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Album	You	Global	Diff
Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room Dwight Yoakam	5	2.6	+2.4
Bummed Happy Mondays	5	2.64	+2.36
Jack Takes the Floor Ramblin' Jack Elliott	5	2.71	+2.29
Guitar Town Steve Earle	5	2.81	+2.19
Colour By Numbers Culture Club	5	2.84	+2.16
Want Two Rufus Wainwright	5	2.84	+2.16
69 Love Songs The Magnetic Fields	5	2.85	+2.15
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Iron Butterfly	5	2.94	+2.06
Rapture Anita Baker	5	2.94	+2.06
Ghosteen Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds	5	2.97	+2.03

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Back To Black Amy Winehouse	1	4.02	-3.02
All Things Must Pass George Harrison	1	3.82	-2.82
Is This It The Strokes	1	3.81	-2.81
Grace Jeff Buckley	1	3.72	-2.72
Paul Simon Paul Simon	1	3.51	-2.51
Pornography The Cure	1	3.32	-2.32
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) Eurythmics	1	3.24	-2.24
Chicago Transit Authority Chicago	1	3.2	-2.2
Another Music In A Different Kitchen Buzzcocks	1	3.09	-2.09
Life's Too Good The Sugarcubes	1	3.07	-2.07

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Artist	Albums	Average
Bob Dylan	3	5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse	2	5
The Who	2	5
Beatles	2	5

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Artist	Albums	Average
Paul Simon	2	1.5

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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds	5, 2

5-Star Albums (59)

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A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse

Popular Reviews

Untitled (Black Is)

SAULT

5/5

I like this so much. How could I not know this group?

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1-Star Albums (26)

D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle

All Ratings

Club Classics Vol. One

Soul II Soul

1/5

Too repetitive-

Blood On The Tracks

Bob Dylan

5/5

I bought this album the day it was released. Yes, I’m one of those ‘Boomers’ who owns a record player! I really enjoyed listening to this album & am so glad it was included. After Nashville Skyline this is my second favorite Dylan.

Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago

1/5

I truly thought I would love this- remembering Saturday In The Park. There were moments when the harmonies reminded me of The Bee Gees. But overall, tedious & too much ‘noodling’ for my taste.

The Wildest!

Louis Prima

5/5

I’m crazy about Louis Prima. He definitely embodies the spirit of his home town, New Orleans. I particularly like duets with Smith. I know he pushed a lot of boundaries & did a lot to improve the stature of immigrant & African American musicians.

Live At The Regal

B.B. King

5/5

I love BB King. Generally I’m not a fan of live recordings but the blues tend to be an exception for me.

Bubble And Scrape

Sebadoh

1/5

I did enjoy this album, but for my personal taste Wilco is where I’m at.

Shake Your Money Maker

The Black Crowes

5/5

I’ll always associate this album with a particular bar. When it dropped I was working at a record store and would meet up with coworkers for drinks after work. This was loved by all & in frequent play at the bar. A wonderful memory!

Life's Too Good

The Sugarcubes

1/5

I’m not a fan of Bjork

Siamese Dream

The Smashing Pumpkins

5/5

I love the slow songs, very dreamy

McCartney

Paul McCartney

5/5

I really enjoyed this album. I have always been in the John Lennon camp but did remember the easy & fluidity of Paul’s vocals. Listened to this on a hike through the redwoods, just perfect.

Midnight Ride

Paul Revere & The Raiders

1/5

I wasn’t impressed. I saw them in Chicago when I was a young teen. Didn’t care for them then either

Rust Never Sleeps

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

5/5

I love this. I’ve always been a fan of Neil. My favorite album of his is Stars & Bars. I could listen to him all day.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

Iron Butterfly

5/5

Brings back lots of memories. Get Out of My Life, Woman being an all time favorite song of mine.

461 Ocean Boulevard

Eric Clapton

3/5

Always loved his style on the guitar but not a fan of his voice

Aqualung

Jethro Tull

3/5

I like the ‘folk’ aspects.

Ghosteen

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

5/5

I love his voice, his excellent songwriting & the superb musicians he works with. The tribute he sang at Shane MacGowan’s funeral was so moving.

Central Reservation

Beth Orton

1/5

Sorry, I just can’t abide her voice

New York Dolls

5/5

I love the messy but very moving music & energy of the Dolls. Sometimes they bring to mind Jim Carroll. Altogether I really liked their sound. Wish they had lived/played together longer

Rapture

Anita Baker

5/5

Sweet, sweet voice. I’d heard her before but hadn’t really listened to a full selection. Just soothing & sweet.

Music For The Jilted Generation

The Prodigy

3/5

I do like this album. In general though I prefer house music to backbeat. I do love the fact that Prodigy incorporates vocals & live performances, something not always found in backbeat.

Sweet Baby James

James Taylor

5/5

Anywhere Like Heaven is my favorite song on this album. Overall the album has weathered well. This being one of the many soundtracks of my teen years I enjoyed reminiscing as I listened.

Hearts And Bones

Paul Simon

2/5

I did enjoy this album but it’s just not my favorite of his.

A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse

Faces

5/5

I really liked this album. Had only heard the big hit before. I enjoyed hearing Ronnie Wood. Atlantic Crossing is my favorite Stewart album but I love hearing this ‘early’ work.

Eagles

5/5

This was a real pleasure. Hell Freezes Over will always be my favorite though.

Brothers

The Black Keys

5/5

How did I not know The Black Keys?! I love this!

Wild Wood

Paul Weller

5/5

I knew of him, knew about his political persuasions but had not taken the time to listen to him fully. I loved this & am excited to have a ‘new’ musician in my daily arsenal.

Odessa

Bee Gees

3/5

I know this album is thought to be one of their best. Not for me though. I love The Bee Gees but not this album so much

Peggy Suicide

Julian Cope

1/5

Not for me

Tapestry

Carole King

5/5

I was aware of her songwriting skills but did not listen to her own music until this album came out. I enjoyed it. Laura Nyro was my choice of female artist at that time.

Untitled (Black Is)

SAULT

5/5

I like this so much. How could I not know this group?

Let's Stay Together

Al Green

5/5

What a beautiful album. I love his voice

Paul Simon

1/5

I truly wish I could like this album.

Colour By Numbers

Culture Club

5/5

I really enjoyed this album. He has the sweetest voice!

Sheet Music

10cc

1/5

When studio musicians get ‘above their raisin’! How did they last as long as they did?

My Generation

The Who

5/5

Next to the Kinks, the Who were a big favorite of mine. Enjoyed listening to this very much.

Reggatta De Blanc

The Police

5/5

Bought back so many good memories. I loved this!

Quiet Life

Japan

1/5

Snooze fest

You Are The Quarry

Morrissey

3/5

A bit monotonous but perfect for an overcast California day.

Electric Ladyland

Jimi Hendrix

5/5

I love listening to this! My favorite of his though is the ‘Are You Experienced’ album.

Songs For Swingin' Lovers!

Frank Sinatra

5/5

Ol’ Blue Eyes! The Final Curtain, what a lovely song. All of this album is delightful.

Unknown Pleasures

Joy Division

3/5

His voice is wonderful. The lyrics are incredibly sad. I couldn’t listen to the entire album. Heartbreaking

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

5/5

I really enjoyed listening to this. So many great songs

16 Lovers Lane

The Go-Betweens

1/5

Derivative

Pornography

The Cure

1/5

Monotonous

Madman Across The Water

Elton John

5/5

I love listening to this. Tiny Dancer!! What a career he’s had.

Jack Takes the Floor

Ramblin' Jack Elliott

5/5

I’ve seen him in person several times. Ramblin’ is an apt name. He talked more than sang & most of what he said made little sense. I do like his music, his style.

Grace

Jeff Buckley

1/5

I tried so hard to like this. Some of these songs were very familiar to me. But, it just didn’t move me.

Django Django

5/5

This is lovely. Melodic & mesmerizing.

John Prine

5/5

These were songs of my childhood. My sisters & I busked towns in the Midwest playing, amongst other things, several songs from this album.

Blue

Joni Mitchell

5/5

I like this album very much. And I own it too. Since the album isn’t available to listen to on this site, I listened to my own copy. My favorite Joni album is Hejira.

D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle

Throbbing Gristle

1/5

Dirt bikes & chain saws.

Talking With the Taxman About Poetry

Billy Bragg

5/5

I like Billy Bragg. Though I’m not overly fond of the political stuff. Mermaid Avenue is my favorite. California Stars

Scott 2

Scott Walker

2/5

I love his voice. I don’t love how overproduced this album is. Black Sheep Boy is a favorite of mine. Tim Hardin being one of my favorite singer/songwriter artists.

John Barleycorn Must Die

Traffic

5/5

Winwood & Mason. I really enjoyed hearing this album. Once I owned it so it was like visiting an old friend.

The Who Sell Out

The Who

5/5

A rollicking, fun album.

Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room

Dwight Yoakam

5/5

I loved What I Don’t Know, I Sang Dixie & Send Me The Pillow ( although he didn’t write it ). I’m not crazy about him but he is a great performer & even better songwriter.

Henry's Dream

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

2/5

I love his voice. Was moved by his tribute at Shane MacGowan’s funeral. But not crazy about his song choices- monotonous.

La Revancha Del Tango

Gotan Project

1/5

There's A Riot Goin' On

Sly & The Family Stone

5/5

The yodeling on Spaced Cowboy is delicious! I skipped some of the instrumentals. Mostly I really enjoyed it!

James Brown Live At The Apollo

James Brown

5/5

Who doesn’t love James Brown? This album isn’t my favorite of his but it does capture the intensity of his live performances

Exodus

Bob Marley & The Wailers

5/5

I did not realize how many great songs were on this album. All of it- just lovely

Elvis Presley

2/5

He was never a favorite but I did enjoy the album. A lovely voice but his choices ran a bit maudlin for my taste.

Raw Like Sushi

Neneh Cherry

1/5

Want Two

Rufus Wainwright

5/5

I enjoyed this very much. I’ve been listening to Folkocracy for a couple of months & love his song choices.

Suicide

1/5

Yuk

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Simon & Garfunkel

5/5

I enjoyed this very much. Especially the songs that never had air play.

Guitar Town

Steve Earle

5/5

I know every song on this album. Except for Mountain with the McCoury Brothers, this is my favorite.

The Nightfly

Donald Fagen

3/5

Didn’t like the entire album but overall enjoyed it. Reminds me of the Joe Jackson era

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

5/5

Yes, I know this album, every song. But Nashville Skyline will always be my favorite. Blood on the Tracks a close second.

Another Music In A Different Kitchen

Buzzcocks

1/5

Rumours

Fleetwood Mac

5/5

So sweet listening to this. I only knew the more popular songs but really enjoyed all of the album.

Abbey Road

Beatles

5/5

Little wonder the world fell in love with them!

A Date With The Everly Brothers

The Everly Brothers

1/5

I love the harmonies & the song choices. It’s just too saccharine for my taste.

A Love Supreme

John Coltrane

5/5

Every bit of this- just lovely

Music From Big Pink

The Band

5/5

I love every song on this album. The Brown Album will always be my favorite though.

Blood, Sweat & Tears

5/5

When I Die, Spinning Wheel &’You Made Me So Very Happy are favorites of mine- going way back.

Kings Of The Wild Frontier

Adam & The Ants

3/5

The Rise & Fall

Madness

5/5

I like Madness. So upbeat. One Step Beyond is my favorite.

Kenya

Machito

5/5

I love this so much. So full of life!

Lazer Guided Melodies

Spiritualized

1/5

Too repetitive

Guero

Beck

5/5

I’m a big fan of Beck’s music. It’s my favorite listen while traveling.

Roger the Engineer

The Yardbirds

5/5

Yes, there were songs that didn’t inspire but I am impressed by how well this album stands the test of time. Excellent musicians

Is This It

The Strokes

1/5

Highway 61 Revisited

Bob Dylan

5/5

Brought back a lot of good memories.

Electric Music For The Mind And Body

Country Joe & The Fish

1/5

I don’t feel this has aged very well.

Savane

Ali Farka Touré

1/5

Rum Sodomy & The Lash

The Pogues

5/5

I love this. Always been a big fan of Shane’s. I especially like his version of Dirty Old Town.

Revolver

Beatles

5/5

So fun to listen to this again

Solid Air

John Martyn

5/5

I’m a big fan. Have been enjoying his superb guitar playing for years

All Things Must Pass

George Harrison

1/5

I tried- but still not crazy about George

69 Love Songs

The Magnetic Fields

5/5

I still love all of this. Papa Was A Rodeo being my favorite

Something Else By The Kinks

The Kinks

5/5

Trying to be the Beatles. Not my favorite. Their later work is my favorite.

Dance Mania

Tito Puente

5/5

I love this! So exuberant!!

Back To Black

Amy Winehouse

1/5

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

Eurythmics

1/5

Bummed

Happy Mondays

5/5

Pink Moon

Nick Drake

5/5

So sweet! I love his voice