Fun first choice
I had this album when it came out because everyone said Radiohead was so amazing and revolutionary. It was so boring and overrated. Now hearing it again 20 years later, it’s still boring and overrated, but a little better on headphones. The dude cannot sing and there’s much better electronic music out there.
Fun dreamy glam rock
Started very fun, but fell off at the end
Not their best work, but not bad.
It’s Abby Road
A peaceful listen, but not too memorable.
Lots of classic southern rock with blues influences
I really like the dreamy low tempo electronic music
A little weird at times, but overall very groovy and chill
Mind bending
Reminds me of Miseducation, but less memorable
This is one of the 90’s best
Wow that was great! How did I miss this before?
I could go the rest of my life without hearing Under the Bridge or Give It Away again, yet the rest of the album still soars.
Jane’s Addiction is kind of annoying
A breath of fresh air
Much better now that high school is over and the annoying girls who played this all the time are far away. Now it’s very groovy
I didn’t get into this back in the day. He was smooth, but a lot of it is very repetitive. It gets stronger towards the end. It’s not bad overall, but the era has better hip hop too.
The second disk was awesome! I can’t be 100% sure if I heard the artist’s original intent since only later additions were available. Nonetheless, this jumped genre and did reasonably well in all of them
I’m obviously going to love this, but I don’t know that I have 3 1/2 hours to dedicate to it. Agree with others that a best of should not be eligible.
4 instead of 5 because I thought it had it’s oh so quiet and it didn’t
This is completely insane and I can’t begin to know how to rate it
The Cure was around in 1980? I like their later work, but this didn’t really speak to me so much. I enjoyed the penultimate song a lot
Well, it’s not bad, but I don’t see picking this over the original stuff. It’s definitely performed really well and helped introduce this stuff to a new audience.
Pretty and raw, but I don’t think I’m likely to listen again
I remember hearing about this artist back in the day, but never listened to it. It was much better than I was expecting. Haunting and well crafted
This was five stars up until that weird Telephone song. Nonetheless I loved this and have absolutely no idea why. Aw never mind, it’s a five in spite of that
This is so unique and only possible in the 90’s
I enjoyed this well enough. You could have told me that this was U2 in the late 80’s and that would have been pretty believable. Yet, I doubt I will revisit this one too often
That’s tough, I loved this in 7th grade but was way too cool for it in 12th. I guess I’ll just have to try to give it an honest listen 30 years later.
It pretty much holds up! The instrumentation is top notch, but the lyrics are dumb and boring. It would be a five if it were in a language I don’t understand.
Not very memorable. Some of the breaks were nice, but I can’t imagine putting this on
Maybe I wasn’t in the right mood, but I had a hard time getting into this
Fun distraction, I could put this on again
No one jams like this. Dolby Atmos sounds so good with this too
Radiohead was deeply overrated at their best. This collection of B sides that even they didn’t like was torturous to slug through. The only listenable track was the instrumental one.
Still so much better than Oasis
A bit of a slog after the title track
Tough to judge, Jay-Z was always pretty funny and without much gimmicky stuff or unimaginative swearing. He picks good tracks to mix, but it does get a little same-ey after a while
This is unique and new to me! I have heard the name, but I don’t think I’ve heard her stuff before.
A couple great tracks but it gets really weird and experimental. Not necessarily a bad thing tho. Tough to digest
That was great, never heard of him before
He was certainly talented, but this is such a product of its time that I cannot help but be a deeply bored child again when I hear it.
This was better than Eminem led me to believe. Elvis was kind of the go-to pop culture joke in the late twentieth century, so it’s kind of weird to give him an honest listen. It was pretty enjoyable really (still hoping to see the original blues men make their appearance tho)
Well that was different. I mostly enjoyed it, but the Flaming Lips did it better
I can’t be sure that I heard the correct version, but I enjoyed it well enough without being blown away by it
This was kind of a mess, but with a few bright spots. I can understand why someone might like it and can see how it inspired the goth sub genre, but it was pretty grating
Summer Breeze is a lovely song (at least the first time it appeared on this album), but the rest was in the best that 70’s soul has to offer
Haunting and absolutely beautiful
Trippy and fun! I probably wasn’t in the right headspace for this, but I can tell he definitely pushed the technology available in 1973 to the max to great effect . Really rocked near the end
This was so much fun! It’s stuff that you know you’ve heard in the background of movies, but really focusing on it lets the storytelling shine through
Well this is what I’m here for! Amazing music that I’d never heard of before! Have to welcome multiverse Beatles into the regular rotation
My streaming service didn’t carry this album, but I was able to cobble together most of it from other albums. Absolutely beautiful, but not Miles Davis
Fun but rather same-y. I’m surprised that they started with their hit.
Best of the Southern rock genre
Megadeth kinda sucks. Metal can be great when it carries a big atmosphere, but this almost sounds AI
Pretty relaxing, but forgettable
Beats are best in genre. Unfortunately the skits are still dumb
So much fun! I appreciate how they inspired Rev Horton Heat
Morrissey is great but this wasn’t his best
Tough follow up album. Enjoyable, but not as memorable
Pretty mellow and enjoyable on a weekend morning
I like jazz, but fusion is a mess. The musicians are talented tho
What a trip, early punk sounds. This was so fun
An unexpected 5 stars! I have heard plenty of Young’s music, but not this album. That was hauntingly beautiful
It’s literally Thriller
I recently discovered these guys too! Good stuff
This album is so fun and would probably be 5 stars if it was just one disk
Crazy how I don’t think I ever heard this beyond the singles before. So complex and beautiful
That was fantastic and shall be added to the rotation
Better than expected after hearing their whiny and shitty later work. They should have kept this energy
Eargasm
One interesting track but mostly boring
I was really surprised to discover that I have not heard this whole album before, but know about half of it very well. The highlights are some of the best songs ever written, but the lows are so stupid “let’s do Julia in the road 100x” that’s it’s so hard to rate. I would rate it 4.5 if I had the option
Pretty good, I love the call and response on this! You definitely need to be in the right mood for it tho
Enjoyable background music, but doesn’t really catch you for the most part. You can tell it wasn’t a cohesive work, but just kind of everything he was working on
He had a lot of gusto
It’s really tough to know if an album this recent will stand the test of time, but this one seems likely. She’s a world class poet
Modern R&B does not appeal to me, but I recognize the talent
That was awesome! If not for the screaming vocals would probably be a five
Hauntingly beautiful lyrics
Not bad, but typical of the era
Sorry, quite boring
That was a pleasant, but very forgettable background sound
First half was incredible! Fell off a bit at the end
Dolly is the greatest American
I was never really into these guys, but they were definitely a big influence. This is 1990s rock in the 1980s
This is the background of a 1990’s coffee shop, pleasant but not memorable
Man, it was really weird to find this album on the list. Like, it’s fine, but more a goofy distraction than anything influential or must-hear
America’s poet
I was expecting much worse based on these reviews. This is pretty ordinary pop from the late 80’s. Not my thing but well done
It grew on me on the second listen. Not bad if you keep an open mind
Not his best work, but the highs are still pretty high
This hit just right! Not normally a genre that I’m into, but I wish I’d given it more attention in the 90’s
Billy Joel owns the 70’s
This whole time, I thought I didn’t like U2. This was really something else
Good, but not as great as Kind of Blue was
Didn’t like it at first but it really grew on me
What a deep reference! I heard these guys in their Alternative Tentacles days. Some of the writing is cringe now, but the rolling bass is lots of fun
I’ve been sick of this album for 40 years, but can’t deny it’s great
Pretty good, it reminded my wife of Pink Floyd
That was something different. Sounded a lot like a precursor to Beck
It had some solid moments (Ice Cream Truck), but the beats were not very memorable. Wu was missing its Tang
One of my wife’s favorite albums and I can see why. Haunting and beautiful. I enjoyed the loving Dylan send-up too
I can see why this one was so controversial. It took a second listen on a good speaker with no distractions to really get into it. It really grew on me tho, and I think it would be a five if her voice matched the project better (she has a bluesy voice). I’m intrigued
These beats were insane and never let up. I normally don’t enjoy the whole “movie dialogue sliced into the track” thing but this DJ excels at at. This has to be an unexpected 5
Not exactly my jam, but I can definitely acknowledge how atmospheric and enchanting it sounds in the right environment
Aside from the Jamaica song was perfect
This was a lot of fun (outside of the last track). It reminded me of a small town local band in the 90’s
OG
As someone who played video games in the 1980’s, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Not my thing, but I’ll grade on a curve since this sound had to be pretty new in 1974
I didn’t like it at first but it grew on me. I’m still not sure why it’s here when there’s so many more impactful broadway recordings and this was nothing new in 2000
Prince does what he wants
Well, I can’t argue the talent, but it got very same-y very quickly
Raw and awesome. Not sure how I missed this in 2003
It’s fine but from the era when R&B started to fall off
I love the blues guitar. No idea that JJ had a backup band before her solar career
Good energy, but I can’t say it did much for me
The more experimental stuff didn’t age well and their self-titled original album was their best in my opinion. Still cannot deny these guys invented a new sound that’s unique
Big band’s last gasp. Really enjoyed it
This was much better than I expected! Full confidence 80’s pop that didn’t hold back
There were a couple good songs, but overall this was kind of a mess
These guys are quickly becoming an unsung hero
My wife said I can’t make a flight club reference, but I may give it five stars anyway
Enjoyable early 90’s rock that didn’t reach the charts so much
This was pretty enjoyable. I respect the effort. Reviews suggest it was not a typical work for her. I did not know the artist previously
Not bad, but doesn’t really grab your attention. This becomes pleasantly background music and you can tell that’s not what they’re going for
Please stop making me listen to Radiohead. They aren’t getting better.
The title track was great but fell off from there
This was so good, I love this sound (surf-punk). It’s like Dead Kennedys were in a good mood. I had not heard these guys before and was slightly expecting a ska band with their name
If this can stay instrumental it might be five stars
Welp, not working for Master of Puppets
Works well with Wolf song, (but not really a good song)
Thing that should not be is boring
Fuel is good
Spaced off
A good idea in theory, but they are really overwhelming the orchestra and May as well not be there
Nothing Else Matters works well…but didn’t it already have a symphony?
Bell tolls is working pretty good…please don’t sing
Roam would work really well if the dude would just STFU, they need a choir next time
Second disk picks up a lot
One works really well so far
Sandman doesn’t work nearly as well as they thought it would, maybe spoke too soon…nah
Well, I gotta give an A for effort tho. I think this project would have worked best as a DVD instead of an album because the symphony got drowned out a lot. Still a very fun idea that would have been great in person
The energy never lets up. This is close to best in genre
One of my very first CDs. Aged better than I expected
I love the titular song and can tell it’s a fantastic album but can’t really say I was in the mood for it
Think about you is the only weak spot so far. Rocket Queen too, but everything is is banger. It’s been a while, but this album has held up beyond expectations
At a certain point in the 60’s, it’s hard to tell what is rock and what is R&B. Regardless, this was the golden era for R&B
Great instrumentation, but the singing was noticeably off.
Pretty intense drumming. I enjoyed it
Aside from one cringey song this was flawless
Aw, I grew up with this album. I cannot turn down blusey classic rock
I know they’re supposed to be making fun of each other, but I don’t think they could have ever guessed how unintentionally homoerotic it comes across 30 odd years later.
The first half of the album was a solid five, with the iconic rolling bass and whistle sound. It falls off pretty hard when the skits start to about a 2.5, so it’s a 4 on average
This was a lot of fun! Somewhere between Elvis and Sam Cooke
A peaceful and enjoyable album that dragged on a bit too long
I have seen this name, but never heard him before. I do not normally go for this genre, but wow I was floored by how catchy and gripping it was! A little twangy protesty poignant Dylan/American Pie. This is a five star new album
This is what Radiohead would sound like if they were good
Much better than the other CHIC album. The repetition was bugging me at first, until I realized that this is meant to be dance music. I mean, disco is still a synonym for dance club. With that in mind I totally get the groove and it’s a good one.
Not bad, but very background
If you are listening on Apple please turn off the Dolby atmos or it will sound like she’s yelling at you a cappella.
Of course the big singles were very overplayed, but if you can get past that…Easy five star but at least two stars are Flea’s
Not what I was expecting. Pretty decent jam band playing a variety of styles well.
Who knew these guys had other songs and that they’re pretty good?
What an interesting album! I wouldn’t exactly call it punk but I don’t know what to call it. They were not shy about experimenting with new sounds and I heard a lot of stuff that would become prominent throughout the 80’s
Okay, but does not hold your attention. Very difficult to get worked up liking or disliking this guy
Her newer stuff isn’t for me, but I really respect Björk as an artist who makes exactly what she wants.
Hail Satan!
Once you get past the 80’s metal cheese, it does have a few high points. I really prefer sludgy metal, but you can tell these guys were having fun and didn’t take themselves all that seriously. Definitely had a big influence on the next couple decades
I hadn’t heard this album or any of its songs before. It’s pleasant and peaceful up until the penultimate song. I like his other work more tho
Absolute banger all the way through
This doesn’t sound like 1990.
Really growing on me in the second listen. These guys exceeded the one hit wonder reputation
He did his own thing in an instantly recognizable and an unduplicated way.
I was skeptical But it is winning me over. This is a massive talent. I won’t exactly listen to it again because it’s not a genre that works for me, but big respect. I’m sold
What a great surprise! Apparently this was part of Ted Lasso
Great to hear a generational talent just messing around in his home studio all raw and lo-fi
Oh man, I’ve only heard of this because of the Vandals
Turns out, TV’s GE smith was no match for this
Well I’ve heard this a million times. What I didn’t know was that they released a handful of rehearsal songs from this in 2019 and it’s haunting to hear today.
The first three tracks were a steamroller! It mellowed out after that but never really let up. I haven’t given Dire Straits much attention before, but I’m realizing that I really should
This album is really funny! It’s odd that now he’s better known for playing a cop, but he had a lot of fun making this
A pleasant listen, I’m glad I heard it
A lot of solid and uplifting moments, but it got too disjointed at times. I’m spoiled by finding Miles first
Pleasant noodling but didn’t really hold my attention
You sure don’t expect to get slut-shamed by Iron Maiden?!
Well crafted industrial music is hard to come by. I guess I should have looked in Switzerland. This was a genuine treat and exactly the sort of thing I was hoping to find.
I can understand why it’s a little out there for some folks, but it worked for me
Transcendently beautiful
This was country before it sold out. It’s not my genre so I can’t really judge it very effectively, but it was well crafted
The Beatles had no bad albums, but they have entries stronger than this one. The hits are the hits tho
The first third was a bit rough. I didn’t like his singing and wished it was instrumental. It really picked up in the middle and I can see some real solid talent. The poetry near the end was FIRE and notched it up a star!
I wasn’t completely in the right headspace to take this album in, but I could tell it was some poignant and powerful poetry
You wouldn’t expect Michael Jackson to make one of the best disco albums
That started slow but got really beautiful by the end
A lot of very solid background tracks. It would be five stars if it was about a third shorter
I have been wrong about Madonna for 25 years, that was amazing actually .
I was surprised by how good this was. I don’t really like the Ray of Light song so much, so I didn’t have high expectations of it, but it’s downtempo and really well put together. I think sometimes we don’t give albums a fair shake when the artist is a media spectacle. Lesson learnt
With Song 2 being so overplayed, I’d kinda forgotten how good this was. Very few misses on this diverse album
Well that was interesting! I can see why it’s controversial because at times it does seem like they are just screwing around with the synthesizer, but when they really get going and jamming it’s not bad
A beautiful album
It was better than the other one and I kinda jammed out at times
I wasn’t able to give this the time it deserved, but the middle was incredible writing
Pretty solid funk album. I particularly dug the instrumental tracks
I’m starting to think there might be a reason all the country music on this list has been from the 80’s or earlier so far
I was too sick to properly enjoy this one, but I could tell it was spectacular
Well, that was what you might expect German electronic music from 1979 to sound like. I was impressed that he’s still making music today
Better than I was expecting, this was actually pretty epic
Very solid album, but I like This is Happening more
A couple decent songs, but this was mostly phoned in and boring
I have heard of these guys, but never listened before. It grew on me a lot during the second listen
Ouch why? Track five is listenable. Make it to the half point and it gets a bit better
Brilliant rhyming, sampling and storytelling. I am skeptical about the last few tracks being on the original album tho
I used to think this was the worst White Stripes album (still incredible, but not on level with their other work). I’ve matured since then and realized this is a generational talent
Gothy
I think I had this album but barely remember it. It holds up well enough
Solid proto grunge
This one was not on my streaming service, so I listened to a couple tracks from a “best of” album and was underwhelmed at first.
Then I found the whole thing on YouTube and gave it a full listen in the background and it really impressed as a complete package. I can see how this influenced so much in the 90’s
I am a sucker for anything blues based. It is the sound of America 🇺🇸
Wow! What a surprise masterpiece
Really solid work! I did not realize Wilco was around that early
Not iconic, original or influential. It’s not awful but I cannot understand why it’s here.
Possibly best in genre
Quirky and fun
I spent the 2000s in the UK and I kinda remember the short lived belief that a new genre had been invented. Aged pretty badly. A couple high points, but These guys would probably prefer to be left off of the list so this embarrassing album could be forgotten
Solid influence on the 90s
American music’s heart…except the dog shooting I guess
Introspective and yearning masterpiece
The second half of this album SLAPS
Not bad but didn’t connect with me
These guys perfected rock samples into a hybrid genre that is almost uniquely theirs
Getting a little tired of Kraftwerk, but there’s a couple good tracks
It had a moment or two but not nearly enough to justify the 90 minute slog
Not bad, some earnest hits that have fallen out of the zeitgeist on here
My folks loved this album growing up. It really showed that Paul McCartney had solo musical chops
Hauntingly brilliant
A really unique and interesting sound. Was too sleepy to give it a proper listen, but I’ve heard them before
This one needs to be enjoyed in a cozy environment. It improved greatly in the second listen at home
I can see the talent, but for me this is about where R&B fell off until the 90s. Every song lasts about two minutes past when it was over
I didn’t want to like this because I thought of them as a one-hit wonder, but it won me over. Better than the Strokes, but not as good as the Black Keys or White Stripes
An all-time favorite and an easy five
Cozy background music, got better when stripped down
Is this a punk rock jam band? Interesting stuff
Apple Music called this a pop album, but I’m still not fucking with it
This was almost as weird as JD Vance
Lots of classics that set up a half century of pop music
Pretty decent pop record, if it had been released 20 years prior I think it would have a higher general rating here
Great collection of world music sounds
Solid Dylan work
Hard to see what they were going for here
Fun late 60’s rock. Did not realize who they were until the last song
Not bad background jazz. It mostly doesn’t command your attention after the first track
I’m a sucker for anything blues based, but the version of Riders on the Storm with excessive band chatter at the beginning with no other noticeable changes was annoying
Good variety of sounds on here
I was today years old when I learned Social Distortion did not write that song
This labor of love is possibly best in genre. Every song is so layered (except Disarm, that song is annoying)
Very solid start
Good collection of covers
Popularized the genre worldwide
Not as good as their later work
I’m the right context this could be incredible
For everyone who was ever 14
That was off the wall
The final boss of 80s synth pop really picks up about halfway through when it gets more creative and varied
I’m a sucker for blues based anything
What a delight that was!
A really interesting album with many great highs and a few crass lows that knock it down a notch
Enjoyable pub rock, but I don’t imagine coming back to this
I usually like older R&B, but this didn’t meet my expectations
Generational talent
Really chill
Some of his best work
Groovy
Enjoyable and tough to categorize
Very chill and enjoyable album
Had some high points, but was a little past prime R&B
Better than the last one
I enjoyed this much more than I expected to
I’m a Blur guy, but that won me over
Pretty raw early punk
The start of something incredible, but Doolittle was better
Fantastic that this should follow the Pixies
Good, but not their best outside of Immigrant Song
The most 60s album yet
Pretty solid and eclectic collection of tracks
Was okay but not in the mood
Pretty solid rock
I understand why it’s way too much in one sitting, but I found it clever and charming. It was as if Shel Silverstein was a musician
That was okay but I’ll never listen to it again
This was even better than the other one
I really enjoyed it until he started playing literally the same song five times. Too much
The first half had the singer kinda overwhelming the rest of the (pretty decent) instrumentation, but it picked up a lot in the second half to land in the middle
They are not getting much better. It really is an Emperor’s New Clothes situation with these guys
What a great surprise! I’ll definitely need to put these guys on regular rotation
The radio hit was nice, but OMG the rest sounds like Christian Rock
I don’t know metal well enough to rate
I somehow managed to never listen to this one when it was big. What a miss, it was amazing outside of the radio hit
I didn’t realize these guys were around that early
Interesting concept
Really picks up around Southern Man
Early genre weirdness
That was peaceful and influenced a whole genre
Not heard of this before, what a trip!
Cannot believe he just freestyled this
She constantly releases good albums
You can see the beginnings of his talent, but this was his angry middle school notebook
My folks played this one a lot growing up
Massive talent
Pretty fun
Pretty enjoyable
I’m a sucker for blues based rock
Fantastic, I don’t think I’ve heard most of this before
Legendary
Very solid entry
Pretty good
Not bad exactly, but the tempo just didn’t seem to match to my ear
America’s heart
Of course David Bowie was a treasure. Not bad, but definitely only here because it was his last work, not his best.
Tough to rate. None of it’s bad but none of it really commands your attention either
By 1998 I expect more from electronic music
I don’t like to judge the album by the person, but this did remind me to get my flu shot
It’s an album that has been the butt of many jokes
Great album but not really the day for it
I’m surprised that I haven’t heard this one before. It’s apparently well known
OG
I’ve never really gotten the Who, but respect their talent
That was strange but I can see what they were going for. It was just too much of an inside joke for a previous generation that’s a little lost to time
That was a trip that won my whole family over
Yeah I can see why they called him the godfather of grunge
It had its moments
I didn’t really know these guys when I was younger but this was easily the best 80’s metal so far
I was surprised that I hadn’t heard all of these before
I wish I’d heard his stuff beyond the radio hits before, that was all around amazing
I didn’t want to like this because Genesis taught me that I don’t like progressive rock, but it ended up being pretty good
Spooky
Pretty good, but very repetitive
Fuzzy sounding excellence
Pretty clever rhymes, but imagine being the one person in the business who he forgot to shout out
Wow, that was atmospheric! I totally get the appeal
Trippy
Pretty fun direction
Equal parts brilliant and crude
Oi oi oi
Groovy
Not a very interesting album
That hit way harder than expected
The radio songs (other than maybe Lithium) have been played to the point that I don’t even really hear them anymore. Otherwise it’s hard to express how this sounded when it was fresh
It had its moments but a lot of this was trying too hard
I can see the appeal, but so much of this dragged on and on long after it was interesting. I got bored with about half of it
Best in whatever genre that was
A sweet and inoffensive album
Her voice didn’t work for everything here but it was sweet overall
Another amazing album that I thought I knew, but actually didn’t. That’s what this project is great for
Solid foundational country
A few standout tracks
I did enjoy the rolling bass lines, but the falsetto singing just got too annoying
A great collection of songs that I have not heard this version of before. Not exactly an album tho, just a talent showcase
You sorta know exactly what this will sound like as soon as you see the cover
Better than expected
Best in genre
It’s fine, I just don’t like progressive rock
What a poet!
Say what you want about the 80s, but pop music peaked
I only knew the song from Natural Born Killers before, but wow this album blew me away
Better than the cover suggested
I guess Van Morrison wrote other songs
Eclectically brilliant
That was the BeeGees???
It’s not bad, but not his best work. Too 70s
Solid entry, but not quite as immersive as Key of Life
I can understand why some people wouldn’t like this, but I think it was in interesting blend of punk and industrial
Festively soulful and it reminds you what time of year it is
Ennui
My wife’s favorite album is an all time classic
I get what he was going for, but was definitely not in the right mood for melancholy
Smooth
Much better than the other Zappa album. This was a fun take on jazz
Not bad, but instantly forgotten
It has the Nirvana pattern of quiet heavy quiet that was popular in the early 90s
They were having fun making this
Blown away by this. Another five star album by someone I didn’t know before
Don’t care, had fun
I learned that the Basement Jaxx famous song is a cover
This haunting album stays with you. Fantastic
I didn’t expect to like this but it grew on me
So much fun and plenty of 90s rap Easter eggs too
Not really worth paying for, but worth a stream or two
Solid college rock
The second half was a five
She had a nice singing voice, but the songwriting and instrumentation wasn’t anything special. Seems likely this one benefited from family connections
Most of the time this was a lot of fun. A little of the time this was obnoxious
Sweet harmonies, I thought I knew this album but I was wrong
Very pleasant listen. I was a bit zoned out from exhaustion to give it proper attention
A real mixed bag. I really like some of it, but some of it was stupid
Wow we were so cynical, Elvis before he was famous is pretty good stuff
Fine, but not his best work
I did not have high expectations for this album but it really impressed me. Probably the best metal album from the 90s
Eclectic songs that were well cry
It’s not bad, but r&b in general was in a lull
Pretty intense
Not bad. It’s mostly just okay with one stand out track. Odd that this seems to be their only non-streaming album
A couple misses, but overall a garfunkeleske work of art
For progressive rock, this isn’t nearly as bad as the reviews suggest. It’s basically jazz
Pretty epic rock opera here
Not bad early rock
Goofy but fun at times
Surprise hit
Some of it is a little hilariously outdated today (Donal Trump having no time for politics / Diddy being something to brag about) but you can’t deny she’s the best female rapper in the business
Solid album, I wonder if her other one is on the list
I’m rocked pretty good by this
Interesting and beautiful at times
Peaceful and trippy
I’m not sure what this was supposed to be
Okay that was a lot of fun! Much better than the other Megadeth album on the list. It would probably be a five if it didn’t repeat itself for no reason
Well that was certainly an album
Dark and hypnotic
Not bad, I enjoyed the downtempo but I don’t tend to go for modern R&B
I know 13 Songs pretty well but hadn’t heard this before. It holds up
Not his best
Jah
Well ya can’t argue with that
You can see why this is the highest rated album on the list
Pleasant background music
Ironically, this would have been way better without Iggy Pop in it
What Radiohead might sound like if they didn’t suck
It occasionally found a song
Solid
It wasn’t that bad. I don’t enjoy the barking, but the riffs are pretty good and they stop before they get boring
Coldplay kinda missed me the first time around, but this is pleasant
FDT
Yeah I know…in fiction it’s a lot of fun and entertainment when a genius goes mad, in real life it’s just sad
It had its moments, but this just seemed a little too Middle Earth for me
That went pretty hard
I think this would be 5 without that singer. Otherwise pretty innovative and impressive
80s darkwave goodness
Holy shit what just happened. This was a solid five up until the last song spaceman thing
Functionally fine, but reminds me too much of Muzak
Old Skool’s last gasp was fun enough
That was way better than their other one
Goofy at times but kinda fun most of the time
Folks didn’t give these guys enough credit back in the day
Spectacular big sound, orchestral and jazzy. I would have never guessed it would be that good
They said it sounds like the Beatles and AC/DC writing songs for each other and they were right
Wow, what an awesome experience
Replace the singer and this would be pretty good. At least they restrain him somewhat on this one
Enjoyable 89s college rock
Fever dream
I love Beck! I would have gone with Guero tho
Best enjoyed with headphones
I’ve never liked in da club, but there’s plenty to enjoy here otherwise
Why is an instrumental song a ballad? So much cocaine. Well done
Oddly I don’t think I’ve heard anything from this album before, despite it being on this list and others. Lots of clever writing here. I don’t get the hate for Morrissey
So groundbreaking, but the last third feels kinda unfinished and falls apart
Wall of 80s sound done right
Without the singer this would be pretty good. It felt super cringy at first, but it grew on me once I got used to his voice. Really tough to rate
Not quite as good as first one, but pretty solid. A few slow spots
Idc I liked that
I can understand why people didn’t enjoy this one but it really felt experimental and new. It pops with solid headphones
Dang this project is really giving me a much stronger appreciation for EDM. Who knew
The opening track is okay and the some of the tracks near the end are all right but they surround a shiiiit sandwich. This album is a prank
Too funky
It’s competently done, but doesn’t really appeal to me
Fantastic haunting album
I don’t care for his voice but the instrumentation was fantastic
Quiet and romantic, a surprise favorite
I didn’t hate it and might have even kind of liked it when it didn’t focus too hard and just let it zen in the background. It was super jarring at first, like a big jazz number that spent five minutes on a big continuous ending, but I started reading a comic book and let it play on some quality headphones at the same time and I found myself occasionally getting sucked into the cacophony and even tapping along
Loose, bluesy, and way too long in spots, but I was vibing more than I expected. A beautiful mess.
Genre-hopping, sharp, and emotional. A little uneven but packed with standout tracks. Loved the fire, loved the ache.
A dream of a city night - fierce, tender, and raw in all the right places. Some drag late, and Yorke nearly puts it to sleep, but the highs glow.
Soft, clever, and a little too proud of itself. A few good moments, but mostly forgettable 80s fluff
Fuzzy, bluesy, and trippy in all the right ways. A few weird moments, but I was grinning through most of it. Just don’t let Clapton babysit.
Heartfelt and vibey. The influences are obvious, but they make it stronger, not weaker. Some corny lyrics, but Lenny’s effortlessly cool and the groove never quits.
Amateurish in the best possible way. Like seeing the best local band in town the night punk gave birth to grunge. Raw, weird, real - and that bass was tits.
Like Leonard Cohen fronting a synth-drenched fever dream. Theatrical, uneasy, and unforgettable. The drum machines sounded like the exact models Reznor used on Pretty Hate Machine but used very differently…I haven’t heard anything else quite like it.
Wasn’t in the mood today, but the dive bar grime and sorrowful soul still landed. I know this one would wreck me on the right night.
Earnest and delicate, with masterful control over guitar and mood. soft-spoken and unforgettable.
Instrumentally solid, but the lyrics are stupid and the vocals sound like a Muppet auditioning for an art school tragedy. No favorites.
Moments of real beauty and emotion, but never a full song I could latch onto. Feels more like Kevin Rowland’s soul journaling than an album. Hard to revisit.
Razor-sharp flow and a unified, gritty atmosphere. The beats can feel a little repetitive, but GZA’s precision and the vibe carry it hard. Cold, focused, and real solid.
This guy never runs out of creative juice squeezed from the great American songbooks. Future editions could probably replace this one with “No Name” but still A masterclass in emotional range and sonic invention.
Heavy metal was borne right here, dammit. Even if it’s not my main thing, you’ve gotta give credit when guys invent a whole genre. An apocalyptic breeze of riffs and ruin.
Interesting story behind this one
Somehow this missed me before, but it turns out that fusion jazz has a variety of styles and some of them aren’t pure chaos
Really did not expect this to be that good
Devolved
Sprawling, slithering, and sacred. This is Zeppelin at full power; blues thunder, mystic haze, and swagger carved in stone.
Y2K glam meets vintage soul. Aguilera’s voice is thunderous, and the production knows it; bold, polished, and way more fun than expected.
Hypnotic and unfamiliar. A rhythm-driven ritual I can’t fully judge, but I felt it all the same.
Tight, furious, and legendary, but I prefer my metal slower and heavier.
A long, strange trip into oscillators and ideology👽. Clever, chaotic, and way ahead of its time. Uncle Sam never sounded so warped.
Artful, angular, and a little too aloof for me. I admire the mood, but didn’t connect with the message.
Fuzzy riffs, desert propulsion, and a hypnotic groove. A desert rocket that peters out toward the end
As a card-carrying snob, I’d have gone with de Stijl but it’s whatever. Jack has made no albums that aren’t a five
Side one is a masterpiece of memory and mortality; side two trades the concept for a hit parade. The brilliance never fully fades, and when it lands, it’s timeless.
Pleasant and well-crafted, but never truly commanding. It’s a gentle, drifting listen ; more background breeze than bonfire.
A pleasant and reverent listen, if a bit uniform. The harmonies cut like old wood, and the sorrow feels sacred. ‘In the Pines’ opened a door straight to Lead Belly and Cobain.
A singular, sunburnt experience, the instrumental atmospherics and borderland storytelling is hypnotic, especially on the album’s second half.
Big sound, big effort, and it works. I remember this from childhood without knowing it. Some songs are playful, some hit deep, but the whole thing earns its place. Five stars.
WOOO!
This was pretty unexpected and unique. Kinda Bowie, but didn’t always land. I loved the bass work and call and response
I wasnt in the mood for this but it won my respect for being a big grand sound
I respect what they were going for, but the vocals were hit or miss. Cool riffs, good groove — just not as heavy or consistent as I expected.
Some interesting moments, but it dragged. Felt like wish.com LCD Soundsystem
Fascinating to hear a legend just getting started. Jazzy, sly, and raw.
This was ahead of its time, full of sharp turns, and somehow even dropped ska on me. I hadn’t heard it before, and now I can’t believe it was hidden. Absolutely brilliant
Solid background vibe, I would play this again if it was on Apple
Groovy and peaceful, with rich instrumentation and a relaxed vibe. Some songs feel extended longer than necessary, but the musicianship and atmosphere earn it high marks, even from someone not typically into 90s R&B.
Sounds like a foreign establishing shot in a movie. Groovy and polished, but more atmosphere than engagement.
Enjoyed the vibe, smooth and atmospheric. Great study music with just enough texture to keep it interesting.
Jazz bar atmosphere all the way. Frank Simpnatra was clearly going through it, less range than I expected, but he belts it out loud and proud
OMG this is so much fun. Total glam-disco chaos in the best way. I was grinning the whole time.
Reinventing pop
What a trip. I’m not really into EDM, but it was cool to hear something so different. A long, spacey ride with some genuinely beautiful moments.
Fierce and spiritual, but felt more like a string of virtuosic solos than full songs. Not as cohesive as Miles or Herbie, but the piano, bass, and drums were absolutely elite.
It’s not bad when it gets out of its own ass. Feels like a band trying so hard not to care that it ends up being obvious they care a lot. Most of it felt like effort disguised as disinterest, but “My Friend Goo” hit the punk note, and “Mildred Pierce” almost worked before they wrecked it. “Titanium Exposé” closed things out better than expected.
Completely wild. It broke into every direction at once; Spanish guitars, shouting horns, swirling chaos. It doesn’t stay in one place for long, but it leaves a hell of an impression.
Emotional, theatrical, and sweeping. It’s grand without being overblown, and the energy feels raw and real. A strong halfway marker.
Definitely cheesy at times, but not irredeemably
The playing is masterful, the tone reverent, and it’s amazing this much 19th-century tradition was captured while the legends were still alive.
Solid blues-based rock all the way through
Total gonzo energy all the way through. Chaotic, theatrical, and wildly alive. Like a sermon delivered during a jailbreak.
Like Queen and Elton John if they got trapped in a fever dream.
Definitely different, especially for its time. Sometimes it’s noise and chanting that sounds like Radiohead to people who don’t like Radiohead. Other times, it breaks into something jazzy and Doors-like. Would’ve liked it a lot more without the singer.
Total haunted Portishead vibes. Elegant, eerie, and immersive
Uneven as hell. A few tracks shine; Eight Miles High, Mr. Spaceman, and Captain Soul; but the writing often falls flat, and it fizzles out by the end. Cool ideas, shaky delivery.
Peaceful and tranquil. A flowing, meditative suite that gently unfolds.
Feels like Axl Rose if he was more into weed than booze. Great songwriting, classic rock energy, and some real hidden gems beyond the overplayed hits.
Every track hit. Not the live album I expected, but the intimacy and emotion made it feel like she was singing right in the room. Stunning vocals, gorgeous arrangements, and not a single misstep.
Pretty enchanting throughout. Smooth, funky, and full of heart. A landmark record that still feels alive today.
A few decent moments, but a lot of this just doesn’t feel like music. Djed meandered through five ideas without cohesion, and much of the album felt like sound design exercises. Cold, clinical, and more of an art project than an album.
Really liked it; a sharp, catchy album with big energy and bigger attitude. Could’ve shaved off 15 minutes and been even tighter
Impressive musicianship, no doubt; but it mostly feels like a document of an amazing concert rather than an essential listening experience. Great performances, but it doesn’t add much beyond the studio versions.
Didn’t expect it to be this heavy, or this good. Like progressive rock with all the boring bits surgically removed. Full of drama, riffs, and ridiculousness that somehow works. Absolutely soared.
Like watching Aqua Teen Hunger Force high as balls
Huge talent, no question, but it really demands a specific mood, and I wasn’t in it while working on my greenhouse. I liked What’s Going On better overall.
I wasn’t expecting to like this as much as I did. Grandiose, intense, and lyrically sharp; big apocalyptic energy without tipping into melodrama.
Not bad EDM, but too much talking in the intros
Epic and emotional, with a real sense of weight behind it. You can feel the haunted history in every note
It took a bit to warm up; I thought it might be a snooze at first. But once “To Know Him Is to Love Him” hit, it launched into a hot streak
It was haunted in tone, in theme, and in timing. Not the surfy sunshine of old, but something heavier, more introspective. The sound of a genius drifting out to sea, one broken harmony at a time. Perfectly eerie for the day Brian Wilson left the planet.
melodramatic, orchestral, and brooding in a way that definitely shaped alt rock. Sometimes they get a little ahead of themselves, weird for weird’s sake, but it’s still a vital piece of music history.
her rhymes are complex but sound effortless. London flow laid over beats that feel like a mash of punk urgency and Black Keys swagger.
Doesn’t overstay its welcome, doesn’t need to prove anything
Definitely fun; high energy, cheeky, catchy in bursts.
Forget what real R&b sounds like
This is good and doesnt sound like Aerosmith
This is still peak Beatles. The perfect balance of early simplicity and the psychedelic experimentation to come.
ambitious in concept, but forgettable in execution. I gave it a fair shake, but this one didn’t stick.
Blues and hard drugs was a winning formula in the ‘60s.
Filthy in all the right ways. If Paranoid was the classic, Vol. 4 is the sewer-dwelling cult favorite.
I don’t feel qualified to rate it, but I found it effortlessly cool
This is a real vibe if you are in the mood for it. It works for a rainy day
Gonzo
A smooth dusty vibe, but pretty same-y by the halfway point. Felt like cosmic country played from inside a lava lamp. Nice to visit, maybe not a regular stop on the trail.
Celtic punk energy in its rawest, drunkest, most poetic form. Shane MacGowan sounds like he gargled broken glass and regret, and somehow it’s beautiful. Feels like getting punched in the heart by a fiddle.
Well performed but the writing was kinda stupid. I think I get it
A globe-trotting firecracker of an album. Not every swing hits, but the fearless experimentation and infectious energy make it a standout.
Pleasant and unfocused
This was interesting and kinda underrated on here
Not bad, but trying way too hard
Bitches Brew is a wild, simmering stew of sound
Fitting title for a day when liberty feels in short supply.
I get why it was important, but it’s kind of boring ,not much spark for me.
Early industrial goodness
Great collection of singles
Some decent riffs if you enjoy metal
I like the concept but the Wesley Willis delivery kinda makes it hard to enjoy
That was a vibe! I have never heard of this movie but it sounds sadder and less relaxing than this album
Groovy
Who knew these guys were around (and really good) in 1996?
Dreamy
Maybe ran a bit long, but it was enchanting throughout
Phat beats from another time
It’s fuzzy but you can see the inspiration
Interesting story. Put me in mind of Rocky Horror a bit
I dig what they were going for here, but I really think they peaked with Dummy
Alright that energy won me over
He’s a legendary poet but let’s be real this is all the same (brilliant) song
Clever rhymes and great use of samples
Some beautiful work in the first half
Not completely finished but birth of a genre. Rest in power
It’s fine but there’s better late 70s punk
It’s great in spots but man these guys could have really used an editor
Not at all what I was expecting. It’s okay dance music
A chill jam
That wasn’t bad. The throwback 80s synth was well used (if a little odd to be on a list with anything from the actual 80s). It sounds better in French
Like, intellectually I know that a soundtrack has to be mostly instrumental by definition but still seems insane to hire a voice like Issac Hayes to only sing three songs on a double album
I didn’t think I liked Jane’s Addiction but this was really relaxing
Yeah you can see how this was influential
Kind of mesmerizing
Hector was the first ear worm to stick in my head all Saturday
It’s Korn with a guy who sings instead of cries
Maybe best in genre?
It’s not bad techno, but idk if I need to hear it outside of a Blade movie or Mortal Kombat
So peaceful. Listen to this on the beach if you can
Perfect vacation music
I really dug the beats and positive rhymes
Yeah it’s fine
Generally bad
I should listen to more Pavement
Wow, yeah I agree. This was the best album the Flaming Lips didn’t make
It sounds like an early DMB
Glad for the opportunity to listen to more Pavement
Heroin is one of the most impressive songs ever written. There’s some other gems here too. A couple clunkers tho
Pretty solid album all around. I’m not generally into the genre
A lot of 89s bombast, but these guys really bring everything they got
These guys are fun. Just a bit disjointed
I am Groot
That was something
She really brings it
Takes a bit to find and fix, but well worth it
Big unexpected fun
Fun early punk
Groovy beats
R&B just doesn’t harmonize like this anymore
I didn’t enjoy the shitty doors
This is country? At least it sounded like he was having a good time
Okay I enjoyed this more than I planned to. I don’t get this guy
I enjoyed this one more than I expected to. An open mind is everything
Solid album
It’s all performed well, but didn’t have the spark that her reputation makes you expect. I think maybe this was the wrong album to highlight
This was a fun sound
How cool to hear the original “Think Again”
Started strong but overstayed its welcome
Started pretty strong
This is a name I remember hearing a lot but couldn’t say anything about. Pretty clever instrumentation but only okay singing
One long but fun song
Surprising choice by Tupac
Wow that was a treat
Not normally into EDM but that took me to another place
Better than the reviews, but could have really used an edit to drop the lesser songs
You dropped this queen 👑
Very distinctive sound
This influenced so much
The first song had me not expecting much, but this really broke out after that
I’m not sure what that was but I’m kinda impressed
Based
They were having a lot of fun but damn this was tedious
I dug it
The first disk was unnecessary live versions of his famous songs but the second disk was pretty incredible with the full electric band
Snarky
Man, people really dismissed Madonna too easily
A couple big hits but the rest is average
A few hits a few misses. It took me entirely too long to realize that the album was on repeat
A good voice
Rapping is best done in harmony
That was way better than the cover art would lead you to expect
He worked better in groups
Whatever you expected this to sound like, it’s not that
The writing wasn’t very strong but they had some fun ideas
It’s American Idiot
It was okay
Solid album that deserves more recognition
It was a little schizophrenic
This is the second non-disco Bee Gees album I’ve heard now thanks to the generator
Has a couple moments but doesn’t really hold up as anything special
Well I didn’t plan to like this
Big fun
It’s a mood setter
Not as strong as her other album on the list
Damn that was the saddest thing I’ve ever heard
You can totally see why he was special
This wasn’t very good
It’s good but it’s all kind of the same
What a trip! Way better than I expected
This pleasantly surprised me
I’m enlisting in the Two tone army
What a ride!
Impossible to really rate fairly but I certainly enjoyed it
Interesting ideas but the beats were just a step off. It’s probably intentional
Not bad, but not super coherent
Pretty decent
This built so much of what we heard in the 90s
First song was great, but it fell off after that
The generator has earned these guys a new fan
I don’t understand the hating on modern pop. All said, Lemonade would be the better choice
It really hit at times
Fuzzy
Way better than expected
These guys are alright but I am sure I didn’t need to hear two albums by them
Woah
I didn’t want to like this but it was really clever
What if bongos but too much?
Masterpiece
Some high points
Clever rhymes and delivery. This is a fun sound
This is an album by someone who misunderstood punk, but does eventually get better
Interesting concept album
A massive sound
He’s great but this is too much of one guy
Better than I was expecting but a lot of it sounded the same
Not his strongest work
Peak EDM
It’s okay but doesn’t stand out for the era
This was a bit dull
Didn’t really land
Solid enough
Solid
I dig punk with extra instruments
What a vibe
I didn’t think he was still around that late. What a masterpiece. Nice to see a blues album
Better than the reviews suggest, but definitely had some low points
Loads of great beats with a little instrumental filler
Well that was way better than anyone expected
Good harmony
Interesting sound
Mellow vibes
Much respect for a big sound that can their guitar talk.
Talented parodist
Groovy
Very pleasant listen
Daaaaaaaa
I mean…there’s nothing wrong with it, but how did they end up picking this album when she has a lot of well known stuff?
I like the instrumentation but some of the singing structure was off
The first track was five stars but then it got stupid with the growling. What a shame
Interesting instrumental parts but some of the writing was pretty dumb. I really couldn’t get into this
Pretty good, but maybe a bit in cohesive
It’s funny how we’ve heard Baby One More Time to death, but forgot everything else
Good renditions, but I wish more of the originals were in an album format compatible with the list
Solid sound from top to bottom
It’s passable country but like, why would the Byrds do this?
A few real gems here surrounded by 80s waiting room (yes I was there)
I get why it’s not for everyone, but the guitar sound is ahead of its time
I liked the other one better, but these guys have a distinct thing going on
I did not enjoy this other than the beginning of track 2
Probably some of their best work
A lot of variety here that was well done. It just got a little too long
So peaceful
Who knew?!
Always a favorite
Defining sound of the era
Okay I get it
Blown away by the wall of sound
This had its moments
Can’t help but headbang a little
It’s okay for what it is
It’s not a bad groove
Not bad for what it is but it’s tough to figure out what was the original album
Wildly inconsistent
Well that was weird
These guys are a national treasure but I would have gone with At War with the Mystics TBH
Well, that got pretty weird
Complex arrangements here
I can’t really judge the world music albums but they all sound great
It’s hard to hear this album the same way knowing what we know now, but I try not to let the artists personal life change the ratings
Playing with the genre a little
Overly long, but they guy has some great storytelling
Well I’m sold
At first I was annoyed because it seemed like there’s too many Nick Cave albums but this won me over
Great beats for the most part
Trying so hard but ultimately boring. Unsuccessful troll is unsuccessful
Some of this was really atmospheric and groovy but a bit of it was pretty corny too
Some undeniable bangers but it went too long
Not nearly as rough as expected from the universal reviews. It’s not something I’ll put on to listen to, but I get what they were building
Chill music that fades into the background
I was not planning on enjoying this but holy shit cha cha cha
This was so boring up until the last part when they remembered that it was the 60s
Enjoyable but jumbled. That’s probably intentional
Very enjoyable 80s pop
I can understand not liking his voice, but the album is decent
Started slow but really picked up in the middle
It’s fine but I really don’t need to hear anyone’s full discography
I probably wasn’t in the right mood for this. It’s fine, reminds me of Rocky Horror Picture Show
What a storyteller! Weirdly just discovered these guys last year with their most recent album
Decent EDM that makes you want to join Morpheus
What energy he brought to a live show! Thank goodness this was preserved and released twenty years later!
Generational talent
I once paid money for this album based on a recommendation and definitely regretted it. They have a little good stuff but not this many albums worth
These guys deserved better than a one hit wonder status. Interesting that this is not the album with the hit
This is about as early 90s as possible. And a bag of chips
I did enjoy the show! It did drag just a bit in the middle
Really pleasant listen, didn’t expect that
The a cappella was an unexpected improvement
I knew I knew the voice from somewhere. Quite an album without any of the radio hits
It’s decent EDM. Reviews are harsh
I almost gave this a sympathy 2 for Joe C, but then I heard that last song. Then it snuck an identical version of Bull god into the end. Gen X is sorry about this
That’s some massive talent.
What a pleasant listen! I don’t typically care for much country from that era, but she is a breath of fresh air
Crazy how good a lot of this was! It did slow down a bit in the middle and you can tell It wasn’t written as one thing, but man when it hits it hits
I see you Aqualung
Some flashes of brilliance but I don’t think I’ll ever be able to sit through the whole thing again
I’d always heard bad things about later Dylan, but this was rather relaxing to listen to
These guys are a real new discovery for me, Thanks generator!!
Had the Beatles sound but a little cheekier
When this was current I sorta dismissed this album. I figured, who would want this when the White Stripes are available. Revisiting it today however, I totally get the appeal as something a bit different
It’s not bad, I can see why Michael Stipe likes it
I probably didn’t listen as closely as this deserved, but it was decent brooding gothy stuff
I’ve heard a lot of these but never the whole album. Some of their best work
Like, is this a play? What am I hearing here. Maybe it’s meant to be a comedy album
Yeah it got weird at times, but man these guys smoked when they were playing. Couldn’t make much sense of the fairy tale, but it was kinda neat to hear a rock Peter and the Wolf
Dude is a treasure but it’s missing his best song “Clyde”
Mesmerizing EDM. Two beats in particular stand out “Song of Life” and “Inspection”
The instrumentation is excellent and would rate very high on its own but his voice is just too twangy for me
Wow what a discovery! I was entranced nearly the whole album. This will be a future study album
Beautiful songwriting throughout
Yeah that’s alright. Enjoyed in the moment
I wasn’t expecting much, but it was pretty peaceful
A few good tracks. I can see why people call this the breakup album
I could not have foreseen enjoying Rod Stewart this much
The singer sounded like an optimistic and frivolous Jello Biafra to my ear, which was a bit disconcerting but not necessarily bad
the lost grunge album, except melodic enough that you can actually understand the singer
Genuinely great instrumental music buried under vocals that killed it every time something clicked. Madrugada Eterna thumps hard and Build a Fire has a spaghetti western atmosphere I wasn’t expecting, but the Director’s Cut also swaps out the famous Tammy Wynette closer for something that sounds like a late 80s cartoon intro. A real loss.
Came in skeptical, leaving mostly neutral. ‘In the End’ holds up, the DJ scratches are a nice touch, and Chester could genuinely sing. But the formula runs out of ideas before the album does. Solid 3.
Crazy how I’d never heard of this guy before the generator
I’ve heard a lot of this before and really dug it
Duran Duran Duran Duran
Peaceful opener, cinematic gut punch, then Poughkeepsie. The voice keeps fooling you but it works. Uneven and knows it. I’ll probably forget to revisit it.
Equally beautiful and incoherent as if the Joker collaborated on an album with Bob Dylan
You just had to be there
Relentless bass, weird singing
These guys have staying power. My 2010 born daughter just loves them
The band is pretty good but the singer just seems like no one will tell him he doesn’t belong in a band
This one can work if you don’t focus on it too closely, like Spy vs Spy or EDM
A bit more variety with this one
There’s a few spots where this opens up into something but so much of the time this album forgets that it’s there
Surprised that the majority of the Madonna albums have not been from the 80s. This is not the strongest entry
Decent background R&B but no one was breaking much ground in the 80s
These guys deserve some stars for being the best thing on Nick-at-Night
I understand where KMFDM is coming from, but this was awesome
It was fun to hear the context around Pinball Wizard but wow this was way too much. It felt like a dragging broadway musical after a while
There were a couple good tracks here, but it was largely bizzaro Frank Sinatra
Was not expecting much and was blown away
I didn’t want to like the Eagles but I did
Good in small doses
Well…instrumentally this was fantastic. The dude’s voice bugged me tho and I can’t place why. It was like Temu Wayne Coyne
A decent vibe
Big sound but a little drifting at times
I don’t think this one was necessary
Man I forgot how good this was
Five distinct talents that don’t really go together, except when they do
I’m blown away by the energy from this live show from before I was born. This rivals kind of blue
That was genuinely different
Okay that was more theatrical than I expected. Wayne’s World was not that far off
Man, people are tough on traditional music. I thought it was well done and different
An experimental groove that lands but doesn’t stick
Love a lot of his work, but this was actually kind of underwhelming compared with some other live acts from the era
Damn that was era defining
That was pretty awesome. Could make good working music
No Morrissey please
A pretty good bass player surrounded by people who didn’t understand the assignment
Rudie can’t Fail is an all-time favorite
Pretty nice R&B groove for the background
It all sounds fine but not nearly as memorable as Blur or Gorrillaz
Probably the unsung hero of CSN&Y
It’s nice and forgettable for the most part
Pretty good in the middle but too much about this is gross
Who the F am I to judge Buddy Holly? Sometimes this list is hard
What a surprise! Some deeply innovative punk with a variety of well placed instruments to complement it. I dig it and appreciate the generator for bringing it to my attention
I can separate the art from the artist, but I understand how many can’t, especially for a niche, intentionally antagonistic genre. I can see Reznor’s fingerprints all over the best moments here. It’s overlong by design and loses a star for that, but that chorus in Reflecting God has me punching the air thirty years later if you can make it that far
Entertaining blues rock. I’m easy to please
Smooth all the way through
Heavy listen, but what a voice
Man that was fun. I didn’t really know these guys before the generator project
Isolation is a great song but the singer is not good
I had fun with it. This kinda started a lot of 80s sound
It won my attention. A bit Tim Mincheny
Toy Story 2 was ok
This was really clever but I understand why it didn’t appeal to everyone
It has some strong moments but often sounds like Muzak
No notes
This didn’t really work for me
I respect what they were trying to do but couldn’t get into it
Possibly the most 80s thing imaginable but it’s relaxing
I can see why folks say this sounds like early Beatles but not every song hits
Rod Stewart turns out to be pretty good when he has a full backing band
I’m not ready for Rod Stewart to be good
Wow that was stupid
A couple good tracks, but the songwriting didn’t really justify all the bombast
I’m not really big on modern R&B but man, that just blew my mind. Incredible album
They have a good buildup in their songs, but most didn’t appeal to me that much
This would be better without Nico
Consistent but maybe a little rushed
Well, it was quite varied stuff. I enjoyed more than not
This was a good time, better than the other one
These guys had a unique sound
Brutal indeed
Damn, he’s the poet laureate of the United States
The first half is perfect and the second half is pretty good
Pretty interesting stuff, hard to categorize
You can see why Kurt was so inspired here. You just had to be there
That was really incredible
It’s not bad but it just makes me want to put on Brian Eno. Too cheesy, World of Tomorrow energy
Best in Indie Rock genre
You could argue that this was instrumental to metal
Too corny
Really theatrical, you have to be in the right mood for this one
Much better than the other one. Iggy is better with a backing band than he is just being weird for weird sake
People are hard on these early rap albums. This was some real skill
It’s not bad
It’s fine for what it was. A couple bluesy tracks stood out
Pretty relaxing
It holds up brilliantly, but I can’t imagine what it would be like to hear the whole thing for the first time in one day.
What a breath of fresh air. Absolutely beautiful
It would actually be pretty good without Tim Buckley. If you have a streaming service that can mute the vocals it’s worth it
The beats were pretty solid and the rhymes were clever but bonkers
I always appreciate blues based rock
I’ve had enough of prog rock for now
Pretty solid
😠 bad
I like it, but was led to expect more ska
Early days of metal
That was some massive energy
Not necessarily my jam but I do admire the skill
