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Antichrist Superstar
Marilyn Manson
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5 | 2.47 | +2.53 |
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...Baby One More Time
Britney Spears
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5 | 2.68 | +2.32 |
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Run-D.M.C.
Run-D.M.C.
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5 | 3.13 | +1.87 |
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Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
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5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
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5 | 3.39 | +1.61 |
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All Directions
The Temptations
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5 | 3.45 | +1.55 |
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Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
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4 | 2.49 | +1.51 |
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Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
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5 | 3.51 | +1.49 |
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New Forms
Roni Size
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4 | 2.53 | +1.47 |
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
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5 | 3.53 | +1.47 |
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
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1 | 3.37 | -2.37 |
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1989
Taylor Swift
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1 | 3.27 | -2.27 |
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The Last Broadcast
Doves
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1 | 3.05 | -2.05 |
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evermore
Taylor Swift
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1 | 3.03 | -2.03 |
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Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
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1 | 2.94 | -1.94 |
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
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2 | 3.73 | -1.73 |
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Triangle
The Beau Brummels
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1 | 2.71 | -1.71 |
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Marquee Moon
Television
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2 | 3.5 | -1.5 |
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
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2 | 3.33 | -1.33 |
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You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
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2 | 3.32 | -1.32 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Beatles | 4 | 5 |
| Nirvana | 2 | 5 |
| Oasis | 2 | 5 |
| David Bowie | 6 | 4 |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 4.33 |
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| Taylor Swift | 2 | 1 |
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Taylor Swift · 5 likes
1/5
not listening to this. I do not like taylor swift not giving her any of my time.
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart · 1 likes
2/5
Never heard of this before. Not my style. Only 1 min into the whole album. eh
Oasis · 1 likes
5/5
I love this album and IMO think it's close to flawless
The Psychedelic Furs · 1 likes
3/5
I've heard of this artist never really listened to much of them. I know I have heard a track or two from them. Very interested to check this out. Very cool music. Not what I expected. Not sure if I have heard any of their stuff. Definitely can hear a lot of influences from this band in today's music.
Bauhaus · 1 likes
3/5
Truly never heard of this band. Very interested to hear what they sound like. These guys are interesting, very cool stuff.
1-Star Albums (6)
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Isaac Hayes
4/5
Right when the song comes on, whew, soulful. Makes you want to start dancing. two songs in, and this is a long one. 4 tracks and but each track is extensive. I dig track 2. This last track is very long. Mostly talking. So far the standout tracks are 1 and 3.
Beatles
5/5
I don't even need to listen to this album. This is by far one of my favorites The Beatles albums and one of my favorites ever. Every song on this is a masterpiece. The way they close out the album with the medley and in the end. so good.
Guns N' Roses
4/5
Excited to listen to this. Never really heard this album fully. Welcome to the Jungle is such a classic rock song. One Out ta get Me. Other songs between this song and Jungle were alright. Nothing special. At this point, this album just becomes a classic. I am not too big of a GNR fan but when you listen to an album like this one, you know why it is a classic.
Nas
5/5
Sweet! Looking forward to listening to this album. Truly never heard this album at all. So far I really dig it. Ironic I have never listened to this album, but these first couple of opening tracks have a familiarity to them.
The White Stripes
5/5
This album is already so legendary. I love the white stripes, not a long-time fan but definitely respect Jack White and his musicianship. Such a good album
Linkin Park
5/5
I love this album!
Such a classic.
So much nostalgia with this album. I remember when I heard this album for the first time. I was blown away. The two vocalists back-and-forth. Singing, rapping, screaming. It was amazing at 16.
RIP Chester.
A Place for My Head best song on the album
George Jones
3/5
Interested in listening to this. Honestly NEVER heard of this guy. This is country. I don't like country. This is old school country. Gotta check this out. Omg this reminds me of my Papa, my Dad's dad. I believe this is what he would be listening to when I was a kid. Most likely won't be able to get through this whole album. we'll see. 4 songs in and I definitely remember this album, even these songs playing in my Papa's car driving around SF. Alright I'm done, got through almost the first 7 tracks. Pretty classic country. Too slow and soft for me. I am more about the Johnny Cash type of country.
Björk
4/5
ooooo. I like. I have never sat down and listened to Bjork. I do know how legendary she is. Exactly what I thought. Very obscure. So good though. 3 tracks in. The track "There's more to life than this" reminds me of Daft Punk's
A lot of this reminds me of Daft Punk.
Very cool album.
Nick Drake
3/5
Truly have never heard of this guy. Don't listen to country-folk. I'll see how long I last this one. I do have a friend that reminds me of this music who has his own band. I respect this type of music, really all kinds of music. This is just not my type. I stopped it after 3 tracks. Couldn't really listen to it anymore. I enjoyed what I heard.
Calexico
3/5
Truly never heard of Calexico. More folk. this is another interesting artist. not one I would go out of my way to listen to but it's crazy but I can hear a lot of my favorite artists in some of these songs as if they were influenced by this artist. Not sure how much longer I will be able to listen to this.
Michael Kiwanuka
4/5
I've heard of this artist. I am actually excited to listen to this. Never heard this album before. i knew his name was familiar. I saw him at a local music fesital, Outside Lands. watched him a bit. I totally dig this record.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Definitely one of my favorite albums of all time. I don't give this album enough spins for my ears. I need this on my rotation a bit more. Classic effing album.
OutKast
5/5
Now this is an album I have been meaning to listen to all the way through. Obviously know the bangers and singles but nothing more and respect Outkast as artists.
Pink Floyd
5/5
I love this album. this is a classic. Straight rock-opera.
Beth Orton
3/5
Never heard. I respect this music and her artistry but this is not my style. I am only 2nd track in but not sure I will be able to listen to this.
Cowboy Junkies
3/5
The band name sounds familiar. So far, from the first track, this doesn't sound familiar. Into track 2, a lot mellower than I anticipated. So far not the band I thought it was. Not really my style.
Erykah Badu
4/5
This is solid so far. Only into track 2 but now I know why she is so good. This is a really solid album. I really love the sound, the soulness, her voice, her lyrics.
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
Interesting. So down to listen to some jazz. Never listened to this before. I really enjoy listening to jazz. I just never go out of my way to listen to Jazz.
N.W.A.
5/5
What a classic legendary album. Obviously have listened to all the classics, F the Police and title track. Stoked to listen to the whole record.
Elvis Costello
4/5
This will be interesting to listen to. Never heard ANY Costello. Just know how incredible of a songwriter he is. Very poppy. Got almost through half the album. Just not my style to sit and listen to.
John Cale
3/5
Truly never heard of this artist. Interested to listen to this. Not sure I will be able to get through this album. So far just not my style, very mellow. His voice is very reminiscent to Jim Morrison's.
Youssou N'Dour
4/5
I have definitely heard of this artist. Just as I have "heard" of a lot of these artists, which is probably why these are on this list. Interested to listen to this style of music. Won't be for a long time. Definitely respect this type of music but won't make it past track 2.
Beatles
5/5
This is my all time favorite album of any band. This is by far a top 3 album for me. This album is just perfect. So many different styles they play. You can really tell by this point who wrote what song. This is 5 star easy!
Otis Redding
5/5
This is just what I need right now. Soulful.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
I have always wanted to sit down and listen to CSNY. These guys are legendary. This is a really freaking great album
Jeff Beck
3/5
Interested to listen to him. Never listened to an album of his. Just know he is a badass songwriter and guitarist. This is cool but not into it.
Liz Phair
3/5
Heard of this artist, maybe listened to a song on the radio, never this album. Interesting music, very cool. Love her lyrics. Nothing you'd expect. Won't be able to listen to the whole album.
ZZ Top
3/5
Sweet. These guys are classic. So down for this album. Very cool album. Knew a couple songs just from the radio.
Metallica
4/5
This album is so freaking good! I love this album. NOt my personal favorite by them but such a classic, heavy album.
Blue Cheer
4/5
NEVER Heard of this band at all. Right off the bat, super stoked to listen to this. Very awesome. I have definitely heard this opening track. Summertime Blues. Did not know it was by Blue Cheer. Very cool, rocking psychedelic album.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
Heard of this band, never listened to any of their music. Interested to listen to this. Very 80's-goth type. It's cool, not my style. I'll give it a couple more tracks.
Kate Bush
4/5
I already know her, not sure if I really want to give this a listen. Definitely not what I was expecting, very anthemic. Pretty good. reminds me a lot like, Florence and the machine.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
This is cool. Never really sat and listened to Springsteen's album. Pretty rocking.
Sam Cooke
4/5
Never heard this album. I have heard of this artist.
Jorge Ben Jor
1/5
Apple Music does not have this album.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Great album. First time hearing this. He is always such a great listen, even caught him live.
Cyndi Lauper
4/5
Never listened to any Cyndi Lauper besides "Girls just wanna have fun". Wow, how did I not know she sings "Time after Time". this is a good album. Definition of 80s throughout this album.
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
Pretty cool. I have heard of this artist before, never listened to this album. I do respect them very much, enjoy some of the music.
Taylor Swift
1/5
not listening to this. I do not like taylor swift not giving her any of my time.
Prefab Sprout
2/5
Truly never heard of this band. Interested to hear what they sound like. First track not what I expected. Expecting a tad bit more of an 80's synth sound. Getting into track 3, this is not really my kind of sound. moving on.
The Smiths
3/5
Really looking forward to listening to this album. Never listened to a The Smiths album all the way through. Just know how legendary they are and Morrissey is. Not really my kind of music. Definitely respect him and the Smiths, just not my style.
Brian Eno
3/5
Never really listened to anything by Brian Eno. I know of him. This is mostly instrumental music, sounds more like samples and other songs for background. pretty cool so far.
Jurassic 5
4/5
I love this album. Do not listen to it as much as I probably should but there was a point in my life I had this on rotation. Great classic album.
Blur
3/5
Interested to hear this album. Obviously know Song No.2 but other than that, nothing else, never listened to this album. Yeah, only song after 4-5 tracks in, this is alright. Not my style of pop rock.
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Love listening to this music, gotta put this in my rotation way more. She's classic and soulful.
John Prine
3/5
Heard of this artist. Not sure if I'll be able to give it a listen to much, not really into this kind of music.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Truly never heard of this band. Interested to see what they sound like. Definitely not my style.
4/5
I love this record. This is a classic.
Hugh Masekela
3/5
Never heard of this artist but I do have a feeling I have heard of his music just didn't know it was this man. First track is smooth
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Really looking forward to listening to this album. Really have never heard them all the way. Just a couple songs here and there. I definitely get it but not my style. Try to listen to a couple more
Violent Femmes
3/5
Heard of this artist, never realized they were the one's who sing Blister in the sun. Pretty good. I actually do dig this stuff
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
I've always had this thing for Neil Young but I never go out of my way to listen to him. I do like everything I hear from him so stoked to listen to this album.
Deep Purple
3/5
My dad handed my down his vinyl, this one was in the stack. Never listened to it on vinyl but do know of deep purple and stoked to actually listen to this. I did not know they were Highway star. This shit is rocking.
Os Mutantes
3/5
Truly never heard of this artist. right off the bat, this shit is as psychedelic as it gets. wow. Just reading they are Brazilian which makes sense for the many instrumentation happening. Very interesting music. Gives me a Sgt Pepper's vibe with a The Birds mixed in.
The Flaming Lips
3/5
Never listened to any of the flaming lips besides "Do You Realize". Just not my kind of music. I get it, super artsy and experimental.
Gorillaz
4/5
I Love this album. Not a HUGE Gorillaz fan but I do love listening to them. They are such a vibe and this album is so good.
4/5
Definitely how legendary this album is. Will defintiely listen to the whole thing. This album just has so many good songs. Pretty much the first half of the album is a classic.
The Black Keys
4/5
I love this album. This is the album that I really discovered them from and what gravitated me towards their vibes and rock n roll style.
The Cure
4/5
Definitely heard of the Cure. Never fully listened to an album of theirs. Looking forward to listening to this. I dig this.
David Bowie
4/5
I remember when this got released, I was just diving into his discography, starting to really get into him years before. I thought this was a very interesting album at the time, especially coming out of what I knew of his earlier stuff. I really dug this album.
Frank Ocean
5/5
By far one of the greatest albums ever to have been released. This is a classic. I love this album so much. Pyramids is one of the best. Lost. Rich Kids, So many great songs
Songhoy Blues
3/5
Not my style, Definitely respect this.
Nirvana
5/5
Rocket From The Crypt
3/5
Very cool. Never heard of these guys. and honestly by the name of their band, thought this was some 60's rockabilly/blues band. This is very punk. I've heard On A Rope track. I believe it was in a video game. It's cool/. Very San Diego-punk.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Definitely know about this album and artist. But really never have listened to this album at all, really only know the singles. And this album came out the year I was born. I can see how big this was especially in the mid-80's.
Eminem
4/5
I'm not tis huge Eminem fan nor do I listen to him constantly but this album is so nostalgic for me. I do like it. It's a classic hip-hop album now. I feel like a lot of rappers these days try to re-create their Slim Shady LP. was not successful
Al Green
5/5
Oh yes! So into listening to this album all the way through. Obviously know about Al Green, never sat to listen through a full album. this is so good. I gotta throw this kind of stuff on during the weekends.
Black Sabbath
3/5
Gotta love going from Al Green to Black Sabbath. Not really sure if I have heard this album, at all. Always like listening to albums I wanted to but never have. So far, through 5 tracks, I have not heard any of these, besides Changes. Which I thought was performed by other artists.
Talking Heads
3/5
Interested in listening to this album all the way through. Only truly know about a couple of their songs but I could only imagine their albums are played through for a reason. I knew one song on the whole album. Don't know too much about it
Elastica
3/5
Don't know anything about this artist. Interested to hear what they sound like. At first glance thought it was going to be 80s. But saw it was mid-90s. Right off the bat, definitely from the mid-90s. Typical rock from the 90s. Sounds like a poor-man's-Hole. I know the track Connection. Definitely remember this track. Pretty mid to me. Nothing spectacular, not my kind of rock either.
David Bowie
4/5
Short record but a classic for Bowie. With Golden Years
Paul McCartney and Wings
4/5
I love this album. Pure classic. Especially from one of the greats, McCartney
Television
2/5
Truly never heard of this band. But typical 70's rock. Definitely not my style.
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
Again, never heard of these guys. This is very interesting. Very 60's, experimental rock, psychedelic rock. I dig it.
Cat Stevens
3/5
I have heard of this artist. Never listened to their stuff. So far not really my type but I respect it.
David Bowie
4/5
I really enjoy this album. Another classic by Bowie.
Fleet Foxes
3/5
I know these guys. Have heard of them but never listened to them. I am pretty sure I have caught them at a music festival going in between stages. They are folky a bit, not too much of my style.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
I know this artist and have heard of this Soundtrack. Not going to listen to much of it I've heard of it and know the movie.
Funkadelic
3/5
Super down to listen to this. I love R&B/Soul. I don't listen to enough of it. I need to add more to my pallet. Was not expecting track 1 to be a full-on guitar solo. Pretty decent.
Charles Mingus
3/5
I dig this jazz. Was not expecting jazz when reading the artist's name. Thought it was some psychedelic solo 70s artist.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
I know Joni. Never really truly listened to her but I do know what she brings to the table. won't listen to much of this. Just too americana/folky for me.
Eminem
3/5
I remember when this got released. My friends and I were big Eminem fans the first couple albums. Oh man, these songs are bringing me back.
Lucinda Williams
2/5
I've heard of this artist. Truly never listened to any of her music. Too folky for me, probably won't listen to much. Definitely not my style of music. Next.
Jefferson Airplane
4/5
Definitely heard of these guys. Listened to their stuff but never heard a full album. This is such a classic album. Love the vibes.
Shivkumar Sharma
1/5
Beastie Boys
3/5
I believe I know a couple songs off this album. Don't really remember too much of it. I do recall listening to this album a couple years back, listening to Beastie's discography.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Classic album. Jimi Hendrix is a legend.
Arrested Development
4/5
I have definitely heard of this artist. This style of hip hop just different. I can really hear today's artists influenced by these guys.
Alice In Chains
4/5
This has to be one of their best albums. every song on this album is so good.
Ice Cube
3/5
Ice Cube's first solo album after leaving NWA. I'm not a huge fan of Ice Cube's but I do respect it and know that this is pretty much a diss album to NWA. Enjoying it 3 tracks in so far.
Michael Jackson
5/5
Best album of all time!
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Classic album. Classic band. This album is so good from the front to back.
Stan Getz
3/5
Never heard but I see it's french-jazz. I'll check it out. Listening to this first track, I have definitely heard this before. Maybe just this track.
4/5
I love this album. I remember whne this got released. I was stoked they were album to follow up Significant Other with this banger. Almost as good as it's predecessor.
PJ Harvey
2/5
Truly never heard of her music. I just know her of her collabs with other artists. Not really my style of music.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Oh fuck yea! Black Sabbath. One of the best to do it.
Lou Reed
3/5
Pretty sure I have heard this album before, just recently. Lou Reed is a legendary artist. This style of music not really my style. Everyone loves on the wild side.
The Boo Radleys
2/5
Truly thought I have heard of this artist but nope. Actually, thought this was a blues guitarist. Sounds like Radiohead and Stone Roses so far. Not my style.
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Classic. Listened to this over the weekend. He is so good.
Fatboy Slim
3/5
I know Fatboy Slim. never sat and listened to one of their albums. I know what they're about and really look forward to listening to this. Pretty cool. Not as intense as I thought this album would be. I do like this album. It's good. Fun.
The Allman Brothers Band
3/5
I have this on vinyl. Never listened to it but I know these guys. They are so solid, classic rock, southern rock as it gets.
Elliott Smith
2/5
Not sure if I want to listen to him. Not really fond of his allegations.
Minor Threat
4/5
Sweet! I love listening to artists that are legendary and that I have heard before but not their muisc. Minor Threat is one of them. These guys are so punk i love it. I dig this album. I can only imagine what people thought of this at the time of it's original release.
Todd Rundgren
4/5
Heard of this artist, don't think I have listened to their music. Interested to see what this is like. Very experimental. Very interesting album so far. reading, a very influential album and artist.
Def Leppard
4/5
I have always wanted to sit and listen to this album fully. Have always been a backseat Def Leppard fan. When I hear them I rock out and enjoy it. This is one of those perennial albums that just last forever.
Public Enemy
4/5
Stoked to be able to listen to this fully. Never really sat down to listen to ANY of their music besides what’s played on the radio or by other DJs. Such a perennial time In hip hop. As Wikipedia states the golden age of hip hop.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
This has to be their best album. Definitely what I grew up listening to. This is such a classic.
Beck
3/5
Not a huge Beck fan but I do respect his style of music. Definitely like the hits and some of the deeps.
X-Ray Spex
2/5
Definitely have never heard of this artist before. Maybe I have heard a track of theirs but so far doesn't sound like anything I've heard before. Not my style.
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
2/5
Never heard of this before. Not my style. Only 1 min into the whole album. eh
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Not a huge Rolling Stones fan. Always the comparisons Rolling Stones vs The Beatles. I am a huge Beatles fan but do find a handful of Rolling Stones songs very good. Wild Horses. Definitely going to listen to this whole album as I have never really listened to a full album of theirs.
The Smiths
3/5
I've heard of the Smiths. Never listened to much of their stuff. I do believe this is the beginning of Emo music. Not really my style. I do respect the Smiths and know how popular and legendary they are.
New Order
2/5
Definitely heard of these guys. I know one song, Blue Monday. Don't know much else. So interested to hear this. Too 80's poppy for me. 3 tracks in not sure if I really dig this too much
Tim Buckley
2/5
I have heard of a Buckley, not sure if it's this guy. I know Jeff Buckley. We shall see. First track in, too slow for me. Not my style.
The Darkness
2/5
Not sure if I really want to listen. I did not like their hit single "thing called love". I'll give it a listen. Not my style of rock. I get the classic/hair metal vibe they are going for. Not for me
Dolly Parton
3/5
I will give this a little listen. Definitely not a country fan at all. I respect the classic country, like a-Dolly Parton. Pretty good though. I am pretty sure she is young during this record.
4/5
This album is very legendary. Without this album there wouldn't be a lot of albums that were influenced by Ziggy. One of Bowie's greatest.
The Cult
3/5
I was able to catch these guys live at a festival just recently. Very cool. Very rock n roll. I do know some of their tunes, not all.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Very interesting style of music. Didn't know punk blues was a thing. Very cool stuff so far. Very interesting. Not able to get through the whole album.
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
Definitely know Run DMC. Pretty sure we listened to some RUN DMC earlier. Nope that was Public Enemy. I have always wanted to check out one of their records.
Beck
3/5
Knowing a bit of Beck, heard of this album. Don't know if I know anything off of it. I do know his style of music is very eclectic. First couple tracks in it is very mellow, slow. Not the indie rock/experimental pop I was expecting.
The Avalanches
2/5
I do remember hearing a song from these guys in high school and maybe even post-high school. Interested to check this out. This is not what I expected. Thought it was going to be a bit more indie pop.
The Beau Brummels
1/5
Never heard of these guys. Interesting to see what they sound like. Figured they would sound like what they look like for that era. Not sure how long I'll last listening to this. eh. not for me
Baaba Maal
3/5
Never heard of this artist. I'll check it out. I truly respect these kinds of artist and their style of music they've created and delivered to us. Just not my style and need to be in the mood to be listening to this. sitting at work doesn't help.
The Cure
3/5
Interested to hear what this sounds like. I can definitely hear some band's music from today, that is very influential. Truly never heard of any of these first couple tracks. I do enjoy them as well. Pretty good overall.
Louis Prima
4/5
Oh yes. I have definitely heard of this. This is awesome. I really enjoy this style of music.
Lauryn Hill
4/5
I know how legendary this album is and how she is. Truly never listened to this album fully. Have heard some of these tracks individually. Yeah this album is definitely why Apple called it a top-100 all time
Dizzee Rascal
3/5
This was not what I was expecting. Thought it was country artist. May not last long on this. Eh this first song is alright. I get it. Not my style.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Stoked to check this album out. Only listened to some of his tunes. not all. Pretty blues-rockin. A little too mellow for me. I respect it. Don't know much off this record so far. Pretty good
Tom Waits
3/5
I live next to Tom Waits and he came into the Apple store I was working at at the time. I have heard some of his music, do enjoy it very different. Excited to check this out. I really enjoy this style of music.
The Smiths
3/5
A first for me. This album cover just makes me think of some sort of 80s english punk rock. but not even. So looking forward to hearing what this actually sounds like. Yea not my style. I respect it though.
Johnny Cash
4/5
Definitely know this album. Never heard it though. This is such a classic album even though it's live. One of those classic live albums.
The Prodigy
3/5
Looking forward to checking this album out. I do know of this artist, just a couple tracks though. Not sure if they are off this album. Very 90's electronic. Too techno-y for me. 90's electronic was very techno-y for my taste
Duran Duran
4/5
Definitely heard of this artist and album. Never actually listened to it fully. So kind of excited to check this out for the first time. this is a good album, this is why this is a legendary album.
Circle Jerks
3/5
I have quickly into 4 tracks. Love this. Truly never listened to this band. I love this like it's new to me and I respect this earl-punk/ska movement,
Iggy Pop
3/5
Have never heard any of his music at all. Have definitely heard of this first track. Pretty good album. Very different. Not poppy but not super rocking.
OutKast
4/5
I love this album. I don't listen to it enough just because I am not this huge rap/hip-hop enthusiast. But I do recognize classic/legendary albums
The Divine Comedy
3/5
Never heard of this. Wasn't expecting this. Reminds me of something of flaming lips. this is actually enjoyable, not my style though.
Sleater-Kinney
3/5
I've heard of this band never listened to their stuff. I do know that an actress is in this band, forget her name. She was on SNL. Not my style. I dig the rockness.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4/5
I love this album. I love Tom Petty.
Buena Vista Social Club
3/5
I've heard of this band. Never listened to this album. Maybe even saw them at a festival. Definitely was not expecting this style of music. Legit.
Nina Simone
4/5
I know her. Excited to listen to some Nina. Solid jazz music. She is legendary.
Aerosmith
3/5
I've heard some of these tracks off this album. Never heard of this album before. Just straight classic rock.
Fiona Apple
3/5
I have only heard a track or two from her. Was not expecting her this to be a more recent album. First couple tracks are good. Not my style.
Slade
2/5
Definitely was not expecting this kind of band. This is alright. Noy my style of rock.
King Crimson
4/5
This is cool. Looking forward to checking this out. Truly never listened to this artist, I know how legendary they are. This is great.
Air
3/5
I know of this french band. Only know sexy boy but nothing else. Interested to hear it.
Cheap Trick
4/5
I have heard of this band. Must have been a great concert for it to be a legendary album. Wow. that was a great album.
The Coral
3/5
Never heard of these guys. Will check them out. This is cool. Truly never heard of this before. Very interesting. Reminds me of gypsy-band.
The Flying Burrito Brothers
2/5
Never heard of these guys. Just reading the book by it's cover, never would've guessed this type of music. very country. Not my style.
The Notorious B.I.G.
4/5
Really looking forward to listening to this album. NOt a huge rap fan but I do know how legendary this artist and album is.
Pink Floyd
4/5
One of the best albums out there
Peter Frampton
3/5
My parents were at this concert but did not know each other at the time. This is such a classic live album.
Faust
3/5
Truly never heard of this and interested to hear what they sound like. First track in, definitely not what I was expecting. Very cool so far though. Very interesting really not sure what to think, their genres are all over the place. First sounds like euro-electronic music, then 60's rock band, then pink floyd.
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
4/5
Down for some 70s funk. this is going to be lovely to listen to. I can only imagine what this was like when first released in the 70s.
Derek & The Dominos
3/5
Definitely heard of these guys. I actually thought it was more 50's Jazz. Never actually listened to them. That I am aware of. Did not know it was also Eric Clapton. Typical classic rock.
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
Hell yea! These guys fucking rock. Truly never listened to any of their songs all the way through and album. This album is pretty solid.
LCD Soundsystem
4/5
I know these guys. Just recently listened to them a bit more. I do enjoy them a lot. I have not checked out this album. Very good album. Very LCD, obviously.
The Bees
3/5
Never heard of these guys and they are recent. These guys are pretty chill, at least the first track. Very cool, chill, loungy music. Was not expecting it.
The White Stripes
4/5
I know this band and I know this record. Straight garage/punk rock. I really enjoyed White Stripes and Jack White as soon as they came out. This is a great record.
The Pogues
3/5
I've heard of this band but not any of their music. I actually did not think it was this type of music. Thought they were more 60's-oriented. Very cool.
DJ Shadow
4/5
Never got into DJ albums. I'll check this out. Definitely respect what they bring. Prettty cool stuff. Two tracks in. Now I know why this is an essential item.
Blondie
3/5
Cool. Stoked to listen to some Blondie. Definitely know Blondie. Only know a song or two. I know One Way or Another. Pretty good stuff. Not sure if I can listen to the whole album.
The Last Shadow Puppets
3/5
Heard of this band never really listened to their stuff. I truly have no idea what to expect. I assume they were an indie pop band. Sound like an Arctic Monkeys-type. That's why it's the same lead singer. It's cool. Not my style.
Nightmares On Wax
2/5
Never heard of this artist/DJ. Not my style. I do respect what he brings
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Bob fucking Marley.
Ramones
4/5
Ramones are awesome. Truly wish I was around when they came out. This album is very enjoyable.
Wilco
2/5
Not much of a fan of Wilco. Never got into them. I know a lot of people enjoy their music. I respect what they deliver but not for me
David Bowie
4/5
I love this album. I love David Bowie.
Small Faces
2/5
Never heard of these guys. Omg right off the bat gives me early-Tame Impala vibes. Interesting. Very oldies. Not my style. Very psychedelic.
David Bowie
4/5
This is a great album.
Santana
3/5
I definitely know Santana, was a fan. Until he made a terrible comment about trans people. But can't deny the fact he is a great/legendary guitarist and songwriter. Never really sat to listen to any of his songs fully or albums.
Richard Hawley
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Not my style but I definitely respect this artistry.
Jamiroquai
3/5
I am excited to check this album out. Now that I have much more respect for music, I now realize what style of music Jamiroquai is. When I was a kid, I did enjoy the single out on MTV, thought it was cool. First phew tracks are pretty cool.
Radiohead
3/5
Not one of my favorites by them but definitely a great album.
Metallica
5/5
This is a classic.
Adam & The Ants
3/5
I've heard of this group. Never really heard anything they released. Not bad. Not my style of music.
Bill Callahan
2/5
Never heard of this artist. Too soft for me.
Tears For Fears
4/5
This is the only album I know from this artist. I do know more tracks though. I do enjoy this artist and music very much.
The Go-Go's
3/5
I have heard of this band, but never listened to any of their music. I do know this first track. Pretty cool. I dig it.
3/5
Super interested in listening to this album. I know of Devo and some of their music. Very interesting music. Very Devo. Nothing catching my ears.
Spacemen 3
2/5
Never heard of this artist or band. Curious to listen. Interesting. Slow but so far not for me.
The Beta Band
2/5
Another band I have never heard of. Interested to see what they sound like. First track is cool. NOt really what I expected more of a big-band, from the 50s-60s.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Definitely not one of my favorites by them.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Obviously know Stevie. I am aware of this album, never heard this. This is soulful.
Peter Gabriel
3/5
I know this artist. I know some of his songs. Do not know if they are off this album. Haven't heard any of these tracks so far. It's cool.
Kraftwerk
3/5
Stoked to listen to this. In the last 15+ years I have really gotten to love electronic music. Very german electronic. A little too somber, slow. BPM are a little slower than I thought. Good though
GZA
4/5
Interested in listening to this. I know of GZA but never really listened to his solo stuff. Some solid hip-hop. I dig this.
Jethro Tull
3/5
Hell yea! I know these guys. Never really heard a lot of their tunes, just the stuff on the radio. A little too folk/rock for me. Aqualung the only song I attach to.
Van Halen
4/5
Oh yea! This album is classic and legendary.
Soft Machine
3/5
Truly never heard of this band. At first it would seem like a psychedelic-rock band. Very interesting. 4 songs, a double-album and 2 compositions. Very interesting and all done live. I can see how this is on this list. Not my style a bit out there.
Queen
3/5
Well we all know Queen but I have never sat down to listen to an album. It's an alright album to me. Only know Killer Queen. Very Queen though.
Badly Drawn Boy
2/5
Never heard. A little too folky for my taste.
The Doors
4/5
I am a The Doors fan, I have heard this album fully. Don't remember too much from it. but I do like almost everything they put out.
Garbage
3/5
hmmm, interesting. Stoked to check this out. I do know a couple of tracks off this album. I know these guys are pretty legendary, not really my type of music. I do enjoy the tracks I do know, the singles.
Animal Collective
3/5
I've heard of this artist, may have seen them live at a festival. Never really listened to them fully. This is pretty good. I dig this music.
Brian Eno
4/5
Definitely have heard of Brian Eno, really never listened to his music. Very interesting sound. Very avant-garde.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Aretha Franklin
4/5
I definitely know Aretha. Literally what the album is the Lady of Soul. Stoked to check out this allbum.
Ray Charles
4/5
What a classic artist. I truly dig listening to 50's soul r&B. This album is so good.
The B-52's
3/5
Very interested to see what they really sound like. I know the popular tunes but not much else. Very interesting, not really my style. Got lots of influences in this, punky, almost Devo-ish.
Roni Size
4/5
Would've never thought this was 90's electronic. Roni Size, right off the bat, to me, reading the name of the band, sounds like 60's soul, or big band. The first track reminds me of Gorillaz. Very cool. Not intense.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
I don't even want to call this classic this is just pure rock & roll. love this. I know what Buddy Holly sounds like so had an idea of what this could sound like but never sat down to really listen. Some good rock & roll.
Steely Dan
4/5
I do know of this artist and these songs. This is such classic, stoner rock. So good.
Kanye West
4/5
I love the old Kanye.
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
Truly never heard any of their songs. Very interesting music. Just not my style. I definitely get it. Very artsy.
Neil Young
3/5
I know some Neil young. This sound very bluesy.
Bauhaus
3/5
Truly never heard of this band. Very interested to hear what they sound like. These guys are interesting, very cool stuff.
Jack White
3/5
Definitely know of Jack White but truly never really engaged in his albums. He is definitely a great and legendary artist.
Franz Ferdinand
3/5
I truly only know maybe one song off this album and even by Franz. Pretty good pop rock music.
3/5
Never heard. Exactly the type of music I thought with the name of the band and the album cover. A little psychedelic.
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
3/5
Never heard of this artist. No idea what they sound like nor have an idea. Give me a little Empire of the Sun vibes, the singing does. It's cool. Not for me.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
I have heard of this guy so many time. Never went out of my way to listen to him. I know how legendary of an artist he is on his own right. I can understand why he is legendary. Almost avant garde- with garage rock/punk rock influence.
Green Day
4/5
This is easily a classic and a must-listen. Green Day fans and punk rock fans, you got your rock opera, this is it. This is so good.
Elvis Presley
3/5
I mean it's Elvis.
Goldie
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Interested to find out what they sound like. At first glance, by the name, I immediately thought 80's synth solo artist. So far interesting, almost trip-hop. It's interesting. Definitely reminds me of 90's rave or something
The Jam
2/5
I have definitely heard of this band. Never listened to their stuff. Eh, so far this is alright. Not my style.
Orbital
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Just by the name of the artist, had a feeling it was going to be mainly instrumental and almost electronic. Pretty cool.
Peter Gabriel
3/5
I know Peter. Stoked to find out what kind of tracks is on this album. I know Sledgehammer and In Your Eyes.
These songs are classic and he is a great artist.
Nick Drake
3/5
I've heard of this artist, really never listened to any of his music, that I know of. Once he started singing, his voice sounds familiar. I do believe I have heard his stuff before. I dig this.
5/5
I love this album and IMO think it's close to flawless
MGMT
5/5
this album is so classic to me. this album is so good. this was released in the prime of my life.
Genesis
3/5
I definitely know Genesis and enjoy some of their tracks, not sure if I have heard anything off of this. This album gives me very much Pink Floyd vibes. I have not heard of any of these tracks so far. Pretty artsy
The Doors
3/5
I know I do enjoy some of these tracks. The first track is classic.
Portishead
3/5
I definitely know of this artist. Very interested to see how this album plays out. very cool stuff. She sounds very similar to Bjork. don't really know any of these tracks so far.
Thundercat
4/5
I definitely know of thundercat and respect him very much. Never really listened to any of his music fully. This is good stuff.
Paul Simon
3/5
I know Paul Simon, only song I know is Call me Al. But other than that not much else. Interested to see what this sounds like. 2 Tracks through and it's pretty interesting. Very funky.
Waylon Jennings
3/5
Not a big country fan but I will give this a listen. I do know how legendary Waylon is in the country scene. Interested to see what his sound is like. It's cool. Not for me
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
I already know how good this album is!
Led Zeppelin
5/5
One of their best albums
Eagles
3/5
I dig Eagles. I don't go out of my way to listen to them but when they come on I enjoy them thoroughly. Never sat down to listen to one album, I do know of their music.
k.d. lang
2/5
I definitely know of this artist. I know a few tracks, not quite sure if they are off this album. I mostly know the tracks off the radio. Not my type of music. Definitely respect their music.
Manu Chao
3/5
I know this artist. Never really listened to it. I do know the style. I dig this album.
Rush
4/5
oh damn! these guys are legendary. the first track off the album, a classic.
Coldplay
4/5
I dug this album a lot when it was released. I grew out of this band there after and more into harder stuff. But now that I am a bit older and mature I do enjoy this album and know how good it is. I have not listened to this in a while.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
I have heard of this band. I do know some of their tracks. I know this first track. I never really dove into their albums though. So very interested in what I hear. Pretty good.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
I love these guys. Also, love how they are local. These guys are pure classic rock. So stoney.
The Who
4/5
Oh interesting. a live album from Leeds by the Who. Super down to check this out. I dig the Who. Not an out-of-my-way type of band. But when they come on I do enjoy. I don't know enough of The Who's material to really graps this live performance.
Joy Division
3/5
Truly never heard any of their stuff, that I am aware of. I do have an idea of the type of music they deliver. So excited to check this out. Very gothy. Very interesting. Not really my style but I get it.
The Killers
4/5
This has to be in my top-20 albums of all time.
50 Cent
4/5
I definitely know fifty. I know some of these songs and do know that this song is a classic. This just brings me right back to high school
King Crimson
3/5
I have heard of this band but never really listened to any of their stuff. I do think I know a couple of tracks, and I am familiar with their style. This gives me Mars Volta vibes. It's a very cool band.
Miles Davis
4/5
Definitely know this musician. I do love me some jazz but I can only listened to it for so long. I have heard of this album, not sure if I have listened to it. This is so good. Really wish I was able to catch him alive. Every song is so intriguing.
R.E.M.
3/5
I know this artist. I know maybe 1 or 2 tracks never really heard a full album of theirs. I definitely know this first track. Think I may sit and listen to the whole album, very interested in these guys. Was not aware, 'everybody hurts', was on this album.
Public Enemy
4/5
Definitely have heard of these guys. I know this song, Bring the Noise. Really down to listen to this true hip-hop. Album is very cool. I can totally tell that there are a lot of samples used today from this album, even on some of my favorite dance tracks.
Miles Davis
4/5
I have seen this album cover before. Never heard these two tracks. This is solid. Reminds me of Jimi Hendrix with the improv and jamming and guitar solos.
Various Artists
4/5
damn! wish I had opened this website up on the 26th to listen to it. Damn, wish this actually was on christmas day and not the day after. This is a great album. I was aware of one of these tracks but completely forgot about the album.
Traffic
3/5
Definitely heard of this band. My parents love these guys. I know a couple tracks. Interested to check this album out. Nothing special in the first two tracks, it's cool.
Nick Drake
3/5
I definitely heard of this first track on the album. Did not know this was Nick Drake.
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
I am not a huge Smashing Pumpkins fan but I do know how good this album is. I do remember it being released and only listening to the singles. Which I enjoyed.
Rage Against The Machine
4/5
One of the best albums. ever.
The Birthday Party
3/5
Never heard of this band at all. Very interesting. At first glance, the artist name would make me think some pop band in the 80's/90's. Completely opposite. Very garage punk. Very interesting. Not my style but I definitely respect what they bring.
Lupe Fiasco
4/5
I definitely remember this album. A little nostalgic for me. I am not a true hip-hop head but this was one of the first albums that introduced me to the genre/scene. I really enjoyed it, especially, kick/push
The Stone Roses
3/5
Oddly enough I do know these guys. I am always taken back by myself, knowing who they are. I was less than 10 years old when I heard of these guys, and buying their album "the second coming". I do not remember what attached me to them, maybe caught a music video of theirs on MTV or VH1. truly do not know how young-me discovered and liked them. So odd, none of these tracks, for the first handful of tracks sound remotely familiar to me.
Yes
3/5
Very cool record. I do know of these guys and have heard a few of these tracks before. These guys really remind me of my parents. They enjoyed Yes.
The Byrds
3/5
I know this band. Have definitely heard of their tracks. When I first heard them, being younger, immediately thought they were a The Beatles wannabe, but they are not. Interested to actually check out one of their albums. They are a little too mellow for my liking.
Frank Black
3/5
ahh, never heard this but after reading he's from the Pixies, got me interested. not really for me. very cool though.
The Specials
3/5
I really dig this type of music, when it plays for me. Everytime they come on or something relative to them, I always enjoy listening to it. Interested into listening to this album, fully. Very cool.
Sex Pistols
4/5
Sweet. I know them and heard their music but really never sat to listen to them. This is what I imagine true punk would've sounded like. I dig this.
The Who
4/5
I know this group. Legendary rock group. I know this album, never heard it all the way through. I know these first two tracks. Yeah this is a good album.
Deee-Lite
3/5
Funny these guys are not rock. More pop/dance. I do know groove is in the heart, but definitely interested in the rest of their music. This is some good stuff. I dig this.
Butthole Surfers
3/5
I know this band never really heard much of their stuff other than what is on the radio. very intersting songs so far. was not really aware they were all over the place. Not for me. Kind of an odd one. I get why though it is on this list.
Ray Price
2/5
Was truly not expecting country when reading the name of the artist. Actually though it was a soul singer in the 50's. I think my Grandfather actually had this album in his collection. This is definitely not my style. Not a huge Country fan. The old time Country I really respect, the OG country. He has kind of an Elvis-like vocals. 2-stars because I am not a fan of this genre but do respect it
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
I definitely know this duo. Truly respect what they deliver. So good. Just a bit too mellow for me.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Leonard Cohen is just not my vibe. I definitely know him and have heard of him but just not my vibe. Will give him 3 stars for an average rating.
Muddy Waters
4/5
Definitely have heard of this artist, really never heard any of his tracks. This will be cool to listen to. Definitely know this first track. True blues. Going to have the king of blues right after this, BB King. This is some good shit
B.B. King
4/5
Read that this is one of THE best live albums EVER in any genre. Definitely going to try to catch this whole album. Not a huge blues fan but I definitely enjoy it and respect it.
Super Furry Animals
3/5
Truly never heard of these guys. I do have a feeling I may come across a song I have heard of. But this is interesting. They actually remind me of a band called OK Go. These guys seem fun. Cool songs. I give this album 3 stars
Radiohead
3/5
Not one of my favorites by them. But still a classic.
Parliament
4/5
I know this artist, really never listened to much of their stuff though I do know what type of music and vibe they bring. I dig it! This is so good. So funky and such a great vibe!
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
3/5
Never heard of these guys. Definitely not what I was expecting. Very rockin. Sounds like someone from Iron maiden or one of those hair metal bands that went solo.
Bee Gees
3/5
Was looking forward to a disco album. But this must be there earlier stuff before they turned disco. I know Bee Gees but not this soft rock Bee Gees.
Underworld
3/5
I've heard of this artist and may have seen them accidentally at a festival recently. Pretty classic 90's rave music.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Oh i know Jimi. I love me some Jimi, I truly don't listen to Jimi enough though. Can't really go wrong with Jimi. I do think another one of his albums is better than this.
Rush
3/5
I know Rush. I do know of this record, never listened to it and do know that it is a classic/legendary record. Pretty good, very progressive, experimental.
Joy Division
3/5
Really never listened to these guys. May heard a song in passing but really never listened to them. Very interesting. Very goth, industrial.
Koffi Olomide
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Should be interesting. Definitely respect all types of music, especially international music. Just not for my ears. Very interesting.
Kate Bush
3/5
I know Kate Bush, not really heard much of her. Not for me. I respect it.
Johnny Cash
4/5
I actually have listened to this album before. I know very well of this as well. Probably one of the best live albums.
Elvis Presley
3/5
Another live album by a legendary artist. I've heard of this album, never listened to it. Very cool album so far. Not a huge Elvis fan so won't listen to this whole album.
Giant Sand
3/5
Never heard of this artist. But being from 2000 I have a feeling this is a little indie rock/electronic pop. Completely wrong. Sounds like Tom Waits. A little mellow. Not exactly what I was expecting. Going to wait for the 3rd track on this album. Too mellow for me. 2-3 stars
Deep Purple
3/5
Definitely know Deep Purple, never really listened to a full album of theirs. Interested to see what they sound like. Pretty cool. Pretty out there rock n roll.
3/5
Never heard of this band. Interesting so far. Reminds me of LCD Soundsystem. Very electronic. Not what I expected. Wonder if anybody has sampled these guys. So they're actually classified as noise rock. Don't have much history of "sampled". These guys can easily be sampled. Pretty cool stuff. Imagnie their live shows are pretty awesome.
The Cure
3/5
Interested to see what this album sounds like. Lots of respect for this band just not a fan of this type of music.
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Will check her out, listen to a couple tracks. Singer-songwriter. First track is pretty rocking. A little more rocking then I would have anticipated. Not my type of music though. I respect it. 3 stars
The Verve
3/5
I know one song of theirs, Bittersweet Symphony. I know nothing else. Interested to see what this sounds like. Not really my style of music, maybe 3 stars. Very rocking though. Very British rock too.
Madonna
3/5
A Madonna album, interesting. I'll check this out. I do know the first track. This is very EDM-y, so far. Pretty cool so far. 3-stars.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
As I do respect the folk, americana music, a little too slow for my taste. Going to listen to the first track as I have never really listened to a Leonard Cohen track other than the popular one. I know he is a legend in his own right and has a cult following, just not my style of music to listen to. 4-stars because he is a legend
Fela Kuti
3/5
Interesting. Very cool stuff. Holy shit, this first track is so long. 3 stars
The Police
4/5
Sweet. Truly have never heard a full Police album and will be checking this out. I do know some of these tracks on this album. What a great album. 4-stars
Sinead O'Connor
3/5
I know Sinead and know that I was singing a lot of her tracks as a kid via the radio. These first couple songs give me a Bjork vibe. A little soft for my liking. Definitely respect what she delivers and always thought she was a great singer/artist. RIP
Napalm Death
3/5
I am down for some grind core. I have heard of them. Never would have thought to see them in a list like this. But really interested in this album and what it sounds like. Very cool stuff. Very in your face.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
I definitely know of this band. Not really quite sure if I know what songs are there's. I am pretty sure I have heard a track of theirs. These guys are very different, to my ears than any other artist that came out in the 80's that sound related to this. I feel this is a little more progressive sound than usual.
Kanye West
4/5
I have listened to this album plenty of times. This album probably one of his best. I am not listening to Kanye these days.
Bob Dylan
4/5
Truly have never really sat down to listen to any Bob Dylan music. I do know of him and know a couple tracks but don't know much of his discography. Something about this has me attached not wanting to change this. Pretty good though.
Tricky
3/5
I know of this artist but really never heard much of their stuff. Fascinating stuff. Reminds me of Bjork. Cool stuff. 3-stars
Pearl Jam
5/5
Easily one of the greatest albums ever. 5-stars
Massive Attack
3/5
I know of this artist and do know they are a bit electronic but not so in our face. Very interested to listen to this album. Super low key, mellow electronic. Pretty cool stuff. Too mellow for my ears though. 3-stars
Pixies
3/5
I know of Pixies, really never truly listened to much of them. It's ironic, these guys would not make me think of "hard rock". Pixies are definitely more rocking than I would've thought. Very good album.
Keith Jarrett
3/5
Jazz. Interesting. Never heard of this artist. I will listen to some of this. very beautiful piano work.
Jeru The Damaja
4/5
Never heard of this artist before. I'll check him out. This album is known as one of the top 100 greatest hip hop albums in the 90s. This album is pretty good and I have never heard of this. I'm not much of a "hip-hop head" but I do think I am very aware of history music. Almost reminds me of Wu-Tang before Wu-Tang.
Robbie Williams
2/5
I don't know, not really a huge fan of this artist. Too poppy for me.
Ute Lemper
3/5
no comment
Cocteau Twins
3/5
Heard of this band never really listened to them I believe. Pretty cool. Not my style. 3-stars
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
These two are legends. I don't know much of their music but I do know what they bring. Too slow for me at the moment. 3-starts
Turbonegro
3/5
Interesting, never heard of this band. These guys are rocking. Pretty cool stuff.
The Who
4/5
Damn, they sound young. I know a couple of these songs. Pretty different from what they end up sounding like
George Harrison
4/5
I love GEORGE. I know My Sweet Lord which is a tremendous song. I do know the legendariness of this album. Double disc.
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
I have definitely heard of this artist. And I know this song right off the bat, damn baseball anthem song. I know nothing else but Green Onions by Booker T.
Wilco
3/5
Not a fan of Wilco. They are a bit too easy rock for my taste but I will check out some tracks because even thought I do know what they sound like I truly have never heard a song. yea, not my style. moving on.
Cream
3/5
Nice. This is one of those artists that I always wanted to check out but never got around to nor sat down to want to do so. Pretty psychedelic rock. This is what I imagine what psychedelic rock was like in the 60s-70s. Pretty rockin phsychedlic album.
Sister Sledge
4/5
Oh damn these ladies are super famous. A lot of these tracks are used as samples. Some really good disco.
Happy Mondays
2/5
Never heard of this artist. Eh, this is alright. Not my vibe.
Beatles
5/5
This is one of THE best albums by this band. I love this album.
Green Day
5/5
5-star.
Classic. This album cover gives me so much nostalgia.
The Psychedelic Furs
3/5
I've heard of this artist never really listened to much of them. I know I have heard a track or two from them. Very interested to check this out. Very cool music. Not what I expected. Not sure if I have heard any of their stuff. Definitely can hear a lot of influences from this band in today's music.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
I respect what Bruce brings. Not a huge fan. I'll check out a track or two. I do know how much of a legend he is in his own right. This first track is actually pretty good. Crazy this album is inspired by the 9/11 attacks.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
4/5
I have definitely heard of this legend pianist. Perfect album for a Monday morning in the office. This album is so good. Have not wanted to turn it off at all.
The Kinks
3/5
the other Beatles. Good stuff.
Frank Zappa
3/5
Truly never heard any of his stuff. Going to check this out. Very interesting Psychedelic. Cool stuff.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
I have never truly listened to any Elvis Costello. This should be interesting. I know how much of a legendary pop songwriter he is. These songs ae very well put together. NOt even a big fan nor know much of him, as I previously stated but this sounds like a 4-star album
The Thrills
3/5
I;ve heard of these guys definitely have never listened to any of their stuff, that I know of. Little americana. A little soft to my liking.
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
I have the utmost respect for this kind of music. It's just not my style to listen to.
Adele
3/5
I know how much this album is iconic already. Don't need to listen to it. Plus not a huge Adele fan
Oasis
5/5
One of my favorite albums of all time.
The Crusaders
4/5
Not sure if I have ever heard of these guys. Definitely will listen. Very jazzy, with some soul. It's good. Not my style but I definitely respect the style of music they bring. This is some solid music.
Pere Ubu
3/5
Never heard of this artist.
Ya know, I have discovered a lot of artists/bands that I never knew or heard about until this list.
These guys are interesting. Not my style but I respect what they're doing.
The Temptations
5/5
Oh how fun. The Tempations. I definitely am aware of these guys. I do enjoy this band very much when they come on the speakers. Being able to check out a full album, down for. So far so good. Lots of soul and fun!
Amy Winehouse
5/5
RIP. What a start we lost early. Unfortunate. Great fucking album though. Not sure if we were ready for this when it was released and she blew up.
Depeche Mode
4/5
I know Depeche Mode but truly never sat to listen to an album or more than the one or two tracks I am familiar with. These guys are legendary and now hall of famers. This is a great album.
Soundgarden
4/5
This album is so legendary. I grew up on this album, loved this album still do. I'd say one of the better albums out of the grunge genre.
Buffalo Springfield
3/5
Sweet. I know these guys but never really listened to too much of them. Down for some Buffalo Springfield on this Monday morning.
Madonna
3/5
I was expecting more of a younger album for Madonna. I do remember when this was released. So far a little mellow for me. third track it starts picking up. a little more dance/pop as I suspected to be. I remember track 3.
The White Stripes
3/5
I know a couple of these tracks, but did not expect this one to be in this list. This band is very interesting. Always thought the White Stripes were interesting.
Janis Joplin
3/5
Truly have never really listened to much of Janis. I do know how much of a legend she is in her own right. Some good music right here.
The Icarus Line
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Band reminds me of Death from Above. Also, Royal Blood. Cool stuff. Pretty rocking. Sounds very garage-rock, raw.
10cc
3/5
I definitely know of this band. Have listened to a track or two. Interested to see what an album sounds like.
Elvis Costello
3/5
I'll check a couple of tracks of this album out. I heard another one of his albums on this list earlier. First time really checking out Elvis. The first track reminds me of Fall Out Boy a bit. Very cool tracks. Rocking a bit.
The Flaming Lips
3/5
I know of this band and know of a couple of their tracks. Never really checked out an album of theirs. Not really my vibe. I definitely have respect for what they bring.
Joni Mitchell
4/5
I know she is a singer-songwriter/folky a bit. I have much respect for her. Not my style though
U2
4/5
The first track off this album, gotta be my fav track by this band. Not a big U2 fan, rarely listen to them but when "Sunday Bloody Sunday" comes on, i love it. Cool album. I know that this album is legendary. I'll rate it 4-stars.
Brian Eno
3/5
I've heard of this artist but can't recall what legendary band he is a part of. This first track gives me very much LCD Soundsystem vibes. Cool stuff. 3-stars
The United States Of America
3/5
I've heard of the Presidents of the United States of America but not The United States of America band. First track so far just sounds like a mess, honestly. Pretty slow and psychedelic. Their background noises very creepy. Very interesting music. Not sure if I can take a full album. But 3-stars
Crosby, Stills & Nash
4/5
Oh yea. This is great! These guys are so classic. Great harmonies.
The Verve
3/5
Huge fan of Bittersweet Symphony. I was 13 when this was released and thought this was an epic song. Don't really know anything else by them. Track 2 sounds very generic to me. Track 3 gives me stone roses/oasis vibe
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
I do know of Nick Cave. Not really a fan of this type of music. Going to check it out. Yeah not my type of music. Want to see what this second track sounds like.
The The
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Right off the bat sounds like Prince. Very 80s and definitely reminds me of Prince. Cool stuff. Not my style but it's cool.
3/5
Though I do respect this type of music not really a fan.
Elton John
4/5
This album is a classic. It is very good.
Marty Robbins
3/5
Not much a fan of country but this is legit. This is real country music. Stories.
R.E.M.
3/5
I know these guys. Do enjoy some of their tracks not sure what albums they are off of. I am really interested to hear what an album of theirs sounds like. Very R.E.M music to me. nothing special or out of the ordinary that I would think an R.E.M album would sound like 4 tracks in.
3/5
I know of this album but am not sure what she sounds like. I know of some of her collaborations. It's alright, not my style.
The Louvin Brothers
3/5
Never heard of these brothers. Looking at their discography, they have an album about Satan. very interesting. Not my style of musuic. Very old country.
Jeff Buckley
2/5
I know of this artist. I may know a couple of his songs. Down to check this out. A little too pop rock for me.
Queen
4/5
I just recently listened to this album, and damn. It is pretty freaking good. Could only imagine it being released back in 70s and listening to it for the first time. Blown away.
Spiritualized
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Interesting, first track a little out there.
Primal Scream
3/5
Heard of this artist but not sure if I truly listened to them. Very dancey, kind of what I thought this band was. Not like techno dancey. It's cool.
Justin Timberlake
4/5
I truly love this album. I don't listen to it enough, but when it comes on or I go out of my way, it's just so good and pure. Almost reminds me of MJ's Off The Wall album. This is a 4-star album for me.
Lorde
3/5
I know Lorde. I saw her live once at a festival. Not a huge fan. I'll check out a couple tracks on this album. actually thought this was that 'heroine' album. Never heard this one. Not my style of music. I respect her.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
This first track is pretty legendary. Good album.
The Clash
4/5
Never truly listened to a The Clash album. This shit is rocking. I knew what they were about. Pretty badass album.
3/5
I have heard of this artist and I know of her music. Not really my style. This album name is hilarious. Very country. OG country.
The Clash
4/5
I know this album. I knew OF their self-titled album as well. This will be cool to check out. This is a great album so far. 5 or so tracks in. This is a great album!
Nirvana
5/5
5-star! This is, if not, better-than, Nevermind. I love this album
Dire Straits
3/5
Whenever these guys come on I always forget how good these tracks are. Straight classic rock. So good.
Boards of Canada
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Very interesting reading about this via Wiki. Very influential in the electronic scene today. Pretty cool stuff. Not sure if I can last all 18 tracks though. Very chill electronic
Hookworms
3/5
Never heard. Some interesting stuff. May found a new band to like. Very cool stuff.
The Beach Boys
3/5
Definitely not what I was expecting from the beach boys. Sounds like general pop rock, with some good musicianship and songwriting. Good stuff. Getting a little slow for me.
Prince
4/5
I've heard this before. The last time I heard this album was the first time, and that was just recently. I remember digging this and noticing how very Prince this album is. Now I know where Childish Gambino gets his influence from. A lot of this reminds me of Childish Gambino artist. Great album.
Pulp
3/5
Heard of this band but never really listened to much of their material. Couple tracks in, not really my style but I respect it.
The Divine Comedy
3/5
Truly never heard of this artist. Not my style, very interesting though. Cool stuff.
The Sugarcubes
3/5
Never heard of this band. Interesting to check them out. eh. first song was pretty rocking. 2nd track not really my style. This next song very Bjork-like. Interesting band.
The Who
3/5
Truly never heard this album. So far it's alright. Nothing standing out. This is alright.
3/5
Cool stuff. I know a couple of their tracks but nothing off this album.
Norah Jones
3/5
I know Norah Jones. Not a huge fan of her work, a bit too mellow and slow for me but I do respect her stuff.
John Lee Hooker
3/5
I've heard of this musician. True blues. This is good stuff. I know I have not listened to any of this stuff and it's good.
Red Snapper
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Cool stuff.
Ryan Adams
3/5
I know of this artist and know how much of a grand songwriter he is. Haven't really heard much of his stuff. KNew he was folky but this is really good. Too mellow for me at the moment but I respect the music and songwriting.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
I respect what Leonard Cohen does just not a big fan of it.
Queen
4/5
This is a classic album.
Astor Piazzolla
3/5
interesting. I have high respect for "world Music". Not use to listen to it but I'll give this a listen. a live album? interesting. A little slow for my taste
Tom Waits
4/5
I've always thought Tom Waits was a very intriguing artist. His music, his songwriting, it's definitely different. And I have met him once at a local mall - go figure. (and yes it was him, he said his name was Tom Waits, and at the time I knew of him). Not many Tom Waits with that raspy voice. Some good music.
Roxy Music
2/5
Not sure if I have ever heard this band. Interesting stuff. A little to theatrical/dramatic music for me.
Tracy Chapman
3/5
I know this artist. I remember listening to this artist and some of her songs on the radio, growing up. Good music. Nostalgic for me.
Deep Purple
4/5
I've been listening to these guys a bit lately. This album is the shit. This is great progressive/psychedelic rock.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
3/5
Truly never heard of this artist. Interested to check it out. Not what I was expecting. A little the cure but electronic. Some pretty cool stuff. I dig it so far. The Cure mixed with M83.
Common
4/5
I know of this artist. Not a huge hip hop/r&b follower. I know a couple tracks off this album. Good album. I'd expect nothing less from this artist. Then also having most of this being produced by Kanye is not too bad in itself. (Kanye is not really the best these days though). Pretty good. 4-stars
The Kinks
3/5
I have always respected the Kinks. I always thought these guys were the underground The Beatles. They could/should have been as big as the Beatles or Rolling Stones. Great tunes and songwriting. Pretty cool album. Nothing really stood out to me. I stopped after 8 tracks. 3-stars
Amy Winehouse
4/5
She is a legend. Gone too young. So sad the way her career ended. I truly have never heard of this album by her. I know of her other albums but not this one. I love this music. Perfect for a hectic Monday morning.
Radiohead
4/5
This is actually the album that really got into Radiohead. Sure I knew Creep, Ok Computer, and other great tracks by them. But this is the album that got me fully into Radiohead. Then watching the basement of this album so good. This album is nostalgic for me at this point. Such a great album though!
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
I've heard of this band, but I don't think I have really listened to them. They're sound and his voice sounds familiar. I do believe I have heard a track of theirs. I dig this. Very 80's. Good stuff. I dig it. 3-stars
Suzanne Vega
3/5
I've heard of this artist not sure if I have listened to much of her. A little too mellow for me. Yeah this is alright. It's alright. I respect what she's doing. Her music. Just not for me.
The Beach Boys
4/5
I do know how legendary this album is. Sgt Pepper's legendary. Famous quote as everyone knows it, this was "their Sgt Peppers". Don't recall sitting down to listen to this album. That was a great album!
The Zombies
3/5
I've heard of this psychedelic rock band. Not sure if I have listened to much of their material. Interested to check this out. Typical psychedelic music at the time. Nothing special yet. I am familiar with the last track on the album. Classic psychedelic track. 3-stars
Radiohead
4/5
This is a great album. One of their best ones.
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
I've heard of this artist, and I've heard of this funky/soul soundtrack album for this movie I have never seen. Down to check this out. I love funk and soul. I am digging this. I may have to watch this movie now.
Black Sabbath
5/5
Wow. what are the coincidences. RIP Ozzy! The first song on their debut album is so haunting it gets in your head. 5-stars. the birth of heavy metal
Nico
3/5
Never heard of this artist. A little mellow for my taste. Pretty music pretty voice. Not for me though
The Strokes
4/5
I love this album. Not sure if it's their best. Definitley probably a top-3 album of theirs, in my opinion.
Carole King
4/5
I know of her and know how legendary she is in her own right, with songwriting. Never really listened to much of her stuff. A couple tracks in, this is pretty good. Listenable. Some good tunes. I dig it.
Megadeth
3/5
I know this band. I have heard some tracks by them, I have not sat and listened to an album. So I am interested to see what this sounds like. This shit is so rockin! Pretty cool stuff.
Pentangle
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Interesting right off the bat. At first thought it was the Death Metal band Pentagram. Then reread it and saw it was not. Interesting folky a bit. Cool Stuff.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Their debut album is so different than any of their other stuff. Makes me think of The Beatles initial releases. Very poppy. Great stuff. Not the Rolling Stones I dig but I know of this album
Madness
3/5
I believe I have heard of this band not sure if I have listened to their material. Cool stuff. Not my style. I respect the music though.
The 13th Floor Elevators
3/5
never heard of this band. These guys are interesting. Especially the name of the album, "Psychedelic Sounds". Good tunes so far. Truly never heard these guys. Cool stuff.
The Dandy Warhols
3/5
I've heard of this band. I know i have listened to a track just not quite sure what it is. It's alright not really my style of music.
Fiona Apple
4/5
I know of Fiona, I know how legendary she is in her own right. Not much of a fan of her music, too slow for me. I definitely know a track of hers but haven't really heard much of her stuff. These are good songs too. The first half of the album better than I thought.
Morrissey
3/5
I know Morrissey. a little too emo for me. go figure. but Morrissey or the Smiths was the beginning of Emo. at least imo. I was not a huge The Smiths or Morrissey fan but respect what they do. Truly never heard this album. I respect it just not for me
Lana Del Rey
3/5
Same with Lana. I respect her music and what she brings but her stuff is too soft and slow for me.
Sepultura
3/5
Would have never expected a Sepultura album be in this. I do know how big this album is. I have never really heard it. I know max mostly from Soulfly. I dug Soulfly a bit but never heard much of Sepultura.
The Pogues
3/5
I know these guys now. I heard another one of their albums on this list. Not my cup-of-tea but I'll listen to some of this.
Kate Bush
3/5
I know of her other album but not this one. She's not my style of music to listen to but I do respect what she brings.
Talking Heads
4/5
I just listened to this the other day, since it was it's album release anniversary. This is a great album. 4-stars
D'Angelo
4/5
It's this album! I always remembered seeing this album in the best buy and Target sales papers that we'd received in the mailbox. I knew he was soul r&b but at the time this was not my style of music to listen to. I highly respect this style of music now and will happily check this out. Yeah, this is good.
Grant Lee Buffalo
3/5
Never heard of this artist/band. Interested hear what they sound like. Interesting music. I can see how this could be a part of this list. Very good musicianship and songwriting. This reminds me of something I could hear from Buckley or artists similar.
Morrissey
4/5
This album is a little more welcoming and ear-tasteful than other stuff I have heard from Morrissey. Maybe a little more the smiths. than his solo stuff. Pretty good so far. Yeah, this is a good album.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
2/5
I respect this but this is not for me.
The Everly Brothers
3/5
I got these guys mixed with the Isley Brothers. Thought it was the black soul singers. I do know of these guys. I remember my grandparents playing this. Not my style but I respect it.
Michael Jackson
4/5
I love this album. One of his best albums. May be better than Dangerous. I just heard this since it's release anniversary just past.
The Afghan Whigs
3/5
Oddly enough, I have heard these guys a lot but never really truly heard them. I don't even know if I have an idea of what they could sound like. I did not know they sounded like this, I actually thought they were a little more electronic not so live-band sound. The couple songs I heard were pretty good.
Mudhoney
3/5
I've heard of this band but never really listened to them or checked them out. I know their history in Seattle, behind the grunge "movement". Kind of excited to check this out. Very cool stuff. I can see where the influence from Nirvana and all the other Grunge bands to follow came from.
The Beach Boys
4/5
I have started to listen to the Beach Boys albums a bit recently. The songwriting and harmonies are so good. This is a good record so far. I listened to the whole thing which is rare for me in this list.
Dirty Projectors
3/5
I've heard of this band but I don't believe I have listened to a track of theirs. Definitely reminds me of all the music that was being released in the early 2010s. I can see why this album would fall in this list. 3-stars for me though.
De La Soul
4/5
I don't listen to much of De La but I do know this album is a classic and legendary. I know this record is one of the best in hop-hop.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
I love this album by RHCP. It's hard to get back into these RHCP-era albums, after knowing the lead singer always had a much younger girlfriend. Definitely one of their best albums. Up there with Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Kings of Leon
3/5
I do enjoy some KoL tunes. More of the older stuff like this album, not really heard much of it but I have heard some tracks. Pretty generic.
G. Love & Special Sauce
4/5
I know of this artist, have an idea of what they sound like but never truly listened to their stuff. Interested to check this out. Not really what I was expecting so far. This is better than I initially had an idea of. Very cool stuff.
Fairport Convention
3/5
Truly never heard of these guys. At first glance of the name of the band, I thought it was going to be a disco band of some sort, definitely not a folk rock band. I respect it, not for me though.
Willie Nelson
4/5
this is the country that I will listen to. I love this style of country, I won't go out of my way but this is true country. Great record. Love the concept.
John Martyn
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Interested to check this out. A little too soft and folky for me. Good stuff, good songwriting.
Antony and the Johnsons
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Very interesting. Read up on them, and they are an ensemble. Interesting.
The Jam
3/5
I actually thought this was a 60s-70s psychedelic band. Relative to a Grateful Dead. Way-off! 80s pop band. Never heard of this band. These guys are cool. Very poppy.
PJ Harvey
3/5
I know her. I don't listen to much of her. Not my style.
The Black Crowes
4/5
Oh yeah, this is one of those bands/albums that I have been wanting to check out since I am older and respect music so much more. I remember listening to these guys on the local radio station.. I dug every song that was played on the radio.
Britney Spears
5/5
I miss the old Britney Spears
Goldfrapp
3/5
I've heard of this artist and some of their music. Interested to check out their album. A little too mellow for me but definitely respect and realize why this is in this list. Very artistic.
Fatboy Slim
4/5
I know of this artist and some of their music and most of it actually off this record. I know that his stuff is good and groovy.
Tom Waits
4/5
He's great. Every time I listen to Waits, I find it astonishing his work and the elements he brings to his songs. Some cool stuff.
The Teardrop Explodes
3/5
Never heard of these guys but super interested after reading what they sound like. They were pretty cool. I enjoyed the handful of songs I checked out.
Sonic Youth
3/5
I've heard of this band, not really sure if I have listen to much of their stuff. I am aware of their stature. Not my style of music.
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
4/5
Never heard of this artist. The album cover looks familiar, unless I am getting it confused with another one that looks similar. The rapper sounds familiar. He may have a similar sound as another rapper I know of. I can see why this album is on this list. I have a feeling very influential.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
This is one of his best records. I enjoy this record very much
Roxy Music
2/5
I've heard of this band. Not sure i have listened to much of their stuff. First track is decent. Nothing that flies out of the speakers for me. Eh.
Pulp
3/5
I've heard of this band. Not sure if I have listened to much of their stuff. It's alright, not for me. Very artsy.
Gillian Welch
3/5
Never heard of this artist. A little too soft for my taste but I respect what she brings.
The xx
4/5
These guys are so awesome. Great supergroup. And this album is great!
The Monkees
3/5
I know the Monkees but truly have not listened to much of their stuff. Cool stuff.
The Auteurs
3/5
Never heard of this band. Cool vibes. Cool stuff.
Carpenters
4/5
I know these guys. I have not listened to much of their stuff as it is a bit poppy for me. But to me this was the beginning of true pop. Not for me but I respect their catalogue and what they brought
The Human League
3/5
I've heard of this band. Not sure if I have listened to any of their stuff. I am interested to hear them because I do know what they are. Pretty cool stuff.
The Cardigans
3/5
I know this band. They are awesome from the couple songs I have heard on the radio. Pretty good songs. and then you have lovefool. Great track.
808 State
3/5
Never heard of this artist. This first track is interesting. Dig the music, not sure if I like the vocals. Second track is cool. Album is 3-stars to me
5/5
One of the best
Deerhunter
3/5
Not sure if I really have heard of this band. Interesting music.
Slint
4/5
Never heard of this band. Really interested in these guys as this is my type of music. These guys are pretty cool. I dig the music. Reminds me a bit of Helmet, less grudgy. Cool album. I can see why it's in this list.
Megadeth
3/5
I know this band not a huge fan. But I know of them. I am always interested to listen to these old school metal bands. Pretty rockin album. NOt sure if I see anything higher than a 3-star.
Neil Young
4/5
Neil Young one of those artists, comes on and you just feel level. Easy listening and so good songwriting. Great album.
Roxy Music
3/5
One of their albums was on this list earlier on. That was my first listen of this artist. So Interested to check this out too, their debut album. Not my kind of music. I thought it was Talking Heads for a quick minute.
FKA twigs
4/5
I have obviously heard of this artist. Not quite sure if I have listened to their stuff. Interested to check out. Not quite what I was expecting. Very interesting. Throw out the aesthetics, a little Bjork-like. Pretty good music. Album pretty sick.
SAULT
4/5
Never heard of this artist. Interested to see what they sound like. Reading they are R&B. really hate to say this but sounds like something Kanye West would sample. Pretty cool stuff. I dig these first couple tracks
Iron Maiden
4/5
This is one of those bands like Megadeth, Motley Crue and other 80's hair metal bands that I never got into later in life. I am always interested to hear these albums now that I know what they are like. I know of this album and the tracks off this. Just not my style of metal I dig. Also not a huge fan of "fantasy-like" lyrics. Pretty good album though.
Arctic Monkeys
3/5
They're not a favorite of mine and I don't follow them but I do like their music and style. I've seen them a couple times, they bring it and are fun. I believe I have heard this album in full before. Very good. would not expect this one to be on a list like this. I want to give it a 4-star but I know the 4-stars and I personally don't think it;s that level. IMO
Paul Weller
3/5
I've heard of this artist, not quite sure if I have listened to very much of their stuff, if any. Just not for me. Sounds alright. Just not for me
KISS
4/5
I have just recently started to get into most of their discography. I get it, maybe at the time it was some rocking, chugging rock'n'roll but I am not finding anything special of these guys. I may have mentioned on this before with another album review but I pay attention to the music more than the lyrics. Nothing with this band really catches my ear feels like they are "amazing". With that being said, I have heard this album and it is pretty rocking, for this age.
The Blue Nile
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Read a couple notes about them, sound interesting. Very 80s. Nothing special to me. Catchy a bit. Not for me though. Released my born year. so that's cool
Billy Bragg
2/5
Yeah not for me. Sorry. I am just not a country/folk listener. Some folk I can attach to but this is doesn't do it for me. Sorry.
Sonic Youth
3/5
I've heard of these guys. Definitely one of those bands i have seen from afar, know a couple tracks by them but never got into them. Curious to see what the album sounds like. Interesting. No for me. I get it. These guys have a big following. A feel like they are almost Radiohead level.
UB40
3/5
I've heard of this band I only really know "red, red wine". So odd, every time I see this band on paper, I always think they are a synth-80's band, but nope. Always forget they are reggae. I am not a huge reggae fan, really biased, and only like Marley reggae. UB40 is pretty cool.
Stereo MC's
3/5
I know of these guys but not sure if I really have listened to very much of their stuff if anything. I do know this first track "connected". Pretty chill. I dig it.
Motörhead
4/5
I just listened to this the other day for the first time. It was rocking. I knew of this album already. Pretty freaking rocking.
Moby Grape
3/5
Never heard of this band. From SF, during the psychedlic years. Truly never heard of this band.
Burning Spear
3/5
I've heard of these guys, wasn't quite sure if it was the same as the reggae band and they are them.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
I know Elvis Costello but not sure if I have ever listened to him and the attractions. This first song blew me away, was not ready for that. Ironic to listen to this because I can hear a lot of influences from a lot of music that I generally like in modern music. I dig this. Good stuff.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
I've heard of this band but not quite sure if I have listened to the music. So interested to see what this is like. Cool stuff but not my vibe. I get it.
Minutemen
3/5
Never heard of these guys. These guys are interesting. Not what I expected. Cool stuff though.
Queens of the Stone Age
4/5
These guys rock and this is a great debut album.
Barry Adamson
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Noticed that he has a lot of Lost Highway soundtrack tracks, so may be a composer. Had a feeling this was going to be a little out there
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
I don't listen to much Bruce but I know him. Good stuff. not for me though. Never really attached to Bruce. I like a couple tracks but wouldn't be able to listen to him for an extending period. Wouldn't mind
Tom Waits
3/5
Waits always has an interesting vibe with him.
Billie Holiday
4/5
Her voice is so good.
The Magnetic Fields
3/5
Truly never heard of this band. Interested to check this out. First couple tracks a bit slow for my taste. Not my vibe. I get it.
Randy Newman
4/5
Oh I know this guy. Was unaware of his original stuff. I mean I guess "you've got a friend in me" is still an original. I am going to guess just about anything that he puts it out is good.
Happy Mondays
3/5
It was alright. Not for me. Pretty average stuff in my ears
The Zutons
3/5
I know this track "pressure point". Cool stuff. Not for me.
Talk Talk
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Interested to see what they are about. A bit mellow for my taste.
The Hives
3/5
Very odd, a compilation is on this list. At this point, maybe the greatest hits from the Hives. I do only know this first track, it was a classic in the early-00s
Taylor Swift
1/5
not listening. I will not give her the time of day
Don McLean
4/5
Definitely familiar with this artist. I know the title-track. May know others. Feel this like this is true classic american rock. Great songwriting and easily know why this is part of the list.
3/5
Truly never heard of this. I actually thought this was going to be electronic or synth pop. This is cool.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Don't listen to him enough, not really my style of music. I do respect what he does, also being in the game for as long as he is and having his cult following all these years.
Dinosaur Jr.
4/5
I know of the band, don't listen to them enough. Pretty rocking. Pretty cool stuff. I dig this. One of the few albums/artists I had never heard from this list and enjoyed.
Country Joe & The Fish
3/5
Truly thought this was a country/blues band from the early 40s/50s. And actually thought it was one guy and a band. Did not think it was a psychedelic rock band fro the 60s. But their name does look/sound familiar to me. Cool stuff. Not for me.
Snoop Dogg
4/5
I just listened to this the other day as it was the album's release anniversary a couple weeks back. This is up their with the Chronic as an instant classic
Marilyn Manson
5/5
By far my favorite by this artist. May even be in my top 15 all-time; definitely in my top 20. This album is perfect from track 1 all the way to track 99, which will scare TF outta ya. especially if you are listening to it at night and have been listening to the first 82 seconds (tracks) of silence in the dark and then track 99 appears. damn!
such a great piece of art.
Jazmine Sullivan
3/5
interesting. I like how they spelled Hoe. Good stuff so far. I like her style. Has a little Ri-Ri in her. But she also has some R&B to. It's good. Just not something I listen to everyday.
Kings of Leon
3/5
I know this album. It's pretty good. My friends and I were obsessed with this when it came out.
Ms. Dynamite
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Cool stuff so far. Very chill hip hop. almost r&b-ish. Pretty cool stuff. Not something I'd go out of my way but I dig it.
Doves
1/5
Never heard of this band. I think I've heard of this second track. Sounds familiar or the guitar riff sounds familiar.
Can
3/5
never heard. 4 tracks on a 41-min album. interesting. I respect exotic, worldly music/genres but I won't go out of my way. This is cool. I respect it. Just not for me.
Johnny Cash
4/5
His rendition of Hurt by NIN is almost better than the original. You really feel the actual Hurt of the song and the artist and who wrote it. Pretty cool to hear a legend from the country/blues genre take on these classics in his own way
Pixies
4/5
Funny, before I actually knew who these guys were, knowing of their stature I thought they were a little like a the cure-like band but truly a bit rougher the pixies are. Interested to hear this. I truly have not listened to much of them.
Run-D.M.C.
5/5
Never truly listened to a lot of their stuff but every time I hear them i rock out with it. These guys are true hip-hop masters.
fIREHOSE
3/5
The band name looks familiar. Definitely have not listened to them. Don't even know what they're about. Noticing this is a late 80s release, I actually thought these guys were from today and were an indie-pop-dance type of band. way off. Interesting rock band.
The Vines
3/5
I know one song by these guys, not sure if it's off this record. They were never on my radar in the early 00's.
Mudhoney
3/5
I've heard of these guys. This was actually Kurt Cobain's influence. And you can really hear it. Cool stuff. I can definitely hear the early grunge
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
Never heard of this band but I noticed this is fronted by Zappa, whom I never listened to but know how legendary he is as an artist. Interested to hear this. Very psychedelic.
SZA
4/5
I've heard of her. I know what she brings truly never sat to listen to her album or songs. This is good. I have not want to change it.
Scott Walker
3/5
Never heard of this artist. I do love how all of his albums are his name with the number next in order. His voice does sound familiar. I do have a feeling I may have listened to him before quick snippet maybe. I get it, respect it but not for me.
Little Simz
4/5
I've heard of this artist. Truly didn't think I'd find her in this type of list. Not sure if I have heard much of what she brings. Good stuff so far. It's cool. I dig her style.
Motörhead
4/5
I've just recently started to listen to Motorhead albums fully. these guys are just bad ass. Full force rock!
Yes
4/5
I know this band. I've heard some of their tracks pretty chill psychedelic rock. Yeah, these guys are bad ass.
Emmylou Harris
3/5
I am aware of her stature but I am not a fan of the type of music. She is classic country so I respect it very much but not for me.
Barry Adamson
3/5
Never heard of this artist. Cool stuff. I respect it. I see he does a lot of Lost Highway soundtrack, which I do enjoy.
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Wow, if this weren't true for today in America. What a great title track. Practically anything he does is 4+ stars.
The Stranglers
3/5
Never heard of this band. Very interesting and cool stuff. Not what I expected. I dug it. no more than 3-star for me.
Fugazi
4/5
This rocks. Having to just got into more of the hardcore side of things, I have been getting into more of the start of hardcore, like Fugazi and Jawbreaker etc. I dig this.
Not a big fan of these guys but I respect what they did in the 80s and early 90s. Beautiful Day off this album is good. This album has a lot more tracks that I know than I was aware of. Seems very generic to me.
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Oh this is THE album I know just from the iconic album cover but really never heard anything from this besides Mrs Robinson
Arcade Fire
4/5
This is a great album. Perfect for it's time.
Adele
4/5
She is great!
Tom Tom Club
4/5
Never heard of this band. Omg these guys remind me of LCD SOUNDSYSTEM. Interesting. Did not realize it’s these guys with the sample off Genius of Love.
Harry Nilsson
3/5
I’ve heard of this artist but don’t think I’ve heard any of his music. Cool stuff though.
CHIC
4/5
This is a great album.
The Isley Brothers
5/5
I know these guys. These guys are sweet. I definitely don’t listen to enough Isley Bros. This is a good album. Highly recommended
Paul Simon
4/5