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Ananda Shankar
Ananda Shankar
5 2.83 +2.17
It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
5 3.12 +1.88
The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
5 3.23 +1.77
Melodrama
Lorde
5 3.32 +1.68
All Directions
The Temptations
5 3.44 +1.56
Blue
Joni Mitchell
5 3.49 +1.51
Arrival
ABBA
5 3.53 +1.47
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
5 3.55 +1.45
With The Beatles
Beatles
5 3.64 +1.36
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
5 3.65 +1.35

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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
1 3.63 -2.63
Eliminator
ZZ Top
1 3.36 -2.36
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
1 3.35 -2.35
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
1 3.31 -2.31
Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
1 3.07 -2.07
Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1 2.95 -1.95
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Pet Shop Boys
1 2.94 -1.94
Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
1 2.92 -1.92
Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
1 2.9 -1.9
Basket of Light
Pentangle
1 2.76 -1.76

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Beatles 4 4.25
Nick Drake 3 4.33

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The Prodigy 2 1.5
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Supermassive black hole will forever conjure the twilight baseball scene to my mind. But starlight and knights of Cydonia are also amazing. Enjoyed more than I thought. Had never really listened to muse before. But maybe I will again?

I know this is groundbreaking. There are clearly great moments and aspects. But I have trouble listening to so much misogyny and violence.

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Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Jan 15 2024

I liked this way more than I was expecting to. In fact I listened to the album twice. It was great for a spin workout. 7.5/10

Moving Pictures by Rush
Jan 16 2024

I can appreciate that this is probably a great album loved by many. But I did not love it.

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Jan 17 2024

Not my vibe. Would have been good to have on in the background but not to actually listen to. Didn’t have the same catch or hook as his most popular songs. Can appreciate his artistry

Back In Black by AC/DC
Jan 18 2024

It’s a classic rock album for a reason.

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Jan 19 2024

All around great album with a good mix of up tempo songs and amazing ballads. Vienna is a perfect song.

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Jan 21 2024

Loved the low key melancholy vibes. Perfect for a cold day.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Jan 22 2024

Some fun songs. Had never listened to ZZ Top before and I liked it more than anticipated. But wouldn’t seek it out.

Guero by Beck
Jan 23 2024

Great album. Will be adding to my regular rotation of music to listen to and will explore more of Beck’s full albums.

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Jan 27 2024

Well he can’t sing but he can rap. Loved the mix of different instruments but overall not a fan of some of the more graphic songs.

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Feb 06 2024
Blue by Joni Mitchell
Feb 10 2024
Feb 11 2024

Upbeat good solid album. Stand out was “hate to say I told you so” for me.

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Feb 15 2024
The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Feb 16 2024

Loved this album. Very cohesive while keeping it interesting. Loved the transition from faster paced numbers in the first half to some slow jams. Shout out to Cold War

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Feb 17 2024

The bops are the boppiest but the flops are the floppiest.

Truth by Jeff Beck
Feb 19 2024
Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Feb 21 2024

Fine. Obviously running up that hill hits. But others left something to be desired. Irish undertones/melodies and influence were interesting and I liked that part

Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury by The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Feb 22 2024

I liked this more than anticipated. Satanic reverses was the standout for me. Wild that this came out in 1991 and these are all still huge topics of discussion.

Goo by Sonic Youth
Feb 23 2024

Starts of strong with dirty boots which was the standout for me. Tunic is a great remembrance. Overall I thought it was good just not my thing.

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
Feb 25 2024

Very mellow. Great chilling out music

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Feb 26 2024

Like slam poetry music. Very slow and wasn’t my vibe. She has a great voice tho when she’s actually singing. Reminded me a bit of jewel but the lyrics weren’t as impactful.

Legalize It by Peter Tosh
Feb 29 2024

Jay not my thing

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Mar 02 2024

Really enjoyed as a whole album

Low by David Bowie
Mar 03 2024

I really enjoyed the first half of the album with sound and vision and be my wife being the obvi standouts. The second half was more experimental and not to my taste as much.

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Mar 05 2024

Let it down and my sweet lord are clear standouts. Always a good listen

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Mar 06 2024

Decent. The softer instrumentals in the background give dimension to singing and lyrics that can sometimes feel unfinished. Liked it but not over the moon

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Mar 07 2024

Fun. Glad I listened to a full Elvis album. But I think I’ll just stick with his greatest hits from now on lol

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Mar 08 2024

What if you left Stevie wonder on the floor of that bathroom? Oh we wouldn’t. We love Stevie wonder

Mar 09 2024

I actually enjoyed this! I loved that while overall it was Irish punk rock, they brought in influence that sounded like other genres like Latin. Would listen again but not regularly.

Forever Changes by Love
Mar 10 2024

A house is not a motel is a standout for me. But overall really enjoyed and will add to my rotation of things to listen to!

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
Mar 13 2024

Wouldn’t seek it out but don’t hate it. Some of it’s kinda fun and other songs were way just boring

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Mar 14 2024

Head over heels is the stand out for me. Very cohesive as an album. Overall good. Not 100% my vibe.

Mar 16 2024

This was such a fun listen. I love Sam cookes voice. Bring it on home to me was my standout.

Sincere by Mj Cole
Mar 18 2024

Fun but got a little repetitive for me

Who's Next by The Who
Mar 19 2024

It’s only teenage wastelaaaand. Also really liked the song is over

Clandestino by Manu Chao
Mar 20 2024

Bong bon was my favorite. Overall I really liked the album even tho it is not similar to my usual genres. Very fun. Would not have guessed the French/spanish influence. Liked the sound bites of his surroundings cut into the songs.

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Mar 21 2024

Hey, that’s no way to say goodbye was my fav on this album. Overall it’s a good album but I like it less than I want to if that makes sense… it’s a bit one note but there’s no denying it’s great songwriting and imagery. Glad I listened but feels kinda meh.

The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Mar 22 2024

Into my arms was fine and the rest was just very blah. Sometimes terribly boring. Some cringe lyrics. The end of the album was hard to get through. Glad it’s over.

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Mar 23 2024

Eye know is the clear standout. A little soap cracked me up. A fun enjoyable listen. Clever

Damaged by Black Flag
Mar 24 2024

First song was pretty good and it went downhill from there.

Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Mar 25 2024

I just felt ehh. It’s not bad. But I wouldn’t say it’s good…

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Mar 26 2024

What goes on and some kinda love were my favs. Murder mystery was a bit too out there for me but I loved the rest of the album and it was weird in a good way?

Mar 27 2024

Staring at the sun is so so good. Was loving the first half of the album. It felt cohesive yet still dark and interesting. And then I got lost in the second half. But I will listen to staring at the sun for the rest of my life.

Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Mar 28 2024

I’m too fat to go outside during the day. But I’ll stay home with you if you don’t talk about how small your hands are. Honestly would not relist but I’m glad I listened. It did make me laugh sometimes.

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Mar 31 2024

Really loved Pick up your feelings. It’s a good album but for how recent it is I don’t know if it’s going to be a classic?

Apr 01 2024

It’s hard to ignore how catchy some of his verses and songs are. But a lot of the time I was thinking if I would be ok if my kids listened to this? Or at least not while they’re in high school? I don’t know. Is it truly satirical? Who knows. Overall, can’t ignore a good chorus or hook. But very homophobic and “uncomfortable”.

Eagles by Eagles
Apr 02 2024

Take it easy is such a windows down, driving the back roads song. I will never not love it. Peaceful easy feeling is also a great listen. I could not tell you another song on here and I felt neutral about them. So meh.

Horses by Patti Smith
Apr 03 2024

Loves it. Raw and didn’t seem to have a lot of production. Gloria was a great intro to set the mood

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Apr 04 2024

Right back to the 90s lol. Live and learn, head over feet, all I really want and you oughtta know are all bangers. The rest feels a bit like filler to me. And I’ve never really liked ironic lol

Scream, Dracula, Scream by Rocket From The Crypt
Apr 05 2024

At first I liked it but then it all started sounding the same. Very one note and therefor a boring album

Is This It by The Strokes
Apr 06 2024

This album is driving down pch with Leila in high school. Loved the whole thing. This is it, New York City cops, hard to explain. There’s not one song I don’t like on this album.

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Apr 07 2024

Blue orchid is the clear standout. Some of the songs that are super stripped down and don’t have the rock feel are not my fav. Overall enjoyed listening!

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
Apr 08 2024

I was expecting to be blown away… but mostly felt neutral. Bluebird was my favorite of the album followed by Mr soul. I guess that goes with everyone else’s thoughts about this album lol. Overall I expected a bit more since I love this genre and era of music.

Moondance by Van Morrison
Apr 09 2024

Liked this more than I thought I would since I was bored by astral projections. I do hate HATE and it stoned me. But caravan and into the mystic make up for it.

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Apr 10 2024

I want to be cool and like David Bowie… but I just can’t get into it. It actually started really well with watch that man. And I thought that I’d like the whole album. But then it got more experimental and nothing flowed for me. I just couldn’t get into it. Call me a basic bitch I guess.

Melodrama by Lorde
Apr 12 2024

This album is art. I will always love it.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Apr 13 2024

Take five is an iconic song. This is not my normal listening. But I love it for cooking or baking music!

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Apr 14 2024

No thank you.

GI by Germs
Apr 15 2024

I couldn’t do the whole thing

On The Beach by Neil Young
Apr 16 2024

It felt like pleasant chill background music to me. But no stand out songs or anything that really moved me. Just fine

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Apr 17 2024

Who’s that lady?! lol I loved listening to this album. Fun upbeat. Amazing vocals.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Apr 19 2024

Great album. Great vibe. Love this era

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Apr 20 2024

I can remember my dad trying to make me listen to this album when I was a teenager. All I wanted then was dashboard confessional. So I’m glad I waited to listen to this lol so I can actually appreciate it. Do all the songs blend together tune wise? Yes. But his voice is energetic and passionate. It sounds like they’re giving everything to this album and I love it.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Apr 21 2024

Today is the greatest day I’ve ever known. I loved this album actually. Great moody vibes. While Cortana vocals seem to be a point of contention between reviewers, I find them to add to the overall vibe and draw you into each song. So I like this album. Today is my standout.

Violator by Depeche Mode
Apr 23 2024

I knew what I was getting. My standout is policy of truth. Overall, I like Depeche Mode but I get bored. The whole album is very similar.

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
Apr 24 2024

If it wasn’t for her vocals, I would have rated this album a 2. The lyrics were so basic, everything sounded very similar. Mariah is obviously insanely talented and I was expecting a lot from this album and was stunned at how bland it was

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons
Apr 25 2024

Without emmylou, I don’t think I would have liked this as much because the burrito brothers were meh for me. I loved this album. It had lots of fun upbeat songs like I can’t dance. But the slower songs were lovely too. I listened all the way through twice, so it’s pretty up there for me.

Rum Sodomy & The Lash by The Pogues
Apr 26 2024

I don’t hate it, I liked “if I should fall from grace with god” better.

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Apr 28 2024

Not my vibe. Also the sound quality was really bad.

The Last Of The True Believers by Nanci Griffith
Apr 29 2024

Maybe I’m becoming a country girl? Fly by night was my standout. Fun and fast paced. Loved her lyrics. This was a good listen.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Apr 30 2024

Pleasant listen. I’m not overly into reggae but it was enjoyable to listen to in the background. Standout: stir it up.

Fromohio by fIREHOSE
May 02 2024

Understanding, in my mind are my favs on the album. Actually really enjoyed this lol. I listened twice through.

Green by R.E.M.
May 04 2024

The album was very hit or miss for me. Some songs I really enjoyed and others I wanted to skip. Favs: pop song 89, orange crush

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
May 05 2024

It’s an interesting album. Chicago is my fav on the album. Overall great arrangements but not something I’d listen to regularly

Mothership Connection by Parliament
May 06 2024

Overall I enjoyed but the songs get very long where I’m ready for something new. But “we want the funk” will always be a banger.

Underwater Moonlight by The Soft Boys
May 08 2024

Positive vibrations was my favorite. But I loved the sound of the soft boys. Good listen.

Ramones by Ramones
May 09 2024

I overall like their sound but every song starts to blend together. But I wish I could have gone to a livw concert back in the day.

Pink Flag by Wire
May 10 2024

Quick album. I sometimes missed the transition between songs. Upbeat punk album.

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
May 11 2024

I love this album. The only problem is it’s too short.

Moss Side Story by Barry Adamson
May 12 2024

My favorite was the man with the golden arm. Some of them felt boring? Wanted a little more.

Sail Away by Randy Newman
May 13 2024

I don’t think I was listening close enough to get the nuance in his lyrics but I love his tonality and voice. Overall a good listen but doesn’t stand out to me.

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
May 14 2024

America was our first dance song. I love it. Top 10 song of all time for me. Fakin it, hazy shade of winter, Mrs Robinson… I don’t know how you could hate this album.

Protection by Massive Attack
May 15 2024

I can’t remember anything about this album

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
May 16 2024

Reminiscent of Kate Bush, but more piano forward. Her voice is beautiful and very unusual which I like, but I didn’t always appreciate her lyricism. My favorite was a tear in hand. I’d listen again, but it wasn’t my favorite.

Be by Common
May 18 2024

The intro (be) was my favorite track but I enjoyed a lot of it. Rap and a lot of music in general can feel misogynistic a lot of times. And this didn’t feel as demeaning when I listened to it. I loved the rhythm of it

Giant Steps by The Boo Radleys
May 19 2024

This album was so close to being a four or five star for me. It just hinged into the slightly too experimental instrumentation, but I do love the song I wish I was skinny.

25 by Adele
May 21 2024

There’s no denying what a power house Adele is vocally. This album can be a bit one note but there are some real standouts on this album. Send my love, river Lea and sweetest devotion were my standouts. I had only heard Adele’s biggest hits so I enjoyed listening to a whole album.

1977 by Ash
May 22 2024

Would listen again. I liked the radio station it generated after the album best.

Hotel California by Eagles
May 23 2024

Try and live again, new kid in town. Hotel california. This is the superior Eagles album

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder
May 25 2024

Sir duke, isn’t she lovely, I wish, pastime paradise. Interesting, diverse, fun album. Love

May 26 2024

Supermassive black hole will forever conjure the twilight baseball scene to my mind. But starlight and knights of Cydonia are also amazing. Enjoyed more than I thought. Had never really listened to muse before. But maybe I will again?

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
May 29 2024

A night at the matinee is my fav. This album also has some nostalgia factor for me.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
May 30 2024

This is like Captain beefheart but more mainstream? It gets more experimental and unhinged as the album progresses. While this album was probably way ahead of its time, my ears are not huge fans.

Whatever by Aimee Mann
May 31 2024

How did this album start off so Strong and then go seemingly nowhere three stars for a strong start and interesting Lyrics.

American Idiot by Green Day
Jun 01 2024

Surprise of the year for me. I loved this. Obviously I was obligated to like “American idiot” as a “misunderstood” eighth grader trying to play into a narrative of being cool. In reality, I don’t think I even listened to the whole album when I was a kid pretending to like this to seem cool. But as an adult woman, I was surprised that I actually loved the whole album. Maybe I’m still trying to be cool? Or maybe I just don’t care what people think of me anymore and like what I like because I fucking like it. So Green Day and Taylor swift and Janelle Monet, here I am. I love you all.

Good Old Boys by Randy Newman
Jun 02 2024

Hearing the hard n word really caught me off guard. It really is dinner party music that you can’t play at a dinner party. I actually love his voice. He has great lyricism but for some reason I just don’t really want to listen…

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Jun 03 2024

I remember being fascinated by this album cover when I was a little girl looking through my dad’s music collection. Enjoyed but not a top album for me.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Jun 05 2024

So rhythmically pleasing. Overall a really enjoyable album. His bio was a good read as well

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson
Jun 06 2024

Film noir In album form, but also with creepy serial killer vibes not my thing had its moments.

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz
Jun 08 2024

I love this. Perfect for cooking or dinner party

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope
Jun 10 2024

Neutral on it. Fine rock album

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Jun 11 2024

I hadn’t listened to this digit rod album before, I prefer their 2008 album which is less techno-esque. I did appreciate this album. It was interesting and moody.

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Jun 12 2024

Where has this album been my whole life?? It came out when I was born so it’s been here this whole time. Glad I’ve finally listened to it. I’m a lemon head. Also how can the same song be iconic twice? Mrs Robinson you’ve done it again.

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Jun 13 2024

Tangled up in blue is such a classic. This whole album is thoughtful and interesting. It’s a deep listen. While I wouldn’t listen to this for daily enjoyment, I can see what makes Dylan such a celebrated musician in this album. First Dylan album I’ve listened to

California by American Music Club
Jun 14 2024

Had never heard of them before but I really enjoyed this album. Great vibe. Great for a long drive. Firefly was my favorite

All Directions by The Temptations
Jun 20 2024

Love the temptations and this album is absolutely amazing

Hot Shots II by The Beta Band
Jun 21 2024

No hate, but no head over heel butterflies either. Good for a workout.

Jun 30 2024

I only think of “do you think I’m sexy” when I think of rod stewart lol glad this was not what I went into it expecting. His voice is really unique and I actually appreciate it. But the album is mixed for me. Some great songs and some meh.

Best bit of trivia from this album Johnny rotten got his nickname because of his rotten teeth. Ya know. I really like anarchy in the uk. Obviously this album was influential yadda yadda. For me, Im glad I’ve listened and can move on

Jul 02 2024

Picture book and big sky are my two favorites overall I really enjoyed this album even when it got a bit experimental for me.

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Jul 05 2024

Why are all these “groundbreaking” rap albums made at the expense of women. I’m just over it.

Jul 06 2024

I know this is groundbreaking. There are clearly great moments and aspects. But I have trouble listening to so much misogyny and violence.

Jul 08 2024

Voilet and rock star are so good. I actually loved this album considering I went in blind only knowing Courtney love for her acting and public controversy. So this is a shock for me lol

Rapture by Anita Baker
Jul 11 2024

Pleasant enough. Killer voice. Same ol love was my favorite from the album. But I’m glad it was a short album. Not much variation.

Live At Leeds by The Who
Jul 12 2024

As many reviews have already said, why is there a live album on this list? I love the who, but I don’t need to hear them at a concert covering songs??

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Jul 14 2024
Bubble And Scrape by Sebadoh
Jul 15 2024

The first song was so good. And then it just went a bit off the rails. Some parts were enjoyable but overall too experimental for me.

Parachutes by Coldplay
Jul 17 2024

Sparks and yellow

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Jul 19 2024

So confusing track one was so interesting and I actually loved it, but I could not get a vibe from the rest of the album. Some really bright spots but also some really boring. He definitely has a great voice.

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Jul 20 2024

Another leonard cohen?!? Jesus. This is the third one! Have mercy!

Close To You by Carpenters
Jul 21 2024

Nostalgia factor high for me on this album. This was the first album I can remember asking my mom to play for us in the car.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Jul 22 2024

Overall upbeat and fun! Perfect for a sunny morning at home.

Harvest by Neil Young
Jul 23 2024

I am not normally a Neil young fan. There’s just something about his voice that bothers me… but I can’t not love this album. His voice works here and isn’t as annoying as on the beach. But I also think the writing is better here. This is definitely his OP

...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Jul 24 2024

The first 3 songs are straight fire. 5’s for sure. The rest of the album is actually hysterical and I couldn’t listen seriously. So I’ll give it a 3 overall from the strength of the first three.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jul 26 2024

This is a hard rate. Certain songs are so so good. But then getting through the full 2 hours felt like a lot… so I’m going right down the middle

Bad by Michael Jackson
Jul 27 2024
My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Jul 28 2024

This album was a lot of fun.

american dream by LCD Soundsystem
Aug 01 2024

Loved oh baby. Great intro. And then how do you sleep through call the police was wonderful. Solid album for me.

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Aug 04 2024

Rock opera. I do love paradise by the dashboard light. The album was fun and bombastic. Wouldn’t listen to the whole thing again

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Aug 05 2024

The first half of the album I really enjoyed. But I hated human hands and pidgin English. So I guess neutral?

Doolittle by Pixies
Aug 06 2024

Loud quiet. In the best way. Love the contrast.

Trio by Dolly Parton
Aug 07 2024

So beautiful. Sad but absolutely lovely.

Tank Battles by Dagmar Krause
Aug 09 2024

German fiddler on the roof without any matchmaking

Play by Moby
Aug 10 2024
Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Aug 12 2024

Perfect album to listen to on a stroll or in the garden or chilling.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Aug 19 2024

Time after time is iconic. That song alone is 5/5. I liked this more than I thought I would.

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley
Aug 22 2024

Pleasant street was my favorite off this album. Overall it reminds me of a ren faire?

S&M by Metallica
Aug 27 2024

This just went on a little long for me. At about the hour and a half mark, it all started to sound similar and I was struggling to keep listening. That being said, this is a really impressive album. The addition of the SFSO, just enchanted the depth of the songs and I enjoyed it way more than a typical Metallica album. Glad I’ve listened. Maybe I’ll revisit call of Ktulu.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Aug 29 2024

Not for me.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Aug 30 2024

Not my vibe. They’re talented but I’m not really into the 80s rock scene

Live At The Regal by B.B. King
Aug 31 2024

Fun listen. It’s a live album which are never my favorite.

Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits
Sep 02 2024

Fuck you frank. I almost enjoyed this album? In the neighborhood is a weird sort of March lol.

Elastica by Elastica
Sep 04 2024

Like a Brit rock pop? It’s good but short of great.

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Sep 05 2024

Nice for a slow fall day. Easy listen.

Synchronicity by The Police
Sep 08 2024

Wtf was mother. Loved the second half of this album.

Sheet Music by 10cc
Sep 09 2024

It is amazing this came out in 74. I didn’t know what to expect but I enjoyed this album.

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott
Sep 12 2024

Her verse in 1,2 step hit harder than anything on this album. This had more of an r&b, soul vibe than the rap/hiphop I know missy for. Overall I enjoyed it but I don’t think it’s her biggest work.

Sep 16 2024

Sometimes I’d be into it and other parts I could not stand. Like there’s a part that sounds like he’s trying to scat while imitating a ghost. Idk man.

Murmur by R.E.M.
Sep 17 2024

The fact that this is their debut album is mind blowing. I love this album.

Bummed by Happy Mondays
Sep 18 2024

I liked their other album more. This was fine.

Phrenology by The Roots
Sep 22 2024

Sacrifice, the seed, thirsty. I actually really like this album but it’s not “fun”. Goes in a lot of directions

John Prine by John Prine
Sep 23 2024

For not being my fav genre, I actually really enjoyed this album. Great lyrics. Nice and mellow. Don’t know that I would listen on the reg, but I’m glad I’ve listened to it!

Sep 25 2024

Wow. This album kinda stunned me. Like coldplays best songs but better. Want to send this to Kevin for Christmas

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Sep 26 2024

I can see why this is on here… and I love the quality of his voice and machismo. But overall, not for me. Best song was jackie

The Clash by The Clash
Sep 27 2024

Fine. Couldn’t really get into it

Sep 28 2024

I thought I’d be giving this a 5 but so many of the tracks do not holdup to the brilliance around them. Lucy, and a day in the life are 2 of the best songs ever written imo. But the rest of the album doesn’t do as much for me.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Oct 02 2024

Ehh. Besides songs I already knew, nothing made me want to listen again.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Oct 03 2024

Love her voice and it was a pleasant listen but I wasn’t particularly moved or into it.

Brothers by The Black Keys
Oct 05 2024

The songs I liked from this album, I still like but it didn’t introduce anything new to me really. Good not great.

Bad Company by Bad Company
Oct 06 2024

Bored. Slow dad rock.

Youth And Young Manhood by Kings of Leon
Oct 07 2024

The band album pics on Spotify had me howling. Started strong with red morning light. Then I got bored till California waiting. Fine

Tommy by The Who
Oct 08 2024

One of their weaker albums for me.

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Oct 10 2024

Probably won’t revisit.. but didn’t hate it

Viva Hate by Morrissey
Oct 11 2024

Don’t hate it but I prefer the smiths.

Ten by Pearl Jam
Oct 12 2024

Fan. How can you not like Jeremy spoke?

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Oct 13 2024

This was really fun and upbeat. I enjoyed this album and would listen again.

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington
Oct 14 2024

Acknowledging that duke is an icon for a reason but I’m just not a jazzy girl.

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Oct 15 2024

Pleasant. Not life changing

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Oct 16 2024

This is above a three for me but not quite a four. Liked it more than I thought I would. The album art is trash.

Oct 17 2024

Opening track took me too long to realize it’s sampling I can’t help falling in love with you. Even tho it’s in the name. Ugh I hate giving album reviews a 3… it’s a mix of things I never want to hear again but am glad I’ve experienced and things I like enough to have on rotation but didn’t knock my socks off. But I think this is where this album goes for me. It’s very long and a bit pretentious. But there are some beautiful moments that I enjoyed.

Purple Rain by Prince
Oct 18 2024

I love his voice but I’m not a huge prince fan. Great production.

Kid A by Radiohead
Oct 19 2024
Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Oct 20 2024

Fun and funky!

Calenture by The Triffids
Oct 25 2024

Fine. Very 80s. Like classic 80s vibes

Oct 26 2024

Not my fav cash album but he’s a legend. Distinctive voice and amazing he sounds so good so late into his career. Enjoyed.

Brown Sugar by D'Angelo
Oct 27 2024

No thanks. Kinda boring .

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Oct 29 2024

The build up to born to run is so energetic and fun. Couldn’t help but smile listening. This is up there for me even if I think Bruce is a bit of a warbler. But he has great story telling and melodies. The tracks keep you guessing and the album stays strong and never gets boring.

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Oct 30 2024
Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Oct 31 2024

It’s enjoyable. Highway to hell is a classic. But I can’t lie, all the songs are very similar. Which isn’t always a bad thing. But it did get a bit monotonous.

Odessa by Bee Gees
Nov 01 2024

I have a coworker who love The Bee Gees and Andy gibb. She always calls out last minute doubling my work load. I can’t wait to tell her I listened to this whole album and was underwhelmed by this knockoff Beatles album with nonsensical lyrics.

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Nov 03 2024

Stunning riffs in this. Below the queen is dead for me. But still a stellar album in my mind. Morrisey tends to be extra mumbly mumbly in this tho. Maybe that adds to the aesthetic. Maybe I’d hate it if I could fully understand what was coming out of his racist mouth. Idk.

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Nov 05 2024

I thought I had never heard any super grass but that was a lie. “Alright” is frequently on rotation in my favorite Sonos stations. Glad to have heard more. Fun and upbeat. Great rhythms. Would be so fun to see live.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Nov 06 2024

What a poignant album to get on Wednesday with the US staring down another trump presidency. Many more will have to suffer. Don’t ask me why. The one Marley album that will not remind me not to worry and be happy. Despite the depression and this kinda adding to the melancholy of the day, this is an astounding album. Adds so much interest to a genre I normally find a bit one tone.

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Nov 07 2024

I was concerned since I’m not normally a jazz girl but I liked this more than most! Surprised!

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Nov 09 2024

I actually loved this album from Kermit. This is his best work.

Sunshine Hit Me by The Bees
Nov 10 2024

This was super nice! Glad to have discovered

Skylarking by XTC
Nov 11 2024

Didn’t love it didn’t hate it. Reminds me of Cindy.

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Nov 12 2024

Ok the first hour was lovely. How can you not love Ella? However. 3 hours is a bit much. And it’s Gershwin. It’s corny romantic cheese. In a good way. But there’s only so much you can listen to in a sitting. So Ella deserves a 5, always. But this 3 hour compilation is just toooooo muchhhhh

Sex Packets by Digital Underground
Nov 13 2024

Gahhh. My best friend in middle school loved the hungry dance. It was her favorite song. I’ve always hated it. My feeling have not changed.

Black Metal by Venom
Nov 14 2024

This just isn’t for me.

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Nov 15 2024

It’s a no for me dog.

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Nov 16 2024

This is my favorite of his album. Perfectly mellow and chill. Just a lovely listen.

Vivid by Living Colour
Nov 17 2024

Idk what I expected but this was fun.

Nov 17 2024

Rap is probably my second least loved genre. This surprised me. Compared with other albums on this list from the 90s, this was different with smooth rhythms and talented complex versus. Not just bragging how he’s better than everyone (although there was some of that). Funky for you was my favorite.

Rio by Duran Duran
Nov 22 2024

I’ve always loved the title track, Rio, so fun. And the. The album feels a bit one note for me. Nothing to write home about for me.

The Bends by Radiohead
Nov 23 2024

I was prepared to hate this. Creep has always somewhat annoyed me. But this came out of nowhere and slapped me. Love love.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Nov 24 2024

I think this is his best album.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Nov 26 2024

Everyday people is so fun.

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Nov 28 2024

Title track “Green onions” is a classic. I knew it right away even tho I was unfamiliar with the rest of the album. Really fun album! Good listen

Yeezus by Kanye West
Nov 29 2024

Well… if my favorite part is the sampling, does that mean I like the song lol? Wish Kanye hadn’t gone off the deep end. I do think he’s talented. So idk what to give this. Musically it’s fine, bound2 is a banger.

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
Nov 30 2024

Not my favorite cure album. It’s just fine. Not life changing

The Age Of The Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets
Dec 01 2024

Liked calm like you. Love Alex turners voice. This was an interesting album! Would listen again but not enough to replace AM for me.

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Dec 02 2024

Great album for cooking! I wouldn’t just sit and listen to it again but I think it would be excellent in the background of dinner. Love her voice!

The White Album by Beatles
Dec 03 2024

I wish that I had been alive when the Beatles were peaking because I want to experience first hand how groundbreaking their music contributions are. I grew up with all of their albums, so while I love them, I can’t appreciate how much of an impact these albums must have had on the music industry and culture at large. Not my fav of their albums but some absolute treasures.

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Dec 04 2024

This had good vibes. Would listen again.

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Dec 06 2024
The Grand Tour by George Jones
Dec 08 2024

Not offended by it but not in love. It was pleasant. Of the country out there it’s my fav kind.

Dummy by Portishead
Dec 09 2024

This is what the opera that senator palpatine was seeing in Star Wars sounded like.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Dec 10 2024

If it’s all sampling… is it actually created by this artist? Interesting but can’t say I’d revisit.

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Dec 11 2024

Right now was one of my fav tracks on here. Feels like it would be a great album for a long road trip!

No Other by Gene Clark
Dec 12 2024

Pleasant but not earth shattering.

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Dec 13 2024

Wtf. I had been putting this off because I am not a fan of the title track. The rest of the album totally caught me off guard. Blue Turk and Alma mater were my favorite tracks. I went in expecting very one note rock and was pleasantly surprised.

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Dec 16 2024

Top tier sub jazz genre. I still wouldn’t just listen to it but it’s great background music

Nick Of Time by Bonnie Raitt
Dec 22 2024

Boring. Why is this on there

Illmatic by Nas
Dec 28 2024

This is better than most hip hop and rap albums imo. Still not what I’d listen to regularly but glad to be exposed to it.

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Dec 29 2024
Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Dec 30 2024

Some lcd songs are so superb but this album dragged for me. Overall, I wouldn’t listen to the album again.

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
Dec 31 2024

Dusty has a great voice but these are mostly covers. And I like the originals better.

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Jan 01 2025

More like a 3.5 for me.

Stephen Stills by Stephen Stills
Jan 05 2025

I like this more than just Crosby or Nash. Good not great.

Moon Safari by Air
Jan 07 2025

This was excellent for work and reading and having an enjoyable atmosphere!

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
Jan 08 2025

It’s fine. But emmylou has done better. Give us her best.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Jan 13 2025
Jul 09 2025

Favorite tracks: Highschool lover, playground love They start to sound the same to me as the album goes on. Eerie and haunting in parts. Interesting background music but I would never just listen to it or want to put it on…

Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds
Jul 10 2025

This album starts off strong for me and then just becomes mid. I do enjoy the album and it can join my rotation of pleasant albums to have on in the background.

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro
Jul 11 2025

Lyrics were terrible but some catchy AF riffs and great guitar.

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Jul 12 2025

It’s hard to give this a 4… but this is bottom of their discography for me. Despite its importance and being called the Beatles turning point… I’m not a music critic just a basic bitch who lives some good bubblegum pop. But also appreciates some experimental folk rock. So 4 it is.

Basket of Light by Pentangle
Jul 13 2025

An hour of this was too much. My favorite track was I saw an angel. It was the least reminiscent of catholic hymns and also the last track.

Jul 14 2025

He had a great voice but it doesn’t blend with this style for me? It just feels off? Idk. It’s probably me.

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Jul 15 2025

Love piano and recognize skill but too jazzy for me

Smash by The Offspring
Jul 16 2025

Enjoyed more than I thought I would. Self esteem will always be a banger.

Connected by Stereo MC's
Jul 18 2025

Very catchy beats. Was a fun change of pace from what I’d normally listen to. More background music to me tho. Maybe a fast walk soundtrack lol

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