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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Nighthawks At The Diner Tom Waits	5	3.01	+1.99
Queen Of Denmark John Grant	5	3.13	+1.87
Close To The Edge Yes	5	3.19	+1.81
1989 Taylor Swift	5	3.27	+1.73
Ready To Die The Notorious B.I.G.	5	3.37	+1.63
Amnesiac Radiohead	5	3.41	+1.59
Exile On Main Street The Rolling Stones	5	3.61	+1.39
Superunknown Soundgarden	5	3.66	+1.34
Boston Boston	5	3.71	+1.29
Talking Book Stevie Wonder	5	3.72	+1.28

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Rage Against The Machine Rage Against The Machine	2	4	-2
The Queen Is Dead The Smiths	2	3.66	-1.66
Sound of Silver LCD Soundsystem	2	3.42	-1.42
Public Image: First Issue Public Image Ltd.	1	2.42	-1.42
You've Come a Long Way Baby Fatboy Slim	2	3.35	-1.35

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1989

Taylor Swift

5/5

I'm convinced that men who dislike Taylor Swift either have no music taste or are trying to overcompensate for something. Swift is indisputably a phenomenal singer, songwriter, and performer and while her music might not be everyone's favorite it's hard to deny the sheer number of bangers on this album. Out of curiosity I ran some numbers, and compared to The Beatles' own Abbey Road - the highest rated album on this website, Swift's 1989 pulls over FOUR BILLION more impressions (yes with a B). That is almost two and a half times the number of listens as Abbey Road, with five less songs, and an average 550 *million* listens per song. Hell, the least listened to song, This Love, has more impressions than 70% of Abbey Road. I like the Beatles. I would say I like them more than T Swift on a regular day. That being said, this album is still a 5 due to the sheer number of bangers that permeate today's modern culture. tl;dr Swift is good. She might not be your favorite, but you can't deny the good vibes.

2 likes

Soul Mining

The The

3/5

Strange band name. Eccentric lyrics. 80s. Groovy.

1 likes

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A Love Supreme

John Coltrane

4/5

Physical Graffiti

Led Zeppelin

5/5

Blunderbuss

Jack White

4/5

Good cronch. Made me want to listen to some Cage the Elephant after.

Amnesiac

Radiohead

5/5

Radio. Head.

Daydream Nation

Sonic Youth

4/5

Talking Book

Stevie Wonder

5/5

Kimono My House

Sparks

3/5

Never heard of Sparks before. Started out confused, it bagan to grow on me, then the vocals got annoying

Superunknown

Soundgarden

5/5

Can confirm that it is, in fact, a garden of sound.

The Number Of The Beast

Iron Maiden

4/5

Here, My Dear

Marvin Gaye

4/5

I'm a fan of Marvin Gaye, but felt this album got a bit old as it went on.

Ready To Die

The Notorious B.I.G.

5/5

Mans was only 22. Whack. Gritty, crass, and one of the best hip hop albums of all time.

Ctrl

SZA

4/5

Don't mind SZA in this album. I like the soul/ R&B vibe. That being said, I'm not a big fan of some of the featured artists, such as Kendrick Lamar's verses in Doves in the Wind.

American Idiot

Green Day

4/5

I meeeeean. Shit's iconic. Not a huge fan of multiple songs per track, even if the transitions are good. 5/5 songs 4/5 album layout

Rage Against The Machine

2/5

I recall enjoying Rage when I was younger, but couldn't get into it now. There are many good parts of the album, but are surrounded by too much discord for me to truly enjoy it.

Oracular Spectacular

MGMT

4/5

Some decent mid aughts pop.

School's Out

Alice Cooper

4/5

Only familiar with School's Out from this album, but it showed a surprising amount of variety for such a small album. Not bad.

Crazysexycool

TLC

3/5

Not a huge fan of it myself, but I recognize it's legacy. Without TLC we wouldn't have the likes of Destiny's Child today. Also, what's with all of the interludes?

Young Americans

David Bowie

4/5

Bowie dipping his toes into soul. Good stuff.

The Doors

5/5

Solid classic rock. Hard to go wrong.

Queen Of Denmark

John Grant

5/5

Album art had me prepared for some weirdness. And that it was. Also apparently something that I thoroughly enjoyed. This is the kind of stuff I was hoping to get out of the 1001 Albums experience. Strange eclectic music from an artist that I never would have stumbled upon without some guidance. Good shit.

Call of the Valley

Shivkumar Sharma

3/5

Good chill music. Didn't really stand out to me, but was enjoyable.

Spy Vs. Spy: The Music Of Ornette Coleman

John Zorn

2/5

Wow this album art looks wacky. No idea what I'm in for here. JAZZ! JAZZ is what I'm in for. I'm here for jazz. I like jazz. But this, wow. This is a bit much. I recognize the chops required for this avant-garde style of music, and it is impressive, but boy howdy is it not for me.

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Arctic Monkeys

4/5

Decent mid 2000s alt-rock. I gave it another listen over the weekend and it grew on me.

The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths

2/5

Wasn't terrible, but I kept finding myself wanting to put something else on, which is a problem when your album is only 37 minutes long. Plus, Morrissey is a certified douche canoe.

Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)

Bob Dylan

3/5

Grew up with Bob Dylan, but was never a huge fan of his voice. That being said, not bad.

Close To The Edge

Yes

5/5

Yes

Southern Rock Opera

Drive-By Truckers

2/5

An album that is heavily inspired by Lynyrd Skynyrd, as they mention the band at least 50 times throughout the thing. Not bad, but I'd honestly just listen to Lynyrd Skynyrd at that point.

Moondance

Van Morrison

4/5

I'm a fan of Van Morrison, and even though I don't often seek out his stuff this deserves a spot on the list.

We Are Family

Sister Sledge

4/5

Groovy. A mainstay disco album.

Teenager Of The Year

Frank Black

3/5

Not really my vibe, but not terrible. If it came on I probably wouldn't try to change it.

Nighthawks At The Diner

Tom Waits

5/5

Reminds me of going to local open jams at jazz clubs. Good vibes.

Fifth Dimension

The Byrds

4/5

First time listening to a Byrds album. Some decent folk psychedelic rock.

You've Come a Long Way Baby

Fatboy Slim

2/5

Ahhh Fatboy Slim. Made popular by Rockafeller Skank, which is unfortunately the only standout song on the album. Many of the songs feel like a 15-30 second clip replayed on loop for 6 minutes. Not necessarily offensive, but it gets old pretty fast.

London Calling

The Clash

4/5

The Clash is another band I never got around to listening to. I dig it.

Ragged Glory

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

4/5

I've heard a lot about Neil Young and Crazy Horse, especially with the drama about Trump using their stuff without permission. Good blusey rock with a bit of country/folk twang.

Rubber Soul

Beatles

5/5

Ah the Beatles. There's something special about music made in this time period. It's a time before producers started throwing effects on every track to "spice it up." Can't go wrong with some good mixing and mastering.

Grace

Jeff Buckley

3/5

I was really hoping to like this album. I know of Jeff Buckley primarily through his cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah (as most people probably), though the album never really clicked with me.

Boston

5/5

100% certified bangers. I remember this album being in my parent's vinyl collection and thinking the art was neat.

Californication

Red Hot Chili Peppers

3/5

I remember thinking this album was great when I was much younger, but nowadays it just doesn't quite work for me. The general vibe of the album feels very dated, and while some songs are decent, many others seem to fall flat.

Arrival

ABBA

4/5

It's impossible to have a bad time while listening to Abba.

I’m a Lonesome Fugitive

Merle Haggard

3/5

It might be country, but at least it's not cuntry. Classic western shit.

Bryter Layter

Nick Drake

4/5

Was decently surprised by this album. Good guitar parts, harmonies, and solid vocals to boot. I dig it.

Wild Is The Wind

Nina Simone

4/5

Nina Simone is one of the great jazz vocalists. The fact that this album is made from leftovers from other albums is astonishing.

Odessey And Oracle

The Zombies

4/5

Good vibes classic rock. A disappointing lack on undead, but the vibes made up for it.

A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse

Faces

3/5

Not terrible, but every track just feels like it's missing something. Also just not a fan of the general mix on this album.

In A Silent Way

Miles Davis

4/5

Clearly shows why Miles Davis is one of the best. I also really enjoyed John McLaughlin's guitar parts in this.

All Things Must Pass

George Harrison

4/5

It's a bit of a marathon at just over 2 hours long, but it delivers some great tunes and showcases George's masterful songwriting.

Play

Moby

3/5

Yo. I thought I had never heard of this mans and then I'm hit with that one song from the movie Holes (Honey) right off the bat. Runs into the same issue as Fatboy Slim though, where it's just the same 10-15 second clip looped for minutes at a time. Many songs could have been half the length and I would have honestly been happier with the result. Makes for decent background music at least.

Sound of Silver

LCD Soundsystem

2/5

I don't get it. The backing tracks are lackluster and I've heard better vocals at college karaoke bars. The only positive was All My Friends, and the fact that the rest of the album was forgettable enough to not leave a lasting impression.

Elephant

The White Stripes

3/5

I've honestly never been a huge fan of The White Stripes. I mean, they're alright, but they're just not for me.

Bone Machine

Tom Waits

2/5

The sound of a man progressively losing his voice during a late night bender. Stop shouting Tom, you're just making it worse. I like me some Tom Waits, but this one isn't doing it for me.

Soul Mining

The The

3/5

Strange band name. Eccentric lyrics. 80s. Groovy.

Stand!

Sly & The Family Stone

3/5

Groovy little album. Half of the songs hit, while the others are just meh.

Exile On Main Street

The Rolling Stones

5/5

Makes for some great tunes to listen to while shooting bugs in Helldivers.

Truth

Jeff Beck

3/5

Never been a huge fan of Jeff Beck. It's not terrible but not my jam.

Apocalypse Dudes

Turbonegro

3/5

Never been the biggest fan of punk, but this isn't bad.

A Night At The Opera

Queen

5/5

"The" iconic Queen album. 5/5 Regular listening 4/5 Shooting bugs

Queen II

Queen

4/5

It's hard not to like Queen.

It's Blitz!

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

3/5

Yeah Yeah Yeahs is a solid little band. They do a lot with their small group of 3, but due to a lack of hands it always makes one wanting something more. One more instrument, one more texture, one more layer, one more sound. It's just *missing* a little something interesting.

Idlewild

Everything But The Girl

3/5

Not terrible, but definitively background music.

Public Image: First Issue

Public Image Ltd.

1/5

Again never been a huge fan of Punk. However, this album in particular doesn't even work for shooting bugs. I hesitate to call the first three tracks songs, and I couldn't bring myself to enjoy a single moment of the others. Disappointing. Annoying. Get out of my ears.

The Infotainment Scan

The Fall

3/5

Middle of the road. Don't hate it, don't love it. Not something I'll seek out, but won't act to turn it off.

Heroes

David Bowie

4/5

1989

Taylor Swift

5/5

Highway to Hell

AC/DC

4/5

I remember growing up playing Star Wars Battlefront while listening to AC/DC. Album still rocks.

Another Green World

Brian Eno

3/5

Decent, but nothing to write home about.

Tuesday Night Music Club

Sheryl Crow

3/5

Sheryl Crow is one of those musicians that I never understood the massive following for. Is her music bad? No. But it does all sound meh.

Let's Get It On

Marvin Gaye

4/5

Sexy. Horny. Gaye. Marvin knows how to funk.

Purple Rain

Prince

4/5

The quintessential Prince album loaded with a bunch of bangers.

Imagine

John Lennon

3/5

Imagine is one of the most iconic songs of all time. That being said, the album is just kinda meh? I'll admit that John is my least favorite of the Beatles.

Trout Mask Replica

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

2/5

An album made by fish, for fish. Not for human consumption.

Either Or

Elliott Smith

4/5

Wasn't sure how to feel about this album starting out, but it has grown on me. I dig it.

Peter Gabriel

3/5

This album is so 80s and I love that for it. Unfortunately, while it starts out great it quickly gets a bit boring.

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears