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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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| D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle | 4 | 1.88 | +2.12 |
| The Dreaming | 5 | 2.96 | +2.04 |
| Joan Baez | 5 | 2.96 | +2.04 |
| Fever To Tell | 5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
| Hybrid Theory | 5 | 3.38 | +1.62 |
| Rock Bottom | 4 | 2.39 | +1.61 |
| Stankonia | 5 | 3.55 | +1.45 |
| Calenture | 4 | 2.55 | +1.45 |
| California | 4 | 2.68 | +1.32 |
| Scott 4 | 4 | 2.81 | +1.19 |
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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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| This Year's Model | 1 | 3.32 | -2.32 |
| Only By The Night | 1 | 3.23 | -2.23 |
| A Night At The Opera | 2 | 3.96 | -1.96 |
| American IV: The Man Comes Around | 2 | 3.9 | -1.9 |
| Among The Living | 1 | 2.86 | -1.86 |
| Let It Bleed | 2 | 3.83 | -1.83 |
| In Utero | 2 | 3.83 | -1.83 |
| American Idiot | 2 | 3.76 | -1.76 |
| Graceland | 2 | 3.74 | -1.74 |
| Bayou Country | 2 | 3.66 | -1.66 |
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Joan Baez
5/5
Absolutely fantastic album. This is real folk music. Great storytelling, an intentional flow from song to song, only the instruments that are necessary and all with a killer voice. Joan Baez's debut album is perfect! Silver Dagger, Henry Martin, John Riley and Girl of Constant Sorrow are standouts.
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Elton John
3/5
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
2/5
It was fine for what it was
Thin Lizzy
3/5
Peter Gabriel
3/5
Solid 80s soft rock, a la, Phil Collins. Definitely will listen again
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
3/5
Good old timey jazz
The Strokes
4/5
Good early 2000's indie rock. Definitely worth another listen.
Elliott Smith
2/5
Very early 2000's. Didn't do anything specific for me.
Björk
3/5
I am a big Bjork fan so it was fun to listen to her debut album. It definitely sounds very 90's and not her fully formed self. Good reminder to listen to some of her other stuff.
Suzanne Vega
3/5
Very cool. Early 90's female soft rock. Worth listening to other Suzanne Vega albums. I liked Knight Moves.
Duke Ellington
2/5
Definitely old timey (40s and 50s) jazz. Not my music at all.
Electric Light Orchestra
3/5
Green Day
2/5
Very Green Day. Not my kind of music.
Sonic Youth
4/5
I really like it. Gives me The Cure vibes. Ended up listening to the whole thing twice. I really liked Providence
Led Zeppelin
3/5
I really enjoyed it. Good classic 70s rock. Now I know what Stairway to Heaven sounds like. Would listen again
Radiohead
3/5
The sound is quintessential Radiohead. Lots of songs I didn't know. Will definitely be listening again.
PJ Harvey
2/5
Fine. Early 90s female rock. Not for me.
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
Easy disco/funk. Would probably listen to again.
Aerosmith
3/5
Good 70s rock. I really liked Toy in the Attic. Solid music.
Adam & The Ants
3/5
Very ecclectic and worth another listen. The album has a good mix of different kinds of sounds.
Shack
3/5
Good 90s British Rock. A la Oasis and Hootie & the Blowfish
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1/5
Not my jam. Not much to bring me in. It sounds like the start of 80's synth but not in an engaging or compelling format. Meh
The Doors
3/5
Good album. Quintessential Doors
Funkadelic
3/5
New York Dolls
2/5
70s Punk Rock. Clearly identifiable sound, but didn't resonate with me personally.
The KLF
3/5
Cool dance and techno music with some other stuff thrown in
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3/5
It was cool 60s. Sounds were a little varied from song to song. Only got one listen. Nothing specific stood out.
Eagles
3/5
Good music. Probably wouldnt go out of my way to listen to again, but I get the appeal. Favorite song was Try and Love again.
Depeche Mode
3/5
Good sound. 80th sinth and a little futuristic. Definitely worth another listen!
Yes
3/5
Fun 70's rock. Short album, so a very easy and enjoyable listen. Should definitely listen to again
Thelonious Monk
3/5
Not my kind of music but I can see the magic there. Its that 70s/80s Mr. Rogers kind of jazz.
Queen
2/5
It was Queen sound. Probably wouldn't listen again.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Interesting notes. Very clearly Led Zepellin. Most likely won't listen again, but if it comes up, I could see myself enjoying it.
Talking Heads
3/5
Very Talking Heads. No song stood out to me.
The Specials
3/5
First song not great. Got better. Lots of funky sounds. Ska music that just didn't quite go there enough. Two songs I liked: International Jet Set and Do Nothing.
Slade
2/5
Its classic 70's rock a la Motley Crue. Just not my music.
Adele
3/5
Good album. No specific songs stood out.
Metallica
3/5
Good sound. Very 90's burgeoning mainstream rock. Some good songs.
Jimmy Smith
3/5
Early 60's jazz. Good music. Not my jam. I can tell that it's solid jazz.
Sabu
3/5
Interesting portuguese/tribal/cumbia type music.
The xx
4/5
Fantastic album. Have listen to it 100 times before. Great reverb, soft sounds and a unique sound. Definitely their best album.
Beck
3/5
Lots of different music sounds. Felt a little like schizojazz. I liked the first half of the album better.
The Rolling Stones
2/5
Nothing of note. Not for me. I did realize that You Cant Always Get What You Want is a Rolling Stones song, which I did not know.
The Killers
4/5
I like this album. First half is better than the second. I forgot that I love the song, On Top!
The Rolling Stones
2/5
Fine, but not my kind of music. very early 60's rock feel. No songs stood out.
Dion
2/5
Sounds like Elton John but no songs stood out. I was mostly bored.
Jethro Tull
2/5
Early 70's rock. Undistinguishable from other artist's of the time. Not really for me.
Fleet Foxes
3/5
Good band. Some of the songs are more memorable than others. I was expecting to like it more than I did. Overall, the album is on the slow side. No specific songs stood out for me.
Supertramp
3/5
Fun 70's hits. No songs particularly called to me. Not sure I need to listen to this album again, but definitely another of their albums could be cool.
John Grant
3/5
Enjoyed it. Listened to the whole thing twice.
Cocteau Twins
3/5
Really nice and interesting sound. Just came across Cocteau Twins and I am a fan.
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
Good album. Signature Fleetwood Mac. Doesn't have any of my hits
Fun Lovin' Criminals
2/5
90s calfornia surfin like Sublime but a little more rappy and not that interesting to listen to. Nothing there for me.
Tangerine Dream
2/5
Interesting kind of ethereal/outer space/time travel music. Maybe there's something there? Maybe a different album?
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5/5
Fantastic album. Fantastic band. It went on repeat three times and I enjoyed it every time. I'm a big fan of Yeah Yeah Yeahs anyway, but the album truly is unique and worth many more listens.
Nirvana
4/5
Nirvana's greatest. The first three songs are banging. A couple of other goods one interspersed. Favorite song is Come As You Are
Taylor Swift
4/5
Lots of great songs. I would definitley listen to the album again. So many recognizable hits along with other songs that could have been hits as well.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
Nothing exciting here. Second half of the album was better but still not my jam.
Lorde
3/5
Good Album. Some interesting songs. Some blah songs.
Deep Purple
2/5
Early 70's rock. Not my jam at all.
Daft Punk
4/5
Some good jams. Original Daft Punk with their signature sound.
Frank Zappa
2/5
Not anything that stood out for me.
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
Lots of songs I've heard before. One new good one that stood out for me: Do You Wanna Dance. Spanish Harlem is an old favorite.
The Prodigy
2/5
The sound was recognizable as Prodigy and it was semi-enjoyable to listen to. No songs stood out to me, but the two classic were immediately recognized and appreciated (Smack my Bitch Up and Firestarter) and felt very late 90's. Would probably not listen to again as no other song was remarkable.
Brian Wilson
3/5
Fun, beachy hits (definitely has a Beach Boys aura) with some funky eclectic songs thrown in. Worth another listen.
Bob Dylan
3/5
Very Bob Dylan. Liked it overall. No songs stood out but I would listen to the album again. A lot of people complain about the sound, but it just sounds like Bob Dylan.
Black Sabbath
3/5
Really cool sound. Definitely listenable. I was afraid it might be a little too death metal but that was not the case. Definitely worth another listen.
Jamiroquai
2/5
Jamiroquai has a very unique sound and this album is all him. Good jams for in the background. But all the songs kind of blended into one another.
Public Enemy
3/5
Really good songs. Really good beats. Definitely feels like the early 90's rap era. Worth another listen. Fav song is I Don't Wanna Be Called Yo Niga
Lou Reed
3/5
Cool sound. Great voice and worth another listen.
Neil Young
2/5
I probably won't listen to this album again. Very Neil Young. Solid music all around. I liked Cripple Creek Ferry
Queen
2/5
Not my particular favorite. Although a lot of the songs had a softer sound that traditional queen. The album starts off more mellow before going into Queen "funk" and I like that aspect.
Laibach
1/5
Rammstein style German rock....not my jam....
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
2/5
Some real funky stuff. Most likely wont listen again. Favorite song was Extended Souvenir
The Pogues
2/5
Irish 90's folksy rock. Nothing made me want to listen again specifically. I did enjoy the sound and vibes overall.
Marty Robbins
4/5
Great album and fantastic voice. I already know about Big Iron (such a favorite) but also found Saddle Tramp (so good) and El Paso. Will definitely be listening to this again.
Jefferson Airplane
4/5
What a great album. Classics like White Rabbit and Somebody to Love are truly good. Embryonic Journey is so prevalent in media and its a surreal sound that you want to be immersed in. Found a new Jefferson Airplane favorite, Today. Fantastic song that you could play on repeat. Comin' Back to Me is good as well. Will definitely be listening to this album again.
American Music Club
4/5
I liked this album. Good early-mid 90's softer type rock. The guitar strum is so recognizable to the era along with the intentional lyrics that speak of times and people gone by. Best song is Western Sky. Honorable Mention: Jenny
The Saints
3/5
Real punk rock. The first song was a little much and I didn't want to listen to the rest of the album. But it got better with every song. It had a very clear punk sound but also included the quirkiness that comes from Australian musicians. Favorite is Memories are Made of This. Will definitely listen to again!
Steely Dan
3/5
Good jams. Really easy listen and clear music themes.
Yes
3/5
What a cool band. Album starts off strong with Roundabout (best song) and moves smoothly through. Will definitely listen again.
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Such a good album. Easy early 90's hip hop with a through line. Good jams all around. Worth many more listens
Jeff Buckley
4/5
Really really like this album. Great early 90' sound and good storytelling. So real is my favorite on the album.
Pink Floyd
4/5
Yes. This is an album. The sounds here are both all over the place and clearly centralized. You can clearly hear a theme that runs through the album. Great bookend songs.
Tom Waits
2/5
Very interesting album. Lots of varied musical styles and a rhythm all its own. More musicians should experiment with sounds and tempos. Not my personal kind of music, but very laudable in its ambition. First half was more entertaining that the last.
Massive Attack
3/5
I could get down with this. Definitely worth another listen. Favorite song was Be Thankful for what you've got. Should also listen to other Massive Attack albums.
John Lennon
2/5
Very John Lennon. Only song that stood out as memorable was Oh Yoko! But I wouldn't call it a favorite. Too poppy and not enough of an interesting sound. Will probably not listen to again.
Spacemen 3
2/5
Fine soft psychedelic sounds. No songs stood out to me and told me to play it a second time.
Beatles
3/5
I can see why people enjoy it. It would have been better suited for a different period in my life when I would have resonated with it more. Sun King was my favorite.
3/5
Solid early 70's rock. Great background music with some interesting sounds. Very par for the course for the time. Would listen to it again but no songs were especially remarkable.
David Bowie
3/5
Classic Bowie. Great songs that you definitely want to hear again. Alladin Sane was the best song on the album.
OutKast
5/5
Absolutely fantastic album. There was a clear theme throughout and you could tell that they were operating at 100% in their writing and producer. Definitely a unique and innovative sound that still fit within the rap genre but dared to venture into some new sound territory. So Fresh and So Clean is the best. Gasoline Dreams and We Luv Deez Hoez are also great.
The Notorious B.I.G.
3/5
Solid rap and some recognizable tunes. Too much vulgar language for my particular enjoyment. Everyday Struggle is a good jam
Nina Simone
4/5
Fantastic album. What a voice and what originality in sound. Favorite is Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair
Cat Stevens
3/5
Good Cat Stevens. Exactly what it's supposed to be.
William Orbit
2/5
Interesting sounds. I was able to focus on my work. No stand out songs though.
Venom
2/5
Not bad. Not my sound but I can see some general appeal to the quality of musicality on the album.
The Police
3/5
Smooth eighties, verging on some smooth jazz, but then low guitar that signals a harder edge on the back end. Worth another listen.
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
Fantastic album with tons of great hits. The musicality is unique and uses a wide variety of instruments and sounds. There are better Jorge Ben Jor albums but this one is still great!
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Good stuff. Very recognizable easy listening of a certain era. Vietnam War vibes all around. Worth another listen. Who'll stop the rain is my favorite.
The Triffids
4/5
Gives me great 80's vibes. I was not familiar with them at all and would like to hear more. Kelly's Blues was my favorite song but there would be other good ones.
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
Too much for me. Not the worst but not my style. Would be one star but I like the inclusion of the interview on the backend. Kind of cool.
Frank Sinatra
2/5
I can see the appeal and the music quality if high. Just not my genre. But really a great voice!
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
I can get down with this groovy album. Definitely worth another listen.
Portishead
3/5
Interesting sound. I had never actually heard Portishead's music and was surprised by the soft sounds and musical lilt. Not bad.
Scott Walker
4/5
I had never heard of Scott Walker but I really like this album. So very good! Favorite song is The Seventh Seal.
Primal Scream
2/5
It was fine. Not much to write home about and not screamo music
Linkin Park
5/5
Great songs, great sound. All around such a fanstastic album. Also, its my childhood so you can't beat the nostalgia.
Muddy Waters
2/5
Blues is just not my jam. But I can see the talent.
Willie Nelson
3/5
Easy listening. No notable songs.
ZZ Top
2/5
Good music and definitely a real early 80's rock vibe. Most likely wont listen to this again just because that's not my preference.
Anthrax
1/5
Thrash is just not my thing. Probably wont ever listen to this again. But I can at least now say that I know what Anthrax sounds like.
The Temptations
2/5
Good background music. No songs stood out though. Would listen to it again but probably won't seek it out.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Great album. Will definitely listen to it again. No specific song stood out for me.
The War On Drugs
4/5
Such a great album with an ethereal sound but really great instrumentals. Great coming back to this.
Neneh Cherry
3/5
Cool late 80's R&B/pop sound. Listened to it twice. Liked Manchild and Buffalo Stance.
Neil Young
3/5
Great background music. I am a Neil Young fan. But no specific bangers or standout songs. I was really hoping to find a new Neil Young favorite.
Sepultura
2/5
Heavy metal is not my kind of music. But I did listen to the whole thing and I could see the musical talent on the guitar. Most likely will never listen to it again but it could have been worse.
Eagles
3/5
Good easy listening. Feels very Eagles with that early 70's easy rock sound. Will most likely listen to again.
Dusty Springfield
4/5
Great album. I was not familiar with Dusty Springfield at all and that seems like a crime. What a great voice and what a great interpretation of that 60's sound with a wide range of songs and killer vocals! Will definitely listen to again.
Nick Drake
3/5
Sounds just like Alexi Murdoch. Very easy listening with just strong vocals and background guitar. Will definitely be listening to more Nick Drake.
The Coral
2/5
Just a little all over the place. Its not bad, I just couldn't really get into it. It has some Sublime and Shack and The Specials vibes and I can see some merit to the movability of the music. But I don't think I ever need to listen to another Coral album again.
Prefab Sprout
4/5
I really like this. Super easy listening. Definitely need to listen to this again. Also there is an acoustic version and it is sooooo good.
Van Halen
2/5
Not my kind of music. I can see how it was the sound of the mid 80s though. Very big hair, big guitar, big music. Probably wont listen again.
Pixies
2/5
A little more punky and rock and rolly than I was expecting. Not sure that I would ever be pulled to listen to it again. Maybe a different album. I liked The Happening the best.
Kate Bush
5/5
This album is absolutely fantastic. So many great songs I can't pick a favorite. The songs fit seamlessly together and you can hear the ingenuity in the sound. She is so creative and has a real strong musical perspective. Perfect album!
Miles Davis
3/5
Really great jazz. Really great sound. I can see how this hits the spot for jazz aficionados. Not anything I need to come back to but if its on I will definitely enjoy it!
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
Good music. I can feel the beat and can get down with it. Favorite song is You be Illin
Fiona Apple
4/5
Great album. Very unique sound to Fiona Apple and to the mid 90s. Has deep singer songwriter vibes. Will definitely listen to it again. First half of the album is better than the second.
3/5
Good funky Beatles. A Day in the Life was a memorable song.
The Soft Boys
3/5
Fun, funky early 80's sound. Worth another listen and probably some other albums as well. It has sounds from late 60s and 70s rock but also a very 80s sounds plus bits and pieces that have influenced 2010s indie rock sounds. Very versatile.
Judas Priest
2/5
This wasn't bad. I can see the musicality and talent for the genre. Not my particular jam though. Higher than a 2 but not quite a 3 star.
Throbbing Gristle
4/5
What an album! Definitely a new and interesting sound and I didn't even realize what was going on. I would definitely call this art and would say there is something special here. These are people trying to create something new in the world.
Nirvana
2/5
Its Nirvana. Heart Shaped Box is the quintessential Nirvana sound and Rape Me was enjoyable although the actual lyrics are a bit too much for a Tuesday afternoon trying to get work done. It's good but I don't know that I need to come back to this.
Sister Sledge
4/5
This is disco. The songs are so well written with incredibly danceable beats and great rhythm. This is an album that I will be blaring on my speakers while I clean the house. He's the Greatest Dancer is my favorite, special mention to Lost in Music and Thinking of You.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Great album and great sound. Only song that really stood out for me was Spellbound. Other greats but no notables. I think there may be some better Souxsie albums to listen to.
Iggy Pop
2/5
Music's okay. Gives me The Doors vibes. I like The Passenger but no other songs really stood out. Would probably not listen to it again. Plus, all the songs sound like they need some fine tuning/refining of the sound.
Mott The Hoople
2/5
Not much there other than its good background music. Late 70's easy rock but nothing to grab me in. No notable songs that stood out.
CHIC
4/5
Great album. Great reflection of a true disco album. All the songs are great. At 8 songs, this album is perfect for a little touch of disco in the day without drowning in endless songs. I Want Your Love, Savoir Faire and Chic Cheer are standouts
David Bowie
3/5
Album is good but not revolutionary. Heroes is good as is Blackout. Would probably not seek out this album to listen to it again.
John Prine
3/5
I like this. Great Americana feel with intentional lyrics and a real message. A little bit of Bob Dylan but leaning more into the folk country arena. Very listenable. Listened to the whole thing three times through.
Beth Orton
4/5
Love this album. The first song pulled me in right away and I wanted to listen to more. Absolutely must listen to again as well as other of her albums. The music feels so familiar. Stolen Car is my favorite
Mylo
3/5
I like this. Good DJ vibes but also just interesting rock vibes. Sunworshipper was good and so were a few others. Listened to it twice. Worth another listen.
Derek & The Dominos
2/5
meh. its country, its blues, its easy 70s rock and roll. I listened to 1.5x through and didn't feel like I need to listen to again. Probably ever. Nothing to bring me in
Stan Getz
3/5
Easy listening music. Great to have in the background or for light afternoon parties. Samba is alive and well.
2/5
Meh. Late 60's rock. Very much the sound of the time. No songs stood out for me. No need to listen to again.
Abdullah Ibrahim
2/5
Smooth jazz for a specific listening session. I was not in that session today. Another meh for me.
The Black Crowes
2/5
Sounds like Aerosmith and other rock bands of the late 80's/early 90's. We get it, you're rebels without a cause. Nothing to write home about. No songs for me. The music isn't bad, it just doesn't have its own point of view.
Coldplay
4/5
Great listen. Could play on repeat and enjoy every time. Coldplay hasn't really been in my repertoire too much in the past but I can see the appeal. Loved Sparks, Yellow and Trouble.
Nine Inch Nails
2/5
Okay, I get it but I don't really like it or need it. 90's sound and right for the era but not for me in 2024
Leonard Cohen
2/5
I enjoyed the album. You want it darker was probably the best song in my opinion. But it seemed limited to where you would only want to listen to this in a very particular time and I can't even think of what that time is. I do however want to listen to more Leonard Cohen as I know he's super talented.
Steely Dan
4/5
I can totally get down with this. What a fun album with great musical talent. I just kept thinking, this is so listenable. What fun and talented artists.
OutKast
3/5
Good album with lots of different sounds. I see there's a strong jazz influence along with soul and r&b. Favorites were Unhappy and Reset. Probably didn't need to be a 2 disc album but good nonetheless.
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
I liked this and I listened to it twice through. It was a 3 after the first listen and I thought it might be a 4 if I listened to it again. But still a 3. Easy funky rock/dance vibes. Very LCD Soundsystem, so it tracks. Sound of Silver was the one that stuck out the most to me as good background music.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
2/5
Maybe I'm just not in the right mood for this today. It was a little too much "down in the bayou" for me. When the album went back to the start, I immediately was like No, one run through was enough. I like Cosmo's Factory better.
Syd Barrett
2/5
This is bad. Not the worst thing ever, but actually kind of obnoxious. I had never heard of Syd Barrett and maybe that's for a reason. Trying to give me Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Beatles vibes, but just missing the mark.
Kelela
3/5
This is fun. Good r&b sound and she's got a good voice. Frontline and Onanon were my faves. Will definitely listen to again.
Fugazi
3/5
I liked this. The post-hardcore, low down reggae vibes were enjoyable all around. Twice listened and much enjoyed.
Pink Floyd
4/5
Fantastic album. Listened to the whole thing straight through twice. Perfect length for a double album. The songs kept moving creating a cohesive through line. Loved all the iterations of Another Brick in the Wall. This is the Pink Floyd album. Worth so many more listens.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
What a lovely album. I was already a big fan of Neil Young's Harvest moon and this album gave me more of that American, smooth folky rock. Running Dry was my favorite but the whole album really was a pleasure listening to.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Same great Neil Young voice and overall sound. This has a little more rock influence in it that comes through but it still feels like Neil. My my, hey hey was my favorite.
Small Faces
2/5
Good, enjoyable, of the time. Nothing new to tell but fine for in the background. I guess I did like the monologue snippets
Fairport Convention
3/5
Something fun and light. I enjoyed it. Two discs may have been a little overkill. It has a very specific sound and the female vocals sound similar to another artist that I cant quite pinpoint. Worth another listen.
The Go-Go's
4/5
Yes! Great music, great beats and catchy tunes. I knew about the Go Gos but this album shows that their best songs are not the radio plays "We got the Beat" and "Our Lips are Sealed". Best song by far is Automatic and Lust to Love was great as well. Yes to the Go Go's.
Elton John
5/5
What a great album. I loved it from beginning to end. Such great musicality across the board and a really easy flow from one song to the next. Nothing felt disjointed and all of the songs felt necessary to the album. The opener at 11min is daunting when you look at it, but it really sets up the album for success by giving you strong instrumentals and new arrangements.
Roxy Music
2/5
Solid 1.5 stars but I'm rounding up to 2 because 1 is too harsh. It all melded together and I didn't want to listen to anymore. Very forgettable. The biggest thing going for it was the fantastic amount of camp on the cover art. It was very misleading as to what the music was.
Dwight Yoakam
3/5
Clear 90's country sound. Not bad and I liked Home of the Blues. I don't know that I would rush to come back to this album but if it came on I wouldn't turn it off. Solid 3 for me
Merle Haggard
2/5
Very of the time. Late 60's country with a real twang. Not bad, but nothing specifically stood out and I wouldn't actively try to listen to again. Not really my sound.
Al Green
3/5
Pretty good album. Easy soul sounds. Very listenable. No specific standouts.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
Reminds me of my early teen years. Good stuff, but not necessarily mind bending
Talking Heads
3/5
Very fun and easy beats. Lots to dance to. Very Talking Heads, their own unique sound.
Joan Baez
5/5
Absolutely fantastic album. This is real folk music. Great storytelling, an intentional flow from song to song, only the instruments that are necessary and all with a killer voice. Joan Baez's debut album is perfect! Silver Dagger, Henry Martin, John Riley and Girl of Constant Sorrow are standouts.
Little Simz
4/5
Very enjoyable...cool hip hop sounds but with added instrumentalism. She has a clear point of view in her music. I was a little sad when the album was done as I wanted to hear more. This is the case of a perfectly timed album...35 minute run time. You want people to want more, not be so frustrated with your album that never ends. Extra points for that!
Violent Femmes
3/5
Good stuff, of the time. To the Kill gets good in the second half. Didn't know who they were but everyone knows Blister in the Sun
Johnny Cash
2/5
Lots of classic songs here. His voice is unique. Just not my jam. I would not come back and say I needed to listen to this again. No songs stood out.
Suede
2/5
Meh. Kind of Bowie vibes, kind of Smiths vibes. Nothing stood out. Could have been worse but could have been a lot better.
Doves
2/5
Good album. Probably wont listen again but overall relatively enjoyable. More of a 2.5 than either 2 or 3 but I'm going to go with a 2 because I will not remember any of what I heard or felt
Franz Ferdinand
4/5
Really fun album. Listened to it a few time. The Dark of the Matinee was my favorite. Worth listening to again along with other Franz Ferdinand albums.
Dr. Dre
4/5
Classic Dre. Classic 90s West Coast Hip Hop. Easy listening and greats sounds with good beats.
Elliott Smith
3/5
Good easy listening. Mix between Sufjan Stevens and a softer Nirvana. Would absolutely listen to again. Favorites were Rose Parade and 2:45AM.
Peter Gabriel
2/5
Yes and No. Its very Peter Gabriel. Lots of sax and keyboard and wailing soft sounds. Which can be enjoyable and put you in a state of lull. But it can also be just a bit much. My rating would be 2.5 but will have to round down because I don't think I ever need to listen to this album again.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
Not bad but not necessarily good. I guess I could have it on in the background but I don't know what I would walk away with after the experience. I didn't even know where to place the genre. Not because it was so experimental, but because it was nothing
Pearl Jam
4/5
Good stuff. Would definitely listen to again. No real favorites as they were all really good. The album started over again and I continued to enjoy it.
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
Good stuff here. I liked it a lot but it didn't gag me. I am between a 3 and a 4 here because it does really get to you, but compared to some other stuff I don't know. Also a bit on the long side with two discs. I'll deduct half a star for that.
Kings of Leon
1/5
Meh. All of the songs sound the same. If you like Sex is on Fire, you will love this album. If you find it redundant and cloying, then there is nothing here for you.
Elastica
3/5
Cool funky sound. The entire album was great to listen to and each song blended well into the next one. Gave me strong Blur vibes, especially on the opening track. Would listen to again.
David Bowie
4/5
This is a good album. I listened to it twice but mostly in the background while I was doing other things. I give this a 3.5 but am going for a 4 because I know I want to listen to it again. Great Bowie sound and tracks that try to tell a different story throughout
Joy Division
4/5
Its Joy Division. Great sound, unique track flow throughout the album. Will definitely listen to again.
Big Brother & The Holding Company
2/5
Not my jam. Too much Janis Joplin with basic late 60s rock. Janis is at her best when the music is slow and soulful. Too upbeat for her voice and what she has to offer.
Neil Young
2/5
I like Neil Young and I like this sound but no songs really stood out for me to want to listen to this entre album again. If it came on, I wouldn't push for it to come off but I wouldn't be jazzed about it either. The intro to Speakin' Out was good
Burning Spear
3/5
Fun reggae. Did not know about Burning Spear before this. Definitely worth another listen, great background music for working.
4/5
Fantastic album across the board. Great funk sound that does not feel tired or cheesy. It just feels good and fun to listen to. Great mix of short traditional songs and funky long play riffs. Will definitely listen to again.
The Who
3/5
Good stuff here. I'm not a Who fan but I can the musicality and the cohesion across the songs. Probably wont seek this out but if its on, I wont hate it.
The Who
3/5
I get it. Not bad. Would probably listen to again.
The Replacements
3/5
This was good! Very breezy alt rock new wave sound. They didn't take themselves too seriously and you wanted to keep listening. I would definitely listen to this again.
Pet Shop Boys
4/5
I love this!!! I knew nothing about the Pet Shop Boys and I was pleasantly surprised by their eighties synth pop, futuristic no bullshit fun music. Rent is my favorite but they are all so good!
Silver Jews
3/5
I do like this. It comes across like other slow indie type albums of the mid 2010's. I know I liked the first half more than the second half. Worth listening to some of their other stuff.
The Stooges
2/5
A little too much for me. Gave me a doors vibe at times and a little Bowie vibe but nothing memorable/songs that stood out.
Buena Vista Social Club
3/5
Good solid music. A little more old school Cuban, I was thinking it would have more modern flare. But all around an easy and enjoyable listen.
Robert Wyatt
4/5
Fantastic album. I loved A Last Straw. Took me on a new journey and evoked some strong feelings. Felt experimental in a curious way. Will definitely listen to again.
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
3/5
Classic old school hip-hop. Great sound and very socially conscious. Lyrically it has purpose and musically it has entertainment value. Great experimentally quality.
The Byrds
3/5
Very enjoyable. I already knew and loved You Aint Goin Nowhere but is a little too country/strumming/banjoie for my taste. Would be worth another listen for sure
Mike Oldfield
4/5
Very cool music. Of the time and experimental in the way only a young person can do it without too much influence from the world around them. Now I know where that song comes from!
Ian Dury
2/5
Nothing very specific to hold onto. Probably will never listen to again. But not bad.
Joni Mitchell
2/5
This was between a 2-3 for me. There are some good folk rhythms in the first half of the album that are soft and enjoyable but then it moves to some scatty, jumpy songs towards the end that are not as smooth and too jazzy for me. People's Parties is the best. Landing on a 2 as this is not one of the best albums of all time.
Paul Simon
2/5
The Boy in the Bubble and Graceland was good. I really like Simon & Garfunkle but this solo album didn't move me other than the first two songs. I won't probably listen to again though I can see how the album could be enjoyable to those that like Americana more.
Slint
3/5
Not bad. Definitely has that early 90's smooth grunge rock vibe. If it comes on again, I would listen to it, but I wouldn't seek it out. No standouts.
The Pretty Things
2/5
Didn't do anything for me. I get the eclectic and experimental sounds but I was annoyed with the different sounds coming through on each speaker. I was wearing earbuds and it was more disorienting than anything. Not bad music, just not anything that spoke to me
Moby Grape
3/5
I get it. Its got that late 60s Americana feel. If it was on somewhere, I wouldn't necessarily turn it off. It has all of the elements of this kind of rock, but no songs stood out for me to come back to specifically.
Herbie Hancock
4/5
So good. So very good. Music is upbeat but not in a predictable or boring way. Lots of creativity, but its controlled. Would definitely listen to again. Great to have playing around the house on a Sunday.
Jungle Brothers
4/5
Very cool and funky beats. Will definitely listen to again as this is my kind of music and I wasn't familiar with Jungle Brothers. This is what this project is for.