little bit of that 60's Psychedelia vibe, which I dig pretty well. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
T. Rex
5/5
Ah yes, Glam Rock. The golden age of the subgenre, while short, produced plenty a-track that are stellar, with Marc Bolan's T. Rex making some of the best Glam tracks there is. To make a long story short, this is almost all killer, no filler. Solid 5 Stars.
Les Rythmes Digitales
5/5
While I'm not sure what the other people in my group will think, I do know that I am just a Sucker for this late 90's to early 2000s electronic music, so it's getting Solid 5 Stars for me.
Roxy Music
5/5
Weird that my group has gotten 2 Glam Rock acts in the past week, but I'm not complaining when it gives us songs like the ones on this album. Solid 5 Stars.
The Offspring
5/5
The 90s gave us plenty of excellent punk albums, and this one is certainly no exception. Solid 5 Stars.
Red Snapper
4/5
There's honestly not much to say, asides from this just being some nice tunes from the WARP label. Solid 4 Stars.
Aimee Mann
3/5
I mean, it's just Fine Enough. It feels Very Generic, though, so it's getting Solid 3 Stars from me.
The United States Of America
5/5
Psychedelic, while short lived in terms of mainstream popularity, certainly was a trip when still relevant, and this album shows that to a T. Solid 5 Stars.
Aretha Franklin
5/5
There's a reason why Miss Franklin has the Queen of Soul moniker, and it just oozes in these songs, because that voice is simply just magical. Solid 5 Stars.
George Jones
4/5
Not much to cover here. It's just some good ol' country that's simply Good. Solid 4 Stars.
American Music Club
4/5
Don't have that much to say, honestly. It's just fine, so 3.5 bumped up to 4 it is.
Dusty Springfield
5/5
Man, that voice is something special. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
4/5
Unfortunately has the 60's Stereo Curse, but otherwise is some pretty decent folk rock, according to Wikipedia. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Doves
5/5
I can definitely see why some people call this a stellar debut album. Solid 5 Stars.
The Notorious B.I.G.
5/5
An absolute masterclass in 90's rap. Solid 5 Stars.
The Smiths
5/5
Well, whaddya know? Looks like Morrissey can make an album I like without it being a guilty pleasure. But seriously, these are just some stellar 80's alternative tunes, so it's getting Solid 5 Stars from me.
Oh yeah, before I forget, FUCK MORRISSEY ALL MY HOMIES HATE MORRISSEY.
John Martyn
5/5
Gives me vibes of Nick Drake, but with more of a bluesy tinge to it, which is a pretty damn good combo in my book. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
AC/DC
5/5
AC/DC: The best to play the same song for over 50 years and counting. But in all seriousness, this is some killer hard rock from start to finish, so it's getting Solid 5 Stars from me.
LCD Soundsystem
5/5
James Murphy is a genius artist, simple as. Solid 5 Stars.
Nirvana
5/5
Kurt was a once in a generation kind of artist, and this album shows it in spades. Solid 5 Stars.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
Nothing like some 2000's punk to get the blood pumping. Solid 4 Stars.
Tim Buckley
5/5
The Buckleys were a gifted but ultimately tragic family, and this is the first example of it that my group has gotten. What a voice the elder Buckley has. Solid 5 Stars.
Beatles
5/5
What is there to say that hasn't been said already, both in the terms of artist and album? Of course, with the Fab Four being early in their careers, it doesn't really have as much influence as Sgt. Pepper's and beyond in their catalogue, but it's still a hell of a track list, nonetheless. Solid 5 Stars.
Judas Priest
5/5
First with Motorhead, and now with Judas Priest, this just goes to show how absolutely kickass the New Wave of British Heavy Metal was. Solid 5 Stars.
Ramones
5/5
While there were prototype songs from many an artist that had the general shape of "fast songs and simple chords", this group and this album solidified the punk genre as we all know. Solid 5 Stars.
Iggy Pop
4/5
Iggy + Bowie = A rocking album. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Elton John
5/5
We've gotten a couple of singer-songwriters in my group's journey, but almost none of them compare to Elton. He just has a way of making a song compelling as can be. Solid 5 Stars.
Quicksilver Messenger Service
3/5
Not much that I can say asides from this just being some decent live psychedelic rock. Solid 3 Stars.
Sonic Youth
4/5
I mean, I like it, but there's not much that I can say on my end asides from this being some good 90's alternative. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Elvis Costello
5/5
New wave at its simplest (and greatest, potentially). 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Mariah Carey
2/5
This is booooring. 2.5 bumped down to 2.
Eagles
5/5
a Classic of 70's rock, no doubt about it. Solid 5 Stars.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
The Stones sure know how to rock, eh? 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Pink Floyd
5/5
What more is there to say on this asides from What An Album. Solid 5 Stars.
Johnny Cash
5/5
He knew that the pale horse was coming soon, so it gives this tracklist a haunting quality to it. Solid 5 Stars.
Calexico
4/5
I definitely hear what the Wikipedia page for this album means by "Tex-Mex". Solid 4 Stars.
Miles Davis
5/5
Solid 5 Stars. Simple As.
5/5
I've heard good things about XTC from some online friends, so when my group got this album, I figured it'd be a good start. Wasn't expecting it to be THAT good, however. Solid 5 Stars.
Everything But The Girl
4/5
I mean, it's fine. It just feels a bit Samey, though. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Leonard Cohen
5/5
Simple folk, done simply well. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Mothers Of Invention
4/5
Lost my review, unfortunately. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Richard Thompson
5/5
Simply just some Very Great folk. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Peter Frampton
5/5
Freaking superb live tracks. Solid 5 Stars.
Jethro Tull
4/5
While not being as popular as something like Thick As A Brick, this is still some pretty decent prog. Solid 4 Stars.
DJ Shadow
5/5
Simply immaculate electronic. Solid 5 Stars.
Bill Callahan
3/5
It's just fine, not much in my eyes. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
The Mothers Of Invention
4/5
Definitely a step up from the other Mothers album my group has gotten, because it just feels more concise than Freak Out!, in my eyes. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Lemonheads
4/5
Just some pretty damn good 90's Alternative, all around. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
My Bloody Valentine
5/5
While what shoegaze my group has gotten so far on our journey has been kind of lackluster in areas, you certainly can't say that about a group like My Bloody Valentine. And of course, while not exactly as genre defining as Loveless, this is still some Damn Good Shoegaze. Solid 5 Stars.
5/5
It's fucking Sgt. Peppers, need I say more? Solid 5 Stars.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Pretty good offering from the Stones on this double album set. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Cardigans
4/5
While familiar with Lovefool, I wasn't really familiar with the group the song came from, so it was kind of a pleasant surprise to discover that this album is actually pretty good on its own merits. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
David Bowie
5/5
Y'know, considering how the man was literally on all sorts of drugs throughout the making of this album, it's a damn miracle that it turned out this good. Solid 5 Stars.
Everything But The Girl
4/5
Certainly, an improvement over the last album we got from this group, just because the electronic elements really elevate their sound. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Public Enemy
5/5
It's more of the Public Enemy goodness my group has gotten, now with extra Anthrax! 4.5 bumped to 5.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
I've never really been into Neil Young that much, to be honest. Maybe if I were more into the folksier side of rock, I'd appreciate it on a better level, but this isn't exactly my cup of tea. Not that it doesn't sound good, though, of course it does. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Cornershop
5/5
Sure, this group may be only really known for a remix of one of their songs, but damn if the album doesn't hold up as well. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Janelle Monáe
5/5
Good lord, what a stellar listening experience. Solid 5 Stars.
The Avalanches
5/5
Lost my review. Solid 5 Stars.
Sparks
5/5
As a They Might Be Giants fan who's always heard great things about Sparks, it's pretty cool to finally listen to this group. Solid 5 Stars.
The Doors
5/5
Absolutely stellar. Solid 5 Stars.
The Teardrop Explodes
5/5
My group has had a rocky relationship with post-punk ever since we got Metal Box, but I really enjoyed this one. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Fats Domino
4/5
Plain ol' Rock and Roll from one of its biggest names, nothing more, nothing less. Solid 4 Stars.
Pet Shop Boys
4/5
Pretty damn good synthpop. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Britney Spears
4/5
Despite the dated yet somewhat charming track E-Mail My Heart, this is still a good collection of enough sugar sweet tracks to put you in a sugar coma. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Jam
4/5
Lost my review. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Can
5/5
Krautrock is a pretty underrated genre in the grand scheme of music. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Faith No More
5/5
Some damn good metal which feels like the progenitor to nu metal in a good way. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Jack White
4/5
Simple blues done simply well. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Certainly different from the other albums my group has gotten from Mr. Costello, but still pretty decent enough. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Tom Waits
3/5
I can appreciate Tom Waits, album or otherwise, but I'm not exactly the biggest fan either. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Queens of the Stone Age
5/5
While not as well known as something like Songs For The Deaf, this still kicks a whole load of ass, through and through. Solid 5 Stars.
Pulp
4/5
I figure if I were born in England, I'd be giving this album 5 stars, but it's still a good album none the less. Solid 4 Stars.
Christina Aguilera
4/5
I was really blown away by the first disc of this album, and while not as energetic, the second disc still has some good tracks regardless. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Kings of Leon
5/5
Lost my review. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Digital Underground
4/5
Despite the interesting title, this is still some pretty damn good old school hiphop. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Cocteau Twins
5/5
Some of the best dream pop you'll hear outside of Beach House. Solid 5 Stars.
Arrested Development
5/5
Shame about that followup, eh? But seriously, this is some pretty damn good 80s hiphop. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Gary Numan
4/5
The tracks can feel just a little bit Samey, but overall it's still some damn fine synthpop. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Peter Gabriel
4/5
I really don't have much to say. Just some pretty good tunes by the former Genesis frontman. Solid 4 Stars.
Talking Heads
5/5
Stellar tunes by a stellar band. Solid 5 Stars.
Destiny's Child
3/5
Besides the hits, it's only kind of okay. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Liz Phair
4/5
Pretty good 90's indie rock. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Tori Amos
5/5
Just absolutely superb singer-songwriter tracks. Solid 5 Stars.
Eurythmics
5/5
Love me some Annie Lennox, so I definitely groove with this. Solid 5 Stars.
Todd Rundgren
5/5
Having an album that's this long feel like no time has passed at the end of the track list is a genuinely impressive feat, and this record passes that test in spades. Solid 5 Stars.
Holger Czukay
4/5
Nothing special, but it's got some very nice synthwork. Solid 4 Stars.
Van Morrison
3/5
It's decent enough but feels a little bit meandering at points. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
David Bowie
5/5
Older Bowie, but still as fresh as the classics. Solid 5 Stars.
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
5/5
Despite a random veer into more piano-focused tunes in the later half of the record, this is still some hella good old-school hiphop. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Bauhaus
4/5
Don't have much to say 'sides this being pretty decent. Solid 4 Stars.
Genesis
5/5
A masterclass in prog rock, simply as. Solid 5 Stars.
Björk
5/5
Bjork at her simplest, yet still very beautiful regardless. Solid 5 Stars.
Stephen Stills
5/5
All sorts of country rolled up into one great package. Solid 5 Stars.
Tortoise
3/5
I mean, at least it has melodies. Solid 3 Stars.
k.d. lang
5/5
This might be akin to more modern country, but goddamn if that isn't such a beautiful voice. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Aphex Twin
5/5
An absolutely masterful piece of electronic goodness by one of the best to do it. Solid 5 Stars.
Kacey Musgraves
5/5
Like a beautiful summer day. Solid 5 Stars.
My Bloody Valentine
5/5
Simply put, it's just one of the best damn albums of the 90's, if not all time. 5.5 if that were available.
Neneh Cherry
5/5
New Jack Swing: a lost art. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Kate Bush
5/5
Wonderfully weird pop. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
MC Solaar
4/5
I'm sure if I understood French I'd enjoy this album a lot more, but the beats and flow carry it pretty hard regardless. Solid 4 Stars.
The Residents
4/5
While this might not be the most popular album on this site (Seriously, third lowest average rating?), I still enjoy these wonderfully strange tracks nonetheless. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
I get why this is labeled under "Punk Blues" on the Wikipedia page for this album. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Steely Dan
5/5
Just some quintessential jazz rock from some of the best to do it. Solid 5 Stars.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
5/5
Whoever put the 1001 albums together sure does love their Elvis Costello, huh? Makes sense, considering that this is pretty damn good early new wave. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
I get he was going through Some Shit at the time, but I just wished he talked a tiny bit less about the divorce. Otherwise, it's got some pretty damn good instrumentation. Solid 4 Stars.
Brian Eno
4/5
Certainly unique, but I like it regardless. Solid 4 Stars.
Talking Heads
5/5
A pretty damn good continuation of the kinds of songs started in 77. Solid 5 Stars.
Q-Tip
5/5
Even without the rest of his Tribe, Q-Tip can rap and produce with the best of 'em. Solid 5 Stars.
The Mars Volta
4/5
Prog for the modern day. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Venom
5/5
Truly kickass metal, through and through. Solid 5 Stars.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
There's something about The Boss that makes him so great, and it's very prevalent on these tracks. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Pantera
5/5
Not much to say besides this being some kickass metal. Solid 5 Stars.
The Pretty Things
4/5
Pretty good psychedelic rock, but not much else to state that hasn't been said already. Solid 4 Stars.
The Undertones
4/5
Classic pop punk, what else can I say? 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Tito Puente
3/5
One of the albums of all time. Solid 3 Stars.
Donovan
5/5
Love me some psychedelia. Solid 5 Stars.
R.E.M.
5/5
A more folksy-focused album, but still brimming with that R.E.M. mystique that the group is known for. Solid 5 Stars.
Jimmy Smith
4/5
Love that jazz piano. Solid 4 Stars.
Scott Walker
3/5
He's got a good voice, that's for sure, but this really isn't clicking for me. Solid 3 Stars.
Kate Bush
5/5
A masterclass of 80's pop, through and through. Solid 5 Stars.
Pere Ubu
3/5
There're interesting parts here and there, but otherwise these track just kind of feel meandering. 2.5 bumped up to 3.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
5/5
Good ol' Rock and Roll. As simple as can get, but still a hell of a good time. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Anita Baker
4/5
Overall, just some pretty good R&B. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Saint Etienne
4/5
Pretty good early 90's dance and trip hop tracks; not much else to say here. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Johnny Cash
5/5
One of the best damn live albums there'll ever be. Solid 5 Stars.
Talvin Singh
3/5
It certainly do be late 90s electronic music, to say the least. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
5/5
Bob Dylan: one of the best to do it, whether it be on acoustic or electric instruments. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Velvet Underground
4/5
Bit of a varied record, but it's still damn good, nonetheless. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Mekons
3/5
Certainly an interesting way to do country. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Circle Jerks
5/5
Hardcore punk kicks ass and anyone who says otherwise is a coward. Solid 5 Stars.
Tracy Chapman
5/5
Not including Fast Car, this is already a pretty damn good selection of folk tracks. But that track just make the album a complete package. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Stranglers
4/5
Just some damn good new wave, overall. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Can
5/5
Krautrock is one of those genres that should make a comeback in some way. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Linkin Park
5/5
One of the best nu-metal albums of all time, simple as. Solid 5 Stars.
Syd Barrett
4/5
Simple, yet elegant tunes from the former Pink Floyd frontman. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Chemical Brothers
5/5
The electronic genre can be quite tricky to write about, so all I really can say about this album is that it's simply a banger. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Blue Cheer
5/5
Mostly recognized for being proto metal, yet kicks ass by itself as a blues record. Solid 5 Stars.
Mudhoney
4/5
A good ol' slice of 90s rock. Solid 4 Stars.
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
A bit varied with the styles of music, but overall, it still has the Fleetwood Mac magic first seen on Rumours. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Cream
5/5
Classic Psychedelic Rock, through and through. Solid 5 Stars.
4/5
Just some damn fine prog rock overall. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Miriam Makeba
4/5
Some lovely World Music. Solid 4 Stars.
5/5
The peak of U2 in many peoples' eyes, including mine. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
5/5
A classic of prog, thorugh and through. Solid 5 Stars.
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
Just a damn good vibe overall. Solid 4 Stars.
John Prine
4/5
Good country. A bit softer compared to other country my group has gotten, but its nice nonetheless. Solid 4 Stars.
Giant Sand
4/5
A bit experimental, but otherwise a pretty decent thing of folk rock. Solid 4 Stars.
Patti Smith
4/5
One of the early progenitors of punk has some damn good stuff. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
The album that made The Boss into a sensation. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
4/5
Some pretty damn good hip hop from an artist I'd never heard of before this was picked for my group. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Eminem
4/5
Raunchy as hell, and a good number of the songs have not aged well At All, but you have to admit that it still has some "charm". Solid 4 Stars.
Coldcut
4/5
Simple house, done simply well. Solid 4 Stars.
Blood, Sweat & Tears
5/5
Fucking hell, this is some good ass rock. Feels like Chicago, but it predates their first album by a year. Solid 5 Stars.
Ray Charles
3/5
Ray Charles is a legend, but I only kind of enjoy this record of his. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
More of the typical early Costello sound, but a bit more commercialized compared to something like My Aim Is True. Solid 4 Stars.
Randy Newman
4/5
Good tracks on this record, but I just can't get the thought of "Toy Story guy" out of my head. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Pulp
4/5
A bit too long for its own good, but that's Britpop for ya. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Slits
4/5
It's some good post-punk. What else is there to say on my end? 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Spacemen 3
4/5
Lovely psychedelic tunes, but not much else to say on my end. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Beach Boys
5/5
Thank you, Brian. Solid 5 Stars.
James Taylor
5/5
Damn. Mr. Taylor can write some good ass folk. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
William Orbit
4/5
I may just be a sucker for the more ambient side of electronic music, but I dug this one a good amount. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Adam & The Ants
5/5
Energetic and enjoyable New Wave. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Le Tigre
4/5
Groovy. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Raekwon
5/5
Wu-Tang still ain't nothin' to fuck wit, and Raekwon (plus Ghostface Killa) show it damn well. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Cowboy Junkies
4/5
Just a nice, chill country record to relax to. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Go-Betweens
5/5
Damn good 80's alternative, plus I really dig Streets of Your Town. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Don McLean
5/5
Asides from the title track-shaped elephant in the room, this is some pretty nice folk. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Eagles
4/5
Nothin' much to say besides its just some good ol' Rock and Roll. Solid 4 Stars.
Baaba Maal
4/5
World music is underappreciated, sometimes. Solid 4 Stars.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Boy, whoever put this list together sure does love The Boss, eh? But in all seriousness, this is some nice rock, even if it can be a bit uninteresting. Solid 4 Stars.
Harry Nilsson
4/5
Good stuff in this one. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Talk Talk
4/5
Pretty chill 80's pop, but not much else to say. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Last Shadow Puppets
4/5
Some nice symphonic pop tracks on here. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Ananda Shankar
4/5
Indian tunes mixed with pop is a nice combo. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Kraftwerk
5/5
One of the essential electronic albums in my eyes and a lot of others as well. Solid 5 Stars.
Wilco
5/5
Wonderfully indie. Solid 5 Stars.
Justin Timberlake
5/5
Early JT is just some damn good R&B, so it's a damn shame he got corporate after 20/20 Experience. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Good stuff on here, even if it's just a bit similar to Henry's Dream in terms of sound. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Aerosmith
5/5
Aerosmith always kicks ass. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Frank Ocean
5/5
Simply immaculate vibes from this one. Solid 5 Stars.
JAY Z
5/5
A masterpiece of hip hop, through and through. Solid 5 Stars.
Metallica
5/5
It's been said to death, but shame on the band for making the bass basically nonexistent since release. Otherwise, it's still some kickass thrash. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
2Pac
5/5
While not as famous as All Eyez on Me, this is still some essential west coast hip-hop. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Baaba Maal
4/5
Not much to say. Just some nice world music. Solid 4 Stars.
Stephen Stills
5/5
Basically all the dudes in CSNY have good records, and this is no exception. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Madonna
5/5
Madonna proving she still had it in the 90's with some kickass electronic instrumentals. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Chicago
5/5
Terry Kath era Chicago is a damn treat for anyone experiencing it for the first time. Solid 5 Stars.
Todd Rundgren
5/5
Nicely psychedelic. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
4/5
Harmonies on this one are stellar. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
4/5
Simple country with a beautiful voice is a damn good combo. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Depeche Mode
5/5
Love me some moody 80's synthpop. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The White Stripes
5/5
Guitar, drums and a whole lot of blues makes a nice set of tracks. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Ryan Adams
4/5
Different style of country, but still good, nonetheless. Solid 4 Stars.
Underworld
5/5
Some of these tracks may be a tad too long, but they're still pretty good besides that. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Sabres Of Paradise
4/5
Solid techno, but not much else to say. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
5/5
Simple blues done simply well. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Björk
5/5
Shame this is the last Bjork album my group is getting, cause once again, she delivers a hauntingly beautiful album. Solid 5 Stars.
Def Leppard
5/5
Quintessential hair metal, right here. Soild 5 Stars.
Alice Cooper
4/5
Classic Alice, right here. (WE'RE NOT WORTHY, WE'RE NOT WORTHY, etc.) Solid 4 Stars.
Black Sabbath
5/5
RIP Ozzy. Solid 5 Stars.
Primal Scream
5/5
If vibes could be made physical, this album would be a damn good example. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Antony and the Johnsons
5/5
Lovely tunes in this one. (plus Trans Rights.) 4.5 bumped up to 5.
John Martyn
4/5
Don't have much to say asides it just being a decent album. Solid 4 Stars.
Femi Kuti
5/5
Like father, like son. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Isaac Hayes
5/5
It's a damn shame he got caught up in Scientology later in life, because this is some damn good Soul. Solid 5 Stars.
The Cramps
5/5
Psychobilly: a deeply unappreciated genre. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Modern Lovers
4/5
Not much to say. Just some good stuff here. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Frank Zappa
5/5
Even if it's mostly instrumentals, this is still classic Zappa. Solid 5 Stars.
3/5
It's not as bad as some users on here think it is, but it's still kind of unremarkable. Solid 3 Stars.
Dr. Octagon
4/5
Pretty decent 90's hip-hop. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
PJ Harvey
5/5
My group has had PJ before, so it's nice to see she came out of the gate running with her debut record. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Slayer
5/5
A short, but super sweet album that cemented Thrash as a metal subgenre. Solid 5 Stars.
Traffic
5/5
While not conventional in terms of being Prog, it's still damn good regardless. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Janis Joplin
5/5
One of the most tragic 27 Club losses there is, cause after listening to this, I've no doubt that she'd blows loads more peoples' minds. Solid 5 Stars.
Suzanne Vega
5/5
I have only a passing a knowledge of Suzanne's work (mostly from the Tom's Diner remix and Luka), but after giving this a listen, maybe I should give the rest of her discography a shot. Solid 5 Stars.
The Rolling Stones
5/5
Classic Stones, right here. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Sonic Youth
5/5
Might've only been released in 1990, but this just feels like something one of the groups in Seattle were cooking up. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Steely Dan
5/5
This is that Good Steely Dan, right here. Solid 5 Stars.
Taylor Swift
3/5
This is a good album, but the overexposure of the singles has given me some major burnout from this track list. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
Emmylou Harris
4/5
Good country, but kind of standard. Solid 4 Stars.
Daft Punk
5/5
While it might not have the more pop-flavored stylings of something like Discovery or, later on, RAM, this is still a damn fine record in its own regard, especially if you get into the track remixes included on the 25th anniversary reissue. If I had the ability to, I'd give this 6 stars.
Sade
4/5
Simply just some nice chill soul to vibe to. Solid 4 Stars.
Tim Buckley
4/5
To be honest, I dig this one more than Happy Sad. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Nitin Sawhney
4/5
Might not be every person's cup of tea, but I dug this one regardless. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The War On Drugs
4/5
Good 2010's indie, but not much else to say. Solid 4 Stars.
New York Dolls
5/5
Proto-punk might not be all that prevalent, but it still kicks major ass. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Michael Jackson
5/5
Not much to say that hasn't been said before except this is one hell of a disco record. Solid 5 Stars. (it's also wild as hell that this is my groups' first MJ album after nearly 600 albums done.)
Stevie Wonder
5/5
What a fucking album. Would give 6 stars if it were available.
Caetano Veloso
5/5
A nice way to visit Brazil. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Eminem
4/5
Besides the elephant in the room that is Kim, this is still some damn good rap. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Temptations
5/5
That Motown sound almost never disappoints. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Wire
5/5
Post-punk has been up and down in our group, but thankfully this is an up. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Adele
5/5
The first two tracks might be a bit Eh to me now because of overexposure, but the rest of the track list is just some damn good pop. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Dinosaur Jr.
5/5
Some damn good 80's alternative. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Amy Winehouse
5/5
While not as famous as her other album, this is still pretty damn great. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Dion
5/5
Despite having a murderer produce most of the tracks, and the fact that the artist called it "funeral music" due to said production, this is still pretty damn good. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Joan Armatrading
4/5
Just some good folk, nothing much else to say. Solid 4 Stars.
Erykah Badu
5/5
Just an album you can't help but vibe to. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Megadeth
5/5
Fuckin' love me some thrash. Solid 5 Stars.
Korn
5/5
Nu Metal might not be the greatest of genres, but damnit, if it didn't have some killer albums, this included. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Blue Nile
4/5
Album's just got a good vibe to it, what else do I gotta say? Solid 4 Stars.
Carole King
5/5
Iconic for a damn good reason (plus a cat on the cover is always nice). Solid 5 Stars.
The Crusaders
4/5
Just some good ass R&B, simple as. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Van Halen
5/5
Van Halen knew how to fuckin' rock from the get-go. Solid 5 Stars.
Bee Gees
4/5
Still weird to me that these guys would go on to make the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, but I guess it goes to show that you can't judge a book by its cover. Solid 4 Stars.
David Holmes
5/5
Might just be 'cause I listened to this while in the middle of a 9-12 hour car ride, but I really dug these tracks. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Django Django
5/5
Bit of a trippy album, but that doesn't mean it's a bad one. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Sheryl Crow
4/5
Don't have much to say besides this is a pretty good piece of 90's pop rock. Solid 4 Stars.
Gotan Project
4/5
Might take two to tango, but that won't be a problem when listening to this record. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Mott The Hoople
4/5
Glam rock can be a little silly, but it's still got some damn good music, this group included. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Deerhunter
5/5
Groovy stuff. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Gillian Welch
4/5
Nicely chill country to relax to. Solid 4 Stars.
Brian Eno
5/5
Before ambient, there was this masterwork of an album. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
LCD Soundsystem
4/5
While not being as great as Sound of Silver was, it's not As Bad as some people on this website claim it to be. Personally, I dug it regardless. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Curtis Mayfield
5/5
So funky, yet so relevant. Solid 5 Stars.
The Divine Comedy
4/5
A bit weird, this one, but I still think it's good. Solid 4 Stars.
3/5
Certainly, one of the albums of all time. 2.5 bumped up to 3.
Fred Neil
4/5
Nice and catchy stuff on this one. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Justice
5/5
Don't even need to listen to this to know I'm giving it all of my love (but I will anyways because fuck yeah, Justice.) Solid 6 Stars, if that were an option.
The Strokes
5/5
The garage rock revival is a treasure trove of great music, this most certainly included. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Beach Boys
5/5
Starts out as your typical early Beach Boys fare (good), but then that second side happens, and you can clearly tell where the seeds that eventually led to Pet Sounds (and SMiLE, to an extent) germinated. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Derek & The Dominos
5/5
Fucking hell, what an album. Solid 5 Stars.
Queen
5/5
Queen I is a good album, no doubt, but This Album is where the legend known as Queen truly begins. Solid 5 Stars.
Skunk Anansie
4/5
Pretty good 90's alternative, but not much else to say. Solid 4 Stars.
Happy Mondays
5/5
Madchester is one of those kinds of music movements that are there for a short, yet very sweet time, and this album proves that in spades. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Prefab Sprout
5/5
Wasn't expecting much with this album, but turns out it's holding some damn good 80s pop. Solid 5 Stars.
David Crosby
4/5
More of the typical CSNY member solo album goodness. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Beta Band
5/5
Pretty chill stuff on this one. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
TV On The Radio
4/5
Dug this one, but not much else to say from me. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Prince
5/5
Prince was on one hell of a run in the 80s, which culminated into one of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time. Solid 6 Stars, if that were possible.
The Birthday Party
3/5
More of the typical Nick Cave style people either seem to love or hate. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
PJ Harvey
4/5
More of the typical PJ Harvey goodness. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Roxy Music
4/5
More glam rock ain't a bad thing. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Ray Charles
4/5
Dude, I love Jamie Foxx. But seriously, this is some good stuff. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Manic Street Preachers
5/5
Some damn good British rock, right here. Solid 5 Stars.
The Killers
5/5
The hype this album gets is well-deserved. Solid 5 Stars.
Fatboy Slim
5/5
While it might be as famous as his later work, this is still some damn good big beat. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Beau Brummels
5/5
Wasn't really expecting much with this one, but I was pleasantly surprised by how nice this album is. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Tom Waits
4/5
Might be the typical Tom Waits sound, but hey, if it ain't broke. Solid 4 Stars.
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
4/5
Good salsa, but not much to say on my end. Solid 4 Stars.
Minutemen
4/5
Feels like they could've trimmed a good number of songs off this thing, but otherwise, it's simply just some pretty good 80s punk. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Jane Weaver
5/5
Really dug this one. Feels like a mix of krautrock, 80's synth work, and a little bit of PJ Harvey. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Big Black
4/5
Does very much feel like a predecessor to something like Nine Inch Nails. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Talking Heads
5/5
What else do I have to say that hasn't been said already? IT'S FREAKING REMAIN IN LIGHT. Solid 5 Stars.
Paul Revere & The Raiders
5/5
Pretty damn good 60's pop. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Dexys Midnight Runners
4/5
While they're more famous for the famous hit, their debut ain't half bad, either. Solid 4 Stars.
Iron Butterfly
5/5
The tracks on side 1 are good on their own merit, but side 2 is just an absolute masterclass of what would eventually become prog. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Might just be leaning into my sensibilities, but this is a damn good version of the blues sound, especially Penthouse Pauper. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Machito
4/5
Nice and jazzy, but not much else to put here. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Queen Latifah
5/5
This album deserves more love. Solid 5 Stars.
Jungle Brothers
4/5
Good vibes on this one. Solid 4 Stars.
Robert Wyatt
5/5
Might be a more simplified version of prog, but it's still some good stuff nonetheless. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Sonic Youth
4/5
The tracks feel a bit samey, but that doesn't make this a bad album. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Prince
5/5
What else is there to say about this album? Solid 5 Stars.
Happy Mondays
5/5
Might not be as famous as their next album, but it's still some damn good Madchester. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Drive-By Truckers
5/5
Definitely wears its inspiration on its sleeve. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Primal Scream
4/5
More of that trip-hop sound that Primal Scream is known for, but that ain't a bad thing in my eyes. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Pogues
5/5
Celtic folk deserves more love. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Christina Aguilera
5/5
Just some damn good early 2000's pop, simple as. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Hüsker Dü
5/5
This band might be done, but punk never dies. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Throbbing Gristle
3/5
While Industrial might not be everyone's cup of tea (Downward Spiral, this isn't), you really should give it a fair shake at least. 2.5 bumped up to 3.
Slint
4/5
Not getting much math rock in this rock, but I dug it nonetheless. Solid 4 Stars.
Bebel Gilberto
5/5
Bossa Nova is always a good time, plus the splashes of electronic elements elevate it up quite a bit. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Van Halen
5/5
Might not be as stellar as their debut record, but damn if this isn't a good time as well. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Taylor Swift
4/5
It's good, but it's nothing too special. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Bob Dylan
5/5
Good ol' blues + Dylan's writing = a damn fine album. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Hugh Masekela
4/5
Nice and jazzy. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Goddamn, CCR is a good band. Solid 5 Stars.
Ute Lemper
2/5
Didn't really dig this one. Just feels a bit too much of a mishmash for my taste. 2.5 bumped down to 2.
The Bees
5/5
Very chill album. Nice to listen to while doing something else. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Sarah Vaughan
5/5
Definitely gives you the vibe of being in a jazz bar. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Bob Dylan
5/5
Even from album No. 2, you can tell there's something special about Mr. Dylan's songwriting and how it just absolutely dug into the 60's zeitgeist. Solid 5 Stars.
Buena Vista Social Club
5/5
Very Cuban. Very Good. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Only Ones
4/5
Vocals aside, it's some good late 70's new wave. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Finley Quaye
5/5
Didn't expect a Scot doing reggae to sound this nice, but color me surprised. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Boston
5/5
Didn't realize how many songs I knew from the radio were on here. The music is good as well. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Supergrass
5/5
Might not have been as popular as Blur or Oasis, but this is still some damn good British punk. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Songhoy Blues
4/5
Desert blues: slightly new to me, yet very much good. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Incubus
5/5
Has the vibe of your typical 90's alt-rock group, but it doesn't feel as cheesy/dated as some groups like Limp Bizkit. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Bit of a different direction from what my group has gotten from Nick Cave, but nonetheless a good album. Solid 4 Stars.
Marvin Gaye
5/5
Marvin always knows how to make a damn good album, even under the Motown system. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Weather Report
5/5
While jazz fusion is moreso known for what the Japanese did with it, this is still pretty damn good. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Frank Sinatra
5/5
The earliest album on the list, and one of the most emotional as well. Sinatra's vocals combined with the elegant orchestra work come together to make a heartbroken yet lovely set of tracks. Solid 5 Stars.
Germs
5/5
The group might have been short-lived, but goddamn if they didn't put their A-game into it (also I've said it before but punk is kickass and whoever doesn't like it should very much reconsider.) 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Joni Mitchell
4/5
Joni's got a nice voice as always, plus the instrumentation is pretty good for some folk. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Iggy Pop
4/5
Y'know, considering Bowie produced this record, it's very obvious that it'd be similar to his own Berlin Trilogy, but this has more of a punk leaning, fitting for Iggy. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Silver Jews
3/5
Not sure what I should say about this album. 3.5 bumped down to 3.
The xx
5/5
I've known of Jamie xx for a while before we got this album, and all I got to say is that if this is what the beginning of his music career sounds like, I should definitely give the rest of their catalog a shot. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Slipknot
4/5
Of all of the recognizable nu metal acts, Slipknot seems to be the one that's aged the most gracefully. Solid 4 Stars.
Willie Nelson
5/5
While not having as much bite as someone like Cash had at his prime, Willie makes up for it in having soulful vocals and a heart to match. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Not much to say I haven't said already about other Nick Cave albums. Solid 4 Stars.
Crowded House
5/5
Only really knew this band from the one song that managed to break into the states, so call me surprised at how much I enjoyed this album. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
Black Sabbath
5/5
If the debut album was the blueprint, this record is the Metal genre fully realized. Solid 5 Stars.
k.d. lang
4/5
It's got a nice sound to it, and Mrs. Lang's voice is wonderful as well, but I just feel that it's only decent. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
Cypress Hill
4/5
Might not be as well-known as their later work, but it shows that Cypress Hill knew what their sound was right from the start. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
The Prodigy
5/5
Might be a bit too long for current standards, but fuck that. This shit goes Hard nonetheless (even if it might just be my unconditional love for 90s Electronica.) 4.5 bumped up to 5.
The Allman Brothers Band
5/5
Damn good southern rock, even with the extra-long tracks included. 4.5 bumped up to 5.