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70%
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5-Star Albums
165
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Devil Without A Cause
Kid Rock
4 2 +2
Dust
Screaming Trees
5 3.17 +1.83
S&M
Metallica
5 3.26 +1.74
Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
5 3.28 +1.72
Celebrity Skin
Hole
5 3.31 +1.69
Live Through This
Hole
5 3.32 +1.68
Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
5 3.39 +1.61
...And Justice For All
Metallica
5 3.41 +1.59
Dirt
Alice In Chains
5 3.47 +1.53
Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
5 3.53 +1.47

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Harvest
Neil Young
1 3.8 -2.8
Kid A
Radiohead
1 3.71 -2.71
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
1 3.65 -2.65
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
1 3.64 -2.64
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
1 3.62 -2.62
Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
1 3.62 -2.62
After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
1 3.61 -2.61
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
1 3.6 -2.6
Low
David Bowie
1 3.54 -2.54
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
1 3.53 -2.53

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Metallica 4 5
Hole 2 5
The Smashing Pumpkins 2 5

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Radiohead 5 1.4
The Velvet Underground 3 1
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 4 1.5
My Bloody Valentine 3 1.33
Neil Young 3 1.33
Leonard Cohen 3 1.33
Happy Mondays 2 1
Kraftwerk 2 1
Spiritualized 2 1
Kendrick Lamar 2 1
Todd Rundgren 2 1
Bee Gees 2 1
King Crimson 2 1
Public Image Ltd. 2 1
Emerson, Lake & Palmer 2 1
The Mothers Of Invention 2 1
Bob Dylan 5 1.8
PJ Harvey 4 1.75
The Who 4 1.75
Dexys Midnight Runners 3 1.67
Nick Drake 3 1.67
Sonic Youth 5 2
Lou Reed 2 1.5
Roxy Music 2 1.5
ABBA 2 1.5
The Pogues 2 1.5
The Divine Comedy 2 1.5
Billy Bragg 2 1.5
Missy Elliott 2 1.5
Tom Waits 2 1.5
Portishead 2 1.5
Björk 2 1.5
Tim Buckley 2 1.5
David Bowie 9 2.22
Led Zeppelin 5 2.2
The Fall 3 2
The Stooges 3 2
Joni Mitchell 3 2
Pink Floyd 3 2
Brian Eno 3 2
The Byrds 4 2.25
The Kinks 4 2.25

Controversial

ArtistRatings
Fleetwood Mac 5, 2
The Byrds 4, 1, 1, 3

5-Star Albums (20)

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Popular Reviews

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead

For the life of me, I just don't understand the draw of Grateful Dead. :(

Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement

Back half of the album is much better than front, but it is still mostly tired slacker rock.

Light rock misic with soothing vocals. Interesting and folksy. Not bad, but will not listen again.

Soul Mining by The The

Though i am a fan of most Cure music, I can't get into music that devolves into operatic horror rock. Still, there are a couple tracks on this I really enjoy because they are not so dramatically over the top.

Amnesiac by Radiohead

This is a very dreary and bleak album. Not a fan.

4-Star Albums (61)

1-Star Albums (165)

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Funeral by Arcade Fire
Jan 07 2024
1999 by Prince
Jan 09 2024

Was previously familiar. Had not listened in a long time though. Prince was great!!!

S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things
Jan 10 2024

Not a fan. Sounds like Flaming Lips and Oasis had a love child. Not in a good way. Hippy stoner rock.

Fromohio by fIREHOSE
Jan 11 2024

Nah. Not for me. Too indy coffee shopy.

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro
Jan 12 2024

Not a fan. Dig the punkish music, but the mixing and lyrics I can hear are not my bag.

The Man Who by Travis
Jan 13 2024

Too mello and depressing. A couple okay tracks.

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Jan 14 2024

Meh. Good background study/work music. Not a fav, but didn't dislike.

En-Tact by The Shamen
Jan 15 2024
Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Jan 16 2024

Meh. Good house music for background noise.

Parachutes by Coldplay
Jan 18 2024

Meh. Not terrible. Not great. Yellow was the only somg I almost clicked like on.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Jan 19 2024

Smooth easy listening. Not anything I would select on my own.

Truth And Soul by Fishbone
Jan 21 2024

Loved the vibe and energy. No songs that I loved tho.

Berlin by Lou Reed
Jan 22 2024

One of the most boring and utterly mind numbing things I have ever listened to. Ptew!

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Jan 23 2024

Reminds me of a mashup between the Breeders, Seether, and Smashing pumpings. A lot of repetitive droning parts in many songs that made me pretty much zone out.

OK by Talvin Singh
Jan 24 2024

Hippity Dippity World Electronica. No bueno. Makes me want to smash my neighbor's wind chimes.

Fifth Dimension by The Byrds
Jan 25 2024

Good ole classic tunes. With guitars. And harmonies. Good stuff.

Disintegration by The Cure
Jan 26 2024

A bloody brilliant piece of legenday musicianship.

All Mod Cons by The Jam
Jan 27 2024

A little bit Elvis Costello. A little bit of The Clash. Boppin bass and good guitar riffs.

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Jan 28 2024

Meh. Easy listening and great storytelling. Not something I would ever pick tho.

Low-Life by New Order
Jan 29 2024

It is okay. Like listening to a Pet Shop Boys and the Cure mashup... just not as good.

High Violet by The National
Jan 30 2024

Kinds boring.

Jan 31 2024

Typical punk rock. Can see how they influenced many, and I like a lot of punk music. Just can't enjoy it when vocals are burried in the music. First few tracks are very momotenous. Some good power tracks on the latter half.

Blood And Chocolate by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Feb 01 2024

Some catchy vibes, but not my bag, baby.

The Doors by The Doors
Feb 02 2024

Not a bog Doors fan. Just not into that style.

Feb 03 2024

A very hypnotic electonica with feminine vocals that provide a good musicbed for study and focused work.

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Feb 05 2024

Didn't dislike it as much as I thought it would.

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Feb 06 2024

A good classic. Lots of uplifting vibe.

Feb 07 2024

This album is weird. A little Strat Cats. A little early B52s. Sorta punk. Sorta ska. Sometimes vicals. Other times not. Didn't hate it. Don't like it.

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams
Feb 08 2024

Why do I like this so much? She sounds like a blend of Sheryl Crow and Courtney Love. Some of the vocals feel forced and there is a crap ton of bajos and harmonicas in this back country soundtrack. And I think I like it. I normally don't. Great story telling and pace for a cozy drive or evening in by the fire, or swattin squitos on the porch.

First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans
Feb 09 2024

Just really didn't enjoy. The quirky novelty and diminutive voice wore off quickly. Many songs sounded the same.

Love the powerful music. Disdain for the sophmoric and excessive Fbombs, like a fifth grader at his first overnight party away from home. LB had potential, but they never got there. :(

The Band by The Band
Feb 11 2024

Hillbilly anthem rock.

Feb 12 2024

A lot better than I exected. Great Coolio esque vive in some parts. Fun and energetic.

Dare! by The Human League
Feb 13 2024

Not a fan.

...And Justice For All by Metallica
Feb 14 2024

Metallica. Nough said. But even better, old school Metallica. ❤️ 🔥 \m/

Soul Mining by The The
Feb 15 2024

Though i am a fan of most Cure music, I can't get into music that devolves into operatic horror rock. Still, there are a couple tracks on this I really enjoy because they are not so dramatically over the top.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Feb 16 2024

Gotta finally admit, I like Van Hagar better than Van Halen. I can admire early VH, but it is not music I seek out and truly enjoy.

What's That Noise? by Coldcut
Feb 17 2024

Coyld not listen to this one since it is removed from spotify, so I listened to their next album. Catchy beats with many familar samples and some lyrics.

Bossanova by Pixies
Feb 19 2024

Good rock and grunge sound. Easy to see the Nirvana comparrisons ( or Nirvana's to the Pixies).

Pretenders by Pretenders
Feb 20 2024

Meh. Just can't will myself to like them.

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Feb 21 2024

A classic that launched a full trend and style. Some great tracks. Some not great tracks. Filled with a lot of imagery and lyrics that would be blasted if produced today.

Junkyard by The Birthday Party
Feb 22 2024

The reviews on this are kind. Can't believe someone would release this on purpose.

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
Feb 23 2024

Juat another indie group with mello depressing music. Not a fan.

The Idiot by Iggy Pop
Feb 24 2024

Did not know China Girl was an Iggy Pop song, though Bowie helped write it. Bowies version is way better, but it is still the best song on this album. Didn't really like The Idiot otherwise.

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub
Feb 25 2024

Haven't heard this album in decades. Always sorta like it. Good vibes. Some songs get repetitive or lack lytics.

Take Me Apart by Kelela
Feb 26 2024

Pretty voice against some basic synths. Boring.

Crazysexycool by TLC
Feb 27 2024

One of prominent music acts of the 90s. I could not stand them at the time; have really come to appreciate their art since. Still, not something I would intentionally seek to listen to, but not opposed to hearing if it's on.

Face to Face by The Kinks
Feb 28 2024

A more mello verion of the Beatles + CCR. Soothing and relaxing music. Not something I would listen to again.

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Feb 29 2024

Delightfully different. Good vibe. A lot of callbacks to classic hip hip and tap with some modern styles. Not something I would pick out again, but didn't dislike it.

Faust IV by Faust
Mar 01 2024

An occasional lyric on top of radio sound effects on top of an electronica music bed. No thanks.

Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen
Mar 02 2024

Didn't hate it. Didn't love it. Better than most of the albums I have had suggested so far.

Mar 03 2024

Light rock misic with soothing vocals. Interesting and folksy. Not bad, but will not listen again.

Marquee Moon by Television
Mar 04 2024

Some good instrumental and sound.

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Mar 05 2024

An interesting blend of Ramones meets Beach Boys. I sort of like it, I sort of could do without it. Nine Million Rainy Days and Cherry Came Too are the best trax IMHO.

Joan Baez by Joan Baez
Mar 06 2024

Never listened to Joan Baez before this. Never will again. Magnificent voice and a great storyteller, but just could not handle the music. Felt like I was at a rennasounce fair, and for far too long.

Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan
Mar 08 2024

Meh. I honestly don't get Bob Dylan.

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
Mar 09 2024

After listening 2-3 months, I was finally introduced to an artist I will listen to again. I had heard of the Charlatans but never listened to them before. Really enjoyed the rock elements and feeling like I was listening to something akin to Oasis and/or the Stone Roses.

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Mar 10 2024

Scooby Snacks. It was popular for a minute. A sound very similar to others in the era. Nothing special.

Odelay by Beck
Mar 11 2024

Another anthem of my generation A great unique sound that stood out then, and still does today.

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Mar 12 2024

If I could listen to Led Zeppelin without the vocals, I might like them.

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
Mar 13 2024

Didn't like it. Didn't hate it. Folksy rock akin to CCR, but a little less polished.

Celebrity Skin by Hole
Mar 14 2024

A wonderful album that I really enjoyed when it came out, and still do today.

The Stooges by The Stooges
Mar 15 2024

Meh. Typical rock of the era.

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Mar 16 2024

I really wanted to love this, but I don't. Despite hearing their influence on some of my favorite artists, like Nirvana, Helmet, Gruntruck, Soundgarden, etc, I just could not get into it like I had hoped. I favorited the song "No One Has", but that was it.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Mar 17 2024

If the Cure and Transiberian Orchestra had a band fronted by David Bowie, this would be it.

Sister by Sonic Youth
Mar 18 2024

Just didn't dig this. Hard to hear the vocals and music is mainly just dijointed noise.

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 19 2024

Listening to this album makes me aware of how much the 1980s SNL band sounded like E Street band. Bruce Springsteen, in all his blue collar, gritty glory shows how he is a master storyteller in his music. Can't say I love this album, but respect for the Boss.

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Mar 20 2024

Oh no. Another Elvis Costello album. Nothing different or standout about this album from any of his other work.

90 by 808 State
Mar 22 2024

A long string of sound effects and random volcals on top B-side keyboard music beds. Not a fan.

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Mar 23 2024

She was a great and unique voice that stood out in her era. Still stands out today, but underappreciated.

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Mar 24 2024
Mar 25 2024

I hear a lot of Primus, Early Chili Peppers, and Rollins Band. Funky and assertive. Nothing I particulalrly enjoyed tho.

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Mar 27 2024

Some powerful, gripping tunes that were so integral to the 1980s era. Some other songs that are wishy washy and fluffy. Still, a great album.

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Mar 28 2024

No sire. I didn't like it. Sounds like a pop band with a lead sing impersonating Bob Dylan. Badly.

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Mar 29 2024
Teen Dream by Beach House
Mar 31 2024

Mello hypnotic carnival music.

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Apr 02 2024

Really enjoyed listening to this and realized how underappreciated George Harrison is in light of Lennon and McCartney comparrisons. Some of the instrumentals in the back half of the second disc get a little monotenous, but still enjoyable tracks nonetheless.

Machine Gun Etiquette by The Damned
Apr 03 2024

Love the music. Can hear their influence on many of our more recent alt punk artists. Not digging the vocals.

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson
Apr 05 2024

I remember this one being crazy popular. Hearing it now, it strikes me how much of the era's music sounds similar to this album. Ms. Jackson did it better than any of them though.

Vivid by Living Colour
Apr 06 2024

Great artist and album. Cult of Personality remains one of my favorite songs. Some other good tracks, but nothing rises to that level.

White Light by Gene Clark
Apr 07 2024

Never heard of Gene Clark. Reminded me a lot of Jim Croce. Big a bit different, I just can't peg exactly how. Enjoyed the story telling and easy melodies.

Apr 08 2024

"Gawd I'm bored. Might as well be listening to Genesis." If you get the reference, you'll understand and agree.

Spiderland by Slint
Apr 10 2024

Interesting sound that reminds me a bit of Gruntruck and Helmet. A little more punk vibe to them tho.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Apr 11 2024

Never really got into RS. Listened to it and found it to be a little more folksy that I expected. Still, some upbeat rock that sorta I enjoyed.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Apr 12 2024

This is a very dreary and bleak album. Not a fan.

For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music
Apr 13 2024

The music is exactly what one would exect from the cover art and band name. Very theatrical and weird.

Nixon by Lambchop
Apr 15 2024

Surprisingly good. I sometimes feel like I am hearing Pink Floyd one ment, and Jamiraquoi the next. I would rarely listen to either of those two, but is somehow works here.

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Apr 16 2024

A critical part of the late era GenXer's life soundtrack.

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
Apr 21 2024

A "good" Cure album. Hardly their best work tho.

Apr 22 2024

An interesting sound. Almost a bit of Kiss with a little rockabilly twist. Didn't love it, but didn't hate it.

Blur by Blur
Apr 24 2024
Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
Apr 26 2024

Fun poppy music with some sophomoric lyrics.

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Apr 28 2024
Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten
May 09 2024

Truly, should be zero stars.

S&M by Metallica
May 11 2024

A masterpiece.

Hms Fable by Shack
May 13 2024

Reminds me of a mellower Stone Roses or a not as poppy Oasis. Surprised at how much I actually enjoyed this one.

No Other by Gene Clark
May 14 2024

A lot of country twang. Not for me.

Run-D.M.C. by Run-D.M.C.
May 16 2024

Some solid pioneering rap n rock beats. Hearing it now, their rapping feels so slow. Probably not appeciated nearly as much as should be.

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
May 17 2024

I put this off because I really thought I would dread it and I wanted to, if I am being honest. But it really was not too bad.

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
May 20 2024
Mott by Mott The Hoople
May 24 2024
Ten by Pearl Jam
Jun 06 2024
Django Django by Django Django
Jun 14 2024

If the Beach Boys sucked, this is what they would make.

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jun 17 2024

Some good and unique tunes, but a lot of it just blends together in typical late RHCP style.

Survivor by Destiny's Child
Jul 12 2024
Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers
Jul 20 2024

Skynyrd meets Vutthole Surfers (with a little Black Crowes). I should like it, but I don't.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Jul 24 2024
Harvest by Neil Young
Jul 29 2024
Faith by George Michael
Aug 01 2024
Play by Moby
Aug 12 2024
xx by The xx
Aug 16 2024

Yawn.

A Seat at the Table by Solange
Aug 22 2024

I thought this would be another coffee shop Mariah Carey, but was very surprised by the depth and diversity. An enjoyable listen, even though not my typical go to.

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Aug 29 2024
Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
Aug 30 2024

A lot better than I expected. Really dug the vibe and style.

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson
Sep 01 2024

If old school Alice Cooper experimented with stock sounds on an electric keyboard, this would be it.

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Sep 02 2024

Not bad for the era. A little too rockabilly, but a fun little record.

Chris by Christine and the Queens
Sep 04 2024
Sep 07 2024

If I were to open a hair salon or spa in the midwest and wanted to project oan image of trying to hard to be nre age eccentric while bringing "a bit of the big city to middle America" I would loop this album. I can practically taste the hair spray just listening to it.

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead
Sep 08 2024

For the life of me, I just don't understand the draw of Grateful Dead. :(

Sep 09 2024

Listened to this a lot as a teen. Always sorta dug it and the style... but no real reason why. Cut Your Hair was the draw and is still the best track. I enjoy it a lot. The rest of the album, not so much.

The Coral by The Coral
Sep 11 2024

Not terrible, but not my thing. Sort get the impression that, if BBT's Footprints on the Moon formed a semi serious ska band, this would be it.

Movies by Holger Czukay
Sep 14 2024

Strange.

25 by Adele
Sep 16 2024
Moondance by Van Morrison
Sep 17 2024

Hardly A Van Morrison fan, but I enoyed much more than expected.

2112 by Rush
Sep 18 2024

Like excessively long guitar solos and high pitched voices on your frontmen and a dazzling synthesizer noise mixed in from time to time? This is for you. Not for me.

Make Yourself by Incubus
Sep 22 2024

Not for me. Couple of radio hits that are poppy, but I didn't even like those.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Sep 29 2024

Very mellow easy listening.

Future Days by Can
Oct 02 2024

A mish mash of random sounds and music beds. Someone recorded their kids playing with the stock sounds of their electronic keyboard and made an album with it.

B-52's by The B-52's
Oct 03 2024

Fun little pop party band, pre-Love Shack when Rock Lobster was their highest draw. Not music I typically enjoy. Somebody must though.

Bright Flight by Silver Jews
Oct 04 2024

Some interesting storytelling and lyrics in a very mellow music bed.

Quiet Life by Japan
Oct 09 2024

A lot of the reviews I read prior to listening noted the comparrisons to and likely influce this album had on Duran Duran. They are right! My golly, at times I thought I WAS listening to Duran Duran. Good album and a group I plan to explore more.

LP1 by FKA twigs
Oct 10 2024

Don't judge a book by its cover. But do judge an album by its cover. This one especially. Sounds exacly like you'd expect.

Dry by PJ Harvey
Oct 12 2024
Oct 16 2024

Better than many reviews credit, but low production quality make it a hard listen.

Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective
Oct 17 2024

Nothing makes me want to listen to music less than when it is deemed "experimental pop". This album goes a long way toward confirming that bias.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Oct 18 2024

Lots of sappy "art songs" I can do without. Could benefit from more edgy songs like "Eternal Life"

Sound Affects by The Jam
Oct 20 2024

Based upon reviews and genre, I expected to give thus a big ole 1 star burger. Was pleasantly surprised. Much better than expected. Still, not something I would listen to again, but didn't hate it.

Leftism by Leftfield
Nov 07 2024

Am I listening to Macarena or is it Terry Crews doing his comidic schtick in an Adam Sandler movie? Am I at a wellness spa or visiting a new age cult? Whatever it is, not for me.

Nov 08 2024

Reviews set me up with low expectations. I'd say it hit this. The music and flow were not bad. But lyrics and tone are just another gang and drug glorifying derivative of the genre Dre and Snoop made famous in the 90s. Nothing stands out as worth hearing a second time.

Murmur by R.E.M.
Nov 14 2024
Roots by Sepultura
Nov 15 2024

I would bump this up two more stars if the vocals were more that throat scraping screams.

Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Nov 18 2024
m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Nov 19 2024

I just couldn't.

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
Nov 20 2024

Enjoyed this a lot more than I expected. Some good ole rock akin to CCR.

Life Thru A Lens by Robbie Williams
Nov 21 2024

Sounds like one of the guys from Oasis stole Beck's music and put out a solo album. Sorta works for novelty, but would never listen to it again.

Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement
Nov 22 2024

Back half of the album is much better than front, but it is still mostly tired slacker rock.

Pearl by Janis Joplin
Nov 24 2024
Sheet Music by 10cc
Nov 27 2024

A little too much "rock opera" for my taste.

Different Class by Pulp
Nov 29 2024

One of those albums you keep listening to because you're convinced there will be at least one good tracj. There's not.

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Nov 30 2024

A high pitched voice over moatly whimsical melodies. Nope.

Repeater by Fugazi
Dec 03 2024

Wanted to love it. Merely liked it.

It's Too Late to Stop Now by Van Morrison
Dec 05 2024

I don't dislike Van Morrison, but I am not really a fan either. This is a good music bed tonput on and just zone out to when you are working.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Dec 06 2024

A quality ole rock album.

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Dec 07 2024

Liked it a lot more than I thought I would. Nothing stood out as exceptional. Just good time rock.

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Dec 08 2024

Before there was Wonder Wall, there was Waterfall. Used to listen to the original disc constantly til it got stolen from my car. So many great tracks, always leaves me to wonder what might have been if they had done more. Gawd, I needed these tunes today!

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Dec 12 2024

Low intensity hypnotic electronica. pass.

One World by John Martyn
Dec 13 2024

Bored stupid.

Nevermind by Nirvana
Dec 14 2024

Wow. Been a long time since I have listened to the full album. Forgot how good some of the lesser played tracks are. Still a masterpiece.

Dec 20 2024

I almost gave it a 4 simply for the fact that I like the Celebrity Skin album so much more. That wouldn't be fair though. This album stand on its own and is a great work of the era.

Snivilisation by Orbital
Dec 27 2024

Gets the standard, "not terrible, but nothing other than basic electronica" 2.

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Dec 29 2024
Lost Souls by Doves
Jan 02 2025

Really enjoyed this more than I thought I would. At some points, it almost sounds like Foo Fighters with a little less edge.

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Jan 03 2025
Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jan 04 2025
Very by Pet Shop Boys
Jan 07 2025

I like a lot of Pet Shop Boys music, but not this album so much.

#1 Record by Big Star
Jan 08 2025

A good little rock band that pleasantly surprised me. A little too mellow for me, but still, pretty good compared to most of the lesser knowns on this list.

Jan 10 2025

A bunch of long electronica loops. No real lyrics. Would actually be pretty good if there were Beastie Boys dropping some rhymes over the music. As it stands, though, the novelty of the music wears out quick.

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Jan 11 2025

Good trance music. Pretty much Prodigy with no lyrics.

Nowhere by Ride
Jan 15 2025

Sort of Cranberries meets Oasis with a nice edge. Pleasantly surprised.

War by U2
Jan 16 2025
The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Jan 27 2025
Blue by Joni Mitchell
Feb 04 2025
Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Feb 08 2025

Rock opera albums are like the musical episodes of sitcoms. Novel, but annoying and wear out quickly.

Want One by Rufus Wainwright
Feb 09 2025
Kenza by Khaled
Feb 10 2025
Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Feb 12 2025

Often sounds like a mediocre Springstien impression over industrial experimental soundbeds. Sometimes it works here. Mostly, tgough, it does not.

Feb 13 2025

This is one of the few pleasant surprises in the 400+ alvums I have listened to from thus list this far. I really expected psychedellic expirimental noise. But it's actually gritty, energetic guitar driven rock that you can't help but enjoy. Have now gone through most of their catalog. Nobody killed the Zutons. Their rocking and keeping it real!

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Feb 14 2025

A great throwback to good American rock and roll. Wonderfully arranged music, hard hitting lyrics, use of instruments and a powerful frontman vocals.

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Feb 15 2025
GI by Germs
Feb 16 2025
Arise by Sepultura
Feb 23 2025

Instruments get a 4* but vocals are a 1*.

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Mar 01 2025

Never listened to the JAMC much, so just slightly familiar with them prior. Kinda reminds me of a Mad Season and Ramones mashup. Not terrible, but not something thar got me excited either.

Boston by Boston
Mar 02 2025
Dummy by Portishead
Mar 03 2025
Bummed by Happy Mondays
Mar 05 2025
Dirty by Sonic Youth
Mar 11 2025
Sulk by The Associates
Mar 18 2025

If Adam Sandler and Talking Heads went to the mall to collaborate on a pop album in the 80s, it would sound like this... but better.

Dust by Screaming Trees
Mar 21 2025
Liquid Swords by GZA
Mar 23 2025

Another rap album with F bombs street machismo. Yawn.

The Only Ones by The Only Ones
Mar 25 2025

Exactly what you will expect. Not terrible and the sound grew on me a bit the longer I listened. Still, not for me.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Mar 26 2025
Rocks by Aerosmith
Mar 28 2025
Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Mar 29 2025
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
Mar 30 2025

The instrumental end of Layla is the most beautiful instrumental ever produced. Gets a star for that alone. Can't say I get into the rest all that much, but it's quality at least.

Goo by Sonic Youth
Apr 01 2025
Tommy by The Who
Apr 09 2025
Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Apr 13 2025

Wow. Slow and depressing. Not an enjoyable listen in any way.

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Apr 16 2025

Boring and tired.

System Of A Down by System Of A Down
Apr 25 2025

Dang. I want to like SOAD so badly, but I just cannot. Everything is there. Power. Intensity. Energy. But the theatrical vocals just negate most of it. :(

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention
May 11 2025

I have to admit, I was not looking forward to another folk album. This one was shockingly good and I intend to listen to more by this group.

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
May 12 2025

If half stars were available, would do 3 1/2. Just didn't enjoy enough to give it a 4.

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
May 13 2025

Nice and groovy. Great background muzak.

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young
May 14 2025

Boring whiny voice that just don't work for me, brother.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
May 15 2025

A great bridge from Disco to Pop music. MJ was so great. Some good tunes, but not one of his albums I truly dig.

Yeezus by Kanye West
May 16 2025
Violator by Depeche Mode
May 19 2025

A mostly hypnotic repetition of sound, but there are some signature songs that were big hits and have lasted the test of time.

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
May 20 2025

Once in a Lifetime gets 2 stars of its own... but the rest of the album collectively deserves just 1.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
May 21 2025

Such a gem that helped define the 80s sound. All Through the Night is sort of a forgotten hit because it is overshadowed by Girls Hust Wanna Have Fun.

Disraeli Gears by Cream
May 22 2025

I want to like it, but just not overly enjoyable and no plans to listen again. :/

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
May 23 2025

The album everyone hated... until they loved it! An album so ahead of its time, it sounds like it could have been made last year and not decades ago.

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
May 24 2025

A lot of catchy tracks that I rrally enjoyed. May or may not listen again tho.

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp
May 26 2025

Smooth groovy electronica that may be good to zone out to or have in background while painting or something.

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
May 27 2025

If Billy Idol were a dramatic performing Frenchman in a dark carnival, this would be it. While that may seem great, the novelty wears quickly.

Gold by Ryan Adams
Jun 02 2025

Not nearly as bad as I expected when I saw the cover and the musical style is certainly better than anticipated. Very gritty and folksy. Not bubble gum boy band wannabe pop.

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan
Jun 03 2025

The music that is largely regarded as the 80s sound. Cars is well known and easily the best on the album. Pretty boring and monotenous otherwise.

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Jun 06 2025

First and last tracks are best. Vintage Alice.

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club
Jun 08 2025

If Blondie formed the Spice Girls in 1971, this would be it.

Lazer Guided Melodies by Spiritualized
Jun 10 2025

Like Oasis or Stone Roses but very boring and no grit.

Jun 11 2025

If I gave it anything higher, it would be simply because it's Megadeath and not based on the album content alone. I like it, but it's not one I do or would listen to often.

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit
Jun 12 2025

Electronica that could be the music bed for Moby or Ray of Light era Madonna. Some good art studio ambiance.

Jun 15 2025

I really want to like Blur, but I just don't. Almost like a less artsy but more experimental REM. And, oh my, this album is super long. The second disc is a bit better, but, by then, I am Blurred out.

1977 by Ash
Jun 16 2025
Brothers by The Black Keys
Jun 19 2025
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Jun 21 2025

Better than expected. A little odd in a good way. Some beats could be mistaken for Beastie Boys, but the tone of the vocals often don't match the up tempo pace. I expect that from the Faming Lips tho.

GREY Area by Little Simz
Jun 25 2025

Great beats on this album. Really dig the flow.

Imagine by John Lennon
Jun 26 2025
Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt
Jul 03 2025

41 minutes of nonsensical noise you'll really want to enjoy but ultimately fail to do.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Jul 04 2025
Slipknot by Slipknot
Jul 07 2025

Very along the lines of Korn and Pitch shifter, Pantera, etc. A little more along the Death Metal spectrum tho.

Third by Portishead
Jul 13 2025
Smokers Delight by Nightmares On Wax
Jul 20 2025

Some groovy Electronica. Gets overly repetitive for too long in some tracks.

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Jul 24 2025
D by White Denim
Aug 10 2025
Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Aug 11 2025

I avoided this one a bit because I figured it would be torture. It was anything but. Really enjoyed it and nothing like I expect3d.

Bad by Michael Jackson
Aug 13 2025
Odessa by Bee Gees
Aug 15 2025
Aug 16 2025

Was going to go 3 stars because, though not my taste, I can respect the art. But the longer I listened, the less I admired it. Only exception is the duet because it at least added some variety of sound.

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Aug 17 2025

Not as bad as I expected. More upbeat and not so mopey sad face. Still, not my favorite style.

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Aug 21 2025

Love the sound and energy. Lyrics are lacking and the tracks are excessively long and repetative. Still, a solid album.

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Aug 22 2025

Dire Straits is a much underappreciated band because of their enormous success with Money for Nothing and Walk of Life. Many consider them to be one hit a wonder of sorts. This album is just one example of how good they truly.

Aug 23 2025

Wow. When this was popular, I HATED it because I heard Tennesse and Mr. Wendall all the frigging time. Today, with some life seasoning under my belt, I have a newfound reverence. Some is a bit hokey, but there's a lot of depth to the lyrics I didn't truly understand or appreciate back then.

Drunk by Thundercat
Aug 25 2025

Track 2. Captain Stupido. Pretty much sums it up.

Traffic by Traffic
Aug 26 2025

Not bad. Not great.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Aug 27 2025

Wow. I have sort of avoided ELO my whole life and now I know what I was missing. No idea what I expected, but it wasn't what I got. This was a very enjoyable listen with music, lyrics and arrangements that exude energy.

Kid A by Radiohead
Aug 29 2025
Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson
Aug 30 2025

A couple tracks that would be good to have as background sound when working creative, but the rest is a bunch of random experimental nonsense.

Kala by M.I.A.
Aug 31 2025
Broken English by Marianne Faithfull
Sep 04 2025

Remember that one time your friend's mom with a voice that sorta sounded like Stevie Nick's made a demo at the mall? Yeah, well we found it.

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Sep 11 2025

I felt like I was listening to the soundtrack of a mocku-biopic of Barry Manillow staring 1970s Martin Short.

Guero by Beck
Sep 12 2025
Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Sep 19 2025
Scum by Napalm Death
Sep 22 2025
Sep 26 2025

Wonder if they were high when they made this. Might be better if you're high when listening to it. :/

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Sep 27 2025

A little Duran Duran. A bit of Clash. Some disco and Island groove and maybe even a little Culture Club. It's a weird cocktail.

Eagles by Eagles
Sep 29 2025
American Beauty by Grateful Dead
Oct 02 2025

Admittedly, I never understood the Grateful Dead fanaticism and I dreaded this selection. But I found this album to be a good listen. I can't say it spoke to me or that I loved it, but it was some good background music while working.

Smile by Brian Wilson
Oct 07 2025
Moving Pictures by Rush
Oct 10 2025

I should really like Rush. I just don't and not sure why. Mad respect, but I just can't get into it.

The Slider by T. Rex
Oct 11 2025

A surprisingly enjoyable listen.

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Oct 16 2025
Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
Oct 17 2025

I don't really enjoy this type of music. But I must confess my admiration for Christina Aguilera as an artist. If it were my style, this would probably be top of the list. A rare 4 despite it not being my thing.

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley
Oct 19 2025

Johnny Bravo made an album. It's not good. Gets 2 stars only because Pleasant Street could be pretty great with a better vocalist.

Cut by The Slits
Oct 21 2025
Cross by Justice
Oct 30 2025
Mask by Bauhaus
Nov 01 2025
Green by R.E.M.
Nov 03 2025
Space Ritual by Hawkwind
Nov 04 2025

It's like the Grateful Dead said, let's get an Ozzie impersonator to be our frontman, call ourselves the Interstellar Beach Boys and tour Uranus. Don't get your hopes up; it's even worse than you'd think.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Nov 14 2025
Rio by Duran Duran
Nov 21 2025
Horses by Patti Smith
Nov 25 2025
Nov 28 2025

I often wondered why I never heard anything from A-Ha other than Take On Me. Then I listened to the rest of this album and it became abundantly clear.

Damaged by Black Flag
Dec 05 2025
Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Dec 27 2025
The Real Thing by Faith No More
Jan 01 2026

A seriously underrated album from an underrated group. Epic was such a huge single, it overshadowed some very good tracks.

Aja by Steely Dan
Jan 11 2026
Low by David Bowie
Jan 24 2026

The last of SEVEN Bowie albums on this list for me to rate and, sadly, It's the worst. As one review already says, "...for me this was too dramatic and artsy with too many random sounds and instruments... I just didn't like it that much." Ditto.

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs
Jan 31 2026

They get a 2 only because the instruments rock. But I cannot enjoy the monotone lead vocals. It's catchy on a couple unique tracks, but gets tiresome fast.

Dookie by Green Day
Feb 19 2026
New Boots And Panties by Ian Dury
Feb 27 2026

Utter garbage. And not garbage as in thr great band, Garage. But garbage as in, how the heck did this get on the list?

Eternally Yours by The Saints
Mar 04 2026

Surprisingly good. Wish the mixing was better so I could hear the vocals more.

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie
Mar 10 2026

Shocked by how good this is. Going to have to give this more listens.

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
Apr 01 2026

The perfect formula for 90s rap success: 80s hip-hop music bed, meaningless interludes, glorified gun violence, celebrate drug culture, hate the cops and novelty vocals. Pass.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Apr 24 2026
Heroes by David Bowie
Apr 28 2026
Thriller by Michael Jackson
May 06 2026
1984 by Van Halen
May 20 2026
Copper Blue by Sugar
May 31 2026

Wanted to like this more than I did. Instruments are solid, but could not get into vocals they way it was mixed. Couldn't even hear the lyrics a lot of the time.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Jun 01 2026
Permission to Land by The Darkness
Jun 21 2026

OK. Couple be pretty good with different vocalist.

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