Jan 07 2024
In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
I was immediately drawn in by the ethereal feel. This is an album Iβll come back go for reading and working to.
5
Jan 08 2024
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
3
Jan 09 2024
Imagine
John Lennon
I despise the song Imagine, and want to give the lyrics to the rest if the songs a second listen, but otherwise enjoyed this album. Musically, itβs pretty close to my general tastes.
4
Jan 10 2024
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
Good work music - fun, but not too distracting. Definitely would listen to multiple times and search out other music by this group.
4
Jan 11 2024
Bad
Michael Jackson
I understand the classic-ness, though still believe the radio releases were the best cuts from the album.
4
Jan 12 2024
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Meh. Now I can say Iβve listened to The Talking Heads. Stand-out track: Find A Job
3
Jan 13 2024
Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
I can hear the influence this album had on other artists I love. I assume this was an instant classic when it dropped in 1986.
4
Jan 14 2024
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Again, I can hear his influence on other songwriters that I enjoy. That said, Iβll continue to let others tell me how good Simon is, rather than seeking his music on my own.
4
Jan 16 2024
Fragile
Yes
Enjoyable! Good for listening at work.
3
Jan 17 2024
The Visitors
ABBA
Not as full of recognizable hits as I presume other albums are, but still a decent set.
3
Jan 18 2024
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Unsure why this is praised so highly. Itβs got done good lyrics, but the music is rather one-more. Each song blends into the next. Meh.
2
Jan 19 2024
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
SO GOOD. Would listen to on repeat. Deserves its place in modern music history.
5
Jan 20 2024
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
What a unique voice. I think Iβll need to listen a few times in order to get the full impact of the lyrics.
4
Jan 21 2024
Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
Not for me. Couldnβt understand the lyrics. Bland rock. Didnβt finish.
2
Jan 22 2024
Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
3
Jan 23 2024
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
This may be sacrilegious in the world of rock-n-roll aficionados, but this just feels like an extension of The Beatles.
3
Jan 24 2024
Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
I love this. This is my kind of jazz and early rock and roll! So fun to hear the originals of these iconic songs!
5
Jan 25 2024
Tigermilk
Belle & Sebastian
Meh. Itβs fine background music. As a flute player, I enjoyed the intro to Mary Jo. Maybe I need to listen again to focus on the lyricsβ¦ but in first listen, itβs a 70s-throwback pop album, but not something that compels me to look up more from Belle & Sebastian. Honestly, as a band Iβve seen lauded repeatedly over the years, this is disappointing.
3
Jan 26 2024
Graceland
Paul Simon
Classic for a reason. Not an instant-favorite, but Iβm glad to have listened.
4
Jan 27 2024
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
As a fan of the band American Aquarium, it was good to finally listen to the album that inspired their name.
3
Jan 28 2024
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Love it. Love hearing the classic jazz that Iβve heard in jazz and marching band my whole life from the legend himself and his amazing band
5
Jan 29 2024
Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
This sounds like the kind of music I would enjoy - it makes me think of MIKA mashed-up with the soundtrack to Sing Street - AND YET it just made me wish I were listening to either of those instead. Ultimately, this album is fine, if mildly annoying.
3
Jan 30 2024
Blunderbuss
Jack White
Enjoyed it! Final track was as the standout to me.
3
Jan 31 2024
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Another classic. Pushing boundaries, but not so strange as to be inaccessible or unenjoyable.
3
Feb 01 2024
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
LOVE THIS. Coconut is one of my favorite songs ever, and I canβt believe I didnβt know that I didnβt realize he was the iconic cover of Without You. Wowza! Adding this to repeat later!
5
Feb 02 2024
Bongo Rock
Incredible Bongo Band
Love this!!! Ashamed I wasnβt aware and already a fan of this, by name, before now. As a band geek, I was definitely familiar with the music, just unaware of the band or album by name. Fantastic album - perfect for working to or jamming on a road-trip!
5
Feb 03 2024
Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
Meh
3
Feb 04 2024
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
3
Feb 05 2024
Street Signs
Ozomatli
Unexpected, rhythmical fun, but not something Iβll listen to again soon
2
Feb 06 2024
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
Classic for a reason.
4
Feb 07 2024
Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
Takes me right back to jr. high and high school. STRONG ENOUGH still one if my faves to belt along with.
4
Feb 08 2024
Live Through This
Hole
I caught some provocative lyrics that I can appreciate. But ultimately, it was an exercise is perseverance to finish it his album. Screaming rock is just not my jam, and for every lyric that I found interesting, there were 4 more I found insipid or banal. Ick. Will not be repeating this album.
1
Feb 09 2024
The La's
The La's
Itβs fine. Freedom Song was a standout, as well as the final song Looking Glass. But overallβ¦ maybe I needed to be in a better mood to appreciate more? Meh.
3
Feb 10 2024
(Pronounced 'Leh-'NΓ©rd 'Skin-'NΓ©rd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Classic for a reason! A damn-near perfect blend of rock, blues, and Americana.
4
Feb 11 2024
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
I canβt hear this without being transported back to watching Veronica Mars. Itβs a solid pop album, though if I want to listen to Time To Pretend again, Iβll probably just listen to my VM soundtrack.
3
Feb 12 2024
Be
Common
For rap fans, Iβm sure this is great. Itβs just not for me.
1
Feb 13 2024
Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
I usually like jazz and I did enjoy some of this album, but much of it went over my head, just aimless noise.
3
Feb 14 2024
Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
This is my type of jazz! Bright, engaging, smartβ¦ what a π₯ set!
5
Feb 15 2024
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
Must admit, listened while at work so didnβt catch all the lyrics. Itβs okay for background music, but I didnβt enjoy as much as I anticipated based on the Wikipedia description.
2
Feb 16 2024
Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Costello, like Dylan, must be famous more his writing and musicality than for his voice - super nasal and thin. I can definitely hear the Beatlesβ producerβs influence. This album was really hit-or-miss for me; it was work to get through the first 3 tracks, but then it started picking up. Really enjoyed The Long Honeymoon and Almost Blue.
3
Feb 17 2024
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
Love this album. Have loved it since its release - it was an instant classic and well-deserved all the praise it received. Johnnyβs voice is perfect for the melancholy tone of this project. The production is simple and pure, letting the lyrics and his voice do the heavy lifting. Itβs a masterpiece.
5
Feb 18 2024
Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
This is not for me. Didnβt finish. Ick.
1
Feb 19 2024
2112
Rush
I canβt see the band name RUSH without thinking of a minor character from THE GOLDBERGS, Johnny, who is obsessed with them. Itβs not the bandβs fault that I now associate them with a long-running sitcom jokeβ¦ but it certainly didnβt help me take this album seriously. Prog rock just isnβt my cup of tea.
2
Feb 20 2024
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Itβs an interesting listen. The British Invasion sound is fully there and the lyrics are often challenging by todayβs standards. Iβd definitely listen again, though, to have a better hold on what made the Stones so influential.
4
Feb 21 2024
Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
Too I-am-woman-hear-me-whine for me. Whichβ¦ you knowβ¦ I love Alamoβs and I love Brandi Carlile and I know I *should* love Liz. But mostly I just kept checking the track numbers to see how close I was to done with this album.
3
Feb 22 2024
Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
Easy listening, good background music for work. And I appreciate the historic musical importance of the project.
3
Feb 23 2024
The Stooges
The Stooges
Hmmm⦠I can hear the punk sound, like with other albums in this project, appreciate the influence it has on later albums and groups. But not a fan overall. Lyrically meh.
2
Feb 24 2024
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
3
Feb 25 2024
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Surprising! I enjoyed and will listen again to get a better understanding of the lyrics.
3
Feb 26 2024
Another Green World
Brian Eno
This is the kind of album that gives critics a chance to wax poetic about ART and risk and nonsense, but that no one actually wants to listen to.
2
Feb 27 2024
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Meh.
2
Feb 28 2024
The Grand Tour
George Jones
This album wasnβt available on Amazon, so I listened to his Superhits albums Vol. 1 & 2. Powerful lyrics and great delivery. Jones is a country legend for good reason.
5
Feb 29 2024
Henry's Dream
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Enjoyed this even more than the previous NC&TBS album from my generator. The standout to me was Straight To You because I was only familiar with Josh Grobanβs cover from his Illuminations album (which I love).
4
Mar 01 2024
Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4
Mar 03 2024
Melody A.M.
RΓΆyksopp
Meh
2
Mar 04 2024
A Little Deeper
Ms. Dynamite
2
Mar 05 2024
Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Really enjoyed this. Perfect album to kick off my Monday workday. Moody but also energetic.
4
Mar 06 2024
Low-Life
New Order
3
Mar 07 2024
The Stranger
Billy Joel
Hallelujah for an album I know and love! Love this one, too to bottom - great music writing, dynamic and relatable lyrics⦠Joel is a genius.
5
Mar 08 2024
Younger Than Yesterday
The Byrds
3
Mar 09 2024
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
3
Mar 10 2024
Pretenders
Pretenders
2
Mar 11 2024
Dub Housing
Pere Ubu
The first half of the album was surprising and fresh. Really enjoyed the melding of punk and electronica elements. I feel like the last 2 tracks were superfluous. The last half of the album, I kept checking βhow much more do I have to go before itβs over?β
3
Mar 12 2024
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
A great concept album and requires multiple listens to get the full lyrical impact. Sufjan is not for everyone - can be very ethereal and noisy - but I appreciate most of the writing and music here.
4
Mar 13 2024
Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
This is just noise. The music is repetitive, the vocals are monotonous⦠ugh. Why did this make the list? The critics liked it; this listener does not. Listened to the first seven tracks, then skipped down to Dresden Dolls because the title seemed familiar. It was fine. Otherwise did not finish.
2
Mar 14 2024
New York Dolls
New York Dolls
Classic punk that I can appreciate. Very grounded music, understandable vocals / lyrics.
3
Mar 15 2024
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
I enjoyed this more than I initially thought I would. I imagine careful inspection of the lyrics would lead to ideas I disagree with, but musically, I enjoyed it.
4
Mar 16 2024
Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
3
Mar 17 2024
The Score
Fugees
2
Mar 18 2024
Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
3
Mar 19 2024
The Wall
Pink Floyd
I vaguely recall watching the 1982 film musical with my high school drama class. This really is a fascinating concept album. I can see why certain critics called it overblown or pretentious, but perhaps the better description would be ambitious and utterly unique.
4
Mar 20 2024
The White Album
Beatles
Simply iconic.
5
Mar 21 2024
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Super surprising and enjoyable! Hadnβt heard of this Byrds project before.
4
Mar 22 2024
Third
Soft Machine
I donβt care what the critics say - this is the kind of album that makes people think they hate jazz. Ugh. Mindless, pointless, meandering noise.
2
Mar 23 2024
Different Class
Pulp
This album was surprising and subversive. I was completely creeped out by Pencil Skirt. Iβd listen again, for sure - this is a layered work and has me intrigued.
3
Mar 24 2024
The Blueprint
JAY Z
Didnβt finish. Ick. Good beats, good samples, crap lyrics glorifying thug life. Not for me.
2
Mar 26 2024
Transformer
Lou Reed
Musically and lyrically interesting⦠he must have been a hell of a performer, bc he certainly was not hooking people with his voice.
3
Mar 27 2024
Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
Takes me back to high school and summer campβ¦ thatβs about all I have to say about that. Not sure this actually holds up over time, though I recognize Iβm likely in the minority in feeling that way. If Iβm going to listen to 90s piano-driven feminism, Iβd prefer Fiona Apple.
3
Mar 28 2024
Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
Gotta love the King. Listening to this put me in a good mood.
4
Mar 29 2024
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
5
Mar 30 2024
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Loved this!
4
Mar 31 2024
Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
5
Apr 01 2024
Face to Face
The Kinks
I always forget The Kinks started in the 60s - I think of them as a later rock bandβ¦ so when I hear this music, itβs so surprising to me. A pleasant surprise, but still. Great early concept album. Would love to hear the unreleased tracks and get and even better sense of Daviesβ full concept.
5
Apr 02 2024
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
Fun listening. I want to listen again to better digest the lyrics.
4
Apr 03 2024
Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
3
Apr 04 2024
Heaux Tales
Jazmine Sullivan
I was skeptical when I saw the title, and sure enough I hated this album. What a devastating indictment of how Third Wave Feminism has gutted modern womanhood. I canβt imagine living with such a transactional mindset and allowing my identity and self-worth to be utterly wrapped up in my sexuality. How gross and depressing.
1
Apr 05 2024
Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Lovely jazz. I donβt know enough to parse the differences between this and prior Davis releases, I just know that I like it.
4
Apr 06 2024
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4
Apr 07 2024
Metallica
Metallica
3
Apr 08 2024
Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
Interesting concept album. A little uneven, but not bad listening.
3
Apr 09 2024
There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
A short album, and not unenjoyable⦠yet, I was glad when it was over. Musically, it just felt repetitive. And by the sixth reach, I was tired of the high falsetto. The lyrics are important - I understand why this album is on the list. But it tired me out listening to it.
2
Apr 10 2024
Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
Noise rock, indeed. Did not finish.
1
Apr 11 2024
Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
Couldnβt get past the first track. Nearly an hour and forty minutes of this junk? No thank you.
1
Apr 12 2024
Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
Fun rock album. Several fine tracks - Evil Hearted Ada was a pretty perfect callback to Elvis.
3
Apr 13 2024
Boston
Boston
4
Apr 14 2024
One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
This album wasnβt on Amazon Music, so I listened to Funkadelic - The Best (1999), just to get a feel for their overall catalog and vibe. I prefer the instrumental parts to the lyrics / vocals.
2
Apr 15 2024
Microshift
Hookworms
Good background music for work.
3
Apr 16 2024
Mothership Connection
Parliament
I enjoyed this more than the recent Funkadelics album, but still felt repetitive and too long overall.
3
Apr 17 2024
Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
3
Apr 18 2024
Dare!
The Human League
3
Apr 19 2024
Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Really enjoyed this, lyrically and musically.
4
Apr 20 2024
Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Really enjoyed this, lyrically and musically.
4
Apr 21 2024
Third
Portishead
4
Apr 22 2024
The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
3
Apr 23 2024
Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
Fine listening, but too long. Boy do I relate to *not wanting to be an emotional teenager*
3
Apr 24 2024
NEU! 75
Neu!
I enjoyed this album, though musical.ly, it seemed to be a little all over the place. I am surprised that itβs from the 70s, and I imagine it was considered pretty progressive for time. I enjoyed the tracks without vocals best.
4
Apr 25 2024
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
A nostalgia blast.
4
Apr 26 2024
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3
Apr 27 2024
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
Another nostalgia blast. Interesting to hear his life performance, and to know how much he was influenced by other early rock, and R&B artists.
4
Apr 28 2024
Green
R.E.M.
Another nostalgia blast. Interesting to hear his life performance, and to know how much he was influenced by other early rock, and R&B artists.
3
Apr 29 2024
System Of A Down
System Of A Down
Trash. Driving beats, but trash lyrics. Only made it through the first 3 tracks.
1
Apr 30 2024
Blackstar
David Bowie
3
May 01 2024
The Undertones
The Undertones
Particularly like (Sheβs A) Runaround
3
May 02 2024
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
3
May 04 2024
Harvest
Neil Young
Wow. So, mostly good and listenable, with a few classics I was familiar with. But I cannot get over the track βA Man Needs A Maid.β What a bizarre track! Beautiful orchestrations set to the biggest whiny lyrics. Reading about his back injury and background only helps minimally - that song just really threw me for a loop.
4
May 05 2024
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
3
May 06 2024
Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
Good album, if a little long
3
May 07 2024
Queen II
Queen
4
May 08 2024
Night Life
Ray Price
Love his voice, and the old-country sound. Made me want to listen to more of his music.
3
May 09 2024
The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
Ah! Iβd forgotten about BDB, hadnβt listened to him in years. First heard him from the ABOUT A BOY soundtrack, and then went down a rabbit hole of his music in the early 2000s. Thanks for the reminder on how fun and quirky and insightful his writing is.
4
May 11 2024
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
4
May 12 2024
Faith
George Michael
Woooo boy⦠George was all in his feelings for this album. I understand why it was a hit even if I felt like done if the tracks were too long.
3
May 13 2024
A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
Too long. Meh.
2
May 14 2024
At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Stands the test of time. What an absolute legend.
5
May 15 2024
Me Against The World
2Pac
I understand why he was a unique voice, but itβs just not my cup of tea.
2
May 16 2024
Either Or
Elliott Smith
3
May 17 2024
This Nationβs Saving Grace
The Fall
3
May 18 2024
The Cars
The Cars
Loved it - solid album that holds up over the decades.
4
May 19 2024
The Libertines
The Libertines
3
May 20 2024
Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
Rock, but chill. Not like βsoft rockβ of the 80s, just very background - like, electric-guitar coffee shop music.
2
May 21 2024
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
I remember when this came out, and being intrigued by the retro sounding instruments and beats set against decidedly modern lyrics and hip-hop-lite vocals. It was such a fun juxtaposition, though not something I listen to regularly.
3
May 22 2024
Dummy
Portishead
Not what I expected, but enjoyable.
3
May 23 2024
Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby
Terence Trent D'Arby
2
May 24 2024
Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
3
May 26 2024
Scott 2
Scott Walker
4
May 27 2024
The Wildest!
Louis Prima
4
May 28 2024
Grace
Jeff Buckley
Enjoyed hearing this modern classic. Especially love βLover You Should Have Come Over,β which I was familiar with from Jamie Cullumβs cover.
4
May 29 2024
Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul
3
May 30 2024
Country Life
Roxy Music
How the hell did this ever chart as βcountryβ?!
3
May 31 2024
Frank
Amy Winehouse
I understand she has a great voiceβ¦ I donβt understand how she became the icon that she is. Meh.
2
Jun 01 2024
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
I enjoyed this mix of old-school beats / music and the easy-to-understand rapping. Very chill.
3
Jun 02 2024
Revolver
Beatles
Classic, already heard many times and still love it.
4
Jun 03 2024
Iβm a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
What a voice. What classic country righting.
5
Jun 04 2024
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
Honestly not what I expected. Felt like a Beastie Boys & Linkin Park mash-up⦠or perhaps I was just hearing how RATM influenced them.
3
Jun 05 2024
Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
5
Jun 06 2024
The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
Mediocre garage band to my ears
1
Jun 07 2024
Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti
I enjoy Afro-fusion-jazz, but many songs felt too long and repetitive.
3
Jun 08 2024
Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
4
Jun 09 2024
In It For The Money
Supergrass
3
Jun 10 2024
Clandestino
Manu Chao
3
Jun 11 2024
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
3
Jun 12 2024
Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
2
Jun 13 2024
Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
What a wild roller coaster of an album!
4
Jun 14 2024
A Seat at the Table
Solange
Pretty voice
3
Jun 15 2024
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
5
Jun 16 2024
Blur
Blur
2
Jun 17 2024
Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
2
Jun 18 2024
War
U2
4
Jun 19 2024
Ananda Shankar
Ananda Shankar
Awful noise. Hated it.
1
Jun 20 2024
Nowhere
Ride
3
Jun 21 2024
Winter In America
Gil Scott-Heron
2
Jun 22 2024
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
5
Jun 23 2024
Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
3
Jun 24 2024
Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
3
Jun 25 2024
KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
3
Jun 26 2024
Hypnotised
The Undertones
3
Jun 27 2024
Out of Step
Minor Threat
Well, thatβs 21 minutes of my life Iβll never get back. Literally whiny punks. Hard pass.
1
Jun 28 2024
1989
Taylor Swift
T-Swiftβs best album, IMO. The album that made me a fan.
5
Jun 29 2024
Doolittle
Pixies
I understand the punk significance of the Pixies⦠but this was just meh for me. I did enjoy La La Love You.
1
Jul 01 2024
Da Capo
Love
3
Jul 02 2024
Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
Catchy for sure
4
Jul 03 2024
Make Yourself
Incubus
3
Jul 04 2024
Faust IV
Faust
2
Jul 05 2024
Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
3
Jul 06 2024
Zombie
Fela Kuti
2
Jul 07 2024
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
4
Jul 08 2024
Greetings From L.A.
Tim Buckley
3
Jul 09 2024
Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3
Jul 10 2024
The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Not for me⦠just noise.
1
Jul 11 2024
I Against I
Bad Brains
2
Jul 12 2024
Groovin'
The Young Rascals
4
Jul 13 2024
Who's Next
The Who
4
Jul 15 2024
Talking Timbuktu
Ali Farka TourΓ©
3
Jul 16 2024
Amnesiac
Radiohead
3
Jul 17 2024
D
White Denim
A masterpiece? Meh.
3
Jul 18 2024
SΓ£o Paulo Confessions
Suba
I enjoyed this, but ultimately it felt a little long by the end of the album.
3
Jul 19 2024
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
Tight set of beautiful Aretha classics. Wonderful, timeless album.
5
Jul 20 2024
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
3
Jul 21 2024
Sheet Music
10cc
The Beatles + Queen = 10cc
3
Jul 22 2024
Destroyer
KISS
3
Jul 23 2024
Live At The Regal
B.B. King
5
Jul 24 2024
Follow The Leader
Korn
I only made it halfway through this trash.
1
Jul 25 2024
Pink Flag
Wire
3
Jul 26 2024
Sound Affects
The Jam
3
Jul 27 2024
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
5
Jul 28 2024
Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
2
Jul 29 2024
Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Adam & The Ants
3
Jul 30 2024
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
3
Jul 31 2024
Rio
Duran Duran
4
Aug 01 2024
Truth
Jeff Beck
3
Aug 02 2024
Slayed?
Slade
3
Aug 03 2024
Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
4
Aug 04 2024
Pelican West
Haircut 100
3
Aug 05 2024
The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
4
Aug 06 2024
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
4
Aug 07 2024
Kala
M.I.A.
3
Aug 08 2024
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
4
Aug 09 2024
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
3
Aug 10 2024
Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
3
Aug 11 2024
Ingenue
k.d. lang
3
Aug 13 2024
Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
3
Aug 14 2024
Sea Change
Beck
4
Jan 03 2025
Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
Just the pick-up I needed to get back into the swing of work after the holidays. Peppy, poppy, clever.
4
Jan 04 2025
Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
NGL, didnβt focus on the lyrics. But musically, I enjoyed this much more than I expected to. Iβve generally avoided Black Sabbath just based on the name - not going to apologize for judging, as they picked the name knowing it would provoke strong reaction. So, Iβm thankful this was listenable and enjoyable.
3
Jan 05 2025
Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
4
Jan 06 2025
Ray Of Light
Madonna
Takes me right back to my college years!
4
Jan 08 2025
Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
This is the kind of music I love!
5
Jan 09 2025
Dirty
Sonic Youth
3
Jan 10 2025
Dear Science
TV On The Radio
2
Jan 11 2025
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
Genius
5
Jan 12 2025
Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
3
Jan 13 2025
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash at his iconic best.
5
Jan 14 2025
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Johnny Cash at his iconic best.
3
Jan 15 2025
White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Johnny Cash at his iconic best.
3
Jan 16 2025
Whatever
Aimee Mann
4
Jan 17 2025
OK Computer
Radiohead
5
Jan 18 2025
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
4
Jan 19 2025
Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
5
Jan 20 2025
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
I vaguely remember this group / album from my high school days, so there was a double dose of nostalgia in listening to this.
5
Jan 21 2025
That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
4
Jan 22 2025
Trio
Dolly Parton
ICONIC
5
Jan 23 2025
Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
3
Jan 24 2025
Young Americans
David Bowie
4
Jan 25 2025
The Clash
The Clash
4
Jan 26 2025
Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
I love the Dave Brubeck Quartet!
5
Jan 27 2025
Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
3
Jan 28 2025
On The Beach
Neil Young
4
Jan 29 2025
Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
Oh man, this music is tight up my alley. How am I just now discovering her?!? Loved it.
5
Jan 30 2025
Bone Machine
Tom Waits
I enjoyed the blues - rock - funk mash-up vibe, but will have to listen more than once to really appreciate the lyrics.
3
Jan 31 2025
Our Aim Is To Satisfy
Red Snapper
3
Feb 01 2025
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
5
Feb 02 2025
Fly Or Die
N.E.R.D
Not what I was expecting, enjoyed more than I thought I wouldβ¦
3
Feb 03 2025
Heavy Weather
Weather Report
Love βBirdlandβ from my band days - glad to hear the rest of this classic album!
5
Feb 04 2025
Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
5
Feb 05 2025
Damaged
Black Flag
Repetitive and boring. Really hated, DNF.
1
Feb 06 2025
Tommy
The Who
Classic (and as a theatre nerd, I was already familiar with), but definitely absurd and overly-long at times.
4
Feb 07 2025
G. Love And Special Sauce
G. Love & Special Sauce
Enjoyed this! Can totally hear why it was a hit on college radio, love that vibe.
3
Feb 08 2025
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
A musician Iβve heard of for years, but havenβt actually heard. This was really enjoyable, the kind of album Iβm surprised I didnβt get from my folks. Iβll be checking out more of her stuff!
4
Feb 09 2025
Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
5
Feb 10 2025
Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
4
Feb 11 2025
Arrival
ABBA
Love ABBA, a little uneven but mostly fun
4
Feb 12 2025
Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
3
Feb 13 2025
GI
Germs
2
Feb 14 2025
Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
Mehβ¦ I imagine my enjoyment of this album would change with the weather and my age and my mood. Itβs not bad, itβs just not absolutely good either. Itβs like the idea of what a college freshman thinks would be impress a girl at the keg party.
2
Feb 15 2025
In Rainbows
Radiohead
4
Feb 16 2025
Boy In Da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
2
Feb 17 2025
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
3
Feb 18 2025
Brothers
The Black Keys
An album I actually already own and enjoy! Itβs not groundbreaking, but solid blues-informed rock-n-roll.
3
Feb 19 2025
Bad Company
Bad Company
A perfect highlight of the difference between βhard rockβ then and now. Great classic album, though.
4
Feb 20 2025
Deloused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta
2
Feb 21 2025
Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
3
Feb 22 2025
Pearl
Janis Joplin
4
Feb 23 2025
John Prine
John Prine
5
Feb 24 2025
Violator
Depeche Mode
5
Feb 25 2025
Feast of Wire
Calexico
4
Feb 26 2025
Chelsea Girl
Nico
3
Feb 27 2025
Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Iconic for a reason and just what I needed to wake me up in the middle of this work week.
4
Feb 28 2025
Is This It
The Strokes
3
Mar 01 2025
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
This album is both nostalgic and still so timely. Loved it when it originally dropped and love it now.
5
Mar 02 2025
Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
Yet another album proving why I despise most prog-rock. Senseless noise.
1
Mar 03 2025
Rejoicing In The Hands
Devendra Banhart
2
Mar 04 2025
Moondance
Van Morrison
Have listened to this many times, doesnβt get old. Love Morrisonβs creativity and voice. Also love some of the humorous cuts from the βdeluxeβ version with Morrison giving the label many nonsense tracks out of contractual obligation - great sense of humor!
4
Mar 05 2025
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
Noise noise noise.
2
Mar 06 2025
Let It Be
The Replacements
3
Mar 07 2025
Searching For The Young Soul Rebels
Dexys Midnight Runners
3
Mar 08 2025
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
Intellectually, I understand the significance of this albumβ¦. But I think you have to be in the mood to listen to it.
3
Mar 09 2025
You Are The Quarry
Morrissey
4
Mar 10 2025
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Such a brilliant album.
5
Mar 11 2025
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Perhaps this is something one has to be βin the mood forβ to listen properly. It felt very one-note across the board to me.
2
Mar 12 2025
The Predator
Ice Cube
I recognize the significance of this album and the talent of Ice Cube and his producers, but really found most of this album off-putting and too violent.
1
Mar 14 2025
Palo Congo
Sabu
3
Mar 15 2025
Horses
Patti Smith
4
Mar 16 2025
Chore of Enchantment
Giant Sand
2
Mar 17 2025
Elastica
Elastica
3
Mar 18 2025
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
4
Mar 19 2025
The Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
2
Mar 20 2025
Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
More noise. What a bore.
1
Mar 21 2025
Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Loved this - gosh, what a classic! *****
5
Mar 22 2025
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Classic snd eminently listenable
4
Mar 23 2025
White Light
Gene Clark
Classic snd eminently listenable
4
Mar 24 2025
Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
1
Mar 25 2025
Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
5
Mar 26 2025
Lazer Guided Melodies
Spiritualized
3
Mar 27 2025
S.F. Sorrow
The Pretty Things
I see and ditto all the other reviews referencing the Beatles. Very trippy Brit-rock. Meh.
3
Mar 28 2025
Thriller
Michael Jackson
Nostalgia-packed for me, and still a fantastic pop album 40+ years later.
4
Mar 29 2025
Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
Pedal-to-the-metal start to finish; a perfect microcosm of early rock-n-roll. Wish I couldβve been a fly in the wall when Little Richard and his band were making music history.
5
Mar 30 2025
Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
Peak 80s pop-rock
4
Mar 31 2025
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Devo
Starts strong but ultimately devolves into fairly repetitious noise. I enjoyed the driving brat and 80s keyboard funky rock way more than any vocals or lyrics.
2
Apr 01 2025
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Funky and easy to listen to.
3
Apr 02 2025
Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
3
Apr 03 2025
A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
Interesting concept, mediocre listening experience
2
Apr 04 2025
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
Feels like Eric Clapton + Dave Matthews - perfect for a beach day or road trip
3
Apr 05 2025
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
What a voice. Need to listen to more than once to fully appreciate the poetry.
3
Apr 06 2025
Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
Great background music, but not good for driving if youβre even if a bit drowsy - it will lull you with itβs hypnotic beats.
3
Apr 07 2025
Black Monk Time
The Monks
3
Apr 08 2025
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Love the classics, but truthfully, feels a little long by the end
4
Apr 09 2025
Warehouse: Songs And Stories
HΓΌsker DΓΌ
Meh. Yet another βhowβ¦ whyβ¦ why is this a must-hear album?β on this list. Nothing special at all.
2
Apr 10 2025
Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim
Enjoyable dance bops, good for listening while exercising or doing chores.
3
Apr 11 2025
Before And After Science
Brian Eno
2
Apr 12 2025
Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3
Apr 13 2025
Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
Eclectic, somehow felt like 8a or 90s TV soundtrack material
2
Apr 14 2025
Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
Really enjoyable! Very rockabilly, very listenable.
4
Apr 15 2025
Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Loved it - a breath of fresh air
4
Apr 16 2025
Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby
Girls Against Boys
3
Apr 17 2025
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
4
Apr 18 2025
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
3
Apr 19 2025
In Utero
Nirvana
5
Apr 20 2025
Fred Neil
Fred Neil
2
Apr 21 2025
Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
4
Apr 22 2025
The KΓΆln Concert
Keith Jarrett
4
Apr 23 2025
Le Tigre
Le Tigre
3
Apr 24 2025
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
5
Apr 25 2025
Strange Cargo III
William Orbit
It was fine, but too long - by the last two tracks, I was wondering βisnβt it over yet?β
2
Apr 26 2025
The Next Day
David Bowie
3
Apr 27 2025
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
1
Apr 28 2025
We're Only In It For The Money
The Mothers Of Invention
STRANGE. A never-ending and not fun trip. Gives major ick.
1
Apr 29 2025
Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4
Apr 30 2025
Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
Loretta is a country icon for a reason and this album shows that in spades. Folks calling her a Dolly knock-off donβt know their music history.
5
May 01 2025
OK
Talvin Singh
Well, thatβs an hour of my life that iβll never get back
1
May 02 2025
Tidal
Fiona Apple
Love this album! Still stands up after nearly 30 years.
4
May 03 2025
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
.
2
May 05 2025
Survivor
Destiny's Child
4
May 06 2025
Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Ethereal pop
4
May 07 2025
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
5
May 08 2025
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
I understand this is a highly touted and influential album, itβs just not for me
2
May 09 2025
Vanishing Point
Primal Scream
I hear the βsoundtrackβ vibes, but it feels uneven and overwrought. Meh.
2
May 10 2025
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
3
May 11 2025
Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
If someone asked me to conjure the sound of 80s punk, this would be it.
4
May 12 2025
The New Tango
Astor Piazzolla
An interesting combination of musicians, but I feel the vibraphone softens the edges of the tango too much.
3
May 13 2025
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
3
May 14 2025
Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
2
May 15 2025
The Bones Of What You Believe
CHVRCHES
I appreciate the synth music, but find the lead vocals grating.
2
May 16 2025
Snivilisation
Orbital
3
May 17 2025
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
4
May 18 2025
Scott 4
Scott Walker
4
May 19 2025
The Real Thing
Faith No More
3
May 20 2025
Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
Love this album! Just beautiful.
4
May 21 2025
James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
4
May 22 2025
Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
A complete (and grody) waste of time
1
May 23 2025
The Sensual World
Kate Bush
I feel like this is an album and artist that people say they like in order to sound intelligent and high-browβ¦ but to me it was meh poetry sung by an irritating voice. This Womanβs Work was the only real standout, and even that was only βgoodβbecause I recognized it from use in tv / movies / dance, not because I actually liked it.
2
May 24 2025
The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
Like many (most?) other rap albums on this list, I recognize his skill and cultural impact, but really did not enjoy.
3
May 25 2025
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3
May 26 2025
Suicide
Suicide
Starts off okay, but ends up obnoxious and self-indulgent.
2
May 27 2025
Dirt
Alice In Chains
There are moments of inspiration - Rooster is obviously a stand-out - but mostly, I found this to be an exercise in depressing noise
2
May 28 2025
21
Adele
An album that truly deserves the βmodern classicβ moniker.
5
May 29 2025
Close To You
Carpenters
Cozy pop
3
May 30 2025
Maxinquaye
Tricky
Repetitive and occasionally raunchy. Yet another baffling example of an album that makes one thing, βhow did this make the list?β
1
May 31 2025
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
3
Jun 01 2025
Dog Man Star
Suede
Shades of Bowie and U2madhrd together.
3
Jun 02 2025
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
5
Jun 03 2025
Melodrama
Lorde
Intriguing and fresh. I enjoyed this much more than anticipated.
4
Jun 04 2025
Closer
Joy Division
Started strong, ended meandering and monotonous.
2
Jun 05 2025
Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
2
Jun 06 2025
Like Water For Chocolate
Common
Interesting beats and use of influencing styles, but again⦠I hate the lyrics
2
Jun 07 2025
Garbage
Garbage
#1 CRUSH always takes me back to Baz Luhrmanβs Romeo + Juliet and high school. Pure teen angst nostalgia.
3
Jun 08 2025
Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
Terrible, awful, no good, BLECH - if I could give negative stars, I would.
1
Jun 09 2025
My Generation
The Who
A damn near perfect rock album.
5
Jun 10 2025
Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
Will require more than 1 listen to really absorb the lyrics, but enjoyed the first pass.
4
Jun 11 2025
The Poet
Bobby Womack
3
Jun 12 2025
Truth And Soul
Fishbone
2
Jun 13 2025
Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
4
Jun 14 2025
Purple Rain
Prince
I enjoyed the instrumentation and music aspect more than the lyrics
3
Jun 15 2025
Third/Sister Lovers
Big Star
Unimpressive except for Nature Boy
3
Jun 16 2025
Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses
2
Jun 17 2025
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
3
Jun 18 2025
The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
2
Jun 19 2025
Nixon
Lambchop
Strange strange strange⦠also oddly soothing at times⦠But mostly just always on the edge of weird
2
Jun 20 2025
Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
TBH, Iβm too lazy to look up the English translation of the lyricsβ¦ But this meant I could just enjoy the music and the beats
3
Jun 21 2025
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
5
Jun 22 2025
Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
didn't hate it as much as i expected to
3
Jun 23 2025
A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
3
Jun 24 2025
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
3
Jun 25 2025
Selling England By The Pound
Genesis
4
Jun 26 2025
Parachutes
Coldplay
I loved the song Yellow when it came out, and it still brings back nostalgia for my college yearsβ¦ But overall, this album feels pretty sleepy and repetitive β the songs bleed into one another without much change.
3
Jun 27 2025
Abbey Road
Beatles
Iconic.
5
Jun 28 2025
Roots
Sepultura
If I could give this trash heap of screamo negative stars, I would. Nearly unlistenable.
1
Jun 29 2025
Parklife
Blur
Utterly mediocre
2
Jun 30 2025
Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
I loathed this as much as I loved Tidal. What a waste of time.
2
Jul 01 2025
Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
Sounded like a radio-friendly Bowie knockoff.
2
Jul 02 2025
Hejira
Joni Mitchell
Aching and beautiful and worth multiple listens to keep discovering the lyrics.
4
Jul 03 2025
Cupid & Psyche 85
Scritti Politti
Why? WHY is this a must-listen album???!!!! What a mediocre waste of time.
1
Jul 04 2025
Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
Very interesting, sonically, but will require more than one listen to get all the lyrics.
3
Jul 05 2025
All Mod Cons
The Jam
2
Jul 06 2025
Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
A little uneven, but gritty and honest. Itβs nice to hear a full record from a band I know has been a huge influence on some of my favorite Americana bands.
3
Jul 07 2025
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
4
Jul 08 2025
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
4
Jul 09 2025
Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
I was immediately captivated by this album. I enjoyed the ethereal music and the lyrics β it felt as if David Bowie, Elton John, and Bon Iver all came together in a lush recording session.
4
Jul 10 2025
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
3
Jul 11 2025
Group Sex
Circle Jerks
1
Jul 12 2025
Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
2
Jul 13 2025
New Forms
Roni Size
Entirely too long
2
Jul 14 2025
Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
2
Jul 15 2025
Goodbye And Hello
Tim Buckley
2
Jul 16 2025
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
3
Jul 17 2025
The Rise & Fall
Madness
Amazon music didnβt have this particular album, so I listened to a βbest ofβ album. Enjoyed their quirky style!
3
Jul 18 2025
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
3
Jul 19 2025
The Specials
The Specials
I donβt think Iβve ever heard of this band, but definitely enjoyed this album. Can definitely hear the influence they surely had on the 90s ska of my youth.
4
Jul 20 2025
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
Just not for me
2
Jul 21 2025
After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
Lyrically strong, canβt stand his voice
2
Jul 22 2025
Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
2
Jul 23 2025
Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Slow and depressing
2
Jul 24 2025
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Another album that surprised me by how much I enjoyed it! I think, though, early heavy metal is perhaps more palatable than more modern iterations⦠But now I guess I will have to explore and expand my horizons
4
Jul 25 2025
Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
2
Jul 26 2025
Welcome to the Afterfuture
Mike Ladd
1
Jul 27 2025
Like A Prayer
Madonna
While I have enjoyed some of her radio hits over the years, I have never understood the hype behind Madonna. Her level of celebrity, especially at its peak in the 80s and 90s, itβs more a testament to her sheer will to be famous rather than to her level of talent, whether in music or film.
3
Jul 28 2025
Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
3
Jul 29 2025
Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
2
Jul 30 2025
Veckatimest
Grizzly Bear
2