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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Chelsea Girl
Nico
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5 | 2.63 | +2.37 |
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Chore of Enchantment
Giant Sand
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5 | 2.64 | +2.36 |
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Palo Congo
Sabu
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5 | 2.69 | +2.31 |
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Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
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5 | 2.78 | +2.22 |
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Djam Leelii
Baaba Maal
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5 | 2.79 | +2.21 |
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The Sounds Of India
Ravi Shankar
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5 | 2.85 | +2.15 |
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Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
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5 | 2.95 | +2.05 |
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I See A Darkness
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
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5 | 2.97 | +2.03 |
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Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
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5 | 2.97 | +2.03 |
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Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
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5 | 3 | +2 |
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Aja
Steely Dan
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1 | 3.46 | -2.46 |
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The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
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1 | 3.39 | -2.39 |
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Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
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1 | 3.28 | -2.28 |
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The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
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1 | 3.01 | -2.01 |
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Ray Of Light
Madonna
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1 | 2.99 | -1.99 |
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Scott 4
Scott Walker
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1 | 2.8 | -1.8 |
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Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
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2 | 3.72 | -1.72 |
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Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
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2 | 3.43 | -1.43 |
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Punishing Kiss
Ute Lemper
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1 | 2.4 | -1.4 |
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
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2 | 3.4 | -1.4 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Bob Dylan | 4 | 5 |
| Talking Heads | 4 | 4.75 |
| The Who | 4 | 4.5 |
| Simon & Garfunkel | 3 | 4.67 |
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 4.67 |
| Stevie Wonder | 3 | 4.67 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 3 | 4.67 |
| The Rolling Stones | 3 | 4.67 |
| U2 | 3 | 4.67 |
| Prince | 3 | 4.67 |
| Beck | 3 | 4.67 |
| Pink Floyd | 2 | 5 |
| Neil Young | 2 | 5 |
| Beatles | 2 | 5 |
| Neil Young & Crazy Horse | 2 | 5 |
| Beastie Boys | 2 | 5 |
| The Smashing Pumpkins | 2 | 5 |
| David Bowie | 6 | 4.17 |
| Queen | 3 | 4.33 |
| Tom Waits | 3 | 4.33 |
| The Kinks | 3 | 4.33 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Steely Dan | 4 | 1.5 |
| Madonna | 3 | 1.67 |
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Steely Dan
2/5
Some people really love it, it feels overproduced and glossy with little soulfulness
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1-Star Albums (7)
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A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Amazing!
The War On Drugs
4/5
Relaxing and mild
Parliament
4/5
Energetic and nostalgic
The Avalanches
5/5
Lively and fresh! Nothing quite like this!
De La Soul
4/5
Nostalgic and fun, upbeat and bright
Public Enemy
4/5
Provocative and dynamic. Good beats and powerful lyrics.
Screaming Trees
4/5
Fresh and riffs with guttural expressions that only a 90´s Seattle band could conjure.
The Electric Prunes
3/5
Trippy and elegant. A full tour on psychedelic rock in 1967.
Animal Collective
3/5
Soaring harmonies and lively indie vibe.
Queen
4/5
Classic rock bliss! Fun fresh deep tracks and all bangers
Common
3/5
Smooth and resonant, surprisingly influential to next generation artists
Ice Cube
3/5
The Isley Brothers
4/5
Funky
R.E.M.
3/5
The sound was probably fresh when it came out but it felt monotonous. Still a fun listen
Coldplay
3/5
It holds up nicely, the guitar tones and soaring vocals are balanced with Indy style soft and unrefined vocals
Paul Simon
5/5
Even better than I remember!
Portishead
4/5
So smooth and gentle! A mood unto itself.
ZZ Top
4/5
Classic Rock at its most distilled
OutKast
3/5
Enjoyable, a slice of time, reminding us of the hope of hip hop funk synthesis
Youssou N'Dour
4/5
Gentle instrumentation and smooth vocals with exotic spice
Le Tigre
3/5
A lions in the chain or of Indy rock. I couldn’t wrap my brain around it at first, strange and interesting, fun and intriguing
Michael Jackson
4/5
It will make anyone dance!
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Classic for a reason, an entire catalog of masterpieces
N.W.A.
3/5
Strong beats and the essential building blocks for future hip hop
Madonna
2/5
Pop drenched busyness, still full of hooks and enjoyable
Jane's Addiction
4/5
Guitar driven energy, strong collection of sound
Coldplay
4/5
All these songs hold up, a great album. More swagger without it getting in the way.
Isaac Hayes
2/5
Not exactly my style, a lot of syrupy sweet orchestration and era appropriate decadence that make it more of a relic than a great album.
Fred Neil
3/5
I thoroughly enjoyed the outlaw country vibe and the instrumentation. Put me in a good mood!
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
Very close to a perfect album, so many bold reaches into new sounds without forgetting the past.
Kanye West
3/5
David Ackles
3/5
Billy Bragg
4/5
A catalogue of fine vocals and instrumental, interesting and engaging!
David Bowie
5/5
Amazing! Infinitely Relevant. So many great songs, lyrics riffs and sounds
The Undertones
5/5
Fun! Such authentic energy for a 70’s punk band
The Monkees
2/5
Some nice songs, just so difficult to endure as a manufactured effort to copy the Beatles
The Cure
4/5
Vivid depths of depression, expressed through effects and vocals that make it palpable
David Bowie
4/5
Funk and R&B filled jams with several gems!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
Not their best album, but a great reminder of their ability to make fun music
Super Furry Animals
3/5
New to me, part old and part new. Reminds me of a lot of different artists I like but not exactly like any of them.
Love
3/5
Psychedelic music that doesn’t quite land. It 2 degrees away from the soundtrack of Hair
Soundgarden
4/5
Pure nostalgia for me, a centerpiece of the 90´s classics
Adele
4/5
Great vocals, of course. A great exhibition of her abilities, rich and full. Some songs were amazing. Covering The Cure was a nice touch
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Artsy and experimental laying down the blueprint for Ne Wave. Scattered at times with little structure to support the sound but still bold
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Festive and riotous. Foundational Ska elements. No Eileen makes it a raw underdog of an album with no singular hooks.
Lauryn Hill
3/5
Soulful bliss, nice grooves, and a good mood starter
Stan Getz
5/5
Amazing! Pure and and beautiful! Jazz never to be topped!
Frank Zappa
4/5
Weird and entertaining. Ahead of it time.
Madonna
2/5
Over production and uninteresting attempts at hooks make this blah to me. But I still liked a few moments.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Gritty, proggy and wild! A serving of essential metal.
Van Halen
4/5
Cutting edge techniques and methods for the time made this a fun experience. The music floating in reverb wore a bit thin. Incredible vocals
Cee Lo Green
4/5
Full of creativity and passion, untamed and vicious
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
4/5
Exotic and beautiful. Strange and mesmerizing. Full of new sounds, yet familiar and interesting
Brian Eno
3/5
Very chill, a nice music nap
Tears For Fears
4/5
Enjoyable, strong songs mixed with some mildly undeveloped gems.
Thin Lizzy
3/5
70’s rock at its pinnacle.
Bert Jansch
5/5
Beautiful acoustic guitar arrangements that inspire and entertain.
Everything But The Girl
3/5
A surprising album. Similar to a lot from the same era, but a nice take on a lost genre.
Sugar
2/5
Full of 90’s flavor, a product of the time more than anything else
Stevie Wonder
5/5
Every song a pinnacle of musical greatness
Radiohead
4/5
Not the best Radiohead album but still an array of mesmerizing sonic textures that keep you listening.
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
Funny and odd. Musical fringe style and not always easy to find pleasure in listening.
Elbow
4/5
Moody with vocals landing somewhere between Peter Gabriel and Sting.
David Bowie
3/5
Garbage
3/5
Hooks and enjoyable noise.
The Stone Roses
5/5
A purely creative and firm statement of art. Joyful and moody, quiet and reckless. What most SHOULD be.
John Prine
4/5
Hilarious and a specific memorial to county music before it was claimed by right-wingers.
The Damned
3/5
Raw punk with full sound and passable vocals.
The Boo Radleys
4/5
A blast of the raw elements of the 2000s indie rock. Pieces of Sufjan and Elliot Smith. Beautiful
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Every song a classic. Full soulful performances. Clear and clean sounds make it al memorable.
Booker T. & The MG's
4/5
Approachable and still untouchable. Everything is encapsulated in Green Onions. Timeless
The Allman Brothers Band
5/5
Full of graceful slide voicings that are so unique. Definitely one arm reaching to the past and on arm reaching to the future. Overlapping so many great influences. Wow
Suede
3/5
What feels like a mostly David Bowie knock off with less polish, it does have a few gems hidden in there.
Ute Lemper
1/5
Not my cup of tea
James Brown
4/5
Lightning in a bottle !
The Offspring
3/5
Overplayed, sure… still enjoyable and fun. Creative and catchy with a fair dose of reckless abandon.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
A strange window into the band and seeing them more influenced than influencing. Solid songs throughout.
Elvis Costello
5/5
The songs that aren’t amazing still have a powerful impact on the listener. Very good music.
UB40
4/5
Great album, full of punchy gems. Better than their later stuff in my opinion
Pink Floyd
5/5
Intelligent lyrics, innovative sound and ingenious concept.
Elvis Presley
4/5
A great collection of songs, perfect for driving in the mountains. Nice variety of instrumentation.
The Doors
4/5
Pleasant and powerful vocals with outrageous accompaniment.
Charles Mingus
3/5
I’m not sure if I understand this. A lot of noise. Some pleasing parts.
Carole King
4/5
Amazing, a time capsule of good moods.
Terence Trent D'Arby
3/5
Catchy at times but it felt rambling and unstructured.
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
Surprisingly well produced even though the sounds are muted and the whole thing was a bit restrained.
Elton John
3/5
A straight forward set of pure 70’s pop.
The Go-Go's
4/5
Incredible post punk example of how the rule was there were no rules.
The Charlatans
4/5
A blast of Madchester Oasis vibes by way of Sone Roses. A real delight.
Daft Punk
4/5
Solid dance music, some experimental textures and wild runs make it an important listen.
Can
3/5
Ahead of their time with eclectic sounds and experimental methods!
Kraftwerk
4/5
Engrossing grooves, definitely on the frontier of electronic acoustics. A few catchy songs that make it a great listen
The Go-Betweens
4/5
A nice surprise of pleasing music from a corner of the the past I had not visited. It sounds strangely familiar and relevant.
Morrissey
3/5
Magical vocals (always) and lyrics that catch you off guard.
Badly Drawn Boy
4/5
Baroque bliss, a perfect combination of quality instrumentation and unassuming vocals.
Neil Young
5/5
Classic in every way, meditative and reckless. Untouchable
The Who
4/5
Full of nuggets ! The standard of rock operas. Fully inspired AND inspiring
Eels
4/5
Just good music
Missy Elliott
3/5
Great make out album.
Stephen Stills
3/5
Protest classic rock, a vibe that can’t be manufactured
AC/DC
4/5
A fun and reckless array of loud metal. Tame in today’s terms but a powerhouse of songs that all move the listener
Keith Jarrett
1/5
Not interesting
The Youngbloods
4/5
A sixties collage of Al that was good !
Giant Sand
5/5
Wow! What a beautiful collection of songs !
Beatles
5/5
Varied feelings and styles make this such a diverse experience. Significant beauty in song writing!
Cyndi Lauper
4/5
Pop at its finest ! Great songs, engrossing lyrics, still relevant.
Nas
4/5
Great beats and a good mood album
The Dandy Warhols
4/5
An angsty slice of indy rock
4/5
More fun than I remember ! Solid anthemic elements with garage simplicity make this enjoyable for most everyone.
Napalm Death
3/5
A master class in drumming! Palpable aggression and impressive energy.
U2
4/5
An important album!
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5/5
Catchy and full of hooks without it being power pop. Full of accents and creative flow
Pavement
3/5
A culmination of style. Vocals and instrumentation bathed in 60’s sensibility. True Indy rock with a wild and fun sound
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
Punchy and beautiful. No joke, a blissful listen.
The Dictators
4/5
Some ripping guitar playing and a wild authentic punk recklessness
5/5
Perfect, so much sonic variety in it and still contained in a consistent sound that holds up as a relevant album. Timeless
Queen
5/5
Refined and harmonious without losing their grit. Outrageous energy and complex songwriting.
The The
3/5
An essential template for a better catalog. A bit scattered and unfocused, but all the ingredients for a breakthrough sound.
Goldfrapp
3/5
Otherworldly sonic exploration. Definitely mood music.
The Police
4/5
A brilliant second side! Some strange throw away songs that make it seem lost in concept. But it holds up with intensely focused production.
Queen
4/5
A rousing romp of classic rock.
Tortoise
3/5
A soup of uncontained creativity. Pleasing to the mind more than the ear.
Hookworms
3/5
Energetic and catchy. It has a lot of sounds-like moments. Good vibes
Doves
3/5
R.E.M.
4/5
Wildly varied in style with some gorgeous songs tucked into the tapestry.
Mj Cole
3/5
Fun at times, great beats, super soulful but a little went a long way.
Sabu
5/5
Authentic and pure music ! I could listen to this all day long !
Rufus Wainwright
4/5
Shockingly fresh and vibrant.
Miles Davis
4/5
Impressively varied. A complex collage of different sounds.
Al Green
4/5
Smooth and comforting soul.
Queens of the Stone Age
4/5
Punchy and energetic. Still relevant and engaging.
Madness
4/5
Strange and wild. Full of off beat vibes.
Björk
4/5
Eclectic mosaic of music that’s beyond genres as a pioneering piece.
Prince
5/5
An exhibition of pure creativity! So many great songs!
Cornershop
4/5
An incredible slice of a collision of worlds. Indian and 90’s dance. Mesmerizing!
Jeru The Damaja
3/5
Solid beats, playful instrumentals and energetic lyrics
The Verve
3/5
A late nineties relic! So many influences. Like a message in a bottle.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5/5
Sizzling guitar! With so much grit in the music.
Blondie
4/5
Beautiful foundation for 80’s synth pop! Full of energy.
The Smiths
4/5
Musically alluring. Legendary combination of vocals and guitar. Not the the strongest collection of songs but haunting instrumental tangents make it stand out
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Intense soundscapes, deep lyrics. If I hadn’t known that this album was about his son’s death I might not appreciate the heaviness.
Taylor Swift
4/5
Beautiful and mellow. An entire mood. Careful instrumentation and vocals, a real treat.
Prince
5/5
Ear candy !🍭
Pink Floyd
5/5
Stoner’s journey through the mind.
Germs
4/5
Loud, raucous and energetic! Raw punk from the origins.
Rush
4/5
Some nice points of songwriting, with some low points of filler. Sharp engineering and crisp sound.
Dolly Parton
4/5
A true delight, so many gems. The musicality of the album is masterful.
Derek & The Dominos
4/5
An excellent showcase of virtuoso. Clapton’s best
DJ Shadow
4/5
Top notch choice for background music. Moody and ambient without too much to say.
Bebel Gilberto
4/5
Deep sounds of blissful exotic romance.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
5/5
The source of so much good music !
Beatles
5/5
Up to the point of its release there hadn’t been anything as pop forward and having folk sensibility. What a treasure
Jeff Buckley
3/5
The White Stripes
5/5
Lightning in a bottle!
Nick Drake
4/5
Nearly timeless, beautiful use of guitar.
Funkadelic
4/5
Wild and unhinged! Cutting edge stuff
Don McLean
3/5
A nice little bit of Americana, but the songs sound a lot alike
Deep Purple
3/5
Fun at times and a part of the rock tapestry but lacking dimension.
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Thoroughly engaging, a real treat
The Byrds
3/5
This album doesn’t seem to translate to this era. There are some great songs and outstanding performances but just never quite nailing it.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Solid, bold and clear. Very accessible music, nothing interfering with the flow of music
The Shamen
2/5
Some shining musical moments but mostly sound effects with a beat
John Lennon
4/5
A real treat
Pixies
4/5
Full of wild music. Vocals and guitar that move the body
Lenny Kravitz
4/5
So many great songs, a treasure trove of gems. Dripping in Beatles influences.
Orange Juice
3/5
Some very interesting tunes. Some syrupy sweet, others exotic and full of fun.
The Beta Band
5/5
Gorgeous!
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Soulful virtuosity. Gritty and sweet
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
Beautiful song structure and addictive rhythm.
3/5
Rough around the edges and filled with energy.
Goldie
4/5
Music for the right mood
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
I get the appeal, it explores musical corners with Jazz curiosity, but some explorations teach us that what we know is good enough
The Rolling Stones
5/5
A stand out masterpiece
Lou Reed
5/5
Bowie has his fingerprints all over this and what a work of beauty!
Grizzly Bear
3/5
Fun and listenable maybe a bit forgettable
Ray Charles
4/5
Rich and full, solid use of piano and vocal accompaniment.
Rod Stewart
4/5
Some simply mesmerizing slide guitar that gives this such grounding as a classic album.
The Black Crowes
4/5
That sweet sweet guitar!
The Clash
5/5
Timeless classic
Bad Brains
4/5
Fierce and soulful
John Martyn
3/5
R ‘n’ B funkiness with 70’s psychedelia made this an interesting listen
Jamiroquai
4/5
Pure fun!
Willie Nelson
5/5
Honey sweet vocals, smooth instrumentation and deep nostalgic energy
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
Fire! Pulsing with energy.
Scott Walker
3/5
Strange stuff! Interesting and not interesting!!
The Byrds
5/5
This is a great album by The Byrds! The depth of arrangement and the jangle in tone make this a n enormous classic
T. Rex
4/5
Glam as art, so much to enjoy. The hooks and the rhythm make it unmistakably 70’s style
Sufjan Stevens
5/5
Full of interesting songs!
Eminem
4/5
Rapid fire, intelligent, vulgar and addictive
Ms. Dynamite
3/5
Strong vocals and some catchy songs
The Fall
4/5
Raw creativity harnessed by punk sensibility
Dusty Springfield
4/5
So many classics! A true template for music production
Johnny Cash
5/5
Incredible interpretations of classics that didn’t need any more attention, yet still show amazing depth
Kate Bush
4/5
A great listen! Innovation around every corner
Beck
5/5
Unforgettable innovation
Talk Talk
3/5
Interesting and mesmerizing vocals. Tension with out release is my overall feeling
Marty Robbins
5/5
Pure classic!
Kanye West
4/5
Crazy hooks, wild beats and punchy lyrics
The Who
5/5
Energetic and powerful, a special mix of genius script and fluid spontaneity
Suzanne Vega
3/5
Mixed with good and mediocre
Tom Waits
5/5
Glorious vocals, intense lyrics and beautiful tones grace this immortal album
Leonard Cohen
4/5
Deep deep deep lyrics, landing on notes masquerading as folk music but something much more magical
The Kinks
4/5
Unmistakably British
Beck
5/5
Mood music
Morrissey
3/5
An inferior sequel to the Smiths, but still worth a listen
Santana
5/5
A river of creative guitar playing that is dripping with genius
The Magnetic Fields
3/5
Some gems tucked in between some strange and mediocre songs
King Crimson
5/5
On the verge of chaos with 60´s sensibilities lurking to ground the album
Radiohead
5/5
More, more, please more!
Hugh Masekela
4/5
Gentle jazz compositions compiled as a beautiful album
The Fall
4/5
Somewhere between Art rock and punk - The Fall lives happily. Some strange hooks that defy any pop sensibility and vocals that push you into near agitation makes this wonderful.
The Fall
4/5
More blissful chaos !
Nine Inch Nails
4/5
Agressive and poetic
David Bowie
4/5
Great selection of music
The Gun Club
4/5
Wild and unharnessed
Killing Joke
3/5
Hardcore and full of energy that gets the body and brain fired up
Siouxsie And The Banshees
4/5
Furious and wild!
Ella Fitzgerald
4/5
Rich and voluminous vocals spun into beautiful melodies make this a powerful collection
The Specials
4/5
Incredible instrumentation, hooky and energetic, live sons were especially good
Dirty Projectors
4/5
Interesting
Steely Dan
2/5
Some people really love it, it feels overproduced and glossy with little soulfulness
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
4/5
A significant sample of America’s songbook
The Smiths
4/5
Thoroughly engrossing with superb lyrics, inspired instrumentation and flawless composition
R.E.M.
4/5
Full of effects that still resonate. Songs that are forever memorable
Leftfield
4/5
Wild beats, fresh grooves, unlimited creativity
Japan
3/5
Quintessence of the 80´s so many sounds that are trademarked by that time
Gillian Welch
5/5
Stunning!
Pretenders
4/5
Jangle pop that has no equal. Edgy without realizing it.
Ray Charles
4/5
Smooth and elegant with rich vocals and dignified renditions of classic songs
Nitin Sawhney
3/5
Exotic and relevant with depth.
The Zutons
4/5
Garagey and fun!
The Saints
4/5
Classic punk!
The Stooges
4/5
Perfectly titled
John Coltrane
5/5
Blissful
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Raw and pure, somehow full sounding without being overproduced
Various Artists
4/5
Such a great exhibit of Christmas music, part classic part fresh take
Love
4/5
Psychedelic and deep
Bob Dylan
5/5
Relevant as ever, full of great energy and thoughtful lyrics
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
Smooth and comforting, the jazz you want to hear
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
5/5
BEAUTIFUL
Soft Machine
3/5
Experimental, some of it lands while other aspects fall flat. Rhythmically fascinating
Blur
4/5
Love their sound!
The Band
4/5
Full and complete
Fiona Apple
3/5
Good background music
Cream
4/5
A definite classic with several timeless gems
Barry Adamson
2/5
Not sure if I get it..,
Moby Grape
4/5
Rip roaring guitar solos that inspire even the faintest of heart.
Beastie Boys
5/5
Funny, innovative, tasteful, timely and tasteless
Steely Dan
1/5
Simply not my style
PJ Harvey
3/5
Mild
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
3/5
Strange yet familiar
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Full of complex layers and interesting hooks
Ramones
5/5
So raw and punchy
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
Wow, so gooooood!
Spiritualized
4/5
Wonderful music
The Sonics
5/5
Proto punk of the first order
Meat Loaf
3/5
Shrill vocals and show tune sensibility, not quite there with refined appeal
The Killers
5/5
Every song soars!
Fleet Foxes
5/5
Elegant music drenched in reverb. Drum beats signaling a rock sensibility but with baroque tendencies
George Michael
4/5
Some real great songs, poppy and energetic
The Beau Brummels
3/5
Sing songy early 60’s vibe that didn’t ever reach me
James Taylor
5/5
Some delicate gems that are smooth and pleasing
David Bowie
4/5
Not all songs are created equal, synth drenched vibe that captures the era. Side 1 is mind blowing
Prince
4/5
Quite an accomplishment as producer, performer and writer. Significant effects that made it a standout
Digital Underground
4/5
Classic hip hop
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
5/5
Soooooo goooood!
Van Morrison
4/5
Soulful vocals and intense live energy
5/5
CHIC
4/5
The source of so many good things
5/5
Revolutionary
The Cure
5/5
Some amazing songs! The mood is palpable. Some great instrumentals that are just as good as any other song
4/5
Exciting tropical sounds mixed with a fresh array of wild new tones
Bill Evans Trio
5/5
Epic
The Prodigy
4/5
90’s dance music at its best!
SZA
3/5
Nice grooves, it might grow on me more
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Rich tones and full force performances
The Young Rascals
4/5
Interesting use of instruments, some real nice songs
Dr. Dre
4/5
Some important things happened here
Boston
3/5
Over produced and decadent
The Pharcyde
4/5
Fun and interesting. The energy is frenetic
Thundercat
3/5
Those beats are incredible
The Sugarcubes
4/5
One foot in the 80’s and one foot in the 90’s. Outrageous and mesmerizing
The Strokes
4/5
An incredible example of tone based musicality
Sex Pistols
5/5
The shot heard around the world
John Cale
4/5
Some major building blocks of indie rock
Ice T
4/5
Intelligent and rough
Ravi Shankar
5/5
Lengthy songs and wildly exotic tones make this legendary
Lorde
3/5
A wanna be Lana Del Ray, harsh I know
Neil Young
5/5
Magic
Dagmar Krause
2/5
Interesting but not accessible
Taylor Swift
3/5
Some shrill moments, but classic moments as well. Anthemic boldness make it a good listen
Genesis
2/5
Some nice moments but the obsessive over use of electronics ruined anything good
Elliott Smith
5/5
Powerfully humble
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Full of lesser known songs that have an off beat charm.
Primal Scream
3/5
Brit pop at its core, pointing to much greater versions of the genre
The Monks
3/5
Garage rock bliss! Some strong tracks
Air
4/5
Moods encased in instrumental genius
Jurassic 5
4/5
Solid hip hop back bone with so many good flows
Method Man
3/5
Maybe if I got more familiar with it I would like it more but it seemed like a second rate effort
A Tribe Called Quest
5/5
Loud and clear
Manu Chao
4/5
Fun music, English, French and Portuguese !
Thelonious Monk
4/5
Challenging to the listener
The Who
4/5
Some strange cheesy songs make this a relic volume. It catches The Who before they found their style. A couple of gems give a hint of what is to come
The Kinks
4/5
Melodies that speak to the soul
KISS
3/5
Some fun songs
The Rolling Stones
5/5
Out of this world energy !
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5/5
Much more acoustic than I remember. A masterpiece in so many ways
Goldfrapp
4/5
Truly gorgeous ! Kate Bush is all over this album
Scott Walker
1/5
I’m not in on the joke. Too cheesy for me
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Pure acoustic bliss
Dire Straits
4/5
Three immortal songs to open this album make it an event
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Very smooth and tender. Catchy without hooks. The rhythm is its main ingredient
Big Star
4/5
Full on 70’s pop
Sonic Youth
3/5
Punchy and vibrant
Public Image Ltd.
3/5
Effects and vocals that haunt
Jethro Tull
5/5
Amazing
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Sounds, so many sounds. Wild and unharnessed
Justice
3/5
Not every track was music but some nice hints at what music could be without instruments
Hawkwind
4/5
Energetic and interesting
Talking Heads
5/5
Serious hooks with deep grooves
Sigur Rós
4/5
Explosions of fresh materials amidst songs that might feel ordinary
Iron Maiden
3/5
Nico
5/5
Songs that reach the heart
Dizzee Rascal
4/5
Intense flows, near genius beats
Eagles
4/5
Some timeless hits that make it an undeniable classic, there are some indulgent moments that push it to be a bloated orgy
The Cars
5/5
So many working parts to these pop songs! The little flourishes and the vocals are so good.
Robert Wyatt
4/5
Surprisingly beautiful, soundscapes and vocals that call back to original prog
Tom Tom Club
4/5
Fun and wild
5/5
Sassy and perfect
The Temptations
4/5
True pioneers and a strong sample of genius
The Smashing Pumpkins
5/5
An album with many faces, the volume is alone is astounding but the hidden gems and the hits make this immortal
Dolly Parton
4/5
Heartfelt
Pavement
2/5
Nothing the Minute Men didn’t do better
Korn
3/5
More eclectic than I expected. Masterful execution of effects.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
A delight
Elvis Presley
4/5
A treasure chest of greatness
Klaxons
4/5
Indie delight
Supergrass
4/5
Excellent album, surprising turns around every corner
The Style Council
2/5
Strange and not quite cohesive
Iggy Pop
5/5
Pure classic
Steely Dan
2/5
Catchy tunes that might be a little too syrupy sweet for my ears
Magazine
3/5
Full of Indy pop bliss
Bob Dylan
5/5
A pocket of sound that is like alchemy
Alice Cooper
3/5
Maybe not revolutionary but essential rock of the 70’s
U2
5/5
Sonic journey of gloomy regrets
Talking Heads
5/5
Essential listening, zany and tight with unpredictable turns. Unrefined and precious
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Some sweet beautiful songs with some other songs
Quicksilver Messenger Service
4/5
Jam band founders! Bluesy and loose
Todd Rundgren
2/5
Some real drivel, close to Steely Dan in its unpalatable array, but there are some interesting tracks that make this not an entire miss.
Gorillaz
4/5
À gem
Dire Straits
4/5
Creative guitar genius unleashes his songwriting
CHIC
3/5
Disco bliss with some other songs
Air
3/5
The Beach Boys
5/5
Smooth melodies and deep harmonies
Talking Heads
4/5
The less famous songs are just as good !
3/5
Straight from the post punk files
Incredible
Pet Shop Boys
4/5
Catchy and fun music. Superficially derived and shameless
Miles Davis
4/5
Nothing else like it. A shower of notes
Iron Maiden
4/5
Metal pioneers bringing classic riffs
B.B. King
5/5
Relevant and important a fine example of performance as the quintessential version
Neu!
4/5
Full of texture and energy. Begging for more listening
Gary Numan
4/5
Proto electronic at its best no real blue print. Some of it sounds like electronic death metal. Foundational work
The Louvin Brothers
4/5
Waltzarama! Great beats, fun musicianship
The Smashing Pumpkins
5/5
Such fresh sounds at the time. So full of creativity and feeling
Black Sabbath
5/5
Wicked chaos of mythical proportions
Blue Cheer
4/5
Archival evidence of a churning metal machine
fIREHOSE
3/5
Some songs were rip roaring yet others were just not up to par. Fun energy and wild inspiration
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
3/5
Hip hop has come a long way! Early as a piece and foundational it doesn’t translate and feels stale
Nirvana
5/5
All good songs, a culmination of post punk legacy that translates into a fresh style that holds up as sturdy and enduring
Beck
4/5
Innovation and creativity find a way into song
Bobby Womack
4/5
Deep grooves and soulful sounds
The Residents
4/5
Bug music that set the way for They Might Be Giants that no other art rock band could have done
Missy Elliott
4/5
Deep grooves, sizzling flows and samples to warm anyone’s heart
Bob Dylan
5/5
Heartbreak and soulful return to folk roots
The Mamas & The Papas
5/5
Soaring harmonies and upbeat melodies make this a classic
Stereolab
4/5
Exotic and beautiful. The beats just inspire. The strange sounds wrap around my ears with pleasure
Sonic Youth
5/5
Gritty and noisy with heart. Punk - post-punk at its best
Sheryl Crow
4/5
An excellent debut, songs with feeling and thump
Drive Like Jehu
4/5
Hardcore brilliance
George Jones
3/5
Bob Dylan
5/5
A mass of material stretching from hilariously fun to thoughtfully crafted and all the way to deeply moving.
Black Sabbath
5/5
Gritty and muscular with a dash of immortal
Orbital
3/5
Lively beats and addictive ear worms
Rahul Dev Burman
4/5
Eclectic and beautiful, exotic and accessible
Röyksopp
4/5
Some great songs, not quite electronic but with a heavy foundation
Simple Minds
3/5
Explorations in reverb and delay making this a product of the 80´s. Simple Minds have better material than this album
Gang Of Four
5/5
Classic British punk/post-punk with ripping attitude and strutting rhythms
Girls Against Boys
4/5
Hard hitting and unfiltered doom. Love ke so many other songs and albums i like without it feeling like a rip off
The Yardbirds
4/5
So many good songs, garage rock and indie sounding tracks that have more life in them than most songs produced nowadays
k.d. lang
3/5
Soulfulness that reaches towards Ronstadt and a 70´s sensibility
System Of A Down
5/5
Original and fresh! It holds up with time.
Harry Nilsson
4/5
Solid songs, definitely 70s in most measures.
Kraftwerk
4/5
Foundational soundscapes that explore a space we forgot was there
Talvin Singh
3/5
Eclectic and worldly
Happy Mondays
4/5
Madchester saints giving good vibes while pushing up the tempo
The Velvet Underground
5/5
Delicate in parts then full frenetic expressions, the vocals are mesmerizing and the instrumentation captures a wild feeling.
Burning Spear
4/5
Roots reggae at its finest. Incredible song structure and addictive grooves
The 13th Floor Elevators
4/5
Unique sounds, fun and joyful. Speaks of an era
Arcade Fire
4/5
Out of left field genius
Jungle Brothers
4/5
Sweet grooves of pan African lyrics and hip hop beats that set this up as original and inspired
Big Black
3/5
Industrial bliss
Van Halen
5/5
Speed and volume with a vivacious front man makes this a one of a kind experience
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
« We smoked the last one an hour ago… » is a beautiful line! I got lost on the electronic instrumentation. A little jumbled song sequence but some real gems in there
Van Morrison
4/5
Marvelous and heartfelt songs
Dr. John
4/5
Wide world of music and still a down home feel
Deerhunter
4/5
Beautiful anthemic indie songs that please the ears
Snoop Dogg
4/5
Something special in this album, the production is top notch, the mood is light and there is a slanted foundation that gives it a unique feel
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
Wah, wah and more wah! Some songs were a little thin while others were more than I remember. A fun ride
Joy Division
5/5
Minimalist pioneers, with so much space between notes it’s almost uncomfortable. An amazing collection of music that reaches to the soul
Hüsker Dü
4/5
Guitar and vocals that drive all the way home. A style that fits easily into several different genres. Ear honey
Faust
4/5
Out of the blue genius with a handful of mood makers
Leonard Cohen
5/5
This selection of dirges reaches so deep that there may be no way out. Such strong lyrics and gorgeous music that it is undeniably virtuousic
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
4/5
Strong lyrics that are as relevant today
Bonnie Raitt
3/5
Nice and warm
White Denim
4/5
These guitar players are fire🔥
Marvin Gaye
5/5
Smooth soul
PJ Harvey
3/5
Patty Smith would be proud
Blur
4/5
Pure fun! A lot of songs that deliver joy and smiles
Talking Heads
5/5
Such a fresh take on music. David Byrne has a wild beast in him
Red Snapper
3/5
Great mood music! Certain songs need several deeper listens
3/5
Very musical and beautiful with some catchy songs
Iggy Pop
3/5
This guy is a tour de force
Frank Sinatra
4/5
So many good lyrics that are meaningful and then a layer of musicianship that drives the song to a whole new place
Fatboy Slim
3/5
Maybe a bit formulaic but some good hooks and great grooves
FKA twigs
4/5
Sensuous vocals that create a soundscape of an entirely different world
Miriam Makeba
4/5
Pure and elegant, reaching back to a different time.
Beastie Boys
5/5
Complex and fresh! Sampes so strange and interesting that they set the bar for hip-hop in this early stage
Jazmine Sullivan
3/5
R&B that glides and rolls
Weather Report
2/5
Not my kind of music
The Band
5/5
Depth of no ordinary work of art
Stevie Wonder
5/5
Classic with plenty of good fun music to enjoy
Tom Waits
4/5
Stand up Jazz and it works
Elvis Presley
4/5
Thoughtful and catchy arrangements that connect to deeper feelings as you listen
MGMT
5/5
Every song speaks, such an easy album to enjoy!
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Melancholy and just plain dark but somehow captivating
The White Stripes
4/5
Music that draws you in and you listen to a deeper song inside. Creative apex for the duo
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Smooth, cathartic and beautiful
Can
4/5
Drums that delight the most unmovable heart
Metallica
5/5
Every song is top notch! An outrageous amount of hooks that make metal accessible
Circle Jerks
4/5
Raw energy with an intenseness that punches
The Pretty Things
3/5
Beatles songs with updated methods, fun and listenable
The Doors
5/5
Loose and jolting, psychedelic rock that rewards deep listening
The Beach Boys
4/5
Gloomy and a little dreary, an end to the innocence. More experimental than earlier works, more stretching and expanding. Enjoyable
Roni Size
3/5
An ocd approach to drumming and bass with a frenetic spirit. The best parts were the subtle use of instruments and it could have been used more.
Lightning Bolt
3/5
Wow, such chaotic energy that pushes the intensity of punk music to its limits
Einstürzende Neubauten
3/5
Intense industrial influences that make it a good listen
Machito
4/5
The Chemical Brothers
4/5
Ear worm extravaganza
Mariah Carey
2/5
Rich Harmonies and generously backed vocals make this syrupy sweet overproduced pop
Dinosaur Jr.
4/5
Raw and unrefined art with a meandering sense that invites the listener to experience its hidden delights
Sade
5/5
An exploration into soul and rhythm that makes your body want to slow dance all night long
JAY Z
2/5
East coast rap extravaganza, with all the bravado. Samples that warm the heart with self-indulgent tirades that are cringe worthy
Ghostface Killah
3/5
Rage and rhythm
The Stooges
4/5
Unexpected insanity around every bend. A wild ride
Dusty Springfield
3/5
Smooth and upbeat, a real treat for the listener
Madonna
1/5
Something interesting but still not good
The Beta Band
3/5
Pleasant and enjoyable, weird energy vibe
Pulp
4/5
An offbeat sound that is mysteriously familiar without a hint of expected pop sensibility
The Byrds
3/5
Soaring harmonies and folky essence that make this electrified music homey.
Joan Baez
3/5
Stellar instrumentation and songs that are so sturdy that they feel juxtaposed on the delicate voice of Joan.
Rocket From The Crypt
3/5
Great sound and energy, perfect 90’s power pop
Paul Weller
2/5
Plenty of bangers, it felt derived from Richie Havens in several spots. Still decent though
TV On The Radio
4/5
Such a great album, vocals that get in your head!
Jacques Brel
5/5
Poetic and inspiring! Such amazing live songs and a great energy
Willie Nelson
4/5
Smoothly stated hardship from the distant voice of experience
Buena Vista Social Club
5/5
Moving music that reaches each limb through the heart
Donald Fagen
1/5
Mild and tepid, no real backbone or texture. Too smooth
PJ Harvey
4/5
Raw and energetic, much better than I remember. Patti Smith on steroids
The Who
5/5
Such a fantastic lineup of songs, it feels like s greatest hits album because every song is so solid
The Notorious B.I.G.
3/5
Middle of the road hip-hop with the ingredients for something amazing
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
5/5
Some of the most enduring anthems of it’s time, but wonderful hidden gems that make this a well rounded classic !
Funkadelic
4/5
Damn! What a ride! Expertise meets experimentation
Os Mutantes
4/5
Psychedelic and exotic
Morrissey
3/5
Enjoyable and thoughtful
Antony and the Johnsons
3/5
Gorgeous vocals that haunt
Soul II Soul
3/5
The dance rhythms were so smooth and pleasing
Pere Ubu
4/5
Gritty garage sound that permeates the brain
Oasis
4/5
Almost American flare and grit but distinctly northern English in its attitude.catchy and fun
The Birthday Party
4/5
Chaos of the most beautiful kind!
M.I.A.
2/5
Frantic beats and shrill vocals make this too long in an format
Massive Attack
3/5
Smooth songs with some catchy grooves
The Jam
4/5
Post punk bliss! Contagious energy.
Steely Dan
1/5
Overly refined and flawless in the wrong way
Arcade Fire
4/5
Passion and indie zeal
Death In Vegas
4/5
Yes! Some music that explores the limits of noise to the depths of rock. Interesting stuff
Judas Priest
3/5
Punchy and raw at the time. It sounds thin and 2 dimensional compared to other metal
The Young Gods
3/5
Wow! An album that leaves me gobsmacked! 😶 French nu metal ? Show tunes on the Seine? I need more
SAULT
4/5
Rhythm that is otherworldly, lyrics that shine a light on your heart and spicy instrumentation that connects you to a depth in the music
Duran Duran
4/5
Pure 80s, no apologies and sturdy songs with full vocals that punch through windows
Baaba Maal
5/5
A Fantastic window into a wild and beautiful universe of African music. Interesting and inspiring instrumentation but the powerful vocals give this the full character of an intensely deserving classic
Tim Buckley
3/5
So many parts to this! Folksy and moody, but upbeat and poppy with sparks of glitz.
Eurythmics
5/5
A classic, no filler
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Pleasing music to the heart and ears. Fun and relaxing
Tom Waits
4/5
Percussion driven music with a personality that bridges past to present. Nostalgic and inspired
Electric Light Orchestra
4/5
Supertramp
3/5
High production value and catchy songs that are fun